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Mystery, Mayhem, and Missing Teaspoons: A Critical Appraisal Adventure

Author
Keri Bramford-Hale and Beth Jackson
Article Date
May 12, 2025

Ever feel like the teaspoons in your kitchen have legs? You're not alone. Thankfully, scientists have actually investigated this phenomenon. Join the UHCW CEBIS team at Grand Round this week as we dig into one of the quirkiest studies published in...

Join us at the Learners' Cafe on 11th June!

Author
Beth Jackson
Article Date
April 30, 2025

Are you studying for a degree, enrolled on a CPD course, or about to take on a Master's? Take a well-earned break and join us at the first UHCW Learners’ Café: a relaxed and friendly event for anyone studying at any level.

Meet fellow learners...

Our Endings Reimagined! Competition Winners

Author
Beth Jackson and George Joseph
Article Date
March 13, 2025

At the end of 2024,UHCW Knowledge and Library Services launched a creative writing competition called "Endings... Reimagined!" in which we encouraged UHCW staff to re-write the endings to a selection of modern novels and classic literature.

Since...

Ramadan Calendar 2025

Author
Beth Jackson
Article Date
March 7, 2025

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Our colleagues at Bookboon have put together a fantastic calendar to mark this important time of...

Time to Talk!

Article Date
February 6, 2025

Get comfortable and start talking about mental health! That's the most important message about the nation’s biggest mental health conversation day. "Time to Talk" – means taking time for yourself, friends, family, and teammates to talk about what...

Seed Library Mascot Name: Revealed!

Author
Beth Jackson
Article Date
December 23, 2024

Back in October we launched a competition to name our crocheted carrot companion, lovingly handmade by our Knowledge Skills Librarian to become a symbol for our Seed Library. At our #GreenLibrariesWeek Open Day we opened the draw for suggestions from...

Christmas Closure Dates 2024

Author
Beth Jackson
Article Date
December 23, 2024

As we get ready for the festive season, it's important we let you know about our closure dates! We'll be unstaffed from Wednesday 25th December 2024 to, and including, Wednesday 1st January 2025. 

Staffed services return on Thursday 2nd January 2025...

UHCW Seed Library: Bulb Appeal!

Author
Beth Jackson
Article Date
November 18, 2024

Calling all green-fingered staff! We are looking for donations of bulbs to help plant up staff gardening spaces on-site at UHCW. Any excess donations will be made available for people to borrow from the #UHCWSeedLibrary.

Please bring along any...

Volunteers needed for some on-site gardening this November

Author
Beth Jackson
Article Date
November 15, 2024

On Tues 26th November, we’re looking for volunteers to help us tidy up some of the gardening spaces available on-site at UHCW.

Join us for as little or as long as you’d like - all are welcome

All tools / gloves will be provided and no experience or...