Building on strong interest from early-career researchers across the Nordic region, Nordicom will once again offer its workshop on academic publishing for doctoral students. The workshop will take place on 26–27 August at Nordicom’s premises in Gothenburg. The number of places is limited, and applications close on 29 May.
Publishing in peer-reviewed journals is essential for researchers, but understanding how to navigate the landscape, prepare manuscripts, write reviews, and respond to feedback isn’t always covered in doctoral training. The workshop aims to give participants a comprehensive orientation on these key steps – with hands-on exercises, editorial insights, and feedback.
– Many doctoral students find the complexities of academic publishing challenging to navigate, said Kristin Clay, manuscript editor at Nordicom and one of the course leaders. This workshop is designed to share our expertise at every stage of the publication process and give students practical tools to succeed.
The programme covers topics such as selecting the right journal, preparing a manuscript for submission, writing constructive reviews, and interpreting and responding to reviewers’ feedback. Participants will also receive preparatory exercises to complete before the workshop and will work with both Nordicom editors and fellow doctoral students during the sessions.
What Past Participants Have Said
The 2024 debut workshop drew doctoral students from universities across the Nordic countries, who praised both the supportive atmosphere and the practical relevance of the content.
– The experience was enriching, particularly due to the supportive and friendly atmosphere. It was a unique opportunity to take on the roles of reviewers and editors and explore the nuances of academic publishing, said Ekaterina Ivanova, PhD candidate at Jyväskylä University. I’m now more aware of the importance of understanding the specific challenges that scholars from Nordic countries face in academic publishing.
Another participant, Jullietta Stoenceva from Malmö University, emphasised the practical takeaways:
– The workshop was well organised. I learned the critical importance of aligning articles with a journal’s aims and scope, prioritising clarity, and structuring feedback by order of importance. Nordicom should definitely organise more workshops on this topic.
Credits and Participation
The workshop corresponds to 3 ECTS credits. All participants who complete the preparatory exercises and take part throughout the event will receive a certificate, though participants are advised to check with their home institutions about credit recognition.
The workshop is open to doctoral students in journalism, media and communication studies, and related fields across the Nordic countries. Applications are being accepted until 29 May – space is limited.
To apply and for more information go to https://www.nordicom.gu.se/en/latest/news/public-demand-workshop-academic-publishing-doctoral-students.