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The main science library at the University of Oxford. Let's talk: collections, training and wellbeing.

Web: https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/libraries/rsl
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On this International Day of Women & Girls in Science, we recognise current leadership within the University. Professor Krina Zondervan is co-director of the Oxford Endometriosis Care Centre & the first female Head of the Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health

www.wrh.ox.ac.uk/about
Head & shoulders shot of Professor Zondervan
February 11, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Help us map science history for #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience. We've launched a new interactive map of landmarks across the UK connected to women from science history, and we want your suggestions.

Explore the map and submit your landmark now: royalsociety.org/news-resourc...
A map of the UK, with pins at various spots across the islands.
February 11, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🔬 At OUCRU, over half of our team is women, and we're committed to keeping that pipeline strong!
February 11, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🔬

We are celebrating the work of the many amazing women in science here at Oxford Population Health by sharing what inspired some of our team members to pursue a career in science. 🎉
Photo of Favour Peters, DPhil student in Population health. Quote reads: What keeps me in science is the chance to translate careful thinking into real-world impact, especially for populations that are often overlooked. For me, science is an act of hope, the belief that through careful thinking, persistence, and compassion, we each have the chance to contribute something that makes the world fairer than we found it. Photo of Beth Lyne, DPhil student in Population Health. Quote reads: I chose to pursue science as I was always very interested in how things worked and because science has always seemed like one of the best tools for helping improve people's lives. Photo of Sanskruit Biswal, research Outreach Officer. Quote reads: I loved studying science and doing research during my education in Neurobiology, and then trained in Science and Health Communication. However, being introduced to the field of science communication, I realised there is a big gap between people who do research and those that take the information to the public. Moreover, we need a two-way communication on research issues that affect the public and hence it is our duty in research organisations to engage the public in active dialogue with our work. Photo of Ayisha Khalid, DPhil student in Population Health. Quote reads: Science transcends boundaries. In its pursuit, I’ve been able to blend perspectives and ideas to overcome social and systemic barriers.
February 11, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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Next week MPLS offers a course on Non-Medical Systematic Reviews. Increasingly adopted across scientific disciplines, systematic reviews can provide a reliable evidence base for future research and policy makers.

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/MPLSSR

📅18th February
⏰14.00-15.30
📍Ethel Bellamy Room
Logo for the Oxford University Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences division
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Today we celebrate the International Day of Women & Girls in Science. We take this opportunity to highlight the pioneering work of the late St Hilda's fellow Dr Anne Anderson, who co-founded one of the first NHS menopause clinics in 1975 & transformed menopause care in the UK #FEBRUARY11
Head and shoulders shot of Dr Anne Anderson
February 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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It's #Wellbeing Wednesday and that means free tea & coffee in the RSL from 10am to 12noon followed by Lego Lunch in the Wellbeing Room at 1pm. Take a bit of you time and refresh ahead of a constructive afternoon
Various lego sets including a parrot and a yellow bonsai tree
February 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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This time next week you could be setting up your very own blind date with a book. Part of the RSL #Wellbeing week, why not treat yourself to something unexpected & new? Maybe you'll match with a collection of poems or could it be your first taste of a graphic novel? Book now
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/WBW26
Graphic promoting the library's Wellbeing Week containing the dates - 16th-20th February 2026 Stock image showing a close up of four book spines in different colours. There are no titles on any of the books in line with the Blind Date with a book theme. A stock image showing a number of paper love hearts laid on a plain background Stock image of a book lying open with the pages sprayed out. It is not possible to identify the book from the image.
February 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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As AI becomes integral to our world, 30 years ago today reigning world chess champion Gary Kasparov began a series of matches against the computer Deep Blue. Kasparov ran out winner by 4 games to 2 before Deep Blue triumphed in a rematch the following year
Chess board. The White queen and pawn are blurred as the Black knight takes centre stage. Stock image
February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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A reminder to our new DPhils that the Graduate welcome event is tonight at Blackwell Hall in the Weston Library. We hope that you enjoy getting together and hearing about a variety of the services that the Bodleian Libraries have to offer
A portion of the invite. Written over an image of the interior of the library are the event details.
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Spaces are booking up fast for some of next week's #Wellbeing week events. Book now to secure one of the few remaining places for student Yoga at the RSL.

