Graduate research services
Learn how to communicate your research effectively and confidently navigate the complex demands of your graduate research degree.
Graduate researchers must be able to evaluate and synthesise literature and data, analyse critically within and across changing disciplinary environments, and communicate their research orally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
No matter which stage of your research you’re in, Academic Skills offers a variety of free services to help you develop these skills.
Services and Programs
Workshops
Academic Skills offers a range of workshops to help you develop your academic writing, communication and language skills. All of our workshops are listed on the RDU events portal – check out what’s on and enrol.
Individual appointments
Get personalised advice on developing your writing, language and communication skills during an individual appointment with an Academic Skills Adviser. Book online through the Stop1 booking system.
Melbourne Talks
A free program for international students new to the University of Melbourne delivered by the Student Peer Leader Network in partnership with Academic Skills. For information, check out the information page.
Online resources
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Setting up for success: Managing your graduate research project
Learn how to work with a supervisor, set goals and other project management skills.
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Developing writing skills for graduate research
Learn how to write complex information clearly, develop an authorial voice and demonstrate originality.
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Writing thesis sections - Part 1
Learn about thesis structures and how to write introductions, literature reviews and conclusions.
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Writing thesis sections - Part 2
Develop your skills in writing about methods, results and findings.
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Writing a paper for publication
Learn how to write a journal article and get published.
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Incorporating publications in your thesis
Learn how to plan for and include publications in your thesis.
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Developing your networking and presentation skills
Learn how to find conferences, network with peers and present your research effectively.
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Writing with GenAI for Graduate Researchers: FAQs
This resource provides Academic Skills’ response to commonly asked questions by Graduate Researchers on writing, referencing and translation with AI tools.
Other ways you can develop your skills
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The starting point for all University of Melbourne graduate researchers at any stage of their candidature to find professional development offerings and resources tailored to their needs.
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Where graduate researchers can expand their information and digital literacy skills throughout their postgraduate degree.
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Where graduate researchers can access a range of information, resources and support offered at the University of Melbourne to assist with achieving their academic goals.
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An independent student association representing all enrolled graduate students at the University of Melbourne, providing representation, events, training and support.