The Researcher@Library team is presenting two fantastic webinars this August. Discover the details below and sign up today!   Public Access and Your Thesis (August)  Tuesday 17th August 2021, 1pm-2pm  Get an overview of everything you need to know to prepare a PhD or Masters by Research thesis for the University's Open Access Repository.  Learning Outcomes  An overview of University of Melbourne policy governing public access to graduate research theses.  An overview …

Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) is a competition for graduate researchers from all disciplines and at any stage of their candidature. Entrants are challenged to create a 60-second digital explainer to communicate your research to a non-specialist audience.   Coming up next week, Tuesday 20 July from 11am-12pm is our online information session with the VYT team and special guest.   The guest speaker will be Rose Macaulay, a PhD …

The 2021 Visualise Your Thesis (VYT) competition for UoM graduate researchers is now open.   This competition challenges graduate researchers from all disciplines and stages in candidature to create a 60-second “audio-visual elevator pitch” that explains their research to non-specialist audiences. Visualise Your Thesis gives graduate researchers the opportunity to showcase their research to broad audiences, build effective communication and design skills, represent the University in …

The Digital Skills Training team aims to offer high quality training, accessible to all and to build communities of researchers with similar skill development needs. Visit the Researcher Connect site within the Research Gateway to access the latest free training opportunities for staff and students: https://gateway.research.unimelb.edu.au/events/researcher-connect#digital-skills-training  Here is a taste of what's on offer (new sessions being added regularly):  Introduction to Python - for researchers  Introduction to NVivo   Introduction to R  Advanced R  R/RStudio Drop-in Session   Intro to LaTeX: Report your …

Get an overview of key resources and services at the University Library for your research. Getting Started with Library Research – Webinar Wednesday 14 July 2021 11am-12pm This orientation session is essential for graduate research students and academic staff who are new to the University of Melbourne. This session covers three key topics: Library Services applicable to the first year of PhD candidature The Top …

Whether you need help with borrowing, fines, referencing, or want to know the ins-and-outs of our library spaces, our new Library FAQs page is a great resource for all things library. The page gives you the opportunity to find answers, without needing to speak directly with a library staff member. We have not created an FAQ for all questions, just the …

Think you can condense an 80,000 word thesis down to three minutes? Would you like to be in the running for a $4000 cash grant? Answer yes to both these questions and you should then be entering the University of Melbourne's Three Minute Thesis Competition (3MT). The 3MT is a professional and highly engaging international competition that challenges PhD candidates to present their …

Getting started with library research – monthly library orientation sessions for your new GR candidates  Multiple dates – next session on Wednesday 2 June 2021, 11am – 12pm  This workshop is a must for all new graduate research candidates and ECRs new to the University of Melbourne. Sessions are offered monthly throughout the year, currently in an online format.   The interactive workshops provide an …

It is never too early to start thinking about open research. Suitable for GRs to established researchers, and anyone in between. Including Open in Your Research – Webinar 20 May 2021 1pm – 2pm This session is an introduction to Open Research which takes researchers through the what, why, and how of making your research more open. It covers: The context, definitions, and types …

Including Open in Your Research - Webinar 4 May 2021 1pm - 2pm This session is an introduction to Open Research which takes researchers through the what, why, and how of making your research more open.  Book your place. Register here: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/7j6i Getting started with library research – monthly library orientation sessions for your new GR candidates Multiple dates - next session on Wednesday 5 May …

Researcher Connect 2021 ran as a one-day online event Friday 23 April 2021. The event showcased key research services focused on the strategic portfolios of research capability, research impact, research collaboration, and research infrastructure available at the University of Melbourne. Discussion was led by University leaders including the Acting DVC-R, Research Managers, Faculty Academics and Research Support Staff. It was fantastic to see excellent attendance and an engaging Q & A discussion across all …

