The Edith Cowan Library- Scholarly Communication team facilitates a range of workshops specifically designed to assist research staff and higher degree by research students. We are able to develop and tailor sessions to meet the needs and requirements of a school, research group or other audience. Please contact us to discuss your training needs.
These are offered either on campus, as live webinars hybrid sessions or via appointment.
Topics include:
- planning and sourcing information
- researcher profiles eg ORCID
- research metrics
- open access and data sharing via the Institutional Repository
Better Together: PIDs and Open Science - Connections Make Science Open
Join us for the third of the joint webinar series co-organized by Crossref, DataCite and ORCID. We will talk in-depth about who we are, how our organizations work together for the benefit of the scholarly community, and how Persistent Identifiers (PID) optimized research infrastructures support the implementation of Open Science. The webinar will be presented in English and will last 90 minutes including time for Q&A.
Open Science: Key Details and Author Impact
Date: Tue, Jun 17, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AWST
This session will cover the growing importance of open access in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting the benefits of open access publishing for researchers and institutions. We’ll cover the principles of open research, the advantages of open access, and the evolving landscape of open access policies and practices in the region. All registrants will receive a link to the recording 24 hours after the session. Those who attend the live session will also receive a certificate of participation.
AI and the Future of Publishing
Date: Thu, Jun 26, 2025 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM AWST
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming research and publishing in this eye-opening presentation based on Wiley's comprehensive study of nearly 5,000 researchers across 158 countries. Learn about ground-breaking insights into how researchers are currently using AI and what they expect for the future. With 70% of researchers believing AI skills will be critical in their field within two years, understanding these trends is essential for anyone in academia or publishing. This talk will explore which AI applications are ready for immediate adoption, which are on the horizon, and where human expertise remains irreplaceable. You'll also learn about Wiley's innovative approach to AI partnerships and how the publishing industry can help shape AI's future in research. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or sceptic, this presentation offers practical insights into navigating the AI revolution in scholarly publishing. Join us to learn how we can work together to ensure AI becomes an effective ally in advancing research and discovery.
The Research Education Program (REP) presents over 25 seminars each year on a variety of topics, designed to inform and assist you through each step of the research process.
Seminars are presented live in the Perth Children's Hospital auditorium and also live streamed using MS Teams. Connect directly on your desktop device, or from one of hosted locations.
All of the seminars are recorded and we aim to upload them within a week from presentation. Find out more about your viewing options.
Research funders, institutions and publishers are increasingly talking about Open Research. As a broad term which encourages accessibility, transparency and reproducibility of research and supporting information, Open Research includes the practices of sharing data, code, preprints, methods, or working in new ways such as Registered Reports.
This webinar will cover the different areas covered by current definitions of Open Research, and outline some of the policies and practices to support this in place at Taylor & Francis. Hear more about how you can increase the transparency and reproducibility of your research and ultimately have greater impact.
Responsible Use of AI in Research
In this session, we will delve into artificial intelligence and its impact on academic work and research. This session is designed to provide you with an understanding of AI, its functions, and its ethical implications. You will learn about the importance of transparency, privacy, and accountability when using AI in your research. Additionally, we will explore the ethical and legal considerations in AI data management. We hope to foster meaningful conversations about the ethical use of AI and its impact on research.
Date 5th June | Time 12:00 PM | Location Online | Duration: 60mins
Registrations: https://www.trybooking.com/DBTMM
The Elsevier Researcher Academy is a comprehensive, entirely free e-learning platform designed to empower and support early to mid-career researchers in their academic journey. With a wide range of expert-led resources, courses, and tools, the Academy provides valuable guidance on essential research skills, from writing and publishing to grant funding, networking, and career development.
Whether you are navigating the challenges of your first publication or looking to advance your research career, the platform offers practical insights and tailored content that helps you build the skills necessary for success.
Gen AI use in the research workflow
Tips for writing grant applications: a funder perspective
Unlocking Grant Success with Funding Institutional
How to write and review a methods article
How to turn your thesis into an article
How to locate key publications
How to find relevant and authoritative research
Make your data findable- It's Not FAIR! Improving Data Publishing Practices in Research
Make your data accessible- It's Not FAIR! Improving Data Publishing Practices in Research
Make your data interoperable- It's Not FAIR! Improving Data Publishing Practices in Research
Make your data reusable- It's Not FAIR! Improving Data Publishing Practices in Research
How to conduct evidence-based research
Successful research grant applications – getting it right
How to manage and publish your research data
How researchers store, share and use data
Creating a good research data management plan
How researchers benefit from citing data
How to identify experts & potential collaborators in a topical area
How to produce highly visible research: Useful tips for researchers
You can access more content from here: https://researcheracademy.elsevier.com/research-preparation?stage=All
This course aims to give you an overview of the main areas in both research ethics and publication ethics.
Carrying out and publishing your research with good adherence to the principles of research integrity will help you to deliver trustworthy results that can be relied on by others and build your reputation. This course aims to help you do that with bite sized lessons and interactive questions, as well as resources for further reading.
This course covers the basic principles of research integrity when planning, carrying out and analysing your research, plus writing up and publishing your findings. It will explain why each facet is important, what you need to take into account or do to avoid problems, and cover sources of further information about each area.
Access the course from here: https://www.springernature.com/gp/authors/campaigns/research-integrity-course