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New training course AI-based research & more
Between revising for exams and researching literature for your term paper: AI tools can help you with your studies if you know how to use them. In this series, we’ll be introducing a few tools step by step.
Our first topic:
Wie helfen LLMs bei der Suche nach Literatur?
ChatAI und ChatGPT im Vergleich.
When?
20.05.2026, 10:15am
Where?
GW/GSW Library, Schulungsraum
The session will be held in German.
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Next lecture:
Gaming, Shopping, Porno und Social Media: Psychologie und Neurobiologie von Verhaltenssüchten
Prof. Dr. Matthias Brand
When?
20.05.2026, 1:15pm
Where?
GW/GSW Library, Bibliothekssaal (R11 T00 K18)
The session will be held in German.
Workshop series for doctoral candidates Publication days 2026
Compact and practical: this online series of sessions provides you with information and tips on how to publish research data securely and professionally.
Please sign up:
Ein Bild sagt mehr als tausend Worte:
Tipps & Tricks für eine effektive Datenvisualisierung
20.05.2026, 10am
Mehr als ChatGPT – KI im Forschungsprozess:
Potenziale, Grenzen, Bewertungskriterien
10.06.2026, 10am
Plagiat und Plagiatsprävention
17.06.2026, 10am
Ich bin mehr als mein h-Index:
Bewertungsmechanismen in der Wissenschaft
24.06.2026, 10am
All sessions will be held in German.
Whether you have plans or finished texts, everyone is welcome! UB|SchreibRaum
SchreibSprint:
Are you looking for a place and a fixed time to get started on your writing projects? We will guide you through approximately one hour of concentrated work.
SchreibBeratung:
Are you looking for a conversation on equal terms? Our writing tutors will help you deal constructively with the challenges of academic writing.
SchreibZeit:
Would you like to explore topics related to writing in a productive working atmosphere in a concise and practical way? Come to our Friday workshops!
SchreibOrt:
Duisburg: LK Library (LK 105)
Essen: GW/GSW Library (group study room BC)
or online via Zoom
Our services for research, teaching and publishing
Open Educational Resources
Educational materials, interdisciplinary dialogue, further developments
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- Digital Humanities Ruhr (DH Ruhr)
- Landesinitiative openaccess.nrw (until 31.12.2025)






