Research essentials

Discover the guides, tools and services that support every stage of your research journey.

Librarians partner with you on searching the literature, evaluating sources, managing references, navigating publishing options and meeting research data requirements, at any stage of your research.

Research training

There are a range of workshops and training opportunities to support researchers and higher degree by research (HDR) students at every stage of their research journey.

Library research workshops - real time and on demand

Join one of our live online or in-person workshops, or access recorded sessions at a time that suits you. Topics cover research skills such as finding and managing literature, research data management, publishing and more.

Self-paced research training modules for HDR candidates: GREAT online modules

Work through our GREAT online modules at your own pace. These self-directed modules are designed specifically for HDR candidates and cover key research skills to support you throughout your candidature.

Office of Research Services training calendar

Browse the Office of Research Services Training Calendar for a full list of upcoming training events and workshops available to researchers across the university.

Research support tools

Make the most of the Library resources to streamline and support your research process.

Systematic review platofrms

Use Covidence and JBI SUMARI support screening, data extraction and collaboration, ensuring a transparent and reproducible workflow.

EndNote

Manage your references efficiently with EndNote.

Use this powerful referencing tool to collect, organise, and cite your sources, and share your reference libraries with collaborators.

Research data management planning

Plan and manage your research data effectively with RDMP.

This tool helps you create and maintain data management plans to meet funder and university requirement

Research data storage (OneDrive)

Store and share your research data securely using OneDrive.

Access your files from anywhere and collaborate with your research team with confidence.

SciVal

Analyse research performance and trends with SciVal. Use this analytics tool to benchmark your research output identify collaboration opportunities, and explore funding landscapes.

Using AI in research

Discover how AI tools can support and enhance your research activities, from searching the literature to analysing data – and learn how to use them responsibly and ethically.

Research publishing

Explore resources to help you publish your work effectively and make informed use of emerging technologies in research.

Publishing

Navigate the publishing process with confidence, from choosing the right journal to making your research as widely accessible as possible.

Copyright and licensing

Understand copyright, particularly in your own work; learn to read publisher agreements and comply with policies while optimising access and sharing with open licences.