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Join us in Sussex next month to celebrate the launch of Teaching with Tricontinental and explore the exciting new Radical Library at the Global Studies Resource Centre! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bandung-at... @sussexfss.bsky.social @plutopress.bsky.social @devcomms.bsky.social
Bandung at 70: Tricontinental, NIEO and the Return of Non-Alignment
A book launch and discussion, organised by the Radical Library in the Global Studies Resource Centre, and Open University Press Sussex.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Join us in Sussex next month to celebrate the launch of Teaching with Tricontinental and explore the exciting new Radical Library at the Global Studies Resource Centre! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bandung-at... @sussexfss.bsky.social @plutopress.bsky.social @devcomms.bsky.social
The Library provides an interlibrary loan service to obtain material, both journal articles and books, not held in the University.
For further information about the interlibrary loan service or to place a request, please see ‘Request an item from another library’: www.sussex.ac.uk/library/find...
For further information about the interlibrary loan service or to place a request, please see ‘Request an item from another library’: www.sussex.ac.uk/library/find...
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/library/find/ilr”
November 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The Library provides an interlibrary loan service to obtain material, both journal articles and books, not held in the University.
For further information about the interlibrary loan service or to place a request, please see ‘Request an item from another library’: www.sussex.ac.uk/library/find...
For further information about the interlibrary loan service or to place a request, please see ‘Request an item from another library’: www.sussex.ac.uk/library/find...
Exploring Brighton Bound - Wed 12 Nov 2025, 3:00-5:00pm
This year's Sussex Big Read documents and examines people’s stories of moving to, around and out of the city over the past 100 years. The authors are joining us to talk about its themes and creation.
careerhub.sussex.ac.uk/students/eve...
This year's Sussex Big Read documents and examines people’s stories of moving to, around and out of the city over the past 100 years. The authors are joining us to talk about its themes and creation.
careerhub.sussex.ac.uk/students/eve...
October 29, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Exploring Brighton Bound - Wed 12 Nov 2025, 3:00-5:00pm
This year's Sussex Big Read documents and examines people’s stories of moving to, around and out of the city over the past 100 years. The authors are joining us to talk about its themes and creation.
careerhub.sussex.ac.uk/students/eve...
This year's Sussex Big Read documents and examines people’s stories of moving to, around and out of the city over the past 100 years. The authors are joining us to talk about its themes and creation.
careerhub.sussex.ac.uk/students/eve...
This issue has now been resolved.
September 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This issue has now been resolved.
The Online Resources A-Z and Subject Guide webpages are currently down. The databases themselves are unaffected
To access a database during this outage, type the name of the database into Library Search. It will appear as the first search result.
#SussexUni #SussexLibrary
To access a database during this outage, type the name of the database into Library Search. It will appear as the first search result.
#SussexUni #SussexLibrary
September 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The Online Resources A-Z and Subject Guide webpages are currently down. The databases themselves are unaffected
To access a database during this outage, type the name of the database into Library Search. It will appear as the first search result.
#SussexUni #SussexLibrary
To access a database during this outage, type the name of the database into Library Search. It will appear as the first search result.
#SussexUni #SussexLibrary
Final opportunity to apply for free UK Reproducibility Network Open Research training! 📣
Do you want to support openness, stronger research with greater impact, knowledge equity and social justice?
Find out more and how to apply: staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article...
#SussexUni #OpenResearch
Do you want to support openness, stronger research with greater impact, knowledge equity and social justice?
Find out more and how to apply: staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article...
#SussexUni #OpenResearch
Final opportunity to apply for UK Reproducibility Network Open Research training
Details on the available Open Research training courses for Sussex researchers, professional services staff and students. Apply by 17th September.
staff.sussex.ac.uk
August 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Final opportunity to apply for free UK Reproducibility Network Open Research training! 📣
Do you want to support openness, stronger research with greater impact, knowledge equity and social justice?
Find out more and how to apply: staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article...
#SussexUni #OpenResearch
Do you want to support openness, stronger research with greater impact, knowledge equity and social justice?
Find out more and how to apply: staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article...
#SussexUni #OpenResearch
At the end of this month, from 21 July to 3 August, important work will be done to make the Library building more accessible by widening the step-free entrance next to IDS. In order to achieve this, the step-free entrance must be temporarily closed while the work is carried out. (1/3) #SussexUni
July 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
At the end of this month, from 21 July to 3 August, important work will be done to make the Library building more accessible by widening the step-free entrance next to IDS. In order to achieve this, the step-free entrance must be temporarily closed while the work is carried out. (1/3) #SussexUni
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New from OPUS! We’re proud to publish Refugees in a World Without Aid, edited by @oeppen.bsky.social, Ali Ali, @mikecollyer.bsky.social, Priya Deshingkar, Anne-Meike Fechter and Tahir Zaman.
Refugees in a World Without Aid – Simple Book Publishing
Drawing on research from the international comparative project Protracted Displacement Economies, this book demonstrates the need for a ‘more than economic’ approach to refugee and displacement econom...
