Library Training The library offers a wide range of training events to help you with your studies. Trimester 2 is rolling in and not to add panic but soon assignments and exams will be coming up. Here at the library, we want to help where we can. We run sessions that are in-person or online […]
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Leap Year: Origins and Interesting Traditions Today is the 29th of February, so read about Leap Year: Origins and Interesting Traditions Introduction: Why do we have a Leap Year? Happy new (leap) year from the blog team everybody! Ever wondered why February has that one extra day added to the calendar every four years? It […]
Changes at Craiglockhart Library We wanted to let you know about some changes which have been made to the study spaces at Craiglockhart Library. Following the removal of the rolling stacks, a bright and spacious area was created and it was decided to move the collaborative desks there. Some social seating has been installed in […]
A History of Valentine’s Day Love, Legends, and Lupercalia: A Fascinating Journey through the History of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, a day filled with love, romance, and heartfelt gestures. But have you ever wondered about the origins and true history of this beloved holiday? Origins of Valentine’s Day: Lupercalia and ancient Roman traditions To […]
World Radio Day 13th February marks World Radio Day 🎶 play Radio Gaga by Queen 🎶 What is World Radio Day? Declared by UNESCO in 2011 and then proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2012, February 13th became World Radio Day. The objective of the day is simple, to celebrate the radio, as a […]
Love Your Library Love Your Library 2024 It’s back! It’s that time of year again. The old cliché of chocolates, flowers, and books. We joke but it is Love Your Library Week. Hearts rejoice. This week we will be running our annual feedback drive. Every year around Valentine, we ask what do you love about […]
Celebrating LGBT+ History Month February is the month we celebrate LGBT+ History here in the UK. It is a month-long celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and non-binary history, including the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements. In the United Kingdom, we celebrate it in February to coincide with the 2003 abolition […]
Physiotherapy and Sports & Exercise Science Resources Happy Friday everyone. We have promoted our Physiotherapy and Sports & Exercise Science Resources this week. You might have seen our book display at Sighthill Library Campus. Or our digital signage slides promoting different resources the past few days. Or even our social media posts. If not, don’t […]
Chinese New Year (新年快乐) Xīn nián kuài lè” Happy New Year! Chinese New Year which is also known as the Spring Festival, begins on Saturday, 10th February 2024 until 24th February 2024. The holiday begins with the new moon that occurs between January 21st and February 20th. Chinese New Year Celebrations Traditions focus on seeing out […]
Supercharge Your Study Do you struggle to find the time to get the head down and do some proper study? Do you find it difficult to find a comfortable environment in which to settle down and gather your thoughts? Or do you crave peace and quiet? Do you lack the motivation to open your notes […]
