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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · 8d

From the 10th to 14th of March 2025, researchers across disciplines came together for a practical and insightful week of professional development during the Research Profile Bootcamp, organised by Jen Dunhill and Stuart Bowes.

Read about the event and its impact here: bit.ly/4gYJJaH

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Boosting Research Visibility: Highlights from the 2025 Research Profile Bootcamp*

From 10th to 14th March 2025, researchers across disciplines came together for a practical and insightful week of professional development during the Research Profile Bootcamp. This week-long initi…

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Leeds University Library Galleries @lulgalleries.bsky.social · 14d

The exhibition is part of the @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social Cultural Collections & Galleries Welcoming Migrants programme.

Run in partnership with Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN) 🧡

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An artist book by the Women’s Group on display in a white exhibition case.

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Open Research Leeds @openresleeds.bsky.social · 27d

Nick in conversation with his @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social colleague Kikachukwu Oluonye and Associate Professor in Composition and Music Technology @scottmclaughlin.bsky.social

Researcher Development @ Leeds @researcherdevleeds.bsky.social · 28d

🆕#ResearchCultureUncovered episode with @nickshepp.bsky.social explores open research across disciplines at @universityofleeds.bsky.social. The @ukrepro.bsky.social Train the Trainer programme's open for applications: FREE training for researchers, PIs & professional services staff.

(Episode 129) UKRN Train the Trainer: accelerating the uptake of open research practices across academic disciplines

Quickly and easily listen to Research Culture Uncovered for free!

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Leeds University Library Galleries @lulgalleries.bsky.social · 21d

Researcher Opportunities!!

Are you a researcher with a background in the arts and humanities? Are you interested in exploring and showcasing world-leading cultural collections? Do you have experience in both academic research and engagement?

Applications are now open for our 2025-26 Fellowships 👇

A person sits at a desk reading an old book that is resting on a grey cushion. In the background two more people stand at a desk looking at manuscripts.

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · 23d

Introducing our new Skills Space!

Located in Laidlaw Library, this dedicated skills development area will increase access to skills support and resources for students in all stages of their academic journey, from first year to postgrad.

Read more: bit.ly/46nGbKi

#Library #Skills #AcademicLibrary

Michael Fake and Kenny McDowall cutting the ribbon to open the Skills Space with a crowd behind

screen that says 'Welcome to the skills space' with the space in front

individual study desks with a plant on the side

study pods with plants outside them and the writing space in the background

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Leeds University Library Galleries @lulgalleries.bsky.social · Sep 8

For Heritage Open Days 👇

Take a journey through 90 years of innovation, architecture and bookshelves... 🏦

Hop aboard our tour of 3 magnificent University libraries! 📚

Tuesday 16 September
10:30 – 16:00

Free, book your place: library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event...

@leedsunilibraries.bsky.social

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · Aug 27

Prof Rayner shares his research in a talk and discussion with Chris Terrill—filmmaker & broadcaster—followed by an audience Q&A.

📅 Thu 18 Sept,🥂 Drinks 17:15, 🎤 Talk 17:30. 📍Lecture Theatre 02, The Diamond, Sheffield. 🎟️ Free – registration required 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-...

Screening the Fleet: A Conversation about 50 years of the Navy on Screen

Exploring 50 years of the Royal Navy on TV and the lens this turns on media, history, and national identity

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Aug 21

Working on campus over the bank holidays?

We will be open as usual apart from 25–26 August, when our opening hours are:

Edward Boyle Library: 24/7
Laidlaw Library: 9am–5pm
Brotherton and Health Sciences Libraries: Closed

Find out more about our opening hours using this link: bit.ly/4781yBs

Students walking up the stairs by the Edward Boyle Library during a sunny autumn day

Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Aug 6

We're thrilled that @jsendall.bsky.social is stepping into the role of Acting University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection @UniversityLeeds 🎉

His passion for inclusive leadership makes him the perfect fit to carry the Libraries forward. Exciting times ahead!

#Libraries #HigherEd

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Aug 1

We're delighted that six of our academic writing mentors have achieved @advancehe.bsky.social's Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) status ⭐

It's fantastic to celebrate the Writing Space's impact and dedication to delivering inclusive teaching 🙌

Read more: bit.ly/3UbCf9P

A photo of students working in the Writing Space with a banner stand for the space on the right hand side

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Aug 1

Happy #YorkshireDay

Apart from scenic landscapes, amazing tea and friendly locals, Yorkshire is also renowned for its rich cultural heritage.

So, we've decided to showcase the county’s amazing art and literary history here at the Libraries!📖

Find out more: bit.ly/3IX4x5s

#AcademicSky #LibSky

Ey up, it’s Yorkshire Day!

