Current Workshops
Our workshops are free of charge, registration is usually required. Please note target groups and requirements for participation. For online workshops you need an appropriate end device, however microphone and webcam are not required. Questions can be asked via the integrated chat.
Please always check the German version of our homepage to see all current workshops including the ones in English language.
Content | Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming academic research. This interactive workshop offers a practical introduction to AI tools that support scientific workflows, from literature discovery and paper analysis to exploring citation networks and identifying research trends. We don’t just highlight the potential of these tools; we also critically examine their limitations and risks, such as data quality issues, algorithmic opacity, and the potential for biased or misleading outputs. Participants will engage in hands-on demonstrations of selected AI tools, while also exploring key ethical, legal, and sustainability considerations. The session emphasizes responsible AI use in research, addressing topics like data privacy, intellectual property, transparency, and the long-term implications of relying on rapidly evolving, often opaque AI systems. The goal of the workshop is to equip participants with a clear understanding of essential safeguards and best practices, as well as a practical, secure workflow to confidently integrate AI tools into their research without compromising scientific integrity, reproducibility, or compliance. We warmly invite you to join with a digital device (tablet, laptop, or smartphone) to actively test the presented tools. Furthermore, we look forward to an open and constructive discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in research and education. |
Target group | Students of advanced semesters, doctoral students, scientific staff from all disciplines |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Duration | 90 min |
| Place | Medicine and Sciences Library, Liebigstr. 23/25, room 102 |
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| Contact | Dr. E. Martini |
Content | This short course introduces the AI-based research platform scite_ai, which we are currently licensing (more information here). Attendees will be guided through the available functions and will have the opportunity to ask specific questions about the platform. Attendees are warmly encouraged to bring a digital device (laptop or tablet) to try out the presented functions themselves. |
Target group | Students, doctoral students, scientific staff from all disciplines |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Duration | 60/90 min |
| Place | Medicine and Sciences Library, Liebigstr. 23/25, room 102 |
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| Language | German/English (as needed) |
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| Contact | Dr. E. Martini |
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Target audience | students, doctoral students, scientists, all disciplines welcome |
| Prerequisites | None, if possible, please bring your own device and install Zotero (https://www.zotero.org/download/) |
| Course duration | 90 minutes |
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| Language | English |
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| Contact | Dr. Dr. habil D. Quandt Mail: quandt@ub.uni-leipzig.de |
Content | This workshop aims to provide guidelines for creating correct, accessible and graphically attractive visualisations of scientific data. The participants will become familiar with the basics of graphic design for data visualisation and learn how to create scientifically correct, effective and attractive graphics and how to avoid common pitfalls when visualising scientific data. It is particularly useful for those who are preparing their first scientific publication. |
Target audience | Students of advanced semesters, doctoral students, scientific staff from the field of natural sciences |
| Prerequisites | None (first experience with the visualisation of scientific data is an advantage) |
| Number of participants | 26 |
| Location | Medicine and Sciences Library, Liebigstr. 23/25, room 101 |
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| Language | English |
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| Contact | Dr. E. Martini |
Content | Getting your first research articles published can feel like navigating the waters of a stormy ocean. While the academic publishing system is designed to ensure quality, transparency and fairness in the dissemination of scientific knowledge, its structures and processes are not always intuitive, especially at the beginning of an academic career. In this workshop, we will demystify the journey of scientific publication. Participants will gain an overview of the entire process: from preparing a solid manuscript and choosing an appropriate journal, to submission, peer review, revision and final publication. Beyond the publication workflow itself, the workshop will address key aspects of today’s scholarly communication landscape. These include Open Science and Open Access, current developments in Open Access transformation, different types of scientific publications, and how to identify reputable journals and avoid predatory publishing practices. Additional topics include science metrics and ethical considerations in academic publishing. The aim of the workshop is to equip participants with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate academic publishing in a critical and informed way. It is particularly suited for students and early-career researchers preparing their first scientific publication, but everyone interested is welcome. |
Target group | Students of advanced semesters and early doctoral students from all disciplines |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Location | Medicine and Sciences Library, Liebigstr. 23/25, room 102 |
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| Language | English |
| Registration | Online-Anmeldung |
| Contact | Dr. E. Martini |