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Word Processing Your Dissertation
More training sessions announced for Word Processing Your Dissertation Are you dreading the word formatting part of your dissertation? Fear not! We’ve added a new section to the Canvas and Learning Technologies (Students) module, including help, training videos, and a template document to drop your text into. From creating and saving a new document to creating […]
Round up of RAK day in the library.
Random Acts of Kindness Day 2025 was last Monday,17th February. It was the perfect opportunity to spread a little joy and positivity in our University community. This year, the library has come up with a delightful way to celebrate – a biscuit giveaway with positive notes from none other than our beloved University squirrel! To […]
Celebrating the Success of the Love Letters to the Library Campaign
We are thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of our Love Letters to the Library campaign! Your heartfelt messages have truly touched our hearts and reaffirmed the importance of our library and IT Services to the University community. We want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who took the time to share their love and appreciation […]
We Want Your Feedback on the University App!
We hope you’re enjoying the University app and finding it useful for your academic and campus life. In Information Services we strive to improve and enhance your experience, we would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. What do you think about the University app? We want to know what features you find most helpful […]
Reminder: Zoom – University licensed version
The University has made the difficult decision to retire our licensed version of Zoom, effective August 2025. This decision has been reached following a comprehensive review, which highlighted low user engagement with the platform and the substantial cost associated with maintaining the license after 2025. Additionally, Microsoft Teams has demonstrated significantly higher utilisation, managing in […]
Exciting February Campaigns and Displays at the Library
As we step into February, the library is buzzing with a variety of engaging displays designed to celebrate diversity, foster a love for reading, and enhance your library experience. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s happening this month: Celebrating LGBT History Month From February 1st to 28th, join us in celebrating LGBT History Month with […]
Enhancing student support with Cite Them Right
A student’s must-have online referencing tool. At the start of the academic year in 2024 Information Services introduced a new referencing tool for students Cite Them Right We subscribed to this tool following successful trials and positive feedback from our faculties. Cite Them Right is an invaluable resource for students, helping them learn how to reference […]
You said… We did… Focus on final years
At Information Services, we believe in the power of student feedback to drive meaningful change. Our “You Said, We Did” campaign is a testament to our commitment to listening to our students and making improvements that enhance their overall student experience. This year, we have created two campaigns the first campaign focused on changes we […]
Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day
Random Acts of Kindness Day is a special day dedicated to spreading kindness and positivity. Celebrated on February 17th, this day encourages people to perform random acts of kindness, no matter how big or small, to make the world a better place. But what exactly are random acts of kindness? What Are Random Acts of […]