The University Library Catalogue, Minerva, now includes a new AI-powered feature designed to support an initial exploration of academic content: the Research Assistant.
The Assistant enables users to:
• ask questions in natural language, including in multiple languages;
• receive concise answers generated from the abstracts of five relevant academic sources;
• view an additional bibliography available directly in Minerva;
• receive suggestions for related questions to support further research.
You can access the tool using the button in the top-left navigation bar. Please remember to sign in.
Please note: the Assistant is not designed for ongoing conversations, and the information it provides should always be critically assessed and verified.
AI-powered Research Assistant now available in Minerva
22nd May 2026
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