Boost your CV & kickstart your employability with an AL certification! What is the University Cloud Challenge? The University Cloud Challenge is an annual campaign for FE and HE students and educators across the UK. It aims to upskill learners with AI skills and help them achieve the Microsoft AI Fundamentals certification (AI-900) at no […]
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Library and IT Dream Team: cast your vote and help us shine at the RATE Awards!
Nominations are now open for the Students’ Union Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence (RATE) Award scheme and can be completed on the student portal. They will remain open until Tuesday, 1st April, and you can nominate multiple times. It’s a great time to think about all the amazing contributions from different departments and services. We wanted […]
Join Us for #UniMentalHealthDay in the Library
#UniMentalHealthDay is an annual day to get the nation talking about student mental health and working together to make mental health a university-wide priority. No matter who you are, you can take part in this day. Join Student Minds and UMHAN on Thursday, 13th March and let’s work together to ensure that no student is held back by their mental health. See […]
Avoiding Automatic Email Forwarding
Automatic email forwarding can seem like a convenient solution – to have emails from an infrequently monitored account forwarded to an account you use more often- but email forwarding rules that send university emails to external accounts create significant information security risks. Automatic email forwarding to external accounts contravenes the University’s Acceptable Use Policy. Compliance […]
Celebrate Green Week in the Library
As Green Week (10th to 14th March) approaches, we are thrilled to announce our participation through a book swap and a book display. The main focus of this week is to encourage staff, students and our local community to adopt a greener lifestyle and take part in our eco-friendly events. From Natural Paper and Notebook […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day in the Library
As we approach International Women’s Day (IWD) on Saturday 8th March, we are excited to announce a series of events and activities at the library to celebrate and honour the achievements of women. This year’s IWD theme is Accelerate Action, emphasising the importance of taking swift and decisive steps to achieve gender equality. Poster Display […]
CyberScotland Week 2025
CyberScotland Week is here (24th February – 2nd March), and it’s the perfect time to boost your cyber awareness and learn how to stay safe online. This year’s theme, “Can’t hack it!?”, focuses on simple actions you can take every day to protect yourself and your data. Why Cyber Awareness? Cyber threats are constantly evolving, […]
Love Libraries: Join your local library today!
The National Library of Scotland has launched the Love Libraries campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging more people to join libraries and make use of all they have to offer. This campaign, which runs until October 2025, focuses on the impact and value of libraries everywhere. It is organised in collaboration with the Scottish Library and […]
Reading for Wellbeing
As Wellbeing Week approaches, we invite you to explore the profound impact that reading can have on your mental and emotional health. Whether you’re seeking solace, inspiration, or a simple escape from the daily grind, the library has curated a range of activities and resources to support your journey towards better wellbeing. See our blog […]
Wellbeing in the Library
Looking after our wellbeing is always important, and our library offers a variety of facilities and resources to support your mental and emotional health. Whether you’re seeking a quiet place to relax, engaging activities, or a good book to lift your spirits, we have something for everyone. Room to Recharge We’ve created a dedicated space […]