Movember: Supporting Men’s Health Calling all our Mo Bros! It’s that time of year again. We want you to embrace your facial hair and grow a moustache for a month. Movember is the global phenomenon that has put men’s health firmly on the agenda and hair firmly on their faces. History It’s a movement that […]
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Better World Books Do you ever wonder what happens to our books? Where do they go? What do we do to them? *Mysterious music plays*. Well today, we are going to answer those questions. We are partnered with Better World Books. And we are proud of it. Who are they? They are an online American […]
Libraries Week 2023 Libraries Week is an annual celebration held to promote the best that libraries have to offer. This year, Libraries Week becomes Green Libraries Week! From the 2nd to the 8th of October, libraries across the UK will celebrate the work they do related to climate change and sustainability. Find out what’s happening […]
The Library FAQ part two: Lapsafe laptops and MFDs Hello Welcome back to Library FAQ part two: Lapsafe laptops and MFDs Lapsafe Laptops Each Library campus, the JKCC and Bainfield Accodomation have Lapsafe lockers which is a self-service laptop borrowing service. All you need is your student card to scan. Lockers have been updated over […]
Uncovering Hidden Histories: Provenance research internships in the Edward Clark Collection During July, the University’s Heritage Collections department hosted two student interns whose intrepid research skills greatly helped us to find information about past owners, donors and custodians of the rare books held within the Edward Clark Collection. Here, Wik Lyszczarz (MSc in Publishing) talks […]
Welcome to the library We would like to welcome all our new students to the library and, of course, the library blog. This is a place to keep you informed about the library, such as changes to opening hours, equipment for loan and our library spaces. Furthermore, we will also post lots of fun items […]
Bridges of Scotland On the 30th of August, it will be 6 years since the Queensferry Crossing opened. If you have ever travelled to Fife and beyond by car then you will have crossed it! This lifeline artery was built as a replacement for the old Forth Road Bridge which was beginning to suffer from […]
International Moon Day It was way back in the 5th century B.C. that Greek astronomer Anaxagoras correctly surmised that the moon was not a god, but a big rock with mountains on its surface. The sun, too, was a burning rock that “puts brightness into the moon”. These beliefs got him arrested and exiled, but […]
Happy Fourth of July Independence Day🎉 Also referred to as Independence Day, the Fourth of July marks the anniversary of the then 13 colonies declaring independence from the British crown. It has a rich history of celebrations throughout the United States. On July 2nd 1776, the then continental congress voted for independence. Consequently, two days […]
Global Beatles Day June 25th Good morning, Good morning, Twist and shout! it’s the 25th of June. So grab your magical mystery tour ticket to ride, because it’s Global Beatles Day. Furthermore, there’s not a blue meanie insight. So whether you’re a beautiful dreamer or day tripper. Take a swift step back in musical time […]
