Nature Masterclasses
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Description
The Nature Masterclasses online courses are specifically designed to be used on demand and at your own rhythm. They are bite-sized (10–20-minute lessons) so you can dip in and out during natural gaps in your work. Researchers can choose their own learning path – whether that is working through a course in order or dipping in and out of modules.
The courses are designed to be interactive with in-lesson activities that will keep you engaged and give you plenty of opportunities to practise using new skills and concepts.
You will learn techniques and strategies to develop your skills and confidence across a range of essential research activities. You’ll be able to apply these skills to your everyday professional life and also leverage them to develop your career.
Penn provides access to Nature Masterclasses through the University’s institutional subscription.
How to access:
- Visit masterclasses.nature.com
- Search for and select the University of Pennsylvania as your institution.
- Select Register and continue to sign up.
- Follow the prompts for institutional access.
- Create a Springer Nature account, or log in if you already have one
- Complete your account details, verify your email address, and finish setting up your profile.

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Nature Masterclass Course – Increasing your Visibility as a Researcher Using Social Media
Nature Masterclass Course – Creating Successful Research Posters