Science and Medical Libraries: Research Support

We support scientists and medical researchers in Bern with library services. These cover evidence synthesis, academic writing, reference management, and more.

Coffee Lectures Science & Medicine Spring Series

All lectures will start at 1 pm online on Zoom. No registration needed.

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Program

Wednesday, 16.04.2025, 13:00

How to tell a convincing scientific story

As scientists, one of your jobs is to tell true stories about the world in your grant applications, papers, presentations, and classrooms. Not everyone is a natural storyteller, but it’s a skill you can learn. Come to our Coffee Lecture for tips on writing clear, persuasive, and engaging scientific stories that center your science and make clear its implications to readers and listeners.
Slides (pdf) | Video
Dr. Kali Tal, Academic Writing Tutor, Research Support Services Medicine & Science, UB Bern

Thursday, 24.04.2025, 13:00

Create your own online survey or research database in a secure environment

With REDCap, you can build online surveys and databases for clinical or non-clinical studies. You can securely login from any device, collect sensitive data, create quality reports, and export data for statistical analyses. Join our Coffee Lecture to learn more.
Slides (pdf) | Video
Dr. Olga Churakova, Data Steward, Open Science Team, UB Bern
Flurina Jenal, Clinical Data Manager at DCR, University of Bern

Wednesday, 07.05.2025, 13:00

Evidence synthesis: The foundation of evidence-based practice and research

Evidence synthesis is the process of summarizing findings from multiple studies to generate reliable conclusions on a research question. We highlight the importance of evidence synthesis in most research efforts and give you an overview to help you identify the most suitable type of review for your project.

Slides (pdf) | Video
Dr. Zayne Roa-Diaz, Research Support Services Medicine & Science, UB Bern

Tuesday, 13.05.2025, 13:00

Publishing cumulative dissertations in Open Access

You can publish your cumulative dissertation on BORIS Theses. This Coffee Lecture will walk you through the requirements and the process.

Slides (pdf) | Video
Dr. Andrea Hacker, Open Science Team, UB Bern

Tuesday, 20.05.2025, 13:00

README Rules: Red flags, recommendations, and routines

This presentation will guide you through the essentials of crafting effective README files, highlighting key recommendations, common pitfalls, and best practices for clear data management. Learn how to create documentation that allows for reproducibility and re-use of your work.

Slides (pdf) | Video coming soon
Dr. Martin Wegmann, Data Steward, Open Science Team, UB Bern

Thursday, 05.06.2025, 13:00

Persistent Identifiers: How and why should you use them?

Persistent Identifiers (PIDs) help ensure stable access and reliable citation of your research. In this Coffee Lecture, we will introduce you to the key PIDs used at the University of Bern and show you how to use them.
Julia Wermelinger and Sumanghalyah Suntharam, Open Science Team, UB Bern

Thursday, 12.06.2025, 13:00

AI-assisted screening tools in systematic reviews: A brief overview and considerations

Join us as we take a look at the systematic review process and discuss key considerations for selecting an AI-assisted screening tool, followed by an overview of some of the most commonly used tools (e.g., Covidence, Rayyan).
Tania Rivero, Research Support Services Medicine & Science, UB Bern

Wednesday, 18.06.2025, 13:00

Understanding statistical data in scientific studies

We’ll break down key concepts like standard deviation, confidence intervals, p-values, and forest plots. Learn how to interpret them and how they shape research findings.
Tanya Karrer, Research Support Services Medicine & Science, UB Bern