Researcher training hub
Essential learning to help you on your publishing journey
Embark on your publishing journey with confidence through our comprehensive webinar series designed specifically for researchers at every stage of their academic career.
Whether you’re preparing your first manuscript, navigating the peer review process, or seeking to maximize the impact of your published work, our expert-led sessions provide practical guidance, insider insights, and proven strategies to help you succeed.
Explore our curated collection of on-demand webinars below and discover expert guidance tailored to your specific publishing needs. Click on any session to start watching and take the next step in advancing your research career.
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Watch the recording: Fundamentals of research integrity & publishing ethics
Understanding research integrity and publishing ethics is fundamental for researchers navigating the increasingly complex scholarly publishing landscape. This session provides an introduction to publishing ethics, including an overview of the common types of issues which can arise.
Watch the recording: Avoiding rejection: how to successfully navigate the publishing journey
Each year millions of articles are rejected by journals. While experiencing rejection in the publishing process is a normal aspect of every researcher’s work life, there are ways to reduce the rate of rejection. This session looks specifically at journal selection, manuscript preparation, publishing ethics, and the peer-review process.
Watch the recording: A practical look at AI: Responsible use in writing and publishing
Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly present in academic contexts, yet their appropriate use in research and publishing remains unclear for many scholars. Researchers face growing expectations to understand these tools, while also navigating unresolved questions around academic integrity, publisher policies, data protection, and scholarly responsibility. This workshop will aim to respond to that gap by offering a practical introduction to AI tools, grounded in current publishing practices and ethical considerations.
Watch the recording: Avoiding predatory publishing: choosing quality journals for your research
This session looks at the ethical concerns of predatory publishing, examples of the types of predatory activities and communications that they use to trick authors, and key tips and resources for checking the validity of journals. It equips researchers with the knowledge and tools they need to make sure that they are choosing quality journals to submit their research to.
Watch the recording: Understanding open research for STM
Open Research includes the practices of sharing data, code, preprints, methods, or working in new ways such as Registered Reports. In this webinar, aimed at researchers in the sciences, we present the core tenets of open research and give relevant examples. Includes discussion and Q&A.
Watch the recording: Trust the process: How to become an effective peer reviewer
Watch this webinar for an informative session on becoming an effective peer reviewer. Peer review is an essential part of the scholarly publishing process, making sure that published research is trustworthy and reliable.
Explore the full potential of your research by maximizing its content impact. This webinar discusses various strategies that can be used to increase the accessibility of your research, and how you can broaden the impact of your work.
Watch the recording: Smart sharing: Navigating social media as a researcher
This session delves into the responsible use of social media in promoting your academic research, building your profile and network, and engaging with diverse audiences. We explore strategies for effective communication, discuss the implications of platform changes, and provide practical tips to help you navigate the dynamic digital landscape with confidence and integrity.
