To raise awareness of World Hepititis Day yesterday we wanted to highlight the many research articles in our repository including this one which explores the different structures involved, click this link to read the full text eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/23...

Delighted to see such a positive review of Jonathan Rayner’s Screening the Fleet: The Royal Navy on Television 1973–2023 in The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord. 🚢📺 The review describes the book as “an intriguing review” of both Royal Navy representation and the changing television landscape

To celebrate #FestivalOfArchaeology 2026 (18 July–2 August), we’re highlighting White Rose University Press’s archaeology titles, from landmark Mesolithic research to explorations of human connection and exciting forthcoming work. Join us as we explore the past through these fascinating books! ⬇️

We're looking forward to the first UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) Conference! 🎉 Sarah Thompson, a member of the White Rose University Press Management Board, will be attending to contribute to discussions on improving research practice across the UK. #UKRN2026

White Rose Libraries wanted to share their acknowledgement of yesterdays Research Appreciation Day and acknowledge the essential role that research plays in progressing knowledge and innovation. #ResearchAppreciationDay

Inspired by yesterday's 'National Thank you Day' White Rose University Press wanted to extend our thanks to all our authors who have published with us over the last 10 years! Visit our website to view and read our publications: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books

The LIBER Annual Conference starts today in Trondheim, Norway, bringing together research libraries from across Europe. We're looking forward to following the discussions and learning more about the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. #LIBER2026 liberconference.eu

We're looking forward to attending the Research Spotlight 2026 event tomorrow and hosting a WRUP stall in the TFTV Building on Campus East!

Lucy and Kate were delighted to attend the OIPA 2026 Symposium yesterday. An invaluable event with thoughtful discussions, practical insights, and plenty of ideas for the future of open institutional publishing.

Kate & Lucy from White Rose University Press have headed down to Falmer, University of Sussex, ahead of the @oipassoc.bsky.social OIPA Symposium to explore why open institutional publishing is more important than ever and advocacy for university-based publishing. Image provided by rdne on Pexels.

Looking forward to meeting some of our Open Research Awards winners and community members at our celebratory event this afternoon 🏆 🎉 Full list of awardees on our wiki: uoy.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HQAiVg

Today is the 156th Anniversary of the passing of Charles Dickens, however the 1st June 2026 celebrated the 6th publishing anniversary of 'Dickens After Dickens'

In honour of National Biscuit Day, White Rose Libraries favourite biscuits are tied between the Chocolate Hobnob and the classic Rich Tea biscuit. What is your favourite biscuit? Image provided by Hert Niks on Pexels.

Yesterday’s event for Analytic Spirituality: The Spiritual Life and Analytic Theology was a wonderful success. We were delighted to see such a fantastic turnout and to hear so many inspiring talks and thoughtful discussions throughout the evening.

Josh, who is also Chair of the White Rose Libraries Repositories Board, will be speaking in the opening keynote: “Making the Case to Connect the Opens”.

Still time to sign-up to explore how a coordinated, values-driven approach can reduce fragmentation and build more equitable, impactful knowledge systems 🤩

Open Research Leeds@openresleeds.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Fantastic start to the week. Still time to sign up for session this afternoon and throughout the week knowledgeequitynetwork.org/casestudies/... #KEOS26

📢Still places available for what promises to be an engaging evening of discussion, debate, and reflection around Analytic Spirituality. Join us for a panel conversation, audience Q&A, and the chance to continue discussions informally over drinks and nibble. All welcome, and attendance is free!

White Rose University Press@wrunipress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🚨Event Alert: Analytic Spirituality — Philosophy, Practice, and the Knowledge of God. How can analytic philosophy deepen our understanding of spiritual practice and religious experience? Join us this May for a special hybrid event (in person + online) in memory of Revd Dr David Efird.

At #CALC2026 today, WRUP is attending a really important talk from the Open Book Futures project on accessibility in diamond open access monograph publishing. 📚 #OpenAccess

Yesterday marked National Children’s Day, a day dedicated to promoting the rights, wellbeing, and happiness of children everywhere.

White Rose Library Colleagues Kate Petherbridge and Sally Dalton will be participating in the 'Repository Voices' at RLUK this afternoon, covering how shared governance and collaborating on resourcing brings stability and sustainability to an essential institutional platform. shorturl.at/40SLk

RLUK Repositories Symposium | 8 May | British Library - Research Libraries UK

RLUK Repositories Symposium:: Friday 8 May 2026 Securing, Sustaining, and Sharing the Future of UK Repositories RLUK is bringing the wider UK repository community, stakeholders and funders together fo...

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We are delighted to be attending the Research Libraries UK Symposium @rluk.ac.uk at the British Library today in London! This years theme is Securing, Sustaining, and Sharing the Future of UK Repositories.

Today marks the birthday of David Hume — one of the most influential philosophers of the Enlightenment, whose work continues to shape debates on causation, religion, and human understanding.

Exciting to see the launch of Knowledge Equity and Open Scholarship Week 2026 — a global online gathering focused on advancing more inclusive, equitable, and collaborative approaches to knowledge creation, dissemination, and access!

Open Research Leeds@openresleeds.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We are delighted to announce the programme for the inaugural Knowledge Equity and Open Scholarship week taking place online from Tuesday 19th May – Thursday 21st May 2026: knowledgeequitynetwork.org/casestudies/...

📢There’s still time to grab your tickets for what promises to be a great evening of discussion and debate! This is a free event and open to all—don’t miss out!

White Rose University Press@wrunipress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🚨Event Alert: Analytic Spirituality — Philosophy, Practice, and the Knowledge of God. How can analytic philosophy deepen our understanding of spiritual practice and religious experience? Join us this May for a special hybrid event (in person + online) in memory of Revd Dr David Efird.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. White Rose Libraries host a number of research articles on Skin Cancer that can be found using this link shorturl.at/2l3yb

As May is National Preservation Month, WRUP is highlighting our publication of Sheffield Castle: Archaeology, Archives, Regeneration, 1927–2018. This book explores Sheffield Castle's legacy and how it influences of the development of Sheffield today.

Today is the annual SCONUL Spring Conference 2026: Openness Under Pressure – Strategic leadership for libraries in an era of disruption, taking place in London from 10am–4pm. #Libraries #SCONUL .Image from Pexels provided by mehmetakifarts.

📚 To mark #NationalPoetryDay, we’re celebrating poetry in translation with White Rose University Press — bringing voices across languages, histories, and cultures to new readers through Open Access publishing.

🚨Event Alert: Analytic Spirituality — Philosophy, Practice, and the Knowledge of God. How can analytic philosophy deepen our understanding of spiritual practice and religious experience? Join us this May for a special hybrid event (in person + online) in memory of Revd Dr David Efird.

Today is World Haemophilia Day in honour of Frank Schnabel, founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). White Rose Libraries host research articles on Haemophilia, available here shorturl.at/Rz00x. The day aims to increase understanding and promote access to care and treatment.