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St James’s University Hospital Library officially closes its doors on 31 July after years of collaboration between @universityofleeds.bsky.social and the NHS. To all who have used or staffed this library over the years – thanks for all the memories! ⭐ Read more about the closure: bit.ly/4xCXeVt
Closure of St James’s University Hospital Library
Library will close permanently in July 2026
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St James’s University Hospital Library officially closes its doors on 31 July after years of collaboration between @universityofleeds.bsky.social and the NHS. To all who have used or staffed this library over the years – thanks for all the memories! ⭐ Read more about the closure: bit.ly/4xCXeVt
Closure of St James’s University Hospital Library
Library will close permanently in July 2026
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Last week, we hosted the first ever final of the Library Innovation Competition at HELIX 💡 PhD student, Anastu Regita Nareswara won big for her idea of library tours and a book club – awarded both the title of Library Innovation Champion and the Students' Choice Award! Read more: bit.ly/40SGGcR
Have you voted for your favourite idea to enhance the Library yet? 👀 The winner of the Library Innovation Competition Students' Choice Award will be revealed at the live final on 3 March at HELIX, alongside the overall prize winner - the "Library Innovation Champion" 🏆 Vote now: bit.ly/4kzxQd5 🗳️
Just under two weeks to go until the Library Innovation Competition final, where the first ever Library Innovation Champion will be crowned 🏆 Get your free ticket: bit.ly/4tpVYD1 There'll be refreshments, opportunities to network and the chance to support your favourite idea! We'll see you there ⭐
It was brilliant to meet so many University staff members at our Libraries Welcome Fair this afternoon 👏 The Library offers all staff, students and researchers a range of opportunities. Learn more on our website: bit.ly/4kPBjEG
We're excited to reveal the finalists of the first ever Library Innovation Competition 💡 After receiving a number of thoughtful entries, the final five ideas can now be revealed. You can also vote for your favourite idea for the 'Students' Choice Award'. Read the full shortlist: bit.ly/4kzxQd5 (1/2)
Need a motivational space to focus whilst you work? 'Shut Up and Write!' online sessions provide a quiet, supportive space to focus on writing for both taught postgraduates and postgraduate researchers. Click the link to book: bit.ly/3OeVW0s
Researcher Skills Workshops - LibCal - University of Leeds Library
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We would like to extend a warm to our new PG researchers and students here at the University. We are here to support you, with post-graduate only study spaces, research specific Skills@Library workshops and online access to books via Library Search. Learn more: bit.ly/4a0xrM5
Fresh Start 2026 at your Libraries
Refresh your skills, try something new and secure your space in our latest workshops.
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Twelve months already! Time flies when you're having fun - looking forward to 2026 and another year @openresleeds.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social 😍
Open Research Leeds@openresleeds.bsky.social · 8mo agoIt’s a wrap: a year of Wikimedia leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/i... A recap of the year from Wikimedia & Open Knowledge Adviser @yclepit.bsky.social @wikimediauk.bsky.social
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
You can read more about this event and future plans for a Wikipedia ‘editathon’ on University of Leeds News: Bringing Black stories to the fore. Leeds, UK, has a rich, though still unde…
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Nick Sheppard@nickshepp.bsky.social · 10mo agoExciting trans-Atlantic collaboration between the libraries at Universities of Rochester and Leeds: 🌎 Archives across the Atlantic: Unearthing Black History. A conversation with the University of Rochester ( 🗓️ Thursday 23 October at 🕓 4pm BST / 🕚 11am EDT) leeds.libcal.com/calendar/ope...
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
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
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.
The Edward Boyle Library celebrates its 50th birthday today 🎉 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
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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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) 🧡 [6/6]
Nick in conversation with his @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social colleague Kikachukwu Oluonye and Associate Professor in Composition and Music Technology @scottmclaughlin.bsky.social
Researcher Development @ Leeds@researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 11mo ago🆕#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.
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 👇
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
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
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-...
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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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'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
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
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
Ey up, it’s Yorkshire Day!
Check out the extensive range of materials we have on our beloved county!
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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
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
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...
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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