Do you want new ideas on how to find sources for your thesis? How to use AI in information search? Would you like to learn to use a reference management tool?
Check out the Helsinki University Library’s Spring 2025 courses in information seeking and reference management.
Information seeking and management for thesis writers
This online course is designed for students about to start working on their bachelor's or master's thesis. Participate in this online course whenever and wherever it fits into your schedule. The course area is in Moodle, and the course is open until the end of the academic year. Students at the University of Helsinki register for the course in Sisu with the code LIB-200.
Link to the course page: Information Seeking and Management for Thesis Writers
Upcoming courses
The Helsinki University Library regularly organizes courses on information seeking and reference management. Most of the courses are in Finnish but some courses are in English or Swedish as well.
Students and staff at the University of Helsinki may participate in the courses free of charge. The courses can be taken free of charge by all students of the University of Helsinki, including students with the JOO flexible study right and Open University students.
- Helka webinar in English.
- Information seeking basics in English.
- Zotero in English.
- Information Seeking for Systematic Reviews (Scopus / Web of Science)
- AI and Information Retrieval
- Courses for Doctoral Researchers
- REDCap trainings
Timetables and links to registration on the Study Service on the page Courses at the Library.
Guidance on information seeking
Have you already taken courses at the library but still need more help with how to find sources? The students at the University of Helsinki have the opportunity for guidance on information seeking.
See the instructions on how to book an appointment.
More information about the courses
Are you looking for library courses and events in English? You can browse the library course selection at the Study Service.