Record Store Day 22nd April April 22nd is Record Store Day celebrating the small, independent record stores that offer in-store shopping for classic and newly released vinyl records. Although we now mostly listen to music through streaming services, until the 1980’s vinyl was the preferred method. When the compact disc arrived in 1982 it spelt […]
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International Day of Zero Waste On 14th December 2022 the UN proclaimed 30th of March as International Day of Zero Waste. To highlight and focus on encouraging individuals, governments, and organisations around the world to take a proactive stance in dealing with the reduction of waste products that are non-recyclable, and have a direct impact […]
25th March With the weekend fast approaching are you lost with what to do? Well here are some fun things being celebrated on the 25th of march that may just inspire you….. Tolkien Reading Day: Head over to your local library and acquaint yourself with some of the works of the well know […]
Library’s Easter Egg Hunt Each library campus is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt, test your study skills and win a chocolate egg. Hurry while stocks last! Study Skills with a Twist It’s Study Skills time here at our campus libraries and we will be promoting it for the next two weeks. Assignments and eventually exams […]
National Bed Month March is National Bed Month so what better time to remind you how important it is to get enough good quality sleep – especially with dissertation deadlines looming and exams imminent. Countless studies show that getting enough sleep is essential for maintaining optimal health and well-being. Like exercise and a balanced diet, […]
Changes to the spaces at Craiglockhart library We have made some changes to the library spaces at Craiglockhart campus over the past few months. By removing unused bookshelves at the rear of the library the area is now much more open and the space is being used more effectively. The relaxation space has been made […]
Charles Darwin Day What an adventure! Virgin jungles, unclimbed mountains, teeming oceans, tropical rainforests, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes – Charles Darwin saw it all on his five-year voyage around South America. And all the time the young gentleman naturalist was exploring the pristine wildernesses and the unexplored islands, he was taking assiduous notes, writing up his […]
A Guide to Beating Exam Stress It might be hard to believe, but exams are nearly here and 2022 is nearly over. I know, right!? The exam period can be a highly stressful time, and it’s understandable you may be feeling overwhelmed, stressed or unsure about how to manage yourself and your time. If you’re […]
Come visit the libraries and see… What delights lie behind the cover of an unopened book? What adventures could you embark upon, and what new things you will learn, by simply turning the pages one by one? Who’ll be hiding there amongst the pages, friend or foe you’ve never seen or met before, or […]
Our mental health has been challenged pre and post-pandemic, with rises in anxiety and depression, as well as other unrecognised disorders; we can strive to play a role in increasing awareness, signposting, listening to one another and having conversations. The World Mental Health Day theme is to use spoken words about the different ways we […]
