Dear Students,
The “Cambridge University Press Researcher Webinars” shared by our University’s Library and Documentation Directorate are listed below. We are pleased to bring this to your attention.
Sincerely.
Selecting the Right Journal for Submission
Date: 27.05.2026, Wednesday
Time: 4.00 PM
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y7mCrnoERHOZ6zCE9mEG_g
Note: The webinars will be presented in English.
Webinar Content: This is the first in a three-part series designed to guide early career researchers toward successful publication. It focuses on how to choose the right journal for your work.
- Types of Journals and why Selection matters
- Understanding Journal scope and fit
- Journal impact beyond Publication
- Brief overview of Open Access and Publishing process
- Cambridge’s Author Services and Tools
Reasons for Rejection and How to Avoid Them
Date: 03.06.2026, Wednesday
Time: 4.00 PM
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L77rqsV7Rqefxmy6RhN0PA
Note: The webinars will be presented in English.
Webinar Content: The second session in the series highlights common reasons manuscripts are rejected and how to avoid them.
- Dos and don’ts for Submission
- Tips for clear, concise Academic Writing
- Aligning with Journal Scope and Standards
- Addressing common pitfalls (novelty, structure, argumentation)
- Using Publisher guidelines and Author Services
Predatory Journals and Publishing Ethics
Date: 10.06.2026, Wednesday
Time: 4.00 PM
Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GTp3G4EYQFObGEJkoaDldw
Note: The webinars will be presented in English.
Webinar Content: This session will cover how to recognize predatory journals within the publishing landscape, and how to choose reputable, high quality journals for research within the bounds and scope of best publishing ethics. This session is for career researchers and aspiring authors on their journey toward potential publication in a Cambridge University Press journal.
- How to identify and avoid predatory journals
- Understanding the modern publishing landscape, especially ethical vs. exploitative practices
- How to evaluate journal quality and credibility, particularly using indexing checks, publisher ethics, and recognized tools
- How to choose the right journal for your research, focusing on fit, scope, impact, transparency, and long term discoverability