Research tools, training and development
Tools and services listed here are available for staff and graduate researchers of the Faculty of Business and Law. For further questions or information please contact the Faculty Research Services Team.
Researcher training and development
Our staff and student researchers have access to a range of training and development programs and providers, including:
- Library's Research Workshops
- Researcher Development Academy (RDA) workshops and webinars
- Deakin eResearch
External providers:
- ACSPRI – member discount applies for Deakin researchers
- CAMPUS+ – researcher development webinars and events
- CARMA – a range of member benefits apply
- INSTATS – course discount applies for Deakin researchers
- LinkedIn Learning – available for all Deakin employees to access free courses and skills building opportunities
Research databases
The Faculty of Business and Law provides access to database services offering business, economic, and financial data, news, and analytics - available exclusively to the Faculty’s staff and graduate researchers for academic, non-commercial use.
These services include, for example:
- Bloomberg
- LSEG Workspace
- Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS)
For further details, please contact the BL Research Services team. Additionally, databases are available via the library’s collection.
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
The Faculty’s Advanced Business Analytics Laboratory (ABAL) provides access to dedicated high-performance computers for analytical computing and research.
To access this service, please contact the Research Services Team.
Alternatively, Deakin’s eResearch Services can further advise on access to the University’s Central HPC or the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) .
Deakin Behavioural Lab
The Deakin Behavioural Lab is an open spaced configurable lab designed for on-site behavioural and other experimental research within the Faculty.
To learn more about this space or discuss about its possible use, please contact the Research Services Team.
Research software
The University provides access to a range of software products to support your research. These include statistical and data analytics software - SPSS, Amos and QSR Nvivo, Stata, SAS and Matlab.
Software can be installed from the software centre app on your Deakin computer, accessed via Apps and Desktops Anywhere or requested via the software catalogue.
More information
What is the software catalogue?
Survey tools – Qualtrics
Qualtrics is an online survey platform.
The University Wide license for Qualtrics can be accessed via https://researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/ using the Single Sign On (SSO), instruction - IT Help - Access to Qualtrics - University Wide licence (deakin.edu.au)
Qualtrics support can be accessed directly online which includes on-demand webinars and live training. and a 24/7 support centre.
Please note, the University’s licence does not cover the recruitment of respondents.
Deakin eResearch (DUeR) also routinely provides training on Qualtrics and statistical packages. Their survey design and data analysis support services can be requested via the IT Help portal.
Library Resources
Deakin's library offers extensive support to research staff and students, including Library Resources for Research.
The Library has a range of Resource Guides for:
- Business disciplines
- Law
In addition, there are specific resources for study and research, including:
- HDR Literature Review Plan
- Research Metrics Toolkit
- Your Thesis: literature, ethics, methods and publishing
Please consult the Library website for further details, or contact the Library through Chat, Email, Phone, Online Enquiry or make an appointment with library staff.