RLUK Research Libraries UK
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RLUK's vision is that the UK should have the best research library support in the world. #RLUK26 #RLUKICIL #RLUKDSF #RLUKSPACE #RLUKRSP #librariesXresearch
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In this new blog series, Dr Catherine Eagleton and Catriona Cannon will be bringing together a number of inspiring and thought-provoking writers from across the higher education sector to set out their vision for the future of libraries.
Read the first blog here: bit.ly/3Xo1AyO
Read the first blog here: bit.ly/3Xo1AyO
November 13, 2025 at 10:16 AM
In this new blog series, Dr Catherine Eagleton and Catriona Cannon will be bringing together a number of inspiring and thought-provoking writers from across the higher education sector to set out their vision for the future of libraries.
Read the first blog here: bit.ly/3Xo1AyO
Read the first blog here: bit.ly/3Xo1AyO
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Come work with us! 😀 Our team is seeking a #repository Team Leader to oversee the operational delivery of University of Glasgow's portfolio of 'Enlighten' open #repositories. Love open repositories? Love the related domains of #metadata and open #scholarship?! Love supporting #research […]
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code4lib.social
November 14, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Come work with us! 😀 Our team is seeking a #repository Team Leader to oversee the operational delivery of University of Glasgow's portfolio of 'Enlighten' open #repositories. Love open repositories? Love the related domains of #metadata and open #scholarship?! Love supporting #research […]
It's the final week to submit to the #RLUK26 #CFP - closes this Friday!
#RLUK26 will explore dynamic, inclusive & strategic approaches needed to manage myriad challenges libraries face re: academic freedom & contested spaces + collections.
Our virtual conference is open to all.
ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUKconf
#RLUK26 will explore dynamic, inclusive & strategic approaches needed to manage myriad challenges libraries face re: academic freedom & contested spaces + collections.
Our virtual conference is open to all.
ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUKconf
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It's the final week to submit to the #RLUK26 #CFP - closes this Friday!
#RLUK26 will explore dynamic, inclusive & strategic approaches needed to manage myriad challenges libraries face re: academic freedom & contested spaces + collections.
Our virtual conference is open to all.
ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUKconf
#RLUK26 will explore dynamic, inclusive & strategic approaches needed to manage myriad challenges libraries face re: academic freedom & contested spaces + collections.
Our virtual conference is open to all.
ℹ️ bit.ly/RLUKconf
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My colleague @ckamposiori.bsky.social has written a blog post on embedding environmental sustainability in research libraries
🌳BLOG POST | Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Research Libraries
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives. For #GreenLibrariesWeek @ckamposiori.bsky.social shares key insights that have emerged around enviro sustainability within RLUK
🔖 bit.ly/47gJBAa
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives. For #GreenLibrariesWeek @ckamposiori.bsky.social shares key insights that have emerged around enviro sustainability within RLUK
🔖 bit.ly/47gJBAa
Blog Post | Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Libraries: current practices and insights from RLUK - Research Libraries UK
Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Research Libraries: current practices and insights from the RLUK membership
As environmental sustainability becomes a central priority across UK universities,...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
My colleague @ckamposiori.bsky.social has written a blog post on embedding environmental sustainability in research libraries
🌳BLOG POST | Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Research Libraries
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives. For #GreenLibrariesWeek @ckamposiori.bsky.social shares key insights that have emerged around enviro sustainability within RLUK
🔖 bit.ly/47gJBAa
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives. For #GreenLibrariesWeek @ckamposiori.bsky.social shares key insights that have emerged around enviro sustainability within RLUK
🔖 bit.ly/47gJBAa
Blog Post | Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Libraries: current practices and insights from RLUK - Research Libraries UK
Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Research Libraries: current practices and insights from the RLUK membership
As environmental sustainability becomes a central priority across UK universities,...
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October 31, 2025 at 12:56 PM
🌳BLOG POST | Embedding Environmental Sustainability in Research Libraries
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives. For #GreenLibrariesWeek @ckamposiori.bsky.social shares key insights that have emerged around enviro sustainability within RLUK
🔖 bit.ly/47gJBAa
Libraries are often at the forefront of innovative sustainability initiatives. For #GreenLibrariesWeek @ckamposiori.bsky.social shares key insights that have emerged around enviro sustainability within RLUK
🔖 bit.ly/47gJBAa
💠 #RLUKSPACE | Embedding #EDI principles in library spaces & practices | 🗓 2 Dec
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
💠 #RLUKSPACE | Embedding #EDI principles in library spaces & practices | 🗓 2 Dec
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
Join us for this virtual event exploring how library design and practice intersect to create environments that support equitable access to knowledge and strengthen community connections.
