Researcher support
Researcher@Library teams help staff and PhD researchers with open access, research data management, literature searching and increasing citations: online, in person and through workshops and events.

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Research support

UKRI open access policy
The new UKRI open access policy includes new requirements for all articles submitted for publication from Friday 1 April.
Contact us with your questions about meeting the new requirements or come along to the Research Culture Cafe on Tuesday 7 June to ask us anything about the new policy.
Open access
Advice and support for staff and postgraduate researchers on making your research open access, how to comply with REF and funder requirements, and what support and funding is available to you.
Research data management
Find out how to write a data management plan, effectively manage your research data at all stages of the research lifecycle, safeguard any data you collect, and meet funder requirements.
Find and manage information
Learn how to find the key literature on a topic and manage the information that you find using EndNote
Literature searching
Advanced techniques for effective literature searching. Find out where to search, how to develop a search strategy that works for you, and how to document your search.
More on Literature searchingLucid literature search service
Lucid is a charged-for literature searching service based in the Library. We can help you find the literature you need to strengthen grant bids and inform research projects.
More on Lucid literature search serviceEndNote
Our step-by-step guide to managing and formatting your references using EndNote. Includes guidance on using EndNote both on-campus and off-campus.
More on EndNotePublish your research
Workshops and events
Sign up for one of our research workshops, webinars, or events to develop your understanding of key research topics. We run sessions on making research open access, research data management, raising your research profile, literature searching, and using EndNote.
Research quick guide
Your guide to how the Library supports researchers at the University of Leeds

Research Hub
The Research Hub is currently closed.
It is a dedicated space for researchers and postgraduates on level 13 of the Edward Boyle Library. Book individual studies and group meeting rooms, or find a quiet place to work at one of the large desks. Other facilities include: larger event rooms; research noticeboards and display screens to publicise research events and calls for participants; poster presentation areas to share current research; and personal lockers.
Blog
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