Summer Research Scholars support
The Library is here to support you throughout your summer research journey and help you build academic scholarship and research skills with our online resources, workshops, and learning opportunities.
We regularly add new workshops, so if your preferred workshop isn’t currently listed, you will be able to book January 2026 workshops starting in December 2025.
Time management
Finding information
Define your research topic and learn where to find scholarly materials, including for literature reviews.
Academic writing support
Get tips for writing effectively, including essay and report writing.
Referencing
Understand the principles of why, when and how to reference.
- Watch the video (7 min)
- Read the online resource and explore QuickCite for formatting citations and references
- Attend the workshop - Academic Skills: Referencing
Understanding Systematic Reviews
Learn strategies for conducting systematic reviews, including applying them to other review types.
- Explore the interactive Systematic Review Guide - this is required before requesting one-on-one support
- Attend the workshop - Understanding Systematic Reviews
Searching Medline effectively
Discover how to search Medline with precision to find high-quality biomedical and health-related research.
More helpful resources
Explore additional tools to support your academic journey:
Learning Essentials
A comprehensive guide to support all your academic skills.
Academic Skills videos
Short on time? Bonus videos include note-taking, critical thinking, reading effectively, paraphrasing and essay writing.
Subject Guides
Discover the key library databases and resources within a discipline area.
Library workshops
View the full range of Library workshops on offer.
Tip: Keep an eye out for more workshops coming in January 2026.
Need more help?
If you need more help after exploring these resources, submit your summer research project question or Library services query and we will be in touch.
Please provide detailed information to help us offer you tailored support.
Best wishes for your summer research projects.