🎟 Register at bit.ly/RLUKSPACE
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🟠 #RLUKICIL | From Overthinking to Action: Making Library Activism Everyday | 27 Nov
This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
October 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🟠 #RLUKICIL | From Overthinking to Action: Making Library Activism Everyday | 27 Nov
This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
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Want to play a #DigitalPreservation game?
The Call for Proposals for the 2026 DPASSH conference is now open! Join us in Belfast next June to share your stories of collaboration, teamwork and play supporting the preservation of #CulturalHeritage and #HSS data and objects.
dpassh.org/conference-t...
The Call for Proposals for the 2026 DPASSH conference is now open! Join us in Belfast next June to share your stories of collaboration, teamwork and play supporting the preservation of #CulturalHeritage and #HSS data and objects.
dpassh.org/conference-t...
October 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Want to play a #DigitalPreservation game?
The Call for Proposals for the 2026 DPASSH conference is now open! Join us in Belfast next June to share your stories of collaboration, teamwork and play supporting the preservation of #CulturalHeritage and #HSS data and objects.
dpassh.org/conference-t...
The Call for Proposals for the 2026 DPASSH conference is now open! Join us in Belfast next June to share your stories of collaboration, teamwork and play supporting the preservation of #CulturalHeritage and #HSS data and objects.
dpassh.org/conference-t...
🔵 Less than 3 weeks left to submit to the #RLUK26 call for papers - Stewardship in challenging times
The virtual #RLUK26 Conference will explore how libraries can navigate complex intersections of academic freedom, censorship & contested spaces+collections
ℹ️ Read the full #CFP @ bit.ly/RLUKconf
The virtual #RLUK26 Conference will explore how libraries can navigate complex intersections of academic freedom, censorship & contested spaces+collections
ℹ️ Read the full #CFP @ bit.ly/RLUKconf
October 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🔵 Less than 3 weeks left to submit to the #RLUK26 call for papers - Stewardship in challenging times
The virtual #RLUK26 Conference will explore how libraries can navigate complex intersections of academic freedom, censorship & contested spaces+collections
ℹ️ Read the full #CFP @ bit.ly/RLUKconf
The virtual #RLUK26 Conference will explore how libraries can navigate complex intersections of academic freedom, censorship & contested spaces+collections
ℹ️ Read the full #CFP @ bit.ly/RLUKconf
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⚡We are recruiting🌟
We are looking for a fixed-term Digitisation Officer and a fixed-term Digital Engagement Officer (with possibility to extend) to work in our Special Collections, Heritage and Archives team!
Find out more info here 👀👀➡️ tinyurl.com/4epkcfp2
We are looking for a fixed-term Digitisation Officer and a fixed-term Digital Engagement Officer (with possibility to extend) to work in our Special Collections, Heritage and Archives team!
Find out more info here 👀👀➡️ tinyurl.com/4epkcfp2
October 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
⚡We are recruiting🌟
We are looking for a fixed-term Digitisation Officer and a fixed-term Digital Engagement Officer (with possibility to extend) to work in our Special Collections, Heritage and Archives team!
Find out more info here 👀👀➡️ tinyurl.com/4epkcfp2
We are looking for a fixed-term Digitisation Officer and a fixed-term Digital Engagement Officer (with possibility to extend) to work in our Special Collections, Heritage and Archives team!
Find out more info here 👀👀➡️ tinyurl.com/4epkcfp2
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Earlier this week our Senior Archivist joined other RLUK libraries and shared how we're working to meet our EDI goals in our library services.
You can watch a recording of the session, and find out about how our Special for Everyone Project is contributing, via the link in the quoted post below. 👇
You can watch a recording of the session, and find out about how our Special for Everyone Project is contributing, via the link in the quoted post below. 👇
Thanks to Geraldine Hunwick, Rosaleen Williams, Holly Smith, Sarah Aitchison & Erika Delbecque @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social for speaking to #RLUKICIL on how collections can help libraries meet #EDI goals
📺 Watch a recording at bit.ly/ICILOND
📺 Watch a recording at bit.ly/ICILOND
October 23, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Earlier this week our Senior Archivist joined other RLUK libraries and shared how we're working to meet our EDI goals in our library services.
You can watch a recording of the session, and find out about how our Special for Everyone Project is contributing, via the link in the quoted post below. 👇
You can watch a recording of the session, and find out about how our Special for Everyone Project is contributing, via the link in the quoted post below. 👇
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In case you missed it! Catch the recording of @rluk.ac.uk's latest Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries seminar here: www.rluk.ac.uk/icil-on-dema... 📹
Listen to how our LGBTQ+ Intern Rosaleen Williams explored queer narratives in our Cultural Collections @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Listen to how our LGBTQ+ Intern Rosaleen Williams explored queer narratives in our Cultural Collections @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries
Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries is an RLUK programme of events that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation and inclusive practice in collecting, describing, presenting, and engag...
