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.
Some workshops are primarily designed for postgraduate researchers, but summer research scholars are welcome to attend. Choose the workshops that best match your project and learning needs.
Time management
Finding information
Define your research topic and learn where to find scholarly materials, including for literature reviews.
- Read the online Finding Information resource
- Find Searching Skills workshops
Academic writing support
Get tips for writing effectively, including essay and report writing.
- Read the online writing resources
- Find writing workshops
Referencing
Understand the principles of why, when and how to reference.
Systematic searches
If you are assisting with a systematic review or want to use systematic search techniques in your own literature review, explore the Systematic Review Guide for guidance on planning and carrying out a comprehensive search.
- Explore the Systematic Review Guide
- Modules 3, 5 and 6 can apply to any type of review
- Find the Understanding Systematic Reviews workshop or download the workshop slides
Searching medical databases
Learn how to search Medline with precision to find high-quality biomedical and health-related research.
Research communication
Preparing a presentation or poster about your summer research? Explore resources on explaining your project clearly, designing posters and presenting with confidence.
- Read the online resources
- Presenting your work
- Writing and designing for different audiences
- Creating an effective presentation
- Delivering presentations
- Research communication skills (incl. presenting your research, designing your research posters and increasing your speaking confidence)
More resources
Explore additional tools to support your academic journey:
Subject guides
Discover the key library databases and resources within a discipline area.
Learning Essentials
A comprehensive guide to support all your academic skills.
Library workshops
View the full range of Library workshops on offer.
AI Essentials
Gain practical skills using GenAI in your studies, explore ethical and safety considerations and understand how University policy applies.
Need more help? Ask us
If you need further assistance after exploring these resources, please tell us about your requirements in as much detail as possible so we can provide tailored support.
Best wishes for your summer research projects.