Organizer: Skill Activate
About the Webinar
- Webinar Title: Academic Networking Webinar 2026: Using LinkedIn, ResearchGate & ORCID Effectively
- Date: 7 November 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM IST
- Mode: Online
- Platform: Google Meet
- Registration Fee: Free, as advertised
- Certificate: Free e-certificate for participants
- Additional Benefits: Presentation PPTs and workshop recording
About the Academic Networking Webinar:
Academic networking plays an important role in professional development, research collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
A strong academic presence can help researchers showcase their work, connect with professionals in their field, and make their research easier to discover.
This webinar will introduce participants to three widely used platforms: LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and ORCID.
- Each platform supports a different aspect of academic and professional visibility.
- LinkedIn helps users build a professional identity and connect with colleagues, institutions, and industry professionals. ResearchGate enables researchers to share information about their research and connect with the research community.
ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that helps distinguish researchers and associate them with their scholarly contributions.
Through this session, participants can learn how to use these platforms more effectively to strengthen their academic and professional profiles.
What Will You Learn?
The webinar will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to Academic Networking and Its Importance
Understand what academic networking means, why it matters, and how professional connections can support research collaboration, knowledge exchange, and career development. - Creating a Strong Academic and Professional Identity
Learn the importance of presenting your academic background, research interests, qualifications, achievements, and professional experience clearly across online platforms. - Building and Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile
Discover how to improve your LinkedIn profile by highlighting your education, skills, projects, research interests, publications, and professional accomplishments. - Creating and Maintaining Your ORCID Profile
Understand the role of an ORCID iD in identifying researchers and maintaining a consistent scholarly identity. Learn why keeping your profile accurate and updated is important. - Increasing Research Visibility and Citation Opportunities
Explore ways to improve the discoverability of your research, share scholarly contributions, and connect with researchers working in related fields. Greater visibility may create opportunities for collaboration and citations, although citations are not guaranteed.
Benefits of Attending the Webinar
Participants can expect to gain useful insights into academic networking and online profile management.
Key benefits include:
- Understanding the fundamentals of academic networking.
- Learning how to create a professional online identity.
- Improving LinkedIn profile presentation.
- Understanding ResearchGate and its role in research networking.
- Learning about ORCID and researcher identification.
- Exploring ways to improve research discoverability.
- Receiving a free e-certificate, as advertised.
- Accessing presentation PPTs and the workshop recording, as announced.
Who Can Attend?
This webinar is suitable for individuals interested in academic networking, research visibility, and professional development, including:
- Faculty Members: Strengthen professional profiles and expand academic connections.
- Undergraduate (UG) Students: Begin building a professional identity early in their academic journey.
- Postgraduate (PG) Students: Present academic interests and prepare for future research opportunities.
- Research Scholars: Improve researcher identification and research discoverability.
- Innovators: Explore professional networking opportunities and connect with people working in related fields.
Anyone interested in developing an academic or professional online presence may find the session useful.
How to Register for the Free Webinar?
Interested participants can follow these steps:
- Visit the official registration form using the link below.
- Enter the required information in the Google Form.
- Submit the form and check for any registration confirmation or further instructions.
- Keep the webinar date and time handy.
- Follow the joining instructions provided by the organizer before the session.
Apply Link
As the organizer has indicated that seats are limited, interested participants should register early. Registration does not necessarily guarantee a seat unless confirmed by the organizer.
Speaker: Dr. Vandana N. Revankar
The webinar will feature Dr. Vandana N. Revankar as the resource person.
The session focuses on academic networking and the effective use of LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and ORCID.
Participants will have an opportunity to learn about academic identity, profile optimization, and research visibility through the announced online session.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Is the Academic Networking Webinar free?
Yes. The webinar is advertised as a free online event. - When will the webinar take place?
The webinar is scheduled for 7 November 2026 at 4:00 PM IST. - Who is the speaker?
The resource person is Dr. Vandana N. Revankar. - Will participants receive a certificate?
Yes. A free e-certificate is listed among the participant benefits. Participants should check the organizer’s instructions for any attendance or certificate eligibility requirements. - Will the webinar be conducted online?
Yes. The event is scheduled in online mode, with Google Meet mentioned on the poster. - Will participants receive study materials?
The announcement lists presentation PPTs and a workshop recording among the participant benefits. - Who should register for this webinar?
Faculty members, UG and PG students, research scholars, and innovators are the intended audience. - Where can I register?
Register through the official Google Form.