Master seminars at the Department of Biosciences
The master seminar series, organized by the Department of Biosciences and the University Library, runs in parallel to your master studies. The purpose of the master seminars is to enhance your professional competencies and academic skills, inspire and support you in carrying out your research, and provide an opportunity to connect with fellow students.
MASTER SEMINAR 1st semester
For 1st semester 2026-master students.
Next seminar: 4th November 2026 12:15-15:00, Bikuben
- Finding and reading literature
- Writing your project plan
Reference management
MASTER SEMINAR 2nd semester
For 2nd semester 2026-master students
Next seminar: Spring 2027
- Getting the most out of your master: conversation with professor and researcher.
- Structured literature search
- How to read a research paper
MASTER SEMINAR 3rd semester
For 3rd semester 2025-master students
Next seminar: 19th October 9:15-12:00, Bikuben
- Structuring the master thesis
- Academic writing
- Data management
- Data visualization
MASTER SEMINAR 4th semester
For 4th semester 2025 master students.
Next seminar: Spring 2027
- How to give a good presentation
- The ultimate checklist before submitting your Master's Thesis
Shut up and Write for Natural Sciences
Upcoming Shut up and write sessions in Science Library
Place: Room 209 in Nils Henrik Abels hus
EndNote courses
Zotero courses
The master seminar series is a collaboration between the Department of Biosciences and the Science Library.
Contact: realfagsbiblioteket@ub.uio.no