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Happy LGBT+ History Month from The University of Manchester Library 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Manchester has a proud LGBT+ history, and we’re celebrating the stories that shaped it. Explore Archives of Sexuality and Gender, plus our Libby reading list. #LGBTPlusHistoryMonth #Manchester #UoMLibrary

Today is Time to Talk Day, a national moment to encourage conversations about mental health and reduce stigma. We are supporting by highlighting our wellbeing collections, helping students and staff access trusted support.

Explore the wellbeing reading list on Libby https://ow.ly/xzj050Y8Tyi

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UoM Staff and Students - we’ve expanded our Oxford Research Encyclopedias collection!
Explore authoritative, peer-reviewed articles written by experts.

https://ow.ly/U02550Y11ZV

Imagine 2030 Annual Report 2024-25

The Library's fifth Imagine2030 annual report is now available!

Find out more about our services, physical and digital resources, which support and advance research, teaching and learning across The University of Manchester.

https://ow.ly/IaXR50XSmyW

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Help shape the future of our Digital Collections by sharing your feedback:
✅ Take our survey
✅ Join a workshop
✅ Volunteer for an interview
Find out more: https://ow.ly/62yZ50Y1PGb

Interested in all things #digital? Explore the online world with the Library's UCIL 'Digital Society' course unit. Last chance to sign up! 🖥️ https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/explore-your-online-identity-with-digital-society-2026/

Make the most of our exam and assessment support this January with workshops, online guidance and dedicated revision resources. 🧑‍🏫 Whether you want to build your skills or need quick, practical tips, we have you covered: https://ow.ly/b2GH50XBaAI

More to explore! We’ve acquired Nineteenth Century Stage: Industry, Performance and Celebrity—a new database expanding access to primary sources on theatre history. Discover digitised playbills, toy theatre prints, photos, and more from global collections.

Full details - https://ow.ly/h2F450XZAFk

Don’t forget!

Unfunded monograph authors from any faculty can enter the Library’s Open Access monograph competition for OA funding until Fri 27 Feb 2026. Eligible titles publish on/after 1 Jan 2025. Trade book authors should check publisher policies.

Find out more https://ow.ly/raZM50XZB0P

The first Research Data Conversations of 2026 takes place Wed 28 Jan, 12–1pm (online). Join Laura Hynds & Mary McDerby from the Information Governance Office as they outline the University’s proposed new Protected Tier for data classification.

Book your place here https://ow.ly/It0350XWCs3

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Take a look at our assessment support resource, filled with guidance to help you prepare and revise effectively: https://www.education.library.manchester.ac.uk/mle/packages/assessment-support/

The Office for Open Research is pleased to announce our third cohort of Open Research Fellows 2025/26. The Fellowship supports open, transparent and inclusive research, giving Fellows time to lead impactful projects and share best practice.
#OpenResearch #ResearchCulture #UoM #Innovation

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We are here to support you during the exam and assessment period with workshops, online materials and drop-in help designed to boost your confidence and skills. 📚 Explore what is available to you: https://www.library.manchester.ac.uk/training/exam-assessment-support/

Explore the online world and develop your digital communications skills with our online 'Digital Society' course unit. Last chance to sign up! Head to the UCIL website now. https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/explore-your-online-identity-with-digital-society-2026/

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⚖️ 🌍 On Human Rights Day, explore a range of materials from the archives of the world’s largest humanitarian network. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 1919-1997: Widening the Range of Our Digital Archives. https://ow.ly/G9xA50XzYpC

Award announcement for the 2025 Museum or Exhibition Space winner featuring Donald Insall Associates, Nissen Richards Studio, and The John Rylands Library.

Announcement: 🏆The John Rylands Library has been awarded the FX Award for Museum or Exhibition Space 2025, triumphing in a highly competitive international category. 😀
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/the-john-rylands-library-wins-prestigious-fx-award/

New for teaching and research: "Aging in the Modern World" explores the theme of how demographic transformations are reshaping societies worldwide and is a key component of the Global Issues Library: https://ow.ly/F9Ip50Xraek

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Need guidance on approaches for revision, exams or assessment strategies? 💻 Join a Library drop-in or attend a workshop to discuss with Library staff and Student Team members. Workshops taking place this Thursday and next Friday! https://bit.ly/4orRqbt

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Explore the online world with our 'Digital Society' course unit. Develop the essential skills needed for a connected society. Sign up today on the UCIL website!

The University of Manchester Library are collecting donations of new and pre-loved children’s books for the Children’s Book Project. All donations support the Children’s Book Project, giving books to families who need them most.
📍 Drop-off: Main Library foyer https://ow.ly/L8ML50XvMbm

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/...