ox-ac.libcal.com/event/4504065

📅16th Feb
⏰10.00-11.00am
📍Wellbeing Room
Stock image. Two arms and hands and one bare foot placed at the front of a yoga mat. The subject is bent forward and her other leg stretches out of shot behind her.
February 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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The final session on metrics, the iSkills Research Metrics and citation analysis tools part 3 - Researcher metrics, is booking now. Use Web of Science, google Scholar and Scopus to learn about the researcher h-index.
go.glam.ox.ac.uk/RMp3
📅17th Feb
⏰3pm
📍RSL Seminar Room
Graphic representing the course. Featuring both the Bodleian Libraries and iSkills logos and the name of this workshop
February 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Our Resource of the Month for February is EndNote 2025. A powerful reference management tool, Subject Librarian Oliver Bridle recommends it to easily cite sources as you write in thousands of different referencing styles

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/EndNote
the EndNote Logo. The letters EN then the words EndNote
February 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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The RSL #Wellbeing Week begins next Monday. Take a moment to browse the list of activities that you can join to relax and refresh ahead of the remainder of term.

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/WBW26
Graphic for the RSL Wellbeing Week. includes dates 16-20 February 2026
February 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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February is the 22nd LGBT+ history week in the UK. The theme for this year is members of the LGBT+ community who have made a significant scientific contribution and we'll be highlighting a number of them during the month
February 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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You can celebrate International Day of Women & Girls in Science (Wednesday 11th February) by browsing through the diverse portraits of female scientists in the RSL. Also, keep an eye on our screens for details of two exceptional Oxford scientists being featured this week
A graphic illustration of a female scientist. She is depicted wearing googles and a lab coat working with test tubes & flasks
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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You don't need to know your Bruce Wayne from your Bruce Banner to enjoy the world of Graphic novels. Our February book display crosses genres and guarantees a super reading time (no heroes required). Check it out in the Social Study area
Cartoon image featuring the words 'Graphic Novels' in the centre. The caption reads 'They can be super but they are more than just superheroes'. The image features two generic 'super' characters, one male styled like a marvel comic and one female in the Manga style
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Students registered with the Disability Advisory Service can book one of our individual study carrels for up to 20 hours a week. Any reader can use an unoccupied room, simply scan the QR code on the door to check the availability
A view inside one of the study carrels viewed through an open door. It features a height adjustable desk and chair and shows the power and connectivity points available in the room
February 6, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Up and down the country people are getting together to talk about mental health. We are supporting @mind.org.uk's #TimeToTalkDay today hosting a Coffee Morning in the #Wellbeing Room at 11am
An image of a park bench with the words 'Filled with doubt, talk it out' written across it. The caption below reads 'Get comfortable and start talking about mental health'
February 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Part of our series highlighting the spaces at the RSL. The Wellbeing Room does not book activities between 2pm & 5pm on Weekdays to ensure its availability as a welcoming place that all of our readers can use to relax and reset.
Two bean bags facing each other in front of a window. There are flowers on the windowsill and a large plant to the left. There is a cuddly toy on each beanbag - a dragon and a hedgehog
February 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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The RSL Subject Librarians provide additional teaching support to a number of sessions put on as part of the MPLS Skills Training Programme. We will have details of upcoming courses over the next couple of weeks and you an see can overview here

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/MPLS
Cover of a training manual. An image of a stag superimposed over what appears to be a map. University of Oxford logos appear in the top right
February 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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There's still time to plan a break to join us for @mind.org.uk's #TimeToTalkDay Coffee Morning tomorrow. A free cuppa, snacks and a few fun (but entirely optional!) activities. Secure your spot now

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/timetotalk
Two chairs facing each other. Written on one is 'Pull up a chair' and on the other 'It's time to share'
February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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There are a number of Group Study Rooms available at the RSL where up to eight readers can work collaboratively. Search availability and book a space with the facilities that you need on our website

ox-ac.libcal.com/reserve/spac...
Wide shot of a group study room. Long table in the middle of he room with a connectivity hub in the centre. Around it there are seats for eight people and a large screen is mounted on the far wall
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Deadline looming? 'To read' list just not coming down? We can help. There's still some spaces left to join our Focus & Finish session tomorrow. Lay out your goal then let our Librarian lead you through a series of structured work & break times to help you achieve them

go.glam.ox.ac.uk/Focusdates
Stock image of an hour glass with the time running out. Stock image by Nathan Dumlao from Unsplash
February 4, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album was released on this day in 1977. What isn't a rumour is that it's Lego Lunch here at the RSL today. If you need to take a break, why not make it a creative one? Follow the instructions or just go your own way...... 1pm #Wellbeing Room
Stock image of Lego musician minifigures, one female with a microphone, one male with a guitar in psychedelic outfits. Image by Bob Coyne from Unsplash
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM