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Event recording now available on @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social blog:
Archives Across the Atlantic: Unearthing Black Histories
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Archives Across the Atlantic: Unearthing Black Histories
leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/a...
November 7, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Event recording now available on @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social blog:
Archives Across the Atlantic: Unearthing Black Histories
leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/a...
Archives Across the Atlantic: Unearthing Black Histories
leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/a...
Develop your skills and improve your employability - enter the Library Innovation Competition for the chance to win £1,000 and make your idea a reality!
Read more about the competition: bit.ly/3WWypme
Read more about the competition: bit.ly/3WWypme
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Develop your skills and improve your employability - enter the Library Innovation Competition for the chance to win £1,000 and make your idea a reality!
Read more about the competition: bit.ly/3WWypme
Read more about the competition: bit.ly/3WWypme
Are you currently a University of Leeds student? Do you have an idea that could enhance the student experience, boost wellbeing or improve our Library spaces and services? Here’s your chance to turn your creativity into reality – and win fantastic prizes! 🌱🏆
Learn more and enter: bit.ly/4hE40Tu
Learn more and enter: bit.ly/4hE40Tu
October 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Are you currently a University of Leeds student? Do you have an idea that could enhance the student experience, boost wellbeing or improve our Library spaces and services? Here’s your chance to turn your creativity into reality – and win fantastic prizes! 🌱🏆
Learn more and enter: bit.ly/4hE40Tu
Learn more and enter: bit.ly/4hE40Tu
A few of our services are down today, meaning that some content on your reading list will not be accessible.
We apologise for the inconvenience. We will aim to update you when everything is back online.
We apologise for the inconvenience. We will aim to update you when everything is back online.
October 20, 2025 at 9:27 AM
A few of our services are down today, meaning that some content on your reading list will not be accessible.
We apologise for the inconvenience. We will aim to update you when everything is back online.
We apologise for the inconvenience. We will aim to update you when everything is back online.
The Edward Boyle Library celebrates its 50th birthday today 🎉
Take 50 seconds to learn 50 years of history: bit.ly/43jmnqx
Take 50 seconds to learn 50 years of history: bit.ly/43jmnqx
October 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The Edward Boyle Library celebrates its 50th birthday today 🎉
Take 50 seconds to learn 50 years of history: bit.ly/43jmnqx
Take 50 seconds to learn 50 years of history: bit.ly/43jmnqx
From the 10th to 14th of March 2025, researchers across disciplines came together for a practical and insightful week of professional development during the Research Profile Bootcamp, organised by Jen Dunhill and Stuart Bowes.
Read about the event and its impact here: bit.ly/4gYJJaH
#AcademicSky
Read about the event and its impact here: bit.ly/4gYJJaH
#AcademicSky
Boosting Research Visibility: Highlights from the 2025 Research Profile Bootcamp*
From 10th to 14th March 2025, researchers across disciplines came together for a practical and insightful week of professional development during the Research Profile Bootcamp. This week-long initi…
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October 1, 2025 at 9:36 AM
From the 10th to 14th of March 2025, researchers across disciplines came together for a practical and insightful week of professional development during the Research Profile Bootcamp, organised by Jen Dunhill and Stuart Bowes.
Read about the event and its impact here: bit.ly/4gYJJaH
#AcademicSky
Read about the event and its impact here: bit.ly/4gYJJaH
#AcademicSky
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The exhibition is part of the @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social Cultural Collections & Galleries Welcoming Migrants programme.
Run in partnership with Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN) 🧡
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Run in partnership with Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN) 🧡
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September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The exhibition is part of the @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social Cultural Collections & Galleries Welcoming Migrants programme.
Run in partnership with Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN) 🧡
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Run in partnership with Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN) 🧡
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Nick in conversation with his @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social colleague Kikachukwu Oluonye and Associate Professor in Composition and Music Technology @scottmclaughlin.bsky.social
🆕#ResearchCultureUncovered episode with @nickshepp.bsky.social explores open research across disciplines at @universityofleeds.bsky.social. The @ukrepro.bsky.social Train the Trainer programme's open for applications: FREE training for researchers, PIs & professional services staff.
