University Library news and events
Information about spaces, feedback, changes to opening times, competitions, events, our collections including University and Museum Collections, and more can be found on this blog.
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In this blog, conservator Molly Brass explains some of the behind the scenes work that went on in preparation of the new exhibition ‘War,…
Date Friday March 27, 2026
Category University Collections
On 19 November 2025, we held a Libraries Open Forum in partnership with the Students’ Association. The focus was on students’ experiences…
Date Thursday March 26, 2026
Category News
November 2025 saw the return of the Library Collecting Competition. This was the third year we’ve run the competition, and once again we…
Date Tuesday January 27, 2026
Category News
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Sounds of Scotland – a Surprisingly Scottish playlist
In this blog, Learning & Engagement Manager Ross Christie embarks in an adventure around the unexpected sounds of scotland, from pipes to pop and folk to funk. From These Parts: Scotland, Art and Identity explores the…
December 25th – The sterre schon
Merry Christmas one and all! For Christmas Day, we have chosen this medieval carol which finds the baby Jesus born in Bethlehem, and a golden star shining brightly overhead: “þe sterr’ hym schon boþe nyзt & day to lede…
December 24th – Three cheers for Christmas
Tonight, being Christmas Eve, many will indeed be welcoming in Christmas and hopefully much joy, as captured in the jolly carol recorded by W.T. Stead as “A Christmas Song”: Now thrice welcome Christmas! Which brings…