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Research support trainings

(Page last updated: 19 March 2026)

 

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Research Communication Lab 3: Fundamentals of research integrity & publishing ethics

18 March 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online)

Language: English

This workshop explores research integrity and publishing ethics, addressing common issues like authorship, AI use, and post-publication notices. Participants will understand ethical practices, avoid submission issues, and learn acceptable AI uses in scholarly publishing.

This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility.

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Web of Science Open House Session

18 March 2026 (Wednesday) - 3 pm - 4:30 pm (online)

Language: English

The Web of Science Open House Sessions are a series of webinars where the Web of Science Editorial Team provides an inside view of the journal evaluation process and selection criteria, a robust process that makes the Web of Science Core Collection the world’s most trusted publisher-independent global citation database.

Our Content Operations Publisher Outreach Team will also walk through the requirements for the Technical Evaluation and ongoing acquisition of content.

As the sessions are public and general in scope, questions regarding specific journals (like status of evaluation, ranking, coverage decisions, etc.) will not be addressed.

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From Indexing to Impact: Understanding the True Value of Research in Society

19 March 2026 (Thursday) - 2 pm - 3:30 pm (online)

Language: English

We are excited to invite you to this informative Springer Nature webinar that will provide authors and researchers with a clear and practical understanding of research metrics and the evolving indexing landscape. In this webinar scheduled on Thursday, 19th of March 2026 at 2.00 PM CET (GMT+1), attendees will learn about the popular indexing systems and the recent changes that are shaping research evaluation globally. But more importantly, this session will highlight the greater societal value of research that extends beyond the traditional metrics.

In this webinar, you will learn about:

  • The major indexing services institutions
  • The value of indexing
  • A Brief introduction to the standard metrics
  • Recent changes in the metrics and indexing systems globally
  • Actual societal impact of research beyond metrics 


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PhD Program: Smart Literature Review and Staying Current

23 March 2026 (Monday) - 10 am - 11 am (online)

Language: English

By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to:

  • Construct effective literature search strategies using bibliometric databases and citation networks
  • Evaluate the relevance and influence of scholarly works using metadata and citation-based indicators
  • Apply citation techniques to identify foundational and recent research
  • Set up automated alerts to monitor new publications in their research area

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Introduction to Scopus

24 March 2026 (Tuesday) - 10:30 am (online)

Language: English

Scopus is the world’s largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. You have direct online access to content from over 7,000 publishers via discovery & analytical tools. It’s the perfect and easy way to track who is doing what research and where. In this session, we will show you how to use it to track your organization’s progress and impact with confidence with expert-curated affiliation profiles and help researchers showcase accomplishments, explore collaborators and inform funding and promotion proposals with best-in-class researcher profiles.

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Mastering the Engineering Publication Journey: From Submitting to Publishing your Research

25 March 2026 (Wednesday) - 10 am (online)

Language: English

Join us for an engaging webinar tailored specifically for engineers and engineering researchers, where you’ll learn essential skills for writing and structuring compelling academic manuscripts and gain insights into the peer review process. This session will break down the manuscript writing process into manageable steps, offering practical tips to enhance clarity and impact. Additionally, you’ll discover how to conduct effective peer reviews, understand journal editors’ expectations, and navigate research ethics. Enhance your professional skills and make a significant impact in the engineering research community.

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Web of Science Essentials: Confident discovery in an era of AI

31 March 2026 (Tuesday) - 3 pm - 3:45 pm (online)

Language: English

In an age of exponential research publications production and the increase in reliability on AI tools to source information, it is even more important for researchers to invest time wisely in sourcing trustworthy research content for research projects.
In this session we will explain how Web of Science provides trustworthy content and AI powered tools for the discovery of critical research literature in your research topic.
 