(Episode 129) UKRN Train the Trainer: accelerating the uptake of open research practices across academic disciplines
Quickly and easily listen to Research Culture Uncovered for free!
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September 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Nick in conversation with his @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social colleague Kikachukwu Oluonye and Associate Professor in Composition and Music Technology @scottmclaughlin.bsky.social
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Researcher Opportunities!!
Are you a researcher with a background in the arts and humanities? Are you interested in exploring and showcasing world-leading cultural collections? Do you have experience in both academic research and engagement?
Applications are now open for our 2025-26 Fellowships 👇
Are you a researcher with a background in the arts and humanities? Are you interested in exploring and showcasing world-leading cultural collections? Do you have experience in both academic research and engagement?
Applications are now open for our 2025-26 Fellowships 👇
September 17, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Researcher Opportunities!!
Are you a researcher with a background in the arts and humanities? Are you interested in exploring and showcasing world-leading cultural collections? Do you have experience in both academic research and engagement?
Applications are now open for our 2025-26 Fellowships 👇
Are you a researcher with a background in the arts and humanities? Are you interested in exploring and showcasing world-leading cultural collections? Do you have experience in both academic research and engagement?
Applications are now open for our 2025-26 Fellowships 👇
Introducing our new Skills Space!
Located in Laidlaw Library, this dedicated skills development area will increase access to skills support and resources for students in all stages of their academic journey, from first year to postgrad.
Read more: bit.ly/46nGbKi
#Library #Skills #AcademicLibrary
Located in Laidlaw Library, this dedicated skills development area will increase access to skills support and resources for students in all stages of their academic journey, from first year to postgrad.
Read more: bit.ly/46nGbKi
#Library #Skills #AcademicLibrary
September 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Introducing our new Skills Space!
Located in Laidlaw Library, this dedicated skills development area will increase access to skills support and resources for students in all stages of their academic journey, from first year to postgrad.
Read more: bit.ly/46nGbKi
#Library #Skills #AcademicLibrary
Located in Laidlaw Library, this dedicated skills development area will increase access to skills support and resources for students in all stages of their academic journey, from first year to postgrad.
Read more: bit.ly/46nGbKi
#Library #Skills #AcademicLibrary
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For Heritage Open Days 👇
Take a journey through 90 years of innovation, architecture and bookshelves... 🏦
Hop aboard our tour of 3 magnificent University libraries! 📚
Tuesday 16 September
10:30 – 16:00
Free, book your place: library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event...
@leedsunilibraries.bsky.social
Take a journey through 90 years of innovation, architecture and bookshelves... 🏦
Hop aboard our tour of 3 magnificent University libraries! 📚
Tuesday 16 September
10:30 – 16:00
Free, book your place: library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event...
@leedsunilibraries.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
For Heritage Open Days 👇
Take a journey through 90 years of innovation, architecture and bookshelves... 🏦
Hop aboard our tour of 3 magnificent University libraries! 📚
Tuesday 16 September
10:30 – 16:00
Free, book your place: library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event...
@leedsunilibraries.bsky.social
Take a journey through 90 years of innovation, architecture and bookshelves... 🏦
Hop aboard our tour of 3 magnificent University libraries! 📚
Tuesday 16 September
10:30 – 16:00
Free, book your place: library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event...
@leedsunilibraries.bsky.social
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Prof Rayner shares his research in a talk and discussion with Chris Terrill—filmmaker & broadcaster—followed by an audience Q&A.
📅 Thu 18 Sept,🥂 Drinks 17:15, 🎤 Talk 17:30. 📍Lecture Theatre 02, The Diamond, Sheffield. 🎟️ Free – registration required 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-...
📅 Thu 18 Sept,🥂 Drinks 17:15, 🎤 Talk 17:30. 📍Lecture Theatre 02, The Diamond, Sheffield. 🎟️ Free – registration required 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-...
