Meet the experts - eresource gurus offering assignment research masterclasses
We have lots of lovely, eresource specialists coming to visit the Library, all eager to show you how to get the most from the electronic resources they supply. They are also bringing a lot of top quality merchandise they don't want to have to take away with them again, so please stop by and help relieve them of some of it! Pop into the Library Atrium and say hi for free merch and tailored advice on getting the best evidence for your assignments!
Stream Black History and more all year - free and ad-free on Kanopy
Stream free documentaries, classic and indie movies and more through the Library's free to access streaming service, Kanopy. Explore our curated Black History Month collection this October, featuring such highlights as "Getting it Back: The Story of Cymande" - the story of the greatest band you've likely never heard of.
Starting university brings many new and exciting experiences and challenges. Initially you are kept very busy finding your way around the campus and meeting new friends, but during the quieter times it’s natural to feel a little homesick. So why not find comfort with a classic children’s book or find a new favourite from our fantastic collection of children’s fiction from around the world.
Seminal architects discuss buildings they designed - enjoy our 60 day free trial to the Pidgeon Digital Archive
For the next two months you can enjoy a free trial of the Pidgeon Digital Archive - a collection of recorded presentations by seminal 20th century architects talking in their own words about the famous buildings they designed.
Library anxiety is common. The sheer scale of the building compared with school libraries can be off-putting, yet facing your fears builds confidence and capacity to face new challenges. That's why we offer a variety of ways to get to know the Library and settle yourself in to your home from home. Wander a virtual tour of the Library on our website at home, take a walking audio tour around the building to find where everything is in person, or drop us an email and ask for a friendly member of staff to show you around and help you find what you need for your course.
Whether you are writing your undergraduate health sciences dissertation or submitting your first journal manuscript in hopes of becoming published in a peer reviewed journal, it's never too early to start telling people about your research and why it should matter to the world. Funding goes to those things people care about, which in turn are those things they know about and (at least think) they understand, so promoting awareness and interest in your research is vital. This blog post surveys some of the most commonly used and effective promotional tools for promoting research to other researchers and the general public.
