The development of AI-based applications is opening up new opportunities in research and teaching. A wide range of tools is now available for literature research. This lecture provides an overview of AI applications in academia, highlights prompting strategies and explains how AI can be used in literature research. Particular attention will be given to a critical reflection on the potential and challenges of AI, while also outlining its practical applications for participants' own research.

WHAT? The lecture series “Managing research” provides a comprehensive overview of how to initiate your first postdoctoral research project and the building blocks for a successful application and implementation. The lectures are given by experts and relevant contacts at the university. There will be time in each session to answer your questions.

FOR WHOM? "Managing research" is aimed at researchers in the late doctoral and early postdoc phase at the University of Greifswald and Greifswald University Medicine. Researchers from other Greifswald research institutions are also welcome.

CERTIFICATES of participation can be issued via the Graduate Academy. Information for participants of the structured programs of the UMG: You must participate in at least 8 courses to receive 2 ECTS.

"Wissenschaft managen/ managing research" is organized by the Centre for Research Support and Transfer (ZFF) and the Centre for Academic and Digital Skills/ Graduate Academy of the University of Greifswald.

Trainer: Dr. Ariane Retzar and Dr. Fabian Schmitt (University Library)
Date: Tuesday, 02. December 2025 [12:15 – 13:45]
Format: Online via Zoom

To participate, please register for the lecture series.

Contact
Graduiertenakademie der Universität Greifswald
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Telefon +49 3834 420 1618
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