World Book Day: Top 5 reads recommended by students

In celebration of World Book Day 2024, we reached out to our vibrant student community and asked for their favourite reads via our Instagram channel. We had so many fantastic suggestions that it was hard to trim it down to the top 5. Your suggestions have formed an amazing literary mix that – from heartwarming

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Black History Month 2023 – celebrating Black British female authors

#SalutingOurSisters #WeMatter

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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Exploring the colourful world of LGBT fiction

Do you read for pleasure? Studies have shown there are many benefits to reading, so why not schedule some time with our top ten fiction picks for Pride Month?  1. Sarah Waters, Fingersmith   An enthralling novel about thievery and betrayal, set in Victorian London.  Sue Trinder grows up in the care of Mrs Sucksby and her ‘family’

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Your summer reading list

Reading is great – in more ways than we think. We obviously know that it’s important to read your textbooks so that you have a good grasp of what’s going on in class, but did you know that reading recreationally outside of your studies is really good for you? How good? Good enough to help

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