Check out the extensive range of materials we have on our beloved county!

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jul 25

We're @technologyfromsage.bsky.social's Library of the Month! 🏆

This accolade recognises our advocacy for Lean Library and use of Assist Messages to convey key library guidance, generating almost 8,500 views and supporting thousands of students 🔎

Read more: bit.ly/4lL4h89

#AcademicSky #LibSky

The exterior of Laidlaw Library in black and white with the Technology from Sage Library of the Month digital badge in the bottom left corner

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi there. We have published a blog post written by a Librarianship student who attended the event. You can read her thoughts and reflections at the link below 🔗

Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jul 8

It's great to see the next generation of librarians contributing to conversations started at the Knowledge Futures Symposium last month 👏

Ellie Weale, Librarianship student at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, shares her reflections in our latest blog post.

Read now: bit.ly/4kqHa16

#LKFS2025 #LibSky

A crowd of people networking in the Nexus building at University of Leeds' Knowledge Futures Symposium. The letters 'NEXUS' are in the background

Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jul 8

It's great to see the next generation of librarians contributing to conversations started at the Knowledge Futures Symposium last month 👏

Ellie Weale, Librarianship student at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, shares her reflections in our latest blog post.

Read now: bit.ly/4kqHa16

#LKFS2025 #LibSky

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jul 1

@universityofleeds.bsky.social @masudk.com @jsendall.bsky.social @cgknowles.bsky.social @grabill.bsky.social

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jul 1

Last Friday, we hosted the Knowledge Futures Symposium 📚

We heard from inspirational speakers who examined how knowledge is created, shared and exploited today, and were challenged to think and discuss our role in creating a more equitable and open knowledge future.

#LKFS2025 #Library #LibSky

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 27

@adamrutherford.bsky.social finishes our day with a flourish, with a history of people giving their most personal data, their genome, to private organisations, and how data is manipulated for racism & eugenics. "Data is never neutral. Science is always political. Race is social construct" #LKFS2025

Adam Rutherford at a podium in front of a screen saying: Data is never neutral. Science is always political.

Data checklist
Who is acquiring the Data?
How is it being acquired?
Who owns and curates the Data?
Who is using the Data and for what purposes?
Whom does it represent and were they involved in its collection?
Who vendors from its use?

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 27

Our final session is on international perspectives on knowledge, with a brilliant panel: @jsendall.bsky.social, Jonathan Bengtson (Uni Victoria), Lindiwe Soyizwapi (Uni Pretoria), Dr Rangashri Kishore (formerly Uni Ashoka and Uni Krea) and Patti Cheung (CUHK).

#LKFS2025 has gone by so quickly!

Five presenters of a panel discussion sat in front of a screen

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Christopher Smith @christophersmith.bsky.social · Jun 27

here's my presentation to the super #LKFS2025; super important conversations. Many thanks to @masudk.com and colleagues for showing the way to knowledge futures. and here's Allan Ginsberg on the library dancefloor!

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Knowledge Futures

I want to start in a singular place of culture, the British Museum. From the Great Court one can now peer into that symbol of human knowledge, the round reading room. We all somehow have it i…

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 27

Three questions from this afternoon's session:

1 What defines us as uniquely human?
2 How do we create a truly diverse & inclusive model of open access & break free of the big 5 publishers?
3 What if we structure our universities around societal problems rather than subject disciplines?
#LKFS2025

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 27

Jonathan Bengtson at #LKFS2025: libraries are changing, we are moving from repositories to relationships, weaving together different viewpoints to create scholarly empathy and act as a catalyst for creativity and innovation. Not a noun, a verb: not ‘a library’, but ‘to library’

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 27

Fascinating session on the intersection of knowledge, culture and the arts spanning libraries as a dance floor to embrace change, the threat of a small number of men extracting and controlling the world’s knowledge, and the unquiet libraries seeking voices that have been silenced #LKFS2025

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 27

We’re excited to be hosting the Knowledge Futures Symposium today at @universityofleeds.bsky.social!

Looking forward to discussing how we can collectively confront the defining questions of our time around knowledge and its role in shaping a better society.

#academicsky

Knowledge futures symposium display screen

Jeff Grabill introduces the first session with two panel speakers

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 24

@grabill.bsky.social @masudk.com @universityofleeds.bsky.social @jsendall.bsky.social @campusreimagined.bsky.social

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Leeds University Libraries @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 24

The collaborative learning area in our Health Sciences Library is now officially open!🏫

Many thanks to everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony today.🎀

#LibSky #AcademicSky

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