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Upcoming events

What journal to publish in
13 June 2023
In this 1.5 hour workshop, criteria are discussed which influence an author’s journal choice, and some tools that could be ... Read More

Evaluating & Increasing Research Impact
20 June 2023
As research evaluation practices are currently in a transition phase, this course discusses the drivers behind this change and teaches ... Read More

Search strategies for Systematic and Scoping Reviews
29 June 2023
During this workshop we will discuss the requirements a search strategy for a systematic or scoping review should meet and ... Read More