Screening the Fleet: A Conversation about 50 years of the Navy on Screen
Exploring 50 years of the Royal Navy on TV and the lens this turns on media, history, and national identity
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August 27, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Prof Rayner shares his research in a talk and discussion with Chris Terrill—filmmaker & broadcaster—followed by an audience Q&A.
📅 Thu 18 Sept,🥂 Drinks 17:15, 🎤 Talk 17:30. 📍Lecture Theatre 02, The Diamond, Sheffield. 🎟️ Free – registration required 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-...
📅 Thu 18 Sept,🥂 Drinks 17:15, 🎤 Talk 17:30. 📍Lecture Theatre 02, The Diamond, Sheffield. 🎟️ Free – registration required 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-...
Working on campus over the bank holidays?
We will be open as usual apart from 25–26 August, when our opening hours are:
Edward Boyle Library: 24/7
Laidlaw Library: 9am–5pm
Brotherton and Health Sciences Libraries: Closed
Find out more about our opening hours using this link: bit.ly/4781yBs
We will be open as usual apart from 25–26 August, when our opening hours are:
Edward Boyle Library: 24/7
Laidlaw Library: 9am–5pm
Brotherton and Health Sciences Libraries: Closed
Find out more about our opening hours using this link: bit.ly/4781yBs
August 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Working on campus over the bank holidays?
We will be open as usual apart from 25–26 August, when our opening hours are:
Edward Boyle Library: 24/7
Laidlaw Library: 9am–5pm
Brotherton and Health Sciences Libraries: Closed
Find out more about our opening hours using this link: bit.ly/4781yBs
We will be open as usual apart from 25–26 August, when our opening hours are:
Edward Boyle Library: 24/7
Laidlaw Library: 9am–5pm
Brotherton and Health Sciences Libraries: Closed
Find out more about our opening hours using this link: bit.ly/4781yBs
We're thrilled that @jsendall.bsky.social is stepping into the role of Acting University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection @UniversityLeeds 🎉
His passion for inclusive leadership makes him the perfect fit to carry the Libraries forward. Exciting times ahead!
#Libraries #HigherEd
His passion for inclusive leadership makes him the perfect fit to carry the Libraries forward. Exciting times ahead!
#Libraries #HigherEd
August 6, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We're thrilled that @jsendall.bsky.social is stepping into the role of Acting University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection @UniversityLeeds 🎉
His passion for inclusive leadership makes him the perfect fit to carry the Libraries forward. Exciting times ahead!
#Libraries #HigherEd
His passion for inclusive leadership makes him the perfect fit to carry the Libraries forward. Exciting times ahead!
#Libraries #HigherEd
We're delighted that six of our academic writing mentors have achieved @advancehe.bsky.social's Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) status ⭐
It's fantastic to celebrate the Writing Space's impact and dedication to delivering inclusive teaching 🙌
Read more: bit.ly/3UbCf9P
It's fantastic to celebrate the Writing Space's impact and dedication to delivering inclusive teaching 🙌
Read more: bit.ly/3UbCf9P
August 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We're delighted that six of our academic writing mentors have achieved @advancehe.bsky.social's Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) status ⭐
It's fantastic to celebrate the Writing Space's impact and dedication to delivering inclusive teaching 🙌
Read more: bit.ly/3UbCf9P
It's fantastic to celebrate the Writing Space's impact and dedication to delivering inclusive teaching 🙌
Read more: bit.ly/3UbCf9P
Happy #YorkshireDay
Apart from scenic landscapes, amazing tea and friendly locals, Yorkshire is also renowned for its rich cultural heritage.
So, we've decided to showcase the county’s amazing art and literary history here at the Libraries!📖
Find out more: bit.ly/3IX4x5s
#AcademicSky #LibSky
Apart from scenic landscapes, amazing tea and friendly locals, Yorkshire is also renowned for its rich cultural heritage.
