Research support trainings

(Page last updated: 20 February 2026)

Invitations to database usage demonstrations, publication methodology trainings, and research support lectures of interest to NKE researchers are displayed.

Strategic Research Collaboration: Unlocking Collaboration Insights with Web of Science and InCites (Southern Europe) 24 February 202624. (Tuesday) - 3 pm - 4 pm (online) Language: English In today’s interconnected research landscape, collaboration is no longer optional—it’s essential. This webinar explores how Web of Science data can uncover patterns of global research partnerships and why achieving balanced, inclusive collaboration is critical for advancing scientific discovery. We’ll examine the role of unified data analysis in identifying collaboration networks, reducing regional silos, and fostering equitable participation across geographies. Attendees will learn practical strategies for leveraging Web of Science data and normalized metrics to inform institutional decisions, strengthen partnerships, and maximize research impact on a global scale. Registration
Research Communication Lab 2: Choosing a quality journal for your work 25 February 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am (online) Language: English This session guides researchers in selecting quality journals, using databases and tools to identify relevant options. It covers journal metrics, quality indicators, and predatory publishers, ensuring participants can assess journals effectively. Attendees will learn to recognize key metrics and avoid predatory entities. 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. Registration
Amplifying Voices: Strategies for Early Career Black Scholars in Academia 25 February 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English In recognition of Black History Month in the United States, and with relevance extending to the international academic community, this webinar is dedicated to offering practical, actionable strategies for early career Black scholars seeking to amplify their voices in academia. The panel discussion will address the distinct obstacles that Black scholars may encounter as they pursue publication in academic journals, including barriers related to access, representation, and support. A panel of experienced scholars and publishing professionals will share insights into overcoming these challenges, focusing on tangible steps that can help new researchers navigate the publishing landscape with confidence. Topics will include building professional networks, finding mentorship, and developing strategies for success within institutional frameworks. The session will also explore ways to leverage publishing opportunities to make research more visible and impactful, ultimately contributing to a more equitable academic environment. Registration
Research Communication Lab 2: Choosing a quality journal for your work 25 February 2026 (Wednesday) - 5 pm (online) Language: English This session guides researchers in selecting quality journals, using databases and tools to identify relevant options. It covers journal metrics, quality indicators, and predatory publishers, ensuring participants can assess journals effectively. Attendees will learn to recognize key metrics and avoid predatory entities. 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. Registration
Teaching Writing in the Age of AI: Ethics, Judgment, and Learning 25 February 2026 (Wednesday) - 6 pm (online) Language: English As educators, many of us are seeing students struggle with professional and academic writing at the same time generative AI has become impossible to ignore. Anxiety about AI is understandable. These tools raise urgent questions about learning, authorship, ethics, and responsibility—and simply banning them has proven ineffective. Students are already using AI, often without guidance or transparency. This webinar reframes the conversation around AI from one of fear or enforcement to one of intentional teaching. Rather than asking whether AI belongs in writing instruction, we will examine how educators can respond when AI is already part of students’ composing practices. Should we look away while students use these tools inefficiently and invisibly, or should we help them learn to use AI in ways that support thinking, revision, and ethical authorship? Registration
PhD Program: From Research Interest to Research Question 26 February 2026 (Thursday) - 10 am - 11 am (online) Language: English By the end of this session, PhD candidates will be able to: Describe the structure of the scholarly research ecosystem within their discipline Differentiate between broad research interests, thematic areas, and researchable questions Identify emerging and established research topics using bibliometric signals Formulate a preliminary research question grounded in existing literature trends Registration
How to find the right journal; strategies and tools that can help authors 26 February 2026 (Thursday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English After so much effort into putting together the perfect article, finding the best journal to submit it to becomes the next big challenge. Which one will give your research the attention it deserves? Which one will increase the visibility of your work? Which is the benchmark in your field? Choosing the right journal to publish in can be more complicated than you think. Learn more about strategies and tools that can help authors with this challenge. During this session we will share best practices, discuss strategies for authors and show you how to use Elsevier solutions to your advantage. Registration
Confident discovery in an era of AI expansion: Discover how Web of Science uses AI responsibly to power your search for critical content 26 February 2026 (Thursday) - 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm (online) Language: English In the current era of information discovery, readers are facing increasing challenges that are disrupting the path to the discovery of critical content. Readers are facing a raise in the use of AI tools which speed up the access to information but can provide questionable responses based on the un-validated sources drawn upon. In this webinar we will present how Web of Science is adopting the power for AI to support the readers with the discovery of confident and critical content. Why source selection matters to your discovery: High quality bibliographic data and curated content are the core substance and foundation of the Web of Science Core Collection A search experience to your taste: search for relevant literature in your research topic using traditional Boolean and new Smart Search Monitor trends in your topic with analytical tools Apply industry leading article classification for discovery of relevant content Discover hidden literature with the Citation Network Measure the wider impact of research using new citation metrics and connections Focus on specific literature to meet your project needs using Enriched Cited References Safeguard your discovery from questionable research publications and adhere to responsible research assessment practices Global voices made discoverable: perform a broader search for content in your topic with a new collection ‘Research Commons’ Obtain AI generated responses to your research question with the Web of Science Research Assistant Registration
How to Do Research and Get Published - How to Deal with Rejection 11 March 2026 (Wednesday) - 4 pm (online) Language: English Rejection is a common part of academic life. This session explores how to process and learn from rejection and offers tools for resilience, revision, and moving forward with confidence. Attendees will gain practical strategies for interpreting feedback constructively, maintaining motivation, and developing a growth mindset that transforms setbacks into opportunities for improvement. Registration
Getting started with SciVal - An overview! 17 March 2026 (Tuesday) - 10:30 am (online) Language: English Not sure where to start with SciVal? This online training will introduce an overview and key features of Elsevier’s research intelligence platform SciVal, a tool that provides access to research analytics data. Used in the right context, SciVal can help you track Institutional Performance, track the impact of your Institutions publications and identify potential collaborators. The webinar will be useful for researchers and faculty members, as well as administrative staff members, research managers, and librarians, who would like to start using SciVal or to refresh their knowledge. Registration
Research Communication Lab 3: Fundamentals of research integrity & publishing ethics 18 March 2026 (Wednesday) - 8 am (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. Registration
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. Registration
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. Registration
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 Registration
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. Registration
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. Registration

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