Researchers of Tomorrow:
A three year (BL/JISC) study tracking the research behaviour of 'Generation Y' doctoral students

We are currently working with The Research Partnership on a groundbreaking 3 year study on the research behaviour of the 'Generation Y' researcher. 

The study is the result of a partnership between the British Library and JISC and is due to report its findings in soon.

As part of the Researchers of Tomorrow project, EfC has examined the information-seeking behaviour of 30 doctoral students born between 1982 and 1994.   We have analysed their research habits in both online and physical research environments and have assessed how they use library and information sources on and off line.

The study included a survey of doctoral students of all ages to provide background to the Generation Y research. The first iteration of the survey took place at the end of June 2009 with the assistance of over 70 HEIs and covered all subject disciplines. It was repeated in 2010 and 2011. 

 

What are the benefits of the project?

During an event at the British Library for our Generation Y cohort, JISC conducted video interviews to find out how this project will bring benefits to students and the funding council.

• For students

      

• For the funding council

    

More Info...

Other activities in the Researchers of Tomorrow study include a comprehensive and ongoing literature review and a longitudinal student tracking study that engages with a cohort of approximately 50 doctoral candidates through telephone interviews, workshops and online fora.

Follow the links below for further information:

• Project Brief
• Researchers of Tomorrow website
  

Project Reports

First Annual Report (2010) Second Annual Report (2011)