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June 27, 2025 at 11:57 AM
New from OPUS! We’re proud to publish Refugees in a World Without Aid, edited by @oeppen.bsky.social, Ali Ali, @mikecollyer.bsky.social, Priya Deshingkar, Anne-Meike Fechter and Tahir Zaman.
On the 16 June, there will be filming outside the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts between 7:00am and 8:00pm. This will include the use of police vehicles and sirens, which may be audible within some of the Library. Apologies for any inconvenience. #SussexLibrary #SussexUni
June 16, 2025 at 7:46 AM
On the 16 June, there will be filming outside the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts between 7:00am and 8:00pm. This will include the use of police vehicles and sirens, which may be audible within some of the Library. Apologies for any inconvenience. #SussexLibrary #SussexUni
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The Summer of Research kicks off next week! Join us in sharing and celebrating Sussex research at events across campus for the next two weeks. Explore the programme and sign up here: www.sussex.ac.uk/research/abo...
June 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The Summer of Research kicks off next week! Join us in sharing and celebrating Sussex research at events across campus for the next two weeks. Explore the programme and sign up here: www.sussex.ac.uk/research/abo...
Take a look at the latest open access book from OPUS - ‘Teaching with Tricontinental: A sourcebook for students working with radical periodicals’
Congratulations to the editors and contributors on a fascinating resource!
#OpenAccess #OA #Research
Congratulations to the editors and contributors on a fascinating resource!
#OpenAccess #OA #Research
OPUS is delighted to publish Teaching with Tricontinental: A sourcebook for students working with radical periodicals. openpress.sussex.ac.uk/teachingwith...
This is the outcome of staff-student workshops to engage students in working with primary sources, here a collection of radical periodicals.
This is the outcome of staff-student workshops to engage students in working with primary sources, here a collection of radical periodicals.
June 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Take a look at the latest open access book from OPUS - ‘Teaching with Tricontinental: A sourcebook for students working with radical periodicals’
Congratulations to the editors and contributors on a fascinating resource!
#OpenAccess #OA #Research
Congratulations to the editors and contributors on a fascinating resource!
#OpenAccess #OA #Research
This event is part of the Summer of Research 2025, a two-week festival of researcher-led talks, workshops and exhibitions celebrating our fantastic research here at the University of Sussex. Find out about and sign up for other exciting events here!
Come and find out more about the University of Sussex's Open Scholarship Community! Meet practising colleagues and share insights and experiences in a friendly environment. Hosted by the library June 17th 10-11.30am. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-schol...
Open Scholarship Community Showcase
Interested in open research? Meet members of the university’s Open Scholarship Community, discover support and share experiences.
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May 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
This event is part of the Summer of Research 2025, a two-week festival of researcher-led talks, workshops and exhibitions celebrating our fantastic research here at the University of Sussex. Find out about and sign up for other exciting events here!
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Interested in the relationship between Open Research and Intellectual Property? Join us online June 10th 10-11.30am for a discussion about OR and IP, the existing tensions between them, and to explore potential areas of compatibility. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/openness-a...
Openness and intellectual property: finding balance
Openness and intellectual property: finding balance between sharing and protecting ideas. Join us for a discussion.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Interested in the relationship between Open Research and Intellectual Property? Join us online June 10th 10-11.30am for a discussion about OR and IP, the existing tensions between them, and to explore potential areas of compatibility. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/openness-a...
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Come and find out more about the University of Sussex's Open Scholarship Community! Meet practising colleagues and share insights and experiences in a friendly environment. Hosted by the library June 17th 10-11.30am. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-schol...
Open Scholarship Community Showcase
Interested in open research? Meet members of the university’s Open Scholarship Community, discover support and share experiences.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Come and find out more about the University of Sussex's Open Scholarship Community! Meet practising colleagues and share insights and experiences in a friendly environment. Hosted by the library June 17th 10-11.30am. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-schol...
Our summer opening hours start on the 26 May ☀️
The Library will be open 9am-11pm on weekdays, staffed from 9am-6pm, and 10am-5pm on weekends and bank holidays.
The Library will be open 9am-11pm on weekdays, staffed from 9am-6pm, and 10am-5pm on weekends and bank holidays.
May 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Our summer opening hours start on the 26 May ☀️
The Library will be open 9am-11pm on weekdays, staffed from 9am-6pm, and 10am-5pm on weekends and bank holidays.
The Library will be open 9am-11pm on weekdays, staffed from 9am-6pm, and 10am-5pm on weekends and bank holidays.
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Today (Thursday 15th of May) is Global Accessibility Awareness day.
A couple of things you can do on Bluesky to help accessibility is to us CamelBack hashtags, e.g. #MondayReads, where each word is capitalised.
and use alt text on your images, this can be set in settings
Both help screen readers
A couple of things you can do on Bluesky to help accessibility is to us CamelBack hashtags, e.g. #MondayReads, where each word is capitalised.
and use alt text on your images, this can be set in settings
Both help screen readers
May 15, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Today (Thursday 15th of May) is Global Accessibility Awareness day.
