Knowledge Hub
The Knowledge Hub was designed for members of the HEAL-Link (Hellenic Academic Libraries Link) and features seminars presented by partner publishers regarding their provided services.
The purpose of the Hub is to empower and equip researchers with essential skills and tools, enabling them to publish effectively, share their findings responsibly, and maximize the impact of their work.
Participants will gain practical knowledge on various topics, ranging from mastering academic writing and peer review to navigating publication ethics and research data management.
| Date & Time | Webinar Title/Information | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| 17 March 2026 17:00–19:00 |
Organized by : HEAL-Link
Quickstart in Open Access
Language: GR The Quickstart in Open Access training programme combines asynchronous learning through the OpenPlato platform with synchronous online sessions via Zoom. Its aim is to help participants understand the Open Access publishing process and make informed choices when selecting reliable academic journals. |
registration |
| 18 March 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Fundamentals of Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics
Language: EN This workshop explores research integrity and publishing ethics, addressing common issues like authorship, AI use, and post-publication notices. Participants will understand ethical practices, avoid submission issues, and learn acceptable AI uses in scholarly publishing. |
registration registration |
| 18 March 2026 |
Publisher : Wiley
The Open Access Advantage: How Open Access Improves Your Impact
Language: EN |
registration |
| 23 March 2026 17:00–19:00 |
Organized by : HEAL-Link
Quickstart in Research Data Management
Language: GR The Quickstart in Research Data Management programme combines asynchronous learning through the OpenPlato platform with online sessions via Zoom. Its aim is to introduce researchers to the fundamental principles of research data management and the importance of properly organising, storing, and sharing their data. |
registration |
| 24 March 2026 17:00–19:00 |
Organized by: HEAL-Link
Quickstart in Open Access
Language: GR The Quickstart in Open Access training programme combines asynchronous learning through the OpenPlato platform with synchronous online sessions via Zoom. Its aim is to help participants understand the Open Access publishing process and make informed choices when selecting reliable academic journals. |
registration |
| 30 March 2026 17:00–19:00 |
Organized by : HEAL-Link
Quickstart in Research Data Management
Language: GR The Quickstart in Research Data Management programme combines asynchronous learning through the OpenPlato platform with online sessions via Zoom. Its aim is to introduce researchers to the fundamental principles of research data management and the importance of properly organising, storing, and sharing their data. |
registration |
| 8 April 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Research Integrity & Publishing Ethics: Applied Learning
Language: EN Through case studies, this interactive session deepens understanding of complex ethics issues like authorship, AI, and plagiarism. Participants will learn to apply ethical guidelines to real-world scenarios and avoid violations in publishing practices. |
registration registration |
| 9 April 2026 |
Publisher : Wiley
Demystifying the Publication Process and Tips for Early Career Researchers
Language: EN |
registration |
| 5 May 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Mastering Academic Article Writing: Medicine & Health – Day 1
Language: EN This two-day workshop covers academic writing essentials, article structure, and writing strategies, in the area of Medicine & Health. Participants will learn to draft, outline, and review papers, create effective titles and abstracts. |
registration registration |
| 6 May 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Mastering Academic Article Writing: Medicine & Health – Day 2
Language: EN The second part of this interactive, two-day writing workshop will continue to examine all the key elements of writing a research paper in the area of Medicine & Health. |
registration registration |
| 12 May 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Mastering Academic Article Writing: Science & Technology – Day 1
Language: EN This two-day workshop covers academic writing essentials, article structure, and writing strategies, in the area of Science & Technology. Participants will learn to draft, outline, and review papers, create effective titles and abstracts. |
registration registration |
| 13 May 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Mastering Academic Article Writing: Science & Technology – Day 2
Language: EN The second part of this interactive, two-day writing workshop continues to examine all the key elements of writing a research paper in the area of Science & Technology. |
registration registration |
| 3 June 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Mastering Academic Article Writing: Humanities & Social Sciences – Day 1
Language: EN This two-day workshop covers academic writing essentials, article structure, and writing strategies, in the area of Humanities & Social Sciences. Participants will learn to draft, outline, and review papers, create effective titles and abstracts. |
registration registration |
| 4 June 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Mastering Academic Article Writing: Humanities & Social Sciences – Day 2
Language: EN The second part of this interactive, two-day writing workshop continues to examine all the key elements of writing a research paper in the areas of Humanities & Social Sciences. |
registration registration |
| 17 June 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Essentials of Effective and Impactful Peer Reviewing
Language: EN This workshop provides a comprehensive look at peer review, teaching participants how to assess papers, write reports, and navigate ethical considerations. Attendees will develop strategies for effective reviewing and understand their responsibilities as peer reviewers. |
registration registration |
| 26 August 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Research Data Management and Sharing
Language: EN This session focuses on preparing datasets for sharing, best practices for repositories, and writing Data Availability Statements. Participants will learn ethical and legal aspects of data sharing and strategies for handling sensitive data. |
registration registration |
| 16 September 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Open Research & the Future of Publishing
Language: EN This course explores open research models, their adoption by stakeholders, and their impact on publishing workflows. Participants will learn ethical considerations and practices for engaging in open science and speculate on future publishing trends. |
registration registration |
| 14 October 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Increasing the Real-World Impact of Your Research
Language: EN This workshop highlights how multimedia formats like plain language summaries, infographics, and videos can enhance research impact. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating and submitting impactful content. |
registration registration |
| 18 November 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Smart Sharing – Navigating Social Media as a Researcher
Language: EN This course helps researchers define social media goals, select platforms, and develop effective strategies. Participants will learn community management, impact measurement, and how to avoid common pitfalls in social media use. |
registration registration |
| 9 December 2026 |
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Creating a Book Proposal
Language: EN This workshop guides participants in shaping book ideas, completing proposal templates, and navigating the review process. Attendees will draft a proposal, learn tips for success, and explore open access options for academic book publishing. |
registration registration |
March 6, 2026
ScienceDirect AI in Academic Research & Gold Open Access Publications
Two-part on-site/hybrid session hosted at KEDEA (Aristotle University). The first part introduced LeapSpace, an AI-assisted research workspace powered by Scopus and ScienceDirect data, helping researchers explore topics, review literature, and identify funding opportunities. The second part covered Open Access publishing, the HEAL-Link Read and Publish agreement with Elsevier, and how to navigate the Open Access Platform across Elsevier’s 3,000+ journals.
February 25, 2026
Choosing a Quality Journal for Your Work
This session guided researchers in selecting quality journals, using databases and tools to identify relevant options. It covered journal metrics, quality indicators, and predatory publishers, helping participants assess journals effectively.
February 19, 2026
Learn how to use Mendeley
Learn how to use Mendeley with Elsevier. This training session covers the various functionalities of Mendeley Reference Manager, Cite and accompanying applications. Mendeley is a reference management software to support researchers in managing references, organizing libraries, reading and annotating PDFs, and citing research while writing.
January 28, 2026
Fundamentals of Publishing
This workshop introduces participants to the publishing process, covering models, copyright, peer review, and production stages.
Key concepts like open access and academic publishing are explained, helping attendees understand the steps involved and distinguish peer review types. Participants will also learn about copyright and licenses.
January 15, 2026
ScienceDirect AI Training Webinar
Science Direct AI – Introduction to the tool and demo – a webinar recorded on 15. January 2026, dedicated to users in Greece – presentation by Elsevier’s Customer Success Manager – Alison Ferret.