News and upcoming events for July

In this edition of what’s new, and what’s coming up, at the University of Melbourne for researchers and the research support community:

• Events from the Library: Sign up for upcoming Researcher@Library 2025 Semester 2 sessions, Reference Management Semester 2 sessions
• Updates from the Library: Endnote 2025 available for personal devices, EBSCO platform update – take action to transition your alerts and saved items
• Events beyond the Library: Visualise Your Thesis and Three Minute Thesis competitions

Events from the Library

Sign up for Researcher@Library Semester 2 Sessions

The Researcher@Library training program is now live. Sessions for July and August include:

• • Getting Started with Advanced Research – Tuesday 15 July
  • Research Data Management Essentials – Wednesday 6 August
  • Open Access and Your Thesis – Wednesday 20 August

There is more to come in semester 2. Sign up now or keep an eye on future events here: https://library.unimelb.edu.au/research/researcher-training

Sign up for Reference Management Semester 2 Sessions

The library offers Zotero and EndNote Reference Management training for researchers at UoM. For semester two both online and in-person options will run for the beginner sessions. Please also note that the online sessions will be recorded this semester and made available to registrants the following week.

• • Zotero for Beginners (in-person) 13 August 12-1pm in the Baillieu Library 1 floor e-learning studio
  • EndNote for Beginners (webinar) 13 August 4-5pm
  • EndNote for Beginners (in-person) 19 August 12-1pm in the Baillieu Library 1 floor e-learning studio
  • Zotero for Beginners (Webinar) 19 August 4-5pm
  • Endnote: taking it further (webinar) Tuesday 9 September 12-1pm
  • Zotero: taking it further (webinar) Tuesday 9 September 4-5pm

Sign up now or keep an eye on future events here: https://library.unimelb.edu.au/research/researcher-training

Updates from the Library

Reference Management Software Update: EndNote 2025

EndNote 2025 is now available via Re:cite for staff and students to download to their personal computers.

New to using EndNote? Check out the series of short videos to get you started or register for a  beginners session, webinar or face-to-face.

Changes to EBSCO databases: take action before 15 July to transition your saved items and alerts

The EBSCO platform will now be moving to a new user interface on the 15^th July 2025. EBSCO hosts many of the Library’s ebooks and databases including MEDLINE, ERIC and Academic Search Complete. This update offers enhanced search functionality, but you may need to take steps to transition your saved items.

Find more information about the changes, how to protect your work, and new using new features in this Library News article.

Events from beyond the Library

Visualise Your Thesis

VYT challenges graduate researchers at any stage of their candidature to present their projects in a 60-second, eye-catching, video. It’s a great way to showcase your research impact, learn digital communication skills and win cash prizes!

Video submissions close 15 July 2025.

Find out more at https://gateway.research.unimelb.edu.au/researcherdevelopment/events-and-competitions/visualise-your-thesis

Three Minute Thesis

3MT is more than just a competition. It is an opportunity to hone your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly to a non-specialist audience. These skills are highly valued in both academic and non-academic careers. Engaging in 3MT demonstrates your capability to effectively disseminate research findings, engage diverse audiences, and think on your feet—abilities that are crucial for professional success in any field.

Registration is open until 8 August 2025.

Find out more at https://gateway.research.unimelb.edu.au/researcherdevelopment/events-and-competitions/3mt

Researcher Development Portal

Check out the Researcher Development Portal for upcoming events to support University of Melbourne Researchers delivered by experts from across the University. Including Academic Skills and Digital Skills events and more.

Find out more