Helen Rimmer The Kind Braver Leader
By Melissa Bowden

The ripple effect: why kindness matters

April 11, 2024

Helen Rimmer left a successful career in university librarianship recently to develop her own business as a kindness and well-being coach and trainer. We spoke to Helen about changing career and creating kinder workplaces. Can you tell us about your career change – from library director to ‘The Kind Brave Leader’? I’ve always tried to

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Maintaining academic integrity in the age of generative AI
By Melissa Bowden

Ensuring academic integrity amidst the rise of generative AI

March 26, 2024

Over half of students (53%) said they have used generative AI to prepare assessments, according to recent research by HEPI and UCAS. In this blog we explore what academic integrity means post-ChatGPT and outline strategies for helping students to engage with generative AI tools effectively and responsibly. What is academic integrity and why does it

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THE Award Outstanding Library Team 2023
By Melissa Bowden

Spotlight: Times Higher Education Awards Outstanding Library Team 2023

March 19, 2024

In December 2023, the Library, Archive & Open Research Services (LAORS) team at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) were crowned ‘Outstanding Library Team’ at the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards. As long-time supporters of this award, we spoke to David Archer (Director of Library, Archive & Open Research Services at LSHTM)

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