External trainings

DATE & TIMEWEBINAR TITLELANGUAGEDESCRIPTION
5.11.2026
8:00 & 17:00
Transparency, Reproducibility and Inclusivity: New Article Types for Open Science
 
Session I (8:00):
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Session II (17:00):
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A webinar on Open Science and the diverse publication formats available in Taylor & Francis journals. The session will explore options for publishing study protocols, methodological innovations, data, software and novel protocols, highlighting their role in promoting transparency, reproducibility and inclusivity in research.
6.11.2026
10:00
Explore LeapSpace – research-grade AI
 
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A webinar on using LeapSpace, an AI-assisted research workspace that combines scholarly literature with tools for analysing and developing research. The session will demonstrate how to explore literature, identify research gaps and trends, compare papers, verify AI responses using Trust Cards, find collaborators and funding opportunities, and support writing with Writing Coach, while addressing transparency, human oversight and security.
12.11.2026
8:00
Using AI across the research lifecycle: LeapSpace™, Scopus and SciVal
 
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A webinar on using AI-powered tools to support different stages of the research lifecycle, from literature exploration and idea development to analysis and reporting. The session will demonstrate LeapSpace for early-stage research exploration, AI features in Scopus for literature discovery, and SciVal capabilities for research performance analysis and benchmarking, with practical examples of their application.
12.11.2026
15:00
Summarising synthesis findings using GRADE
 
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A webinar on preparing Summary of Findings tables and communicating intervention effects and certainty of evidence using the GRADE approach. The session will cover table components, assessing overall certainty of evidence, explaining ratings, presenting effect sizes in plain language, and using GRADEpro software to prepare Summary of Findings tables.
 
To register for the training, you must create an account in the database Cochrane.
13.11.2026
12:00
Elsevier Author Workshop – How to Feel Confident on the Publishing Journey
 
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A webinar covering the key stages of the scholarly publishing process, from selecting a journal and preparing a manuscript to peer review and editorial decisions. The session will address research integrity, publication ethics and the responsible use of AI, as well as current publishing trends and resources supporting researchers, including the Researcher Academy platform.
17.11.2026
10:00
Reflections on the I-squared index for measuring inconsistency in meta-analysis
 
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A webinar on the I² index as a measure of heterogeneity in meta-analysis results. The session will explore different ways of defining, calculating and interpreting the index, common errors in its use, and recommendations for appropriately assessing inconsistency across studies in systematic reviews.
 
To register for the training, you must create an account in the database Cochrane.
17.11.2026
14:00
Practical Guidance on Using the Web of Science and EndNote for collecting literature for Systematic Literature Reviews
 
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A webinar on using Web of Science to conduct comprehensive literature searches for systematic reviews. The session will cover Boolean search strategies, subject classification and citation analysis, searching across multiple databases, the use of AI to identify relevant publications, and reference management with EndNote.
17.11.2026
16:00
Using AI across the research lifecycle: LeapSpace™, Scopus and SciVal
 
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A webinar on using AI-powered tools to support different stages of the research lifecycle, from literature exploration and idea development to analysis and reporting. The session will demonstrate LeapSpace for early-stage research exploration, AI features in Scopus for literature discovery, and SciVal capabilities for research performance analysis and benchmarking, with practical examples of their application.
18.11.2026
8:00 & 17:00
Research Communication Lab 10: Smart Sharing: Navigating Social Media as a Researcher
 
Session I (8:00):
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Session II (17:00):
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A webinar on the strategic use of social media by researchers to increase research visibility and build communities. The session will cover selecting suitable platforms, setting goals and measuring impact, community management, and avoiding common pitfalls in social media communication.
18.11.2026
10:30
Editors Session with Elsevier
 
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A webinar on the evaluation of scientific journals and the criteria for source indexing in Scopus. The session will cover journal evaluation criteria and procedures, how to submit a journal for indexing, and the measures Scopus uses to maintain the quality of indexed sources.
19.11.2026
13:00
Preview of the new Cochrane-Campbell Handbook for Qualitative Evidence Synthesis
 
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A webinar introducing the forthcoming Cochrane-Campbell Handbook for Qualitative Evidence Synthesis, a guide to planning, conducting and reporting qualitative evidence syntheses and mixed-methods reviews with a qualitative component. The session will cover the selection of synthesis methods, sampling, integration of different types of evidence, stakeholder involvement, equity and diversity, reflexivity and responsible AI use, as well as PRISMA-QES reporting guidelines and Cochrane learning resources.
 
To register for the training, you must create an account in the database Cochrane.
23.11.2026
15:00
Building and evaluating AI tools
 
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A webinar on the responsible development and evaluation of AI tools for evidence synthesis. The session will cover AI technology classes, tool development phases, performance evaluation and reporting, the RAISE recommendations, and considerations for using large language models, including prompt engineering.
 
To register for the training, you must create an account in the database Cochrane.
24.11.2026
10:30
How to find the right journal; strategies and tools that can help authors
 
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A webinar on selecting the right scientific journal for publishing research findings. The session will cover key journal selection criteria, ways to identify benchmark journals in a research field, and the use of Elsevier tools to support informed publishing decisions and increase research visibility.
25.11.2026
14:00
30mins: Confident discovery in an era of AI: Discover how Web of Science uses AI responsibly to power your search for critical content
 
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A webinar on using Web of Science to discover reliable scholarly literature and analyse current research trends. The session will cover Boolean searching and AI-powered Smart Search, AI-generated literature summaries, research trend analysis, citation networks and links between publications, the impact of research on policies and patents, and responsible research practices.
26.11.2026
10:30
Mastering Scopus Advanced Search
 
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A webinar on advanced search features in Scopus for developing precise search strategies. The session will cover additional searchable fields, proximity operators PRE/n and W/n, and techniques for structuring complex queries to retrieve scholarly literature efficiently.