Your guide to getting through end of Autumn session

To help you prepare for and go well with your exams and end-of-session assignments, the Library and Student Learning Hub have additional study spaces, supplies, snacks and exam support for you through StuVac and the assessment period.

Find your place to study

From Monday 6, May spaces across UTS Central will be dedicated to quiet study during StuVac and the exam period.

Last updated 3rd May, 2024 11:31 am

Paws for Therapy Dogs

Are you feeling stressed or just in need of a little pick-me-up?

With exams and assessments right around the corner, the Library and the Student Learning Hub invite you to meet and greet some of the most lovable canine companions. 🐕

Mark your calendar and get ready to relax with some therapy dogs and mindfulness activities. 
 

Last updated 25th March, 2024 3:10 pm

Copyright for researchers

Let us demystify copyright to help you easily (and legally!) reuse videos, images and other online resources for research purposes. 

This workshop will cover::  

  • What you can and can’t do when using copyright-protected content  
  • How to follow best practice when reusing copyright-protected content  
  • What copyright issues you need to be aware of when you publish your research 
  • How the Library can help you with copyright questions 

Useful resources for the workshop: 

Last updated 22nd March, 2024 3:33 pm

Publishing in Open Access journals

This workshop will provide an overview of what Open Access is and tips for how you can find appropriate journals to publish in.

The workshop will cover:

  • What is Open Access publishing
  • Benefits of Open Access publishing
  • Types of Open Access publishing (Green, Gold and Hybrid)
  • How to use journal ranking tools to identify high impact Open Access publications based on discipline areas
  • Tips for identifying predatory journals.

Useful library pages for the workshop:

Last updated 22nd March, 2024 3:32 pm

Developing your personal publishing strategy

As a researcher, publishing in journals is one of the main ways to make your work more broadly visible to other researchers and the community. Taking a strategic view of the publishing process will likely increase your visibility as a researcher and improve the academic and societal impact of your work. 

This workshop will cover:

  • General strategies for finding the right journal   
  • Ways to evaluate a journal for suitability
  • Tips for boosting your impact

Resources: 

Last updated 22nd March, 2024 3:30 pm