So, we've decided to showcase the county’s amazing art and literary history here at the Libraries!📖
Find out more: bit.ly/3IX4x5s
#AcademicSky #LibSky
Ey up, it’s Yorkshire Day!
Check out the extensive range of materials we have on our beloved county!
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August 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Happy #YorkshireDay
Apart from scenic landscapes, amazing tea and friendly locals, Yorkshire is also renowned for its rich cultural heritage.
So, we've decided to showcase the county’s amazing art and literary history here at the Libraries!📖
Find out more: bit.ly/3IX4x5s
#AcademicSky #LibSky
Apart from scenic landscapes, amazing tea and friendly locals, Yorkshire is also renowned for its rich cultural heritage.
So, we've decided to showcase the county’s amazing art and literary history here at the Libraries!📖
Find out more: bit.ly/3IX4x5s
#AcademicSky #LibSky
We're @technologyfromsage.bsky.social's Library of the Month! 🏆
This accolade recognises our advocacy for Lean Library and use of Assist Messages to convey key library guidance, generating almost 8,500 views and supporting thousands of students 🔎
Read more: bit.ly/4lL4h89
#AcademicSky #LibSky
This accolade recognises our advocacy for Lean Library and use of Assist Messages to convey key library guidance, generating almost 8,500 views and supporting thousands of students 🔎
Read more: bit.ly/4lL4h89
#AcademicSky #LibSky
July 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We're @technologyfromsage.bsky.social's Library of the Month! 🏆
This accolade recognises our advocacy for Lean Library and use of Assist Messages to convey key library guidance, generating almost 8,500 views and supporting thousands of students 🔎
Read more: bit.ly/4lL4h89
#AcademicSky #LibSky
This accolade recognises our advocacy for Lean Library and use of Assist Messages to convey key library guidance, generating almost 8,500 views and supporting thousands of students 🔎
Read more: bit.ly/4lL4h89
#AcademicSky #LibSky
It's great to see the next generation of librarians contributing to conversations started at the Knowledge Futures Symposium last month 👏
Ellie Weale, Librarianship student at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, shares her reflections in our latest blog post.
Read now: bit.ly/4kqHa16
#LKFS2025 #LibSky
Ellie Weale, Librarianship student at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, shares her reflections in our latest blog post.
Read now: bit.ly/4kqHa16
#LKFS2025 #LibSky
July 8, 2025 at 11:33 AM
It's great to see the next generation of librarians contributing to conversations started at the Knowledge Futures Symposium last month 👏
Ellie Weale, Librarianship student at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, shares her reflections in our latest blog post.
Read now: bit.ly/4kqHa16
#LKFS2025 #LibSky
Ellie Weale, Librarianship student at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, shares her reflections in our latest blog post.
Read now: bit.ly/4kqHa16
#LKFS2025 #LibSky
Last Friday, we hosted the Knowledge Futures Symposium 📚
We heard from inspirational speakers who examined how knowledge is created, shared and exploited today, and were challenged to think and discuss our role in creating a more equitable and open knowledge future.
#LKFS2025 #Library #LibSky
We heard from inspirational speakers who examined how knowledge is created, shared and exploited today, and were challenged to think and discuss our role in creating a more equitable and open knowledge future.
#LKFS2025 #Library #LibSky
July 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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here's my presentation to the super #LKFS2025; super important conversations. Many thanks to @masudk.com and colleagues for showing the way to knowledge futures. and here's Allan Ginsberg on the library dancefloor!
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Knowledge Futures
I want to start in a singular place of culture, the British Museum. From the Great Court one can now peer into that symbol of human knowledge, the round reading room. We all somehow have it i…
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June 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
here's my presentation to the super #LKFS2025; super important conversations. Many thanks to @masudk.com and colleagues for showing the way to knowledge futures. and here's Allan Ginsberg on the library dancefloor!
anatomiesofpower.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/k...
anatomiesofpower.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/k...