Are you a University of Melbourne Graduate Researcher or Early Career Researcher? Enter Pitch It Clever for the chance to showcase your research to university leaders, industry, government, benefactors and the public. Pitch It Clever is an annual competition run by Universities Australia, challenging Graduate and Early Career Researchers to effectively communicate their research and why it matters to non-specialist audiences via …

During lockdown in 2020, The University of Melbourne’s Learning Environments team produced a series of eight short films that will premiere during Melbourne Knowledge Week. In a series of eight short films, Respond presents the raw experiences of frontline healthcare workers during the pandemic, as captured by filmmakers during lockdown. Together, these shorts share a personal glimpse into the caretaker’s universe, …

Scholarly Services titles being considered for cancellation from our library collections this year are now available for academic and student feedback until 30 April 2021 at http://go.unimelb.edu.au/z39j. Cancellations are necessary for the sustainability of the Materials Vote and provide capacity to purchase new databases and subscriptions that may become available. Enquiries: r.baxter@unimelb.edu.au More information Contact: Ruth Baxter

Managing Data @Melbourne Managing Data @Melbourne is the University's research data management general practice resource and training program. It consists of six short modules, which outline the fundamental practices of good data management. Each module covers a different aspect of research data management and alerts you to issues around data sharing and long-term digital preservation in order to help future proof your …

EndNote for Researchers Thursday 15 April 2021, 1:00 – 2:00pm Summary: This online session is designed for established EndNote users who are wanting to explore further features.  Description: This online session is designed for EndNote users who are familiar with the basics of adding references and working with Word, who are wanting to use further features to support information management, research projects and writing long …

Digital Skills Training at the University of Melbourne has a new home.   Keep an eye on the Digital Skills Training webpage on the Researcher Connect site for upcoming free training opportunities for University of Melbourne staff and students. The aim is to offer high quality training, accessible to all and to build communities of researchers with similar skill development needs. Workshops …

Friday 23 April 2021 Researcher Connect 2021 for University of Melbourne researchers will take place as a one-day online event. Four webinars will feature panel discussions showcasing key research services focused on the strategic portfolios of research capability, research impact & engagement, research collaboration, and research infrastructure at the University. Hear from University leaders and panelists as they discuss the range …

Our project rooms, booths, and recording spaces have reopened in our libraries, with appropriate COVIDSafe measures in place, and are available to book via BookIT. Project Rooms (including Baillieu Postgraduate Individual Study Rooms) Limited to a maximum of x1 booking of up to one hour, per person, per day. Booths Limited to a maximum of x1 booking of up to one hour, per person, …

Want to learn about Reference Management resources? Or need to brush up on your skills? The University of Melbourne Library supports the use of the EndNote, Mendeley and Zotero reference management programs. To learn more about which may be right for you, check out the options for managing references guide, and then attend the upcoming RefMan Series of webinars for …

In addition to original research, dissertations and theses provide comprehensive literature reviews and extensive bibliographies. Theses can be a valuable source of information, especially for topics where there are fewer published works available. The references or works cited can be useful to find further published sources on a topic. Additionally when writing a thesis it’s useful to have a look …

The University of Melbourne Library subscribes to substantial collections of online journals, e-books, databases and websites that students and staff can access for free, from their own devices, both on and off campus.  Explore these library hacks to use search tools, apps, and systems that can streamline access to our online resources and speed up your research process. These are some steps you …

Some library resources to get you started.   New Researchers' Library Guide  This handy guide highlights Library resources and services for research staff and graduate research students who are new to the University of Melbourne. Connect with us for support throughout your research journey.    Researcher@Library Workshops and Online Resources  Develop your library research skills and digital capabilities as a researcher, including live online sessions and …

Do you want to reach wider audiences? Are you interested in research reproducibility? Do you need to disseminate your research quickly? If the answer is yes, then take a look at our upcoming Researcher@Library sessions. These two sessions have been developed to broaden your understanding of how you can further incorporate open research into your research practice. Suitable for GRs to …