Agenda:

Find Trusted Research Fast:
  • Learn why curated content and high quality bibliographic data and are the core substance and foundation of the Web of Science Core Collection
Smarter Search Options:
  • Use traditional Boolean and new AI-powered Smart Search to find relevant literature
Track Research Trends:
  • See how to monitor trends in your topic with powerful analytical tools
Find and Connect Key Research:
  • Use industry leading classification, citation networks and enriched references to discover the most relevant studies and uncover hidden links
See Real-World Impact:
  • Find out how research is used in policies and patents
Avoid Unreliable Sources:
  • Learn how to spot and avoid questionable publications and adhere to responsible research practices
Use AI to Help Your Research:
  • Get quick responses and suggestions with the Web of Science Research Assistant

Why good papers get rejected: AI, ethics, and what editors expect

31 March 2026 (Tuesday) - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (online)

Language: English

Using AI in your research or writing? You’re not alone, but how AI is used (or not disclosed) is now a common reason papers are rejected early.

This webinar cuts through the confusion with a perspective on how journals assess AI use and ethical compliance before peer review. It also breaks down what authors can do to stay on the right side of expectations.

What you’ll learn:

  • How editors evaluate AI use during initial manuscript checks
  • What counts as acceptable vs risky AI use in publishing
  • Common AI disclosure mistakes that trigger desk rejection
  • How AI intersects with authorship, originality, and ethics
  • A practical pre-submission checklist to reduce rejection risk 

Submit smarter, avoid avoidable rejection, and publish with confidence in an AI-aware publishing landscape.

Designed for researchers, early-career academics, and experienced authors alike, this session focuses on clarity, confidence, and prevention. Helping you submit with fewer surprises and stronger chances of success.

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Research Communication Lab 4: Research integrity & publishing ethics: Applied learning

08 April 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am - 9:30 am (online)

Language: English

Through case studies, this interactive session deepens understanding of complex ethics issues like authorship, AI, and plagiarism. Participants will learn to apply ethical guidelines to real-world scenarios and avoid violations in publishing practices.

This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility.

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Research Communication Lab 4: Research integrity & publishing ethics: Applied learning

08. April 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm - 6:30 pm (online)

Language: English

Through case studies, this interactive session deepens understanding of complex ethics issues like authorship, AI, and plagiarism. Participants will learn to apply ethical guidelines to real-world scenarios and avoid violations in publishing practices.

This webinar is part of The Research Communication Lab, a year-long, 11-part program designed to help researchers navigate scholarly publishing and maximize their impact. Open to all, it includes monthly live sessions, pre-recorded content for flexible learning, and covers topics like academic writing, peer review, publishing ethics, research data management, and using social media for visibility.

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How to Do Research and Get Published - How to Do Publicly Impactful Research

22 April 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online)

Language: English

This webinar will explore practical approaches for supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within scholarly research and publishing. Panelists will share their experiences in SDG-related initiatives that help deliver the full societal impact of research, including integrating SDG content into journals and other publications. The session will provide actionable insights for researchers intending to engage actively in projects that promote and embed SDG-aligned policy. Attendees will learn how to champion SDG progress, foster partnerships, and explore ways to amplify the impact of scholarly communication in both policy and practice.

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Introduction to Scopus AI

28 April 2026 (Tuesday) - 10:30 am (online)

Language: English

Scopus AI combines trusted, peer-reviewed content with sophisticated AI to deliver faster, deeper insights. Built for academic workflows, it accelerates discovery, identifies patterns and supports strategic thinking—all while championing academic rigor. Join us for this introduction on how to use Scopus AI.

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PhD Program: Managing References & Ethics

29 April 2026 (Wednesday) - 11 am - 12 am (online)

Language: English

By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to:

  • Understand why citations and references are important
  • Organize scholarly references using a citation management system
  • Annotate and categorize literature to support thematic analysis and synthesis
  • Integrate reference management tools into writing workflows
  • Distinguish between descriptive summarization and critical synthesis of literature
  • Apply best practices for citation and attribution in academic writing

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