TRAINING SESSIONS & WEBINARS – MARCH 2026
The JDU Library encourages participation in webinars and training sessions prepared by EBSCO, Taylor & Francis, and Elsevier. The trainings are free of charge, but prior registration is required.
New eBook download system DRM – Thorium application in practice
Date: 13 March 2026
Time: 12:00 (40 minutes)
Registration link: Register
EBSCO is implementing new Digital Rights Management (DRM) solutions for eBooks - Readium LCP DRM, offered by EDRLab. This change brings significant benefits for publishers, libraries, and end users, improving the experience of using eBooks while ensuring effective content protection. During the training, participants will learn what Readium LCP DRM is, how it differs from previously used protection systems, and how the new solution affects access, downloading, and reading EBSCO eBooks on various devices.
How to write a bachelor’s, master’s, or course paper using EBSCO databases and platform
Date: 17 March 2026
Time: 15:00 (50 minutes)
Registration link: Register
This practical training is aimed at students preparing to write a bachelor’s thesis, master’s thesis, or course paper. During the session, participants will learn how to effectively use the resources available on the EBSCO platform at every stage of the research process - from searching for literature and formulating research topics, through building search strategies, to organizing results and managing bibliographies.
International Security & Counter Terrorism Reference Centre Database in practice: a short search workshop
Date: 18 March 2026
Time: 13:30 (20 minutes)
Registration link: Register
This training focuses on the International Security & Counter Terrorism Reference Centre database and presents specialised sources of information on international security, counter-terrorism, military studies and public administration. During the short session, participants will learn practical ways of searching and using the content for academic research, teaching, and strategic analysis.
From 2 March to 30 April 2026, the University Library invites users to test the International Security & Counter-Terrorism Reference Center database.
EBSCOhost Tips & Tricks: fast and effective searching
Date: 23 March 2026
Time: 15:00 (45 minutes)
Registration link: Register
A practical session presenting the most important search tips and techniques on the EBSCOhost platform. Participants will learn how to formulate precise queries, use advanced filters, and take advantage of tools that facilitate working with search results. This training is ideal for those who want to find academic literature more quickly and accurately.
Taylor & Francis – The Research Communication Lab
January – November 2026
Event website link
The Research Communication Lab is an innovative, year-long program (11 sessions) that supports researchers in navigating the world of academic publishing and increasing the impact of their work. Participants will gain practical knowledge in areas such as academic writing, journal selection, publication ethics, research data management, and building research visibility on social media. All sessions are interactive and led by experts from Taylor & Francis. The program concludes with an exam and a certificate confirming the acquired competencies.
Discover the power of ScienceDirect. Find and work with scientific literature effectively
Date: 31 March 2026
Time: 9:00
Registration link: Register
This webinar presents search techniques and strategies for working with scientific literature on the ScienceDirect platform. During the session, we will focus on optimising the process of finding publications, managing research results, and using ScienceDirect tools to improve research workflows and increase efficiency in academic work.
The webinar is intended for people who are just beginning to work with the platform or who would like to refresh their knowledge.
Introduction to SciVal Smart Summaries – GenAI in action
Date: 11 March 2026
Time: 11:30
Registration link: Register
Join a session dedicated to SciVal Smart Summaries - a new feature powered by artificial intelligence designed to help quickly understand research results, trends, and key strengths of institutions, researchers, and topics. SciVal is a powerful analytical tool that provides access to comprehensive research data, enabling evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.
This webinar is ideal for researchers, lecturers, administrative staff, research managers, and librarians who want to enhance their ability to analyse scientific output and effectively communicate insights derived from it.
How to get started with Scopus
Date: 25 March 2026
Time: 10:00
Registration link: Register
Scopus is the world’s largest database of abstracts and citations of peer-reviewed literature. With advanced search and analysis tools, it provides direct online access to content from over 7,000 publishers. It is an ideal and simple way to track who is conducting research and where.
During this session, we will show how to use the platform to confidently monitor the progress and impact of your organisation through affiliation profiles developed by experts. Scopus helps researchers showcase achievements, identify collaborators, and prepare applications for funding and promotion thanks to best-in-class researcher profiles.
IEEE – AI Summit IEEE Central Europe 2026
19–21 March 2026
Location: Kimpton BEM Budapest, 3 Bem József tér, Budapest, Hungary
The IEEE Central European AI Summit will bring together scientists, innovators and industry leaders to explore breakthrough solutions shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The event is aimed at researchers, industry representatives, students and anyone interested in the latest research, standards, and applications of AI. Key thematic areas include medical technologies, autonomous vehicles and robotics, large language models, scientific software testing, standardisation, digital humanism and data governance.
Date added: 03 September 2026