“My time as a Kortext student ambassador has been incredibly rewarding, both personally and professionally. The role has provided me with numerous opportunities for growth, skill development, and meaningful connections within the academic community.” Rabia – University of Wolverhampton This academic year, our ambassador programme encouraged students at 13 UK universities to be the voice
For this edition of Meet the Librarian, Emily Musgrave (a Kortext Student Ambassador) spoke to Flora Bourne, eTextbook Programme Coordinator, at The University of Manchester. Read on to discover the challenges faced by the Library post-pandemic, and how Manchester is taking a proactive approach to improving the student experience. What does your role involve? My
Suzanne Beck from the University of Liverpool was the lucky winner of cupcakes for her library team in our 2023 winter webinar. We spoke to Suzanne to find out more about her role as Reading List Support Coordinator, and hearing about her two dogs was a definite bonus! How and when did you decide to
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
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
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)
