Category: Support
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As the new year begins, it’s the perfect time to set some resolutions to supercharge your academic journey at the University of Dundee. Whether you’re a new or returning student, local or international, the library is…
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Dissertation Take-off for Undergraduates – Monday 27th January to Friday 31st January 2025 Writing your undergraduate dissertation or project can be a daunting task. To help, the Academic Librarians and Academic Skills Service have created the…
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Cosy up with our Christmas 2024 Reading & Resource List The festive season is here, and what better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by exploring the incredible range of Christmas-themed resources at the…
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Whether you’re staying in Dundee or heading off to explore other parts of the UK and Ireland, the SCONUL Access scheme is your golden ticket to discovering new libraries, study spaces, and a treasure trove of…
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The Library launched a new in-house publishing service this year to support and encourage the sharing of our research in an open and sustainable way. The service includes a number of publishing platforms and provides advice…
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We’re excited to announce a valuable addition to our library resources: the new Assistive Hardware Collection! With support from Student Funding, Disability Services, and Digital Technology Services (DTS), we’re committed to making the learning experience more…
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Putting these blog contributions together gave us a kaleidoscope of Open Research attitudes and practices from our research community. The contributions in this blogpost are an example of this. We have contributions from a variety of…
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The two contributions below are from researchers in different fields and at different stages of their careers. Chris is a senior lecturer and Open Research Lead for his School, while Calum is a postgraduate student at the early…
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Keeping with this year’s Open Access Week theme of Community over Commercialisation, it is important to remember that the value of research outputs to the larger community cannot be measured using traditional bibliometrics alone. Metrics alone…
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Its International Open Access Week 2024 (21-27 October). The theme this year is “Community over commercialisation”, a continuation of last year’s theme emphasising the benefits of Open Access to the public and academic community. The theme…
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A Gentle Reminder: Etiquette and Elegance Allow me to whisk you away to our beloved university library—a sanctuary of knowledge, whispered secrets, and scholarly pursuits. As we walk on its freshly carpeted floors, it’s time to…
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Welcome to our University libraries! These spaces are more than just a collection of books – they are vibrant hubs for learning, collaboration, and academic growth. To ensure everyone feels safe, respected, and able to focus,…
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On Thursday 5th September, Bridget McCall, Michael Duncan, and Kirsty Knowles attended the ICEPOPS Copyright Conference at Leeds Beckett University. This was the fifth year of the conference that takes a lighter look at the labyrinth…
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#DJCADDegreeShow Undergraduate dissertations were published by the Library at this year’s Degree Show, giving visitors a new insight into the research behind the exhibits. After being impressed by the standard of writing among this year’s Fine…
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Whether you’re diving into research, looking for a quiet study spot, or just need a cosy place to get some work done, our library is here for you. With four convenient locations, you’ll always have access…
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Are you an undergraduate or a taught postgraduate student? Planning to dive into some serious studying or research during your summer vacation? Good news! SCONUL has an amazing scheme that allows you to access higher education…
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When it comes to navigating academic resources, lecturers play a pivotal role in guiding students towards essential materials. One such tool is the resources list, compiled to support each taught module. So, what happens when students…
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In a previous blogpost, Funded by UKRI? Planning to publish a book? Here’s what you need to know some details of UKRI’s policy on open access publication for books and chapters were outlined. As a reminder,…
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In today’s academic landscape, sharing research findings is essential for progress and innovation. Researchers dedicate significant time and effort to their work, and Creative Commons (CC) licenses offer a means to share research openly while safeguarding…
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UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) and its constituent research councils have operated an Open Access policy for journal articles and conference proceedings for several years, but will extend the policy to include monographs, book chapters and edited…
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Postgraduate research can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it’s not without its challenges. From navigating the demands of academia to managing your personal life, the pressures can take a toll on your mental health and…
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Essays, lab & project reports, presentations, posters, dissertation, thesis , research… – there’s a lot of writing at University. Here are some resources to help you with writing. Help is available from Academic skills ( asc@dundee.ac.uk)…