Daugavpils University invites doctoral students, academic staff, and all interested participants to attend the Doctoral School practical session “AI-Powered Research Skills and Academic Writing”, which will take place online via Zoom on  March 20, 2026, at 2 P.M.

Dr. Ümit Yakar, İnönü University, Türkiye

About the lecturer

Dr. Ümit Yakar holds a PhD in Educational Sciences with over 10 years of research experience in Educational Technology. He is the founder of ETA Academy and KidsTalk Online. Dr. Yakar has delivered keynotes, webinars, and professional training in more than 20 countries, specializing in Educational Technologies, AI Integration, Gamification and modern pedagogical frameworks.

About the lecture

“AI-Powered Research Skills and Academic Writing” – this session focuses on the ethical and effective integration of AI into research. Participants will explore specialized tools for semantic literature discovery, automated synthesis of academic papers, and advanced drafting techniques to enhance scholarly writing. By positioning AI as a sophisticated research assistant, the workshop emphasizes data verification, academic integrity, and the preservation of the researcher’s original voice.

Lecture language: English

Please register by March 18, 2026, by completing the registration form:

👉https://forms.gle/yj87BXUKJzMkNGDV6

Participation is free of charge. All participants who successfully attend the lecture will receive a certificate.

The Zoom access link will be sent to registered participants on the day of the lecture.

For more information:
Doctoral School
Email: doktoranturasskola@du.lv