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Research Data Conversations returns on Thursday 4 December with Dr Samantha Pearman-Kanza. Join us online 2–3pm for insights on data stewardship, digital research practice and the future of the CaSDaR initiative.

Book your place now! https://ow.ly/a1xJ50XwR8p

Unfortunately Main Library is currently without heating. Our Estates teams are working on getting it fixed and the building is still open, but it might feel a bit colder than usual. Sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Wrap up warm if you can! 🙂

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We're here to support you throughout the exam and assessment period. We are offering workshops, online resources and drop-in support to help you succeed. 💻https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/

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Enjoy enhanced access to a wide range of primary source materials on the British Online Archives platform. We’ve added 21 new collections to our holdings on the British Online Archives platform. Full details: https://subjects.library.manchester.ac.uk/history/databases/

Teaching in Semester 2?

Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon as possible. Remember always click ‘Submit changes to the Library'

https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/teaching-services/reading-lists/preparing-course-materials

Applications close on Friday! Don't miss the opportunity to apply now

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We have recently added more digital archives to our collections to include a number of new collections exploring global challenges, humanitarian issues, cultural history, and scientific discovery. 🌍 💻 ow.ly/XVuU50X4oyW

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Managing and Sharing Research Data from Human Participants is a My Research Essentials workshop for researchers who work with personal data as part of their research - sign up for this interactive blended learning course now www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...

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Main Library re-opens, featuring new study spaces at Muriel Stott. Over the summer, the Library has made some exciting upgrades to Main Library - based on what you told us matters most.

Find out more about these changes: ow.ly/vCLa50WQYlp

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Apply now for the 2025–26 Open Research Fellowship. Supports up to five Fellows (0.2 FTE for seven months) to develop impactful projects and shape Open Research at Manchester. Open to colleagues up to Grade 7. Deadline: 24 Oct 2025. Info and apply: www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...

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Apply now for the 2025–26 Open Research Fellowship. Supports up to five Fellows (0.2 FTE for seven months) to develop impactful projects and shape Open Research at Manchester. Open to colleagues up to Grade 7. Deadline: 24 Oct 2025. Info and apply:
www.openresearch.manchester.ac.uk/communities/...

📣Teaching Staff: teaching in Semester 1?

Update your taught course recommendations in Reading Lists Online as soon possible.

See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26 www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea...

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Teaching staff @manchester.ac.uk 📣

See our latest guidance on how to prepare your taught course materials for 2025/26

www.library.manchester.ac.uk/services/tea...

#uom #readinglists #teaching

The fourth session of our Research Data Conversations series is led by Dr Gail Millin-Chalabi: Unlocking the Power of Geospatial Data: Embracing FAIR Principles for Innovation and Impact

Wednesday 18 June, 12-1.30pm
University Place, Room 6.206/Hybrid

www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...

Don't forget! From this Friday, the Muriel Stott Building will be closed for redevelopment work over summer until the 2025/26 academic year.

John Rylands Library receives historic archive of Sir Harold Evans The John Rylands Library is proud to announce the donation of the personal archive of legendary journalist, editor, and author Sir Harold Evans (1928–2020). This remarkable collection, including both ...

The John Rylands Library is proud to announce the donation of the personal archive of legendary journalist, editor and author Sir Harold Evans (1928-2020). www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/j...

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Do you have old or unwanted textbooks that you no longer use?

You can donate them at Main Library so that we can make them available for other students through our Textbook Rescue programme!

Just ask at our customer service desk :)

Join us for our next Research Data Conversations session!

Dr Hannah Long will lead a discussion on how open research intersects with qualitative health research

Wednesday 28 May
12-1.30pm
Ground Floor Seminar Room, Main Library

www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/my-...

#OpenResearch

Graphic for the University of Manchester Open Research Conference 2025, showing tall glass buildings looking up to the sky. Text reads: “The University of Manchester Open Research Conference 2025. Keynote speakers: Stephen Curry (Research on Research Institute) and Giovanna Lima (Declaration on Research Assessment). 9–10 June. The Alliance Manchester Business School.” The University’s logo appears at the top right.

Open Research Conference 2025 is 9–10 June 2025 at Alliance MBS. Join us for talks, keynotes and collaboration on open research in the UK. Event is open to attendees from all institutions. Speakers include Stephen Curry and Giovanna Lima. www.manchester.ac.uk/openresearch
#ORC25 #OpenResearch

Exterior of John Rylands Library

In celebration of the John Rylands Library's 125th year, two new exhibits are opening on 15 May 2025 in the newly refurbished gallery spaces. See over 40 rare items from our collections and The Secret Public, exploring LGBTQ pop 1955–85. Find out more: www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...

The Cambridge Histories: A unique reference collection

New Digital Reference Collection: Cambridge Histories Online. 📚 Know your history to help progress it! The Library now offers full access to Cambridge Histories Online – a key reference source for the humanities and social sciences. ow.ly/GRkM50Vxbg8

Cambridge Histories Online As result of a recent review exercise, the Library now offers online access to all available titles to this flagship reference series and has instituted a subscription for the addition of annual relea...

New @uomlibrary.bsky.social! Cambridge Histories Online - enhancing our digital collections.
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Muriel Stott Building Summer Closure Muriel Stott Building in Main Library will be closed from 5pm on Friday, 30 May until the next academic year (2025/26). Building works will be taking place for the redevelopment of the space. Please u...

📣The Muriel Stott Building will be closing over the summer this year for remedial works, from 5pm on Friday 30 May until the 2025/26 academic year.

Find out more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

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Planning to head to the Library this weekend? The Manchester Marathon takes place this Sunday 27th April, with disruption expected across the weekend including road closures and noise in and around campus.

Find out more studentnews.manchester.ac.uk/2025/03/10/m...

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If you missed last week's Collections Encounter, don't worry as there's another chance today to learn about our Christian Brethren Archive with the curator.

Come along to the Map room in Purple Ground (Main Library) 10am - 11.30am!

Library opening hours over Easter period 2025 Library opening hours will change over the Easter period, between Friday, 18 April and Monday, 21 April 2025.  Full information on opening hours is available on each of the Library sites on the Librar...

Don't forget! Library opening hours will be changing over the Easter weekend, with Main Library closed from Thursday evening till Tuesday 22 April

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The Royal Society Journals Archive 1665-1996: Widening the range of our digital resources The Library has added to its existing holdings of Royal Society publications with the acquisition of the Royal Society Journals Archive, one of the most important collections of scientific publishing ...

Exciting news! 📣

The Library has recently added The Royal Society Journals Archive (1665-1996) to our collections. Explore over 350 years of groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/r...

Join us on Tuesday, 6 May 1-2.30pm for an interactive discussion on the use of open and accessible data in modern research. There will be a panel discussion with time for tea, coffee and networking

Find out more and sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/opening-up...

Christian Brethren Archive showcase opens at Main Library, celebrating 200 years of the movement The items in the showcase are drawn from the Library’s Special Collections; the Christian Brethren Archive comprises the world’s largest collection of manuscripts, printed books and periodicals and vi...

Christian Brethren Archive showcase opens in Blue Ground, Main Library!

This display will share objects from the Library's Special Collections relating to some of the main members and supporters of the movement.

From April to August 2025. Entry is free

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Call for nominations: The University of Manchester Open Research Award 2025 The University of Manchester’s Open Research Conference 2025, takes place on Monday, 9 June and Tuesday, 10 June 2025, at the Alliance Manchester Business School. The event will bring together researc...

Nominate for the Open Research Award 2025!

Now in its second year, this award recognises individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to Open Research at Manchester.

Find out more www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/c...