A couple of things you can do on Bluesky to help accessibility is to us CamelBack hashtags, e.g. #MondayReads, where each word is capitalised.
and use alt text on your images, this can be set in settings
Both help screen readers
A couple of things you can do on Bluesky to help accessibility is to us CamelBack hashtags, e.g. #MondayReads, where each word is capitalised.
and use alt text on your images, this can be set in settings
Both help screen readers
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New book spotted in the wild ( well, Waterstones on Gower Street). Thanks to Atlantic for the beautiful cover. And to all those Mass Observers who kept such lovely diaries.
May 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
New book spotted in the wild ( well, Waterstones on Gower Street). Thanks to Atlantic for the beautiful cover. And to all those Mass Observers who kept such lovely diaries.
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Word of the Day is ‘apricate’ (17th century): to turn your face to the sun and bask in its warmth.
April 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Word of the Day is ‘apricate’ (17th century): to turn your face to the sun and bask in its warmth.
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In our latest directive we asked our writers about any good news they might have received or heard recently. H260, who has been writing for us since 1981, was in no short supply of good news from her 16 great grandchildren!
April 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
In our latest directive we asked our writers about any good news they might have received or heard recently. H260, who has been writing for us since 1981, was in no short supply of good news from her 16 great grandchildren!
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📣 Job alert! A wonderful opportunity to further the aims of @sussexlibrary.bsky.social in Diamond OA publishing 📚 working with the wonderful @rosuniofsussex.bsky.social team. Details here: jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/a65cf6ee... 📣
April 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📣 Job alert! A wonderful opportunity to further the aims of @sussexlibrary.bsky.social in Diamond OA publishing 📚 working with the wonderful @rosuniofsussex.bsky.social team. Details here: jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/a65cf6ee... 📣
The Library will be temporarily closed to external reference and college student members on weekdays before 6pm from Tuesday 6 May to Friday 23 May to accommodate our assessment period. Reference and college members are also very welcome to use the Library at the weekends during this period. (1/2)
April 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
The Library will be temporarily closed to external reference and college student members on weekdays before 6pm from Tuesday 6 May to Friday 23 May to accommodate our assessment period. Reference and college members are also very welcome to use the Library at the weekends during this period. (1/2)
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📚 Work with us! Open Press University of Sussex (OPUS) is looking for maternity cover for the Editorial Manager. If you love community-driven Diamond OA and have experience in academic publishing, get in touch!
⏱️ Deadline 30 April: lnkd.in/enaV43_6
👀 Check out our recent titles: lnkd.in/eHmjtucm
⏱️ Deadline 30 April: lnkd.in/enaV43_6
👀 Check out our recent titles: lnkd.in/eHmjtucm
April 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
📚 Work with us! Open Press University of Sussex (OPUS) is looking for maternity cover for the Editorial Manager. If you love community-driven Diamond OA and have experience in academic publishing, get in touch!
⏱️ Deadline 30 April: lnkd.in/enaV43_6
👀 Check out our recent titles: lnkd.in/eHmjtucm
⏱️ Deadline 30 April: lnkd.in/enaV43_6
👀 Check out our recent titles: lnkd.in/eHmjtucm
Our opening hours over the minimum service days are:
16 April: 24hr-7pm
17 April: 10am-5pm, self service
18 April-21 April: Closed
22 April: 10am-5pm, self service
23 April: 8am-24hr
We hope you have a good Easter and a restful bank holiday weekend! 🌸
16 April: 24hr-7pm
17 April: 10am-5pm, self service
18 April-21 April: Closed
22 April: 10am-5pm, self service
23 April: 8am-24hr
We hope you have a good Easter and a restful bank holiday weekend! 🌸
April 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Our opening hours over the minimum service days are:
16 April: 24hr-7pm
17 April: 10am-5pm, self service
18 April-21 April: Closed
22 April: 10am-5pm, self service
23 April: 8am-24hr
We hope you have a good Easter and a restful bank holiday weekend! 🌸
16 April: 24hr-7pm
17 April: 10am-5pm, self service
18 April-21 April: Closed
22 April: 10am-5pm, self service
23 April: 8am-24hr
We hope you have a good Easter and a restful bank holiday weekend! 🌸
Open Press University of Sussex is delighted to announce our latest publication, ‘Our Future, Our Voice: Designing, Developing and Evaluating Public Interest Communication on a Budget’
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#OpenPublishing #OpenAccess #OA #Communications
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#OpenPublishing #OpenAccess #OA #Communications
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April 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Open Press University of Sussex is delighted to announce our latest publication, ‘Our Future, Our Voice: Designing, Developing and Evaluating Public Interest Communication on a Budget’
openpress.sussex.ac.uk/publicintere...
#OpenPublishing #OpenAccess #OA #Communications
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openpress.sussex.ac.uk/publicintere...
#OpenPublishing #OpenAccess #OA #Communications
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