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Library for researchers

Institutional repository VUIR

It is an open-access repository that showcases the research and scholarly outputs of VU staff and higher degree research students.

Library research support

As a research staff or Higher Degree Research candidate, you can use research lounges and receive valuable professional and personal support.

Publishing your research

Early researchers seeking advice on where to publish their first article, or seniors seeking guidelines on how to comply with a future mandate.

Library news & events

Chinese international student Zixuan Lian, Bachelor of Business.

Learning Hub Helpdesk: Ask for Academic Support

Learning Hub advisors are available at Footscray Park Library, Level 3, for writing and maths advice: Monday to Thursday.

Law library classes

Law library classes will help you develop research skills to find case law, legislation, and secondary sources for law, and develop referencing skills using AGLC4: 2–9 October, online.

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Academic Writing Workshops

Strengthen your academic writing skills with a series of Learning Hub workshops delivered face-to-face: 29 September and 1 October, City Tower campus.

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Wednesday Morning Write-Ups

VU staff and higher degree research (HDR) students can join us for short bursts of concentrated writing: 23 September and 7 & 21 October, 11am–1pm, on campus or online.

Book an appointment with Research Ambassadors

Research students can book an appointment with Research Ambassadors for help with building their research skills: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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Smart searching for engineering & built environment

This workshop focuses on smart searching strategies to help you find high-quality, relevant academic sources for engineering, built environment, and architecture studies: Monday 5 October, 1.30–2.15pm, online.