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Join us for a relaxing session where you can create collages, embroidery, and make pixel art together with others in a cozy atmosphere (with music!). Perfect if you need a break from studying, want to unwind a bit, and meet new people.

Writing the comprehensive summary or “kappa” for your thesis will be different from anything you have written before, not least because you are writing for a different purpose and different audience than a research article. Additionally, you will be writing the kappa on your own, not with your research group as co-authors. So, what do you need to think about when you write your comprehensive summary? Join us for a hands-on workshop during which we discuss structure, synthesis and writing techniques for the kappa.

As a Master’s student, you need 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 for your master’s thesis.

Improve your search skills for scientific information in the database PubMed! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information on PubMed. 

Are you about to start – or are already working on – a systematic or scoping review and feeling overwhelmed? Join this webinar where we will walk you through the process of conducting a review.  

This lunch webinar will introduce you to graphical abstracts and how researchers might use graphical abstracts to summarise their papers visually.

Reference management programs help you collect, format and organise your sources for your master’s thesis. During this workshop, you will learn how to use either 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. 

Managing your profile page on ki.se and keeping your CV updated is easier than ever, using KI RIMS. We will show you how KI RIMS can help you manage and reuse information about your publications, professional activities, research grants, to populate your CV and more! This workshop will give you a hands-on demonstration and explore best practices on how to use the system. There will be time for questions at the end.

Improve your search skills for scientific information! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information in Cinahl. We will cover: Resource specific search syntax, pitfalls and best practice, how to improve or delimit your search, as well as how to save results and searches for future use and reproducibility.

Improve your search skills for scientific information in the database Embase! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information on Embase. 

Systematic review, scoping review or litterature review? What is the difference, and how do I determine the right review for my research question. 

Are you in the process of creating data visualisation figures for your next paper or thesis? Or do you simply want to get some helpful advice on the topic? This lunch webinar will provide you with some useful tips that aim to help you create better figures with a more efficient workflow. Topics include choice of programs and types of graphs, aspects of making good-looking figures, and creating appropriately formatted files. 

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we discover, analyse, and synthesise scientific literature. In this session, we will showcase the latest AI-powered tools for scientific searching. We will explain when and how to use these tools alongside traditional database searching, provide prompting examples, and discuss their specific benefits and limitations. 

This webinar will focus on the function and structure of the introduction, on how to synthesise sources, prepare the reader for the aim, and create coherence throughout the text. We will discuss and analyse a sample introduction, and you will get hands-on advice on how to work with your own text after the webinar.

In this webinar, we will explore both visual and language-related aspects of creating effective presentations. You will gain practical tips on designing slides that are clear and engaging. There will also be time for questions.

This session focuses on the literature review, an important part of your half-time review (and of your thesis). You have the literature sources you need, but how will you write the review? During this session, we will discuss the function and the structure of the literature review, and you will learn how to write a clear and well-structured literature review. You will also get hands-on advice for working on your own text after the session.

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.

Improve your search skills for scientific information in the database PubMed! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information on PubMed. 

Systematic reviews are an important part of evidence-based healthcare, but they are often time- and resource-intensive. Can AI tools help us streamline this work without compromising quality, transparency, and reproducibility? 

Improve your search skills for scientific information in the database Web of Science! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information on Web of Science. 

Improve your search skills for scientific information in the database Embase! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information on Embase. 

Although there are no tools that can completely replace traditional searching in the systematic review process, there are tools that can be used for parts of the search process, especially during the exploratory phase at the beginning of a project. 

Questionable or predatory journals charge authors publication fees without providing the rigorous peer review and editorial standards expected in scholarly publishing. They often lack transparency and quality control. These journals can undermine your credibility and the impact of your research, so it is important to avoid publishing in them.

In this webinar we summarize what researchers should bear in mind regarding open access in publications and research data when they receive grants from the Swedish Research Council. Open access mandates of other Swedish research funders will also be addressed. In 2026 the Swedish Research Council will update the general grant conditions with more explicit criteria for open access.

Do you want to make your research paper stand out? Do you want to provide your readers with an effective and visually appealing summary of your key findings? Then join this hands-on workshop to learn how to turn your manuscript into a graphical abstract! 

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. 

Improve your search skills for scientific information! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information in Cinahl. We will cover: Resource specific search syntax, pitfalls and best practice, how to improve or delimit your search, as well as how to save results and searches for future use and reproducibility.