We’re excited to be hosting the Knowledge Futures Symposium today at @universityofleeds.bsky.social!
Looking forward to discussing how we can collectively confront the defining questions of our time around knowledge and its role in shaping a better society.
#academicsky
Looking forward to discussing how we can collectively confront the defining questions of our time around knowledge and its role in shaping a better society.
#academicsky
June 27, 2025 at 8:52 AM
We’re excited to be hosting the Knowledge Futures Symposium today at @universityofleeds.bsky.social!
Looking forward to discussing how we can collectively confront the defining questions of our time around knowledge and its role in shaping a better society.
#academicsky
Looking forward to discussing how we can collectively confront the defining questions of our time around knowledge and its role in shaping a better society.
#academicsky
The collaborative learning area in our Health Sciences Library is now officially open!🏫
Many thanks to everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony today.🎀
#LibSky #AcademicSky
Many thanks to everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony today.🎀
#LibSky #AcademicSky
June 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The collaborative learning area in our Health Sciences Library is now officially open!🏫
Many thanks to everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony today.🎀
#LibSky #AcademicSky
Many thanks to everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony today.🎀
#LibSky #AcademicSky
Are you looking for motivation, guidance, or just some company while you work on your dissertation? 📝
Join our drop-in sessions to discuss ideas with fellow students or consult with our experienced team about your dissertation.💡
Find out more with this link: bit.ly/3FNUP4g
#LibSky #AcademicSky
Join our drop-in sessions to discuss ideas with fellow students or consult with our experienced team about your dissertation.💡
Find out more with this link: bit.ly/3FNUP4g
#LibSky #AcademicSky
June 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Are you looking for motivation, guidance, or just some company while you work on your dissertation? 📝
Join our drop-in sessions to discuss ideas with fellow students or consult with our experienced team about your dissertation.💡
Find out more with this link: bit.ly/3FNUP4g
#LibSky #AcademicSky
Join our drop-in sessions to discuss ideas with fellow students or consult with our experienced team about your dissertation.💡
Find out more with this link: bit.ly/3FNUP4g
#LibSky #AcademicSky
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Sign up for 'Diversifying and Enriching Your Reading List' - a workshop introducing a new toolkit to support teaching colleagues.
📅 2 July, 2-3.30pm (on campus)
📚 Practical tools, reflection & feedback opportunity
🤝 Co-delivered by OD&PL & the Library
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/developyourteaching
📅 2 July, 2-3.30pm (on campus)
📚 Practical tools, reflection & feedback opportunity
🤝 Co-delivered by OD&PL & the Library
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/developyourteaching
June 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Sign up for 'Diversifying and Enriching Your Reading List' - a workshop introducing a new toolkit to support teaching colleagues.
📅 2 July, 2-3.30pm (on campus)
📚 Practical tools, reflection & feedback opportunity
🤝 Co-delivered by OD&PL & the Library
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/developyourteaching
📅 2 July, 2-3.30pm (on campus)
📚 Practical tools, reflection & feedback opportunity
🤝 Co-delivered by OD&PL & the Library
👉 Find out more: bit.ly/developyourteaching
Calling all University of Leeds staff with experience of the Reading List system! 🚨
The Libraries team are looking for insights to improve your experience of reading lists and ensure students have access to the resources they need.
Share your thoughts to help drive improvements ➡️ bit.ly/440C8CC
The Libraries team are looking for insights to improve your experience of reading lists and ensure students have access to the resources they need.
Share your thoughts to help drive improvements ➡️ bit.ly/440C8CC
June 9, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Calling all University of Leeds staff with experience of the Reading List system! 🚨
The Libraries team are looking for insights to improve your experience of reading lists and ensure students have access to the resources they need.
Share your thoughts to help drive improvements ➡️ bit.ly/440C8CC
The Libraries team are looking for insights to improve your experience of reading lists and ensure students have access to the resources they need.
Share your thoughts to help drive improvements ➡️ bit.ly/440C8CC