Which is more environmentally friendly: paper cups that you recycle or ceramic cups that get washed up? Most consumers reportedly believe that paper cups have a lower carbon footprint and less environmental impact. In reality, only a very few recycling plants …
Apparently your student card is your ticket to the “hottest night spot” in town (for final year students at least), according to this article in The Tab. Not sure quite how we managed that but it is good to be popular. …
From 6 am next Saturday morning, 30th January, a valve and some pipework will be replaced in the fresh drinking water supply to the University Library. This will mean that none of the water fountains will be available. We hope …
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The euphoria of being away from your parents may start to pall when you first realise you have to start cooking for yourself, and on a budget. Remember that fresh fruit and vegetables in a supermarket are among the most expensive – greengrocers …
Fast food is very tempting, and while Dominos deliver pizzas up until 5 am, you cannot bring them into the Library, even during 24/7 opening. It is often helpful to take a meal break – go home, cook something healthy …
Congratulations to everyone who has made the grade or seized the initiative and made their way in through clearing! Starting at university can be daunting but there are a few things to bear in mind that will help you get …
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Now you can refill your drinking water bottles at three places in the Library: The Entrance Area corridor Outside the Postgraduate Study Suite (in the teaching room corridor) In Area 2B on the second floor, near the relaxed seating area
We are delighted to announce a new water cooler is now available for you to fill your water bottle with cool or chilled water near the Postgraduate Study Suite and teaching rooms on the ground floor.
Our Library coffee room seems to be some sort of black hole for teaspoons. Someone supplies a fresh batch, and in no time at all, everyone is fighting over the sole survivor. But it seems we are not alone, and …
A few months ago, you may remember me telling you about the regular training sessions we have for staff here in the Library. I reflected on a referencing session, and why it was important for us to both update our …
2014-15: All served up on a commemorative plateful of learning… Read more »
