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AI literature search tools - where are we now?

Read the recent blog post AI literature search tools - where are we now? from the Office for Scholarly Communication, QUT Library. This post discusses how the library is managing the integration of AI tools in library databases and some useful external AI tools for research. 

ARC Grant Applications: Resources and upcoming metrics training

Preparing a grant application? 

QUT Library offers tailored support to researchers preparing grant applications, helping you find and use metrics and other evidence to demonstrate research impact.

Explore Databases & Tools
Access a range of subscription databases to find citation and publication metrics, as well as evidence of impact in policy, patents, and media. Coverage varies by discipline (especially in HASS) so consider using additional sources like Google Scholar, OpenAlex, WorldCat, and Trove to strengthen your case.

Update Your Profiles
Ensure your Scopus, Web of Science, and ORCID profiles are accurate - this helps improve the reliability of your metrics. Keeping your ORCID profile up to date is especially important for ARC RMS submissions. The easiest way is to add your publications to Pure and link your ORCID.

Book a Consultation
Your Liaison Librarian can help you:

  • Update author profiles

  • Navigate metrics and altmetrics tools

  • Understand and describe metrics

  • Provide evidence for your application

Workshops on metrics to demonstrate impact

Join a Workshop:

Cited in Policy? The Overton database
Learn to track policy citations
29 October, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Register here

Australian Government Data Catalogue (DATA Scheme)

Australian Government Data Catalogue (DATA Scheme) has been added to the library Research datasets database list. 

The DATA Scheme enables users to discover data held by Australian Government agencies, including open and restricted data.

Two interactive training sessions for staff and HDR students are being offered to help you find and access Australian Government datasets under the DATA Scheme:

What you will learn:

  • What is the DATA Scheme

  • Who can request datasets through the Scheme

  • How to use Dataplace and the Australian Government Data Catalogue to find and access data

  • What is the Five Safes Framework

  • Where to store datasets once your data sharing request has been approved

Register for Accessing Australian Government data through the DATA Scheme, 6 Nov 2025, 11:00 am - 11:45 am

Register for Accessing Australian Government data through the DATA Scheme, 27 Nov 2025, 10:00 am - 10:45 am

QUT Library Research Skills Training and Events - November

>   Session information

Addressing challenges in research publication integrity

A seminar with Professor Jennifer Byrne as she explores the growing issue of paper mills, research misconduct, and the implications of AI on publication ethics.

  • Understand the impact of paper mills on research credibility
  • Explore ethical challenges posed by AI in publishing
  • Learn strategies to strengthen integrity in your own research
  • Be part of the conversation shaping the future of research ethics.
Register here for Monday, 27 October, 3.00pm – 4.00pm, P421, P Block, Gardens Point

Copyright and your thesis

A session to equip HDR students with the skills to manage copyright within your thesis, ready for final submission and publishing via QUT ePrints. You will learn about:

  • Managing the copyright of your own works
  • Using others works in your thesis
  • Requesting permissions
  • Using Creative Commons works
  • Understanding Fair Dealing exceptions
  • Completing the Copyright Compliance Table
Register here for Tuesday, 4 November, 2.00pm – 3.00pm, online.

How to get published: An author symposium with Springer Nature

Looking to get published? Find out about publishing in research and how to decide what publications are right for you. Hear and discuss tips for advice from an experienced journal editor. This session will cover:

  • What a journal editor looks for in a manuscript
  • Anatomy of a good original research article
  • The editorial process, peer review and revision
  • Open Access publishing options
  • Finding the right journal
Register here for Wednesday, 5 November, 10.00am – 12.00pm, online.

Accessing Australian Government data through the DATA scheme

An information and Q&A session introducing the DATA Scheme and the data sharing request process for access to Australian Government datasets previously unavailable to researchers:

  • What is the DATA Scheme
  • Who can request datasets through the Scheme
  • How to use Dataplace and the Australian Government Data Catalogue to find and access data
  • What is the Five Safes Framework
  • Where to store datasets once your data sharing request has been approved

Register here for Thursday, 6 November, 11.00am – 11.45am, online.

Register here for Thursday, 27 November, 10.00am – 10.45am, online.

Hacky Hour

A data skills meet-up with fellow research students, practitioners and key support staff to ask questions, get advice on a problem, share knowledge, chat and get help.

·       Experts are on hand to advise on problems related to coding, data analytics, digital tools, research data management, or open research.

·       Bring your questions on data wrangling, programming with R, Python, SQL, Data management planning, statistics, data visualisation, data sharing, data publishing, and web APIs.

Register here for sessions run weekly, Thursdays, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, online.

Research Link Australia: Better connecting research and industry

Discover opportunities to connect, collaborate, and innovate with Research Link Australia. Join this informative workshop to explore how RLA helps you:

  • Find potential collaborators and research partners
  • Discover national research strengths and trends
  • Connect data, people and ideas to enhance impact
Register here for Thursday, 13 November, 10.00am – 10.45am, online.

QCIF Training

Training sessions provided by the Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation (QCIF) are:

  • QUT is a member of QCIF, so training is free.

WRDS Research Quarterly Webinar Series

A Conversation with Professor Eugene F. Fama
Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences (2013)
Robert R. McCormick Distinguished Service Professor of Finance,
University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Sage HDR Student Publication Prize 2025 is open!

The competition is now OPEN!

We’re excited to launch this year’s competition with newly redesigned criteria that reflect QUT’s commitment to research excellence and impact.

The competition is open from now until the 19th October 2025

Aligned with the QUT Research Quality Agenda (2023–2027) and the QUT Indigenous Research Strategy (2022–2025), the updated prize framework recognises outstanding HDR publications that demonstrate:

  • High-quality research outputs

  • Meaningful engagement and impact

Whether you're publishing in top-tier journals or making a difference through impactful research, we want to celebrate your achievements!

📝Submit your entry now and showcase your research excellence.

 

Full terms and conditions are also available on the QUT Library website. Complete the online application form before time runs out. 

Contact the Office for Scholarly Communication if you have any questions. osc@qut.edu.au 

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