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Events

Welcome to our events page - here you can find details and joining instructions on events from Rising Scholars and our hubs and partners, and also catch up on recordings from recent events. You can also recommend events to appear here - simply log in and go to 'my events' on the right hand side of the page and submit your event. This will be reviewed by the team before publishing.

Upcoming Events

Getting Started with Systematic Reviews: A Practical Course (2026A)

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Course Overview:

  • Developing a Systematic Topic and Research Question
  • Defining Eligibility Criteria for Systematic Reviews
  • Designing a Literature Search Strategy
  • Screening and Selecting Studies
  • Conducting Quality Assessment, Risk of Bias, …

Recent Events

Introduction to Basic Research Methods

- | GMT+01:00 United Kingdom Time

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This NORHED Rising Schlars session will introduce key research method concepts to help participants better understand how variables are defined, measured, and analysed in research.

Learning Objectives:

  • The four levels …

Systematic Reviews for Beginners: A Hands-on Webinar

- | GMT+01:00 Nigeria Time

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Are you new to systematic reviews or looking to build a strong foundation?

This practical webinar is designed to introduce the core concepts of systematic reviews with a practical, beginner-friendly …

Systematic Reviews Mentorship Programme

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

Objective:

The primary goal of this mentorship programme is to provide support and guidance to review teams that already have a systematic review protocol, but …

Building a Smart Scholar Mindset for Researchers

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The Rising Scholars Soft Skills Series is designed to give researchers a supportive space to discuss and learn skills that help us grow within our institutions and beyond the traditional …

Building Resilience, Focus, and Communicative Power

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The Webinar is part of the Rising Scholars Soft Skills Series.  The session will provide practical strategies to stay motivated, turn challenges into growth opportunities, and communicate your research with confidence and …

Career Guidance & Planning for Researchers

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What makes a researcher a scholar?

Join the Rising Scholars Soft Skills Webinar to explore and share your answers.
Let’s talk about finding your path, shaping your identity, setting goals, …

Time Management Strategies for Researchers

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Does managing your time feel like a constant challenge in your research journey?
Join the next session of the Rising Scholars Soft Skills Series to discover time management strategies that …