AI and academia: Bridging tradition with innovation
How should we tackle the challenges that AI presents for both science and education? What are the best ways to blend neural networks with traditional teaching methods to create effective educational products? And how can we leverage these technologies to streamline our routine tasks and beyond?
Our writing menu: Take a bite!
One question we get quite a lot is how often the Academic Writing Center offers new courses. The answer is: every year!
How to build your presentation from scratch in one day
How to overcome communication barriers and fears? You know the answer: with the help of the AWC!
Highlights of the academic year 2023-2024
Dear Colleagues,
As the new academic year begins, we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead and hope this year will be filled with fresh ideas, remarkable achievements, and inspiring projects for you. At the Academic Writing Center, we remain steadfast in our mission to support your writing endeavors. We’re already buzzing with plans for a variety of events designed to enhance your academic journey. Be sure to check the Infographics for all the latest updates on what’s coming up.
5 Engaging YouTube Channels for Researchers to Explore
In today's world, there are numerous opportunities for self-study, including the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific research. The Academic Writing Center presents a list of YouTube channels that will help scientists understand the possibilities of AI and its application in their research endeavors.
The basics of IMRaD: Your route to an international publication
Each semester, the AWC program includes both brand-new courses and tried-and-true ones.
Writing a strong academic text: On grammar and beyond
Academic writing is a highly demanding endeavor. Like in any other genre, the author should strive to be eloquent and effective, but on top of that - precise and concise. What can help a budding academic writer achieve these standards? A toolkit of smart language techniques, nominalization being one of them.
How to soften or emphasize in academic writing?
The Academic Writing Center ran a workshop on hedging and boosting in academic context.
The art of criticism: How to be polite and constructive
In our professional life, we all have to master the art of criticism at some point. This task can be challenging even in a native language, and it often looks daunting when we face the necessity to criticize people from other cultures in a foreign language.
Accent: How to boost your intelligibility
What is most important for pronunciation? To be understood!