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Courses

Whether you are just beginning your studies at TUM, preparing for your thesis, or have been publishing academically for a while, the TUM University Library supports you with a variety of in-person courses, webinars, or self-study courses. Here, you can find a thematic overview of our courses. You can also search for course dates in the respective list.

Managing Data & References

Research Data Management Essentials – Sustainable Data Handling in Research

In this course, we will introduce you to all key aspects of research data management (RDM). From transparent documenting data in a reproducible way to long-term archiving – you will gain an overview of RDM fundamentals, TUM guidelines, and practical tips on tools and infrastructure. Strengthen your research impact and Open Science with sustainable RDM!
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Applied Data Management Seminar – Professional Research Data Practices in Projects

In the Applied Data Management Seminar, you will gain in-depth knowledge of research data infrastructure. You will develop tailored solutions for the specific requirements of research data management (RDM) in your field and learn to professionally manage RDM in practice, as well as support other researchers within a project or organizational unit in handling research data.
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TUM eLabFTW Essentials – Efficient Research Documentation with the Electronic Lab Notebook

This course provides a hands-on introduction to the electronic lab notebook (ELN) TUM eLabFTW. You’ll learn how to document all relevant research information in a structured and comprehensible way – ideal for team collaboration. Integrate the ELN optimally into your daily research routine, and your entire project will benefit!
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TUM DataTagger Essentials – Manage and Share Research Data

In this course, you will get to know the TUM DataTagger – the central platform for collaborative research data management at TUM. You will learn how to upload, organize, version, share, and enhance data with metadata. Perfect for creating a transparent and well-documented data foundation for your research.
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Citavi Basics – Reference Management and Knowledge Organization

In this course, we will walk you through the basic functions of Citavi and show you ways to manage your literature in a structured way: entering literature data, citing in Word, and creating literature lists. Perfectly organized literature for your academic work – with all sources and citations always at your fingertips!
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EndNote Basics – Reference Management and Knowledge Organization

In this course, we will navigate together through the key functions of EndNote for structured reference management: entering literature data, citing in Word, and creating literature lists. Optimally organized literature for your academic work – with full control over all your sources!
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Zotero Basics – Reference Management and Knowledge Organization

In this course, we will explore the basic functions of the open source software Zotero for efficient literature management: entering literature data, citing in Word, and creating literature lists. Perfectly organized literature for your academic work – with all sources and quotations always at your fingertips!
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