https://www.rluk.ac.uk/icil-on-demand/#EDI2📹
October 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In case you missed it! Catch the recording of @rluk.ac.uk's latest Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries seminar here: www.rluk.ac.uk/icil-on-dema... 📹
Listen to how our LGBTQ+ Intern Rosaleen Williams explored queer narratives in our Cultural Collections @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Listen to how our LGBTQ+ Intern Rosaleen Williams explored queer narratives in our Cultural Collections @universityofleeds.bsky.social
Thanks to Geraldine Hunwick, Rosaleen Williams, Holly Smith, Sarah Aitchison & Erika Delbecque @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social for speaking to #RLUKICIL on how collections can help libraries meet #EDI goals
📺 Watch a recording at bit.ly/ICILOND
📺 Watch a recording at bit.ly/ICILOND
October 21, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Thanks to Geraldine Hunwick, Rosaleen Williams, Holly Smith, Sarah Aitchison & Erika Delbecque @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social for speaking to #RLUKICIL on how collections can help libraries meet #EDI goals
📺 Watch a recording at bit.ly/ICILOND
📺 Watch a recording at bit.ly/ICILOND
There's still time to sign up for this #RLUKICIL virtual event taking place on Monday that will discuss how special and heritage collections can support research libraries in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
#RLUKICIL events are free & open to all
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
#RLUKICIL events are free & open to all
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
🟠 #RLUKICIL | Towards equity & inclusion through special collections & archives | 20 Oct
This seminar will hear case studies from @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social on how collections & archives help research libraries meet EDI goals
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
This seminar will hear case studies from @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social on how collections & archives help research libraries meet EDI goals
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
There's still time to sign up for this #RLUKICIL virtual event taking place on Monday that will discuss how special and heritage collections can support research libraries in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
#RLUKICIL events are free & open to all
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
#RLUKICIL events are free & open to all
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
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We are super excited for our LGBTQ+ intern, Rosaleen, to share what she has been up to in the @rluk.ac.uk seminar on equity and inclusion! 🏳️🌈
Tune in to hear Rosaleen discuss her research of queer narratives within the University's Cultural Collections. 📖
Tune in to hear Rosaleen discuss her research of queer narratives within the University's Cultural Collections. 📖
🟠 #RLUKICIL | Towards equity & inclusion through special collections & archives | 20 Oct
This seminar will hear case studies from @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social on how collections & archives help research libraries meet EDI goals
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
This seminar will hear case studies from @ncllibspeccoll.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social @ucllccos.bsky.social on how collections & archives help research libraries meet EDI goals
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We are super excited for our LGBTQ+ intern, Rosaleen, to share what she has been up to in the @rluk.ac.uk seminar on equity and inclusion! 🏳️🌈
Tune in to hear Rosaleen discuss her research of queer narratives within the University's Cultural Collections. 📖
Tune in to hear Rosaleen discuss her research of queer narratives within the University's Cultural Collections. 📖
🔵 #RLUK26 #CFP | Stewardship in challenging times:
the role of libraries in supporting civic society
📣There is just one month left to submit to the #RLUK26 virtual conference call for papers being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.
🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
the role of libraries in supporting civic society
📣There is just one month left to submit to the #RLUK26 virtual conference call for papers being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.
🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
October 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🔵 #RLUK26 #CFP | Stewardship in challenging times:
the role of libraries in supporting civic society
📣There is just one month left to submit to the #RLUK26 virtual conference call for papers being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.
🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
the role of libraries in supporting civic society
📣There is just one month left to submit to the #RLUK26 virtual conference call for papers being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.
🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
🟠 #RLUKICIL | From Overthinking to Action: Making Library Activism Everyday | 27 Nov
This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
October 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
🟠 #RLUKICIL | From Overthinking to Action: Making Library Activism Everyday | 27 Nov
This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
This interactive workshop, led by Sara Huws (Cardiff), is an opportunity for library professionals to reflect on their social purpose & explore how 'everyday activism' can make positive changes
🎟 bit.ly/RLUKICIL
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Don't miss our free, online Open and Engaged Conference 2025, as part of #InternationaOpenAccessWeek.
This year we're exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved.
Register for free: bit.ly/BLEngagedCon...
This year we're exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved.
Register for free: bit.ly/BLEngagedCon...
October 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Don't miss our free, online Open and Engaged Conference 2025, as part of #InternationaOpenAccessWeek.
This year we're exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved.
Register for free: bit.ly/BLEngagedCon...
This year we're exploring the power, ethics, and responsibility embedded in how cultural heritage is created, shared, and preserved.
Register for free: bit.ly/BLEngagedCon...
