Scottish Traditions: Burn’s Night Burns Night is a traditional celebration of Scotland’s national bard, or poet, Robert Burns. It is held on 25th January, Burns’s birthday, when Burns suppers are held. They consist of a meal, poetry recitals and songs. The first supper was held at Burns Cottage by his friends on 21st July 1801, […]
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What is Saint Andrew’s Day? Each year St Andrew’s day, or the feast day of Saint Andrew, is celebrated in Scotland on 30th November. St Andrew has officially been the patron saint of Scotland since 1320 when Scotland became independent with the Declaration of Arbroath. St Andrew is not only the patron saint of Scotland; […]
World Kindness Day was founded in 1998 and is an international holiday to spread kindness and compassion across the world. It is recognised by the United Nations and activities to celebrate World Kindness Day involve concerts, dances, and kindness cards. The movement highlights good deeds, focuses on communities and small acts of […]
International Literacy Day International Literacy Day was originally founded by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and raises awareness of illiteracy globally. Reading and writing are essential for our everyday lives, such as navigating signs, news, menus, and even labels on food. There are challenges with illiteracy, as approximately 771 million people still […]
A day in the life of a Library Assistant Have you ever wondered what else Library Assistants do when they aren’t at the desk? Starting our Day Our day begins with emptying the book return bins as we check all returns to see if they have been requested or belong to another campus. If they […]
So, you’ve finished your undergraduate degree, passed your exams and graduated. Phew! We give you our warmest congratulations and hope you’re now enjoying a well-earned rest. But as your thoughts turn to the future, can we interest you in some further study? Have you considered doing a postgraduate degree? As a post-graduate, your employability […]
Today is World Emoji Day! 😋😍🤣 But what exactly is an emoji and where did they come from? Emojis are popular icons that demonstrate how we feel, our emotions, moods and expressions. For example, a smiley face represents that we are happy 😊. They are used to communicate in texts on our phones […]
National Insect Week 2022 Love them or loathe them, insects are an important part of the earth’s ecosystem. Furthermore, they are a vital source of food for birds, fish and animals. In addition, they pollinate crops and plants and break down plant and animal matter. Over one million species of insects have been discovered and […]
Our Library over Summer The exams may be over, but our campus libraries are still open and offering a full range of services. That means that you still have access to laptop loans, printing, study space, and group study rooms. Also, Click and Collect and Inter Library Loans services are still operational. During staffed hours […]
World Ocean Day Wednesday 8th of June 2022 World Ocean Day was recognised by the United Nations in 2008. It advocates for protecting, restoring, and learning more about the blue planet. The ocean connects us all and we want to create a better and more sustainable future, as well as conserve marine ecosystems and life. […]
