Kortext Premium
By Melissa Bowden

Kortext Premium – the future of learning, powered by AI

October 20, 2023

ChatGPT-3 was launched less than a year ago, on 30 November 2022, and since then has taken the higher education sector by storm. While no definitive statistics on student use are available yet, a freedom of information request made to Scottish universities revealed thousands of student connections to the generative AI chatbot since May. It’s

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#SalutingOurSisters #WeMatter
By Melissa Bowden

Black History Month 2023 – celebrating Black British female authors

October 6, 2023

This year, Black History Month is dedicated to honouring the achievements of Black women. The theme of ‘Saluting Our Sisters’ recognises the exceptional contributions that pioneering Black women have made to all aspects of society. To that end, we’re sharing a list of ten must-read books to celebrate the outstanding literary contributions of Black British

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Sarah Ison University of Sussex
By Melissa Bowden

Meet the Librarian – Sarah Ison

September 29, 2023

What’s it like to support students around the world who study online and never visit the university library in person? We spoke to Sarah Ison, Online Distance Learning Librarian, from the University of Sussex to find out! How and when did you decide to become a librarian? It wasn’t until I was doing my geography

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Three university students walking in a university building
By Amber Lovell

Navigating your first week at university 

September 20, 2023

Welcome to the exciting world of university life!   We know the first day can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, but fear not! We’ve got your back with some tremendous tips to help you make your way through your first week of lectures and seminars.   Early bird catches the… knowledge! Set your alarm clock a

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#ReadaneBookDay #ebookLove
By Melissa Bowden

Read an eBook Day 2023

September 18, 2023

Are you a fan of eBooks? Or perhaps print books hold a special place in your heart? We understand, but eBooks are revolutionising the way students learn. Read an eBook Day is the perfect occasion to embrace the wonders of digital reading. Let’s explore how eBooks can help you to study smarter! Convenient There’s no

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Anne Worden University of Portsmouth
By Melissa Bowden

Meet the Librarian – Anne Worden

September 7, 2023

Anne Worden from the University of Portsmouth was the lucky winner of cupcakes for her library team in our summer webinar. We caught up with Anne to find out more about her library career, and we got some excellent recommendations for European crime dramas along the way! How and when did you become a librarian?

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