We were pleased to have Paul Gooding (Glasgow) speak to #RLUKDSF today on ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ approaches to #AI implementation to help libraries better respond to the challenges of implementing new tech. Chaired by @cgknowles.bsky.social
📺 You can watch the recording of his talk at bit.ly/DSFonD
📺 You can watch the recording of his talk at bit.ly/DSFonD
October 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We were pleased to have Paul Gooding (Glasgow) speak to #RLUKDSF today on ‘fast’ and ‘slow’ approaches to #AI implementation to help libraries better respond to the challenges of implementing new tech. Chaired by @cgknowles.bsky.social
📺 You can watch the recording of his talk at bit.ly/DSFonD
📺 You can watch the recording of his talk at bit.ly/DSFonD
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Jisc launches Digital Transformation Library Lens
www.researchinformation.info/news/jisc-la...
Tool highlights the role of library teams in shaping and delivering digital transformation across higher education
@jisc.bsky.social
www.researchinformation.info/news/jisc-la...
Tool highlights the role of library teams in shaping and delivering digital transformation across higher education
@jisc.bsky.social
Jisc launches Digital Transformation Library Lens - Research Information
Tool highlights the role of library teams in shaping and delivering digital transformation across higher education
www.researchinformation.info
October 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Jisc launches Digital Transformation Library Lens
www.researchinformation.info/news/jisc-la...
Tool highlights the role of library teams in shaping and delivering digital transformation across higher education
@jisc.bsky.social
www.researchinformation.info/news/jisc-la...
Tool highlights the role of library teams in shaping and delivering digital transformation across higher education
@jisc.bsky.social
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📢Just published: @jisc.bsky.social Digital transformation library lens www.jisc.ac.uk/taking-digit..., a tool for libraries to amplify, enhance and evidence their role in digital transformation. A big publication, but you can dip in and out! Thanks to SCONUL, @rluk.ac.uk and @cilip.bsky.social
Digital transformation library lens - Jisc
www.jisc.ac.uk
October 6, 2025 at 2:55 PM
📢Just published: @jisc.bsky.social Digital transformation library lens www.jisc.ac.uk/taking-digit..., a tool for libraries to amplify, enhance and evidence their role in digital transformation. A big publication, but you can dip in and out! Thanks to SCONUL, @rluk.ac.uk and @cilip.bsky.social
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🔵 #RLUK26 #CFP | Stewardship in challenging times:
the role of libraries in supporting civic society
📣The Call for papers is now open for the #RLUK26 virtual conference being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.
🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
the role of libraries in supporting civic society
📣The Call for papers is now open for the #RLUK26 virtual conference being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.
🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
August 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🔵 #RLUK26 #CFP | Stewardship in challenging times:
the role of libraries in supporting civic society
📣The Call for papers is now open for the #RLUK26 virtual conference being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.
🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
the role of libraries in supporting civic society
📣The Call for papers is now open for the #RLUK26 virtual conference being held on 25-27 March 2026. The conference is open to all.
🔗 Find out more at bit.ly/RLUKconf
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Lots of ideas to think about on my train home to Liverpool from my excellent day in London with the Research Catalyst cohort. Was exciting to have my own research hat on, not just supporting others with theirs. Thank you for the opportunity @rluk.ac.uk @armauk.bsky.social #librariesxresearch
Ready and waiting for our third AHRC @rluk.ac.uk Research Catalyst cohort here in Senate House for today’s launch in partnership with @armauk.bsky.social #librariesXresearch find out more at www.rluk.ac.uk/rluk-ahrc-re...
September 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Lots of ideas to think about on my train home to Liverpool from my excellent day in London with the Research Catalyst cohort. Was exciting to have my own research hat on, not just supporting others with theirs. Thank you for the opportunity @rluk.ac.uk @armauk.bsky.social #librariesxresearch
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Fantastic to meet our new AHRC @rluk.ac.uk Research Catalyst Cohort colleagues at our RCC3 launch yesterday & delighted to be partnering with @armauk.bsky.social Lots of learning, networking & engagement in the room. Wishing you all every success on your research journey and we are here for you
September 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Fantastic to meet our new AHRC @rluk.ac.uk Research Catalyst Cohort colleagues at our RCC3 launch yesterday & delighted to be partnering with @armauk.bsky.social Lots of learning, networking & engagement in the room. Wishing you all every success on your research journey and we are here for you
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🔊 Vacancy: Open Research Manager, University of Sheffield Library (full-time, open-ended). The role will involve supporting projects across Sheffield and nationally with the @ukrepro.bsky.social to accelerate open research practices. Closing date 22 October: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Open-Res...
Open Research Manager
Open Research Manager
jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk
September 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🔊 Vacancy: Open Research Manager, University of Sheffield Library (full-time, open-ended). The role will involve supporting projects across Sheffield and nationally with the @ukrepro.bsky.social to accelerate open research practices. Closing date 22 October: jobsite.sheffield.ac.uk/job/Open-Res...