Mathematician, writer and computer programmer: Ada Lovelace was ahead of her time. In the 1840s, she designed the first ever algorithm to be performed by a machine and has since become a symbol for women today in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (otherwise known as STEM). October 13…
Paraphrasing Without Plagiarising
One of the most common questions we get asked in the library is, “How do I paraphrase?” and, “Have I paraphrased this enough?” Paraphrasing effectively is an essential academic skill that you will need to develop throughout your studies. Paraphrasing involves taking someone else’s ideas and substantially rewriting…
Reconciliation Week in the Library
Before you get too caught up with end of semester exams and assessment, take some time this week to join in awareness raising activities as part of National Reconciliation Week at QUT. National Reconciliation Week commemorates both the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision in…
Teacher Librarians’ Professional Development Day
Who can forget going to the library in primary and high school? Perhaps you went to the library to research an assignment, read a book or use the computers. There’s no doubt that teacher librarians are incredibly skilled in a wide range of areas – after all, they…
Copyright, road rules, and renting a house
Chances are you haven’t committed a major crime but, whether you realise it or not, the law is always around us. It governs our driving, our downloads, our interactions with others, our behaviour in public, our housing and much more. National Law Week runs from May 11-15 to promote…
Study Hacks in the Library!
Hack (noun), a clever solution to a tricky problem What’s the best piece of study advice you’ve ever received? What do you wish someone had told you when you first started uni? What are your study hacks? Over the past few weeks, QUT students answered these questions and…
National Youth Week!
Are you young or young at heart? This year’s National Youth Week runs from April 10-19 and there are a bunch of great events happening around Queensland. Here in the Library, we’ve got heaps of resources to help you bring out your inner child: Hire out a Wii,…