The ability to write about your research in a manner that is understandable and interesting to the public is an essential skill for any scientist. KI guidelines for writing the doctoral thesis also strongly recommend that you write a popular science summary in English. This workshop will provide you with models for and hands-on practice in adapting content, structure and style when writing the popular science summary in English for your doctoral thesis.

This webinar will focus on the function and structure of the discussion section of your thesis, on the relationship between the discussion and other parts of the thesis, and on how to make this section of your text nuanced, clear and effective. During this webinar, we will analyze and discuss one sample discussion. You will also get hands-on advice on how to work with your own text after the webinar.

This session is a deep dive into Covidence's newly revamped Extraction 1 tool. It is aimed at researchers who are familiar with the platform and are working on intervention reviews, i.e. reviews that study the effect of drugs, therapies, vaccines, medical devices, procedures, or public health policies.

Managing your profile page on ki.se and keeping your CV updated is easier than ever, using KI RIMS. We will show you how KI RIMS can help you manage and reuse information about your publications, professional activities, research grants, to populate your CV and more! This workshop will give you a hands-on demonstration and explore best practices on how to use the system. There will be time for questions at the end.

This session is a deep dive into Covidence’s Extraction 2 tool. It’s aimed at researchers who are familiar with the platform and who are working on non-intervention reviews, e.g. qualitative reviews and reviews of observational studies.

Improve your search skills for scientific information in the database Web of Science! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information on Web of Science. 

Do you need to publish your projects research data? During this lunch webinar, you will get an overview of what to do. We will cover the process of how to publish your data if it will be available as open access, as well as what to do if you have sensitive data which cannot be made openly available. We will also discuss your options regarding where and how to store and share your data when publishing.

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. 

The abstract is a short but central part of any scientific text, including the Master’s thesis. During this webinar, you will receive hands-on tips, techniques and writing practice, all of which will help you write a concise and comprehensive abstract.

Improve your search skills for scientific information in the database Embase! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information on Embase. 

Artificial intelligence is transforming how we discover, analyse, and synthesise scientific literature. In this session, we will showcase the latest AI-powered tools for scientific searching. We will explain when and how to use these tools alongside traditional database searching, provide prompting examples, and discuss their specific benefits and limitations. 

The conclusion is a short but important part of a Master’s thesis. During this webinar, we will discuss and analyze a sample conclusion, and you will learn how to write a clear and effective conclusion.

Writing the comprehensive summary or “kappa” for your thesis will be different from anything you have written before, not least because you are writing for a different purpose and different audience than a research article. Additionally, you will be writing the kappa on your own, not with your research group as co-authors. So, what do you need to think about when you write your comprehensive summary? Join us for a hands-on workshop during which we discuss structure, synthesis and writing techniques for the kappa.

Effective data visualisation doesn't have to be overwhelming! The key is striking the right balance: conveying your message clearly, achieving your communication goals, and creating visually engaging graphics that capture attention. This session combines theory and practice. We'll begin with a concise seminar covering the essential, followed by a hands-on workshop where you'll apply what you've learned.

Improve your search skills for scientific information in the database PubMed! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information on PubMed. 

Are you about to start – or are already working on – a systematic or scoping review and feeling overwhelmed? Join this webinar where we will walk you through the process of conducting a review.  

Improve your search skills for scientific information in the database Web of Science! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information on Web of Science. 

Choosing the right type of figure to visualise a dataset can be challenging. It will depend on both the nature of your data, and what message you want to communicate to your audience. In this lunch webinar, we will go through the most common graphs used to visualise biological and medical datasets. For the different types of graphs, we will discuss pros and cons with using them, which types of data sets they are suitable for, and key principles to keep in mind. 

Känner du stress, oro och frustration bara du tänker på alla referenser du behöver skriva? Du är inte ensam – men det finns sätt att bli mer säker.
 

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.

Improve your search skills for scientific information! A session where the search experts at KIB give you their best tips when searching for scientific information in Cinahl. We will cover: Resource specific search syntax, pitfalls and best practice, how to improve or delimit your search, as well as how to save results and searches for future use and reproducibility.

In this workshop, we will explore practical strategies for using visuals in oral presentations. You will learn how to reduce visual clutter, highlight key messages, and present information in a clear and engaging way.