In the lead-up to INHSU 2025 (Cape Town, 14–17 October 2025), INHSU hosted a series of technical assistance webinars aimed at supporting and upskilling researchers in our global network. The webinars focused on the practical skills needed to take research from early ideas through to conference submission and eventual publication.
High-quality abstracts, concept notes, and papers are at the heart of strong research dissemination. But writing them isn’t always straightforward. These webinars provided step-by-step guidance from global experts, helping researchers—especially early and mid-career—to sharpen their skills and feel confident contributing to INHSU 2025 and beyond.
The series included expert guidance from:
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Professor Jason Grebely, INHSU President and Head of the Hepatitis C and Drug Use Group in the Viral Hepatitis Clinical Research Program at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, Australia
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Scientia Professor Carla Treloar, Scientia Professor with the Centre for Social Research in Health and the Social Policy Research Centre, UNSW Sydney, Australia
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Dr Andrew Scheibe, INHSU Board Member and Technical Advisor at TB HIV Care, South Africa
Although developed in preparation for INHSU 2025, the sessions share advice that is valuable for any conference—whether you’re submitting to INHSU or elsewhere. To support the wider research community, we have made all webinar recordings publicly available, ensuring that researchers at every stage of their career can benefit from the insights and practical guidance shared.
The series
Abstract Writing
This webinar guided participants through the essentials of writing a compelling abstract for INHSU 2025, with practical advice on framing research questions clearly, presenting methods and results in a concise and engaging way, understanding what reviewers look for, and highlighting the significance and real-world impact of their work.
Concept Note Writing
A concept note is a concise document that outlines the key ideas and objectives of a proposed research project—helping to assess feasibility before developing a full proposal. This webinar was ideal for students, postdoctoral researchers, and early to mid-career researchers looking to refine their research planning skills.
Paper Writing
Are you keen to turn your research idea into a publishable paper, but not sure where to start? This practical webinar guided early and mid-career researchers, and others working in drug user health and infectious diseases, through the process of writing a strong, structured paper outline—the foundation of any good journal article.