“Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all” #BreakTheBias. (Source: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/) History of International Women’s Day It’s International Women’s Day! A global celebration of the […]
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Alan Turing To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, the library, in collaboration with Maths Plus, is looking at one of the many figures of the LGBT+ community who changed history. Alan Turing. Alan Turing is one of the leading mathematicians of the 20th Century. He was a British mathematician and logician who has made major contributions […]
Today is Martin Luther King day, an American holiday that is always celebrated on the third Monday in January. It’s almost 54 years since Dr King, a Baptist minister and lifelong campaigner, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, but the work to which he sacrificed his life continues. MLK is most famous, for his “I had […]
Christmas is a period of relaxation and spending time with family and friends. However, some students may be staying on campus over Christmas due to living far away and this can be an opportunity to explore festive activities or take some time to relax. There are advantages to staying on campus over Christmas like having […]
World War One, Remembrance Day and The Poppy The battles of the First World War (WWI) devastated the countryside of Western Europe. One of the plants that survived the churned-up battlefields was the poppy. As the soldiers saw scarlet poppies bloom through the terrible destruction, they were encouraged to see that life could recover. One […]
Black History Month 2021 runs throughout October and is a celebration of the often-overlooked contributions made by Black people to our shared history. It allows us to celebrate Black people and Black culture. This year the campaign is called “Proud to Be” and encourages Black and Brown people to share what they are “proud to […]
Introducing the Subject Librarian for the School of Health and Social Care, Maria King I joined Edinburgh Napier in May and have worked in similar roles previously supporting health students at both Coventry University and The University of Salford and I’m looking forward to the move up to Edinburgh. I particularly enjoy the teaching and […]
Taking Action Changing Lives : Libraries Week 4-10 October 2021 It’s Libraries week again and this year we are celebrating the best that libraries have to offer. We are looking at how Libraries are drivers for inclusion, sustainability, social mobility and community cohesion. It’s all about how libraries are “taking action, changing lives”. Here at […]
Dyslexia Awareness Week It is Dyslexia awareness week in the UK, and we are here to guide and increase visibility to people all over the world! The theme this year is Breaking Through Barriers. Dyslexia Awareness Week will take place between 03-09 October 2022. But what is dyslexia? Dyslexia is a lifelong learning difficulty that can affect communication, learning, reading, and writing. You may be able to […]
It can be both an exciting and a daunting time in your life… starting university! Perhaps you are moving to a new city or accommodation and feeling a whirlwind of different emotions. University offers you a specific area of study to help pursue your career goals as well as everyday life independence and networking. Here […]
