Nature Masterclasses courses for doctoral students and staff members

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Webinar on Nature Masterclasses “Community Insights: AI in Academic Writing and Publishing”

Artificial intelligence is transforming how research is written, shared, and reviewed. This session will explore how researchers can engage with AI tools confidently and responsibly, balancing efficiency with authenticity in research communication.

This webinar offers valuable insights into:

  • Understand how to discover and interpret journal AI policies
  • Evaluate opportunities and risks when considering AI tools
  • Avoid common pitfalls that can lead to ethical concerns or rejection
  • Use AI thoughtfully to enhance rather than replace your own writing skills

Speakers include:

  • Sadra Bakhshandeh – Senior Editor, Nature Reviews Bioengineering
  • Ellie Gendle – Head of Journals Policy, Springer Nature
  • Kamar Ameen-Ali – Senior Lecturer, Teesside University
  • Wynand Lambrechts – Research Associate, University of Johannesburg

Webinar registration, November 18, 10:00–11:00

Webinar registration, November 18, 18:00–19:00

Webinar registration, November 20, 13:00–14:00

Access to the courses

Due to high interest in the "Nature Masterclasses" online courses (with more than 1,800 registered users from the AGH University), as part of the implementation of the IDUB Programme, the subscription to the aforementioned courses has been extended for another year and is currently valid from September 30, 2025, to September 29, 2026. 

Free access to the courses is available to all members of the AGH community who have email addresses in the domains @agh.edu.pl and @student.agh.edu.pl. We strongly encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and to encourage young researchers, doctoral students, and students involved in research at the AGH University to participate.  

Registration for new users  

List of courses

The offer includes courses dedicated to various aspects of scientific research work. 

  1. Writing a Research Paper  
  2. Publishing a Research Paper  
  3. Writing and Publishing a Review Paper  
  4. Introduction to Collaboration  
  5. Participating in a Collaboration  
  6. Leading a Collaboration  
  7. Persuasive Grant Writing 
  8. Focus on Peer Review  
  9. Narrative Tools for Researchers  
  10. Advancing your Scientific Presentations  
  11. Managing Research Data
  12. Data Analysis: Planning and Preparing  
  13. Networking for Researchers  
  14. Data Analysis: Conducting and Troubleshooting  
  15. Interpreting Scientific Results  
  16. Finding Funding Opportunities  
  17. Experiments: From Idea to Design  
  18. Getting an Academic Research Position
  19. Effective Science Communication
  20. Research Integrity: Publication Ethics
  21. Creating Successful Research Posters
  22. Building a Strong Online Researcher Profile
  23. Maximising the Impact of Your Paper
  24. Choosing the Best Journal for Your Paper

Information about sample "Nature Masterclasses" courses:

About the "Scientific Writing and Publishing" course

  • the course is conducted by 36 editors from "Nature Research" journals,  
  • the course consists of short lessons, with a maximum duration of 10 minutes each, allowing participants to start and finish them at their convenience,  
  • a certificate of completion is provided for each part of the course. 

Part 1: Writing a Scientific Paper (4 hours 20 minutes, 57 lessons) 
Topics covered include writing clearly, formulating a good title, structuring an article appropriately, and managing and presenting data. 

Part 2: Publishing a Scientific Paper (5 hours 30 minutes, 72 lessons) 
Topics covered include selecting the right journal and navigating the review process, from a covering letter and reviews to editorial decisions. 

Part 3: Writing a Review Article (1 hour 10 minutes, 15 lessons) 
Topics covered include the characteristics of a quality review article and how to write reviews and review articles. 

More information about the "Scientific Writing and Publishing" course  

About the "Effective Collaboration in Research" course

  • the course is conducted by 17 experts in the field of scientific collaboration, including researchers, representatives from research funding institutions, and journal editors,  
  • the course consists of short lessons, with a maximum duration of 10 minutes each, allowing participants to start and finish them at their convenience,  
  • a certificate of completion is provided for each part of the course.  

Part 1: Introduction to the Principles of Scientific Collaboration (1 hour, 7 lessons)  
Topics covered include different types of scientific collaboration and how to establish them, benefits and challenges of collaboration, collaboration with industry, and the impact on individual goals and scientific career.  

Part 2: Participation in Research Projects (1 hour 30 minutes, 6 lessons)  
Topics covered include working in a research team, ensuring progress, drawing conclusions, and making appropriate decisions when initiating new scientific collaborations.  

Part 3: Project Management in Research (5 hours 30 minutes, 23 lessons)  
Topics covered include effectiveness in project management, establishing collaboration frameworks, and principles of participation.  

More information about the "Effective Collaboration in Research" course  

About the „Effective Science Communication” course

  • For researchers looking to understand how storytelling techniques can build a compelling scientific story to communicate their research and apply strategies in an accessible and persuasive way to a non-scientific audience,
  • Easy-to-use with 10-30 minute lessons,
  • 1-module course, with 6.5 hours of learning,
  • Researchers can track their progress through the course (On-demand) and fit the lessons around their work,
  • Taught by 8 experts in science communication, science writing and editing, science outreach, engagement and presentations, and the Springer Nature press office,
  • Receive a certificate when you complete the 1-module course.

More information about the „Effective Science Communication” course