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Library introduction for international students 2025

At the start of each semester, the library organises introductory sessions for new programme students. We will tell you about how the library works and about different services that will help you in your studies. Here you can see the schedule of the sessions that will be held in English.

  • 2025-09-02 to

    2025-09-10

  • Torget, University Library, Flemingsberg/Solna

KIB Talks: Matthias Stahl – From lab bench to news site; data visualization is key for breakthroughs

This KIB Talk shows why we need clear, honest visuals and how this accelerates understanding and impact – on both the lab bench and the news site. Drawing on Matthias' path from academia to the German news outlet DER SPIEGEL, we'll explore how to tailor graphics to different audiences, communicate uncertainty without eroding trust, and use reader feedback to refine designs. You'll eventually get a glimpse into SPIEGEL's visual newsroom and learn about storytelling techniques.

KIB Talks: Boost your research visibility: Choose an Open License for Your Thesis

Want your research to reach further and have greater impact? By choosing an open Creative Commons license for your comprehensive summary, you increase the visibility of your research, while clearly communicating how others may use your work.

Master's Workshop: How to Successfully Study at a Swedish University

Studying at a Swedish university can feel disorienting and confusing, and your professors may have expectations of you that are different from those found in your home country. This short workshop will introduce you to the conventions of university study in Sweden, allow you to ask questions and provide you with tools and concrete tips that will help you succeed in your studies at KI. 

KIB Talks: Help! I am conducting a systematic review

Are you about to start – or already working on - a systematic or scoping review and feeling overwhelmed? Join us for this webinar where we’ll walk through key considerations when planning and conducting a review.

Master's Workshop: Finding Scientific Resources

As a Master’s student, you are expected to find, integrate and correctly cite scientific sources in your own writing. The KI library allows you to access thousands of scientific journals and a variety of comprehensive databases. During this workshop, you will learn how to use these resources effectively in order to find the articles you need.

KIB Talks: Managing References with Endnote Online or Zotero

Reference management programs help you collect, format and organize your sources. Learn how to use either Endnote Online or Zotero.

Master's Workshop: Academic writing

In order to communicate your research to others (and pass your courses), you need to understand and master the conventions of academic writing. This workshop will introduce you to those conventions and provide you with strategies for writing clear and well-structured academic texts. The workshop will include hands-on writing activities.

Master's Workshop: Reading Complex Academic Texts

As a Master’s student, you are expected to read and comprehend complex academic texts. During this workshop, you will learn techniques and strategies for doing so. In addition, you will practice reading strategically, that is, reading to improve critical thinking, to build vocabulary, and to improve academic writing skills. 

Covidence for students

Are you conducting a sturctured liteature review for your thesis? Maybe you have started searching and wonder how to efficiently screen all references? Through Karolinska Institutet University Library you have access to the screening tool Covidence. Join this webinar and learn more! 

Master's Workshop: Writing Clear and Effective Sentences

To communicate your research to others, your writing needs to be clear and well-structured. This applies not just to the overall structure of your text, but also to your sentences. In this workshop, you will receive hands-on tips and techniques for writing the kind of clear, concise and well-structured English-language sentences that will help you both succeed in your studies and effectively communicate your research to others. 

KIB Talks: Managing References with Endnote Online or Zotero

Reference management programs help you collect, format and organize your sources. Learn how to use either Endnote Online or Zotero.

KIB Talks: How can AI-tools be used in systematic reviews?

Are you about to start – or are already working on – a systematic review and are curious about how AI tools can be used to facilitate the work? Welcome to this webinar! We will go through some examples and discuss in what way and in what parts AI can be used as a valuable tool, and where its usefulness is more limited. 

Master's Workshop: Managing References with Endnote Online or Zotero

Reference management programs help you collect, format and organise your sources. During this workshop, you will learn how to use either Endnote Online or Zotero. 

KIB Talks: Smarter Searching (focus on AI search tools)

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we discover, analyze, and synthesize scientific literature. In this session, we will demonstrate the latest AI-powered tools for scientific searching.

Master's Workshop: Giving Oral Presentations

Giving oral presentations is an important part of scholarly exchange. During this workshop, you will learn how to plan, prepare for, structure and deliver an effective oral presentation. We will also discuss how to deal with being nervous.

Master's Workshop: Writing with AI

During this session, you will receive hands-on advice on how you may generally use AI in your writing process, how you should not use it, and why. You will also get tips on how to construct prompts to ensure that you truly improve your text while learning more.

KIB Talks: Managing References with Endnote Online or Zotero

Reference management programs help you collect, format and organize your sources. Learn how to use either Endnote Online or Zotero.

Master's Workshop: Writing a Research Plan

This workshop will help you write a clear, well-structured research plan for your Master’s thesis.