Getting started with LaTeX and Overleaf

In this interactive course you will learn the basic functions of LaTeX and Overleaf and take the first steps to create beautifully formatted documents.

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Target Audience

The course is suitable for beginners in LaTeX and Overleaf who are considering using these tools for work or studies, for example for a thesis, a problem set or a scientific paper.

In this course, you will learn

  • Reasons for using LaTeX and Overleaf
  • Basic elements of LaTeX and Overleaf, including
    • Placing text, equations, figures and tables
    • how to find and use templates
    • how to reference
    • many other tips and tricks for developing your skills further

Time and Place

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Teaching Methods

Presentations, demonstrations and activities. The course is held in English.

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Number of Participants

30

About the Instructors

The course is held by the subject librarians for Mathematics, Physics and Informatics.

Contact

Yutong Shan

Andri Spilker

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Published July 24, 2026 2:42 PM - Last modified July 24, 2026 2:42 PM