Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November This year’s Green Libraries Week invites us to reflect on how libraries can be catalysts for environmental change. Under the national theme “Seeds of Change – Make a Difference with Your Library”, we’re proud to showcase our own green initiatives and invite you to join us in making […]
AI and Cyber Security
Introduction Well, it wouldn’t be a cyber security event if we didn’t mention AI, right? It would almost feel rude not to. AI is the buzzword of the moment, splashed across headlines, boardroom agendas, and tech blogs everywhere. But what does it actually mean in practice? And more importantly, can it protect us, or can […]
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone
For this year’s World Mental Health Day, the Mental Health Foundation are focusing on the mental health impact of repeated exposure to news coverage of crises and conflicts. The world is going through a tough time right now and even if you’re not directly affected by events, it can still feel like a lot to cope […]
Institute of Art and Ideas
The Library currently has trial access to a video resource called the Institute of Art and Ideas. The Institute of Art and Ideas aims to change how the world thinks by hosting debates and talks on the big issues of our day. The online platform contains videos of these talks in a variety of subject […]
Cyber Security Podcasts
Each week we’ll share something quick and useful to help you stay cyber aware. To start, we’ve picked out some podcasts that cover real stories of hacks, scams, and the social engineering tricks that still catch people out today. JISC Podcast – ClickFix The JISC cyber threat intelligence team unpack the rise of ClickFix and […]
Intro to Cyber Security Month October 2025
October is Cyber Security Month – a Europe-wide initiative led by ENISA and the European Commission to remind us all how important it is to stay safe online. Cyber attacks are getting smarter, faster, and powered by new tech like AI. That’s right, the same tools that can help us work are also being used […]
Black History Month 2025: Standing Firm in Power and Pride
This October, the Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2025, honouring the rich cultural heritage, creativity, and contributions of Black communities across the UK and beyond. This year’s theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride. Curated Reading List Our librarians have selected a vibrant collection of books that explore Black history, literature, […]
Open Access Button Retiring: What You Need to Know
This November, the Open Access Button – a tool long used to find free, legal research articles – will officially be sunset. Since its launch, the Open Access Button has played an important role in making scholarly literature more accessible to the public. Their developers recommend users transition to Unpaywall, a similarly mission-driven service that […]
Skills Week: Boost your academic, digital & research skills
Skills Week, beginning on Monday, 6th October, will feature a variety of events designed to help you enhance your academic, digital and research skills. What’s On Library Skills Join our library workshops to enhance your research, referencing, and study skills. Workshop Date Time Book a place Harvard Referencing Monday 6 October 13:00 – 14:00 Book a place […]
Winter Graduation 2025: Library and IT Checklist
As graduation approaches, it’s important to make sure you’re fully prepared for life after university, both academically and practically. Whether you’re finishing up assignments, returning library books, or planning your next steps, our Library and IT Essentials Checklist for Winter 2025 is here to help. From saving your work and managing your university email to […]