Module: Scientific databases
The training module 'Scientific Databases' as part of the 'Faculty Research Training Program' includes the following training courses.
The learning objectives of this module are to learn basic skills and tips on searching various scientific databases for (bio)medical sciences.
Scientific sources revealed: Explore the different Types for Informed Choices
- Aim: Get an overview of scientific information sources and databases and learn how to identify the most appropriate databases for your research needs. More information on this session can be found on the KCGG website: https://www.kcgg.ugent.be/en/blits-2/.
- Format: Online information session
- Guest speaker: Muguet Koobasi, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Language: Dutch
- When: Thursday, 1 October 2026 from 12:00-13:00
- Where: Online
- More info and sign up
- Past session: 2/10/2025 - Recording & Slides
Searching in Embase
- Aim: Learn basic skills and tips for searching the scientific database Embase. More information on this session can be found on the KCGG website: https://www.kcgg.ugent.be/en/blits-2/.
- Format: Online information session
- Guest speaker: Heidi Buysse, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Language: Dutch
- When: Thursday, 8 October 2026 from 12:00-13:00
- Where: Online
- More info and sign up
- Past sessions:
Searching in Web of Science & Scopus (Q&A Session)
- Aim: Learn basic skills and tips for searching the scientific databases Web of Science and Scopus. More information on this session can be found on the KCGG website: https://www.kcgg.ugent.be/en/blits-2/.
- Format: Online interactive information session
- Guest speaker: Marijke Salden, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Language: Dutch
- When: Thursday, 15 October 2026 from 12:00-13:00
- Where: Online
- More info and sign up
- Past session: 14/10/2025 - Recording & Slides
Searching in PubMed
- Aim: Learn basic skills and tips for searching the scientific database Pubmed. More information on this session can be found on the KCGG website: https://www.kcgg.ugent.be/en/blits-2/.
- Format: Online information session
- Guest speaker: Muguet Koobasi, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Language: Dutch
- When: Thursday, 22 October 2026 from 12:00-13:00
- Where: Online
- More info and sign up
- Past sessions:
Searching in CINAHL (Q&A Session)
- Aim: Learn basic skills and practical tips for searching the scientific database CINAHL (Cumulated Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature). Participants are expected to watch a recorded session in advance and can ask questions during the live Q&A. More information on this session can be found on the KCGG website: https://www.kcgg.ugent.be/en/blits-2/.
- Format: Online Q&A session
- Guest speaker: Muguet Koobasi, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Language: Dutch
- When: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 from 12:00-13:00
- Where: Online (link sent after signing up)
- More info and sign up
- Past sessions:
New Features and Tools for Literature Research and Management
- Aim: This session will cover new features in major academic databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science), reference management software and AI tools for literature search
- Format: Online interactive information session
- Guest speaker: Nele Pauwels, Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Language: English
- When: Monday, 30 November 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30
- Where: Online
- More info and sign up
Knowledge 2 Connect: CINAHL database for nursing and allied health research - Search smarter with powerful research and AI tools
- Aim: The session provides practical tips to help users find high-quality evidence in the field of nursing and allied health research more efficiently, whether they are first-time users or experienced searchers looking to refresh their skills.
- Format: Knowledge 2 Connect seminar
- Guest speaker(s): Georg Vogtherr (EBSCO)
- Organiser: Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- Language: English
- When: Friday, 05 February 2027 from 14:00-15:30
- Where: Stille Ruimte KCGG (ground floor building K3 [entrance 42]
- More info and sign up
More training options
- Next-level-searching training organised by the Knowledge Centre for Health Ghent (KCGG)
- New Features and Tools for Literature Research and Management - Nele Pauwels - Slides 06/11/2025