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Library Exam Support 2026 – Exams

Library Exam Support 2026 – Exams We are at the second part of the Library Exam Support series, the jam of blog sandwich. So we thought, why not make it about the exams themselves? We will be looking how the library can help you tackle the exams themselves. Exam Skills In a previous post, we […]

Ancient Pranks to Modern Traditions: The Fascinating History of April Fools’ Day

Ancient Pranks to Modern Traditions: The Fascinating History of April Fools’ Day April Fools’ Day, known for its playful pranks and practical jokes, has a long and intriguing history that stretches back centuries. So let’s delve into the origins of April Fools’ Day, explore ancient pranks and traditions, discover how it is celebrated around the […]

World Poetry Day 2026

World Poetry Day 2026 World Poetry Day takes place annually on the 21st of March and was first established and adopted by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) in the year 1999. This was finalised during the 30th General Conference, which they held in Paris during that year, with the fundamental goal being […]

St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all our Irish students and staff. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on 17th March. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, but there are parades and parties worldwide due to the large numbers of people with Irish heritage spread across the world. Source History of St.Patrick’s […]

International Bagpipe Day

International Bagpipe Day What comes to mind when you think of Scotland? Whisky? Tartan? Or perhaps it’s bagpipes with their unique sound and playing method. This instrument is synonymous with Scotland’s culture and identity. It is known for rousing tunes at events and parades and haunting laments at funerals and memorials. Although we tend to […]

Healthy Eating Guide for Students

Healthy Eating Guide for Students When preparing for exams and assignment deadlines, it is particularly important to feed and fuel your body as well as your brain. Eating well and eating satiating meals is essential for boosting your cognitive function, concentration, memory and energy levels when studying – many studies have shown that eating a […]

Spring Dissertation Studies

Spring Dissertation Studies The worst of the winter is behind us, and spring is almost here! That does, however, mean that you will have assignments to do. Your dissertation hand in date is fast approaching, so the library is here to help. There’s lots of information on our web pages which can help with all […]

Sports Science Journals

Sports Science Journals This month, we are giving a special shout-out to the Human Kinetics Journal Package that we have an institutional subscription to. This particular journal package and major publisher provide full-text access to a wide range of peer-reviewed journals, scholarly articles and resources covering relevant fields and subject areas. 27 journal titles altogether […]

World Pizza Day: A Business Lesson in Catering and Tourism

World Pizza Day: A Business Lesson in Catering and Tourism World Pizza Day might sound like a novelty, but from a business perspective, it is surprisingly useful. Pizza is one of the most successful food products in the world. It operates across cultures, price points, and service models. That makes it a perfect case study […]

World Cancer Day 2026 

World Cancer Day 2026   Cancer is medically recognised and defined as a disease in which abnormal cells begin to multiply and spread throughout the body uncontrollably, and generally arises from alterations (or mutations specifically) in cell DNA. There are over 200 different kinds of cancer – all of which can sometimes present corresponding signs […]

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