Box of Broadcasts (BoB) now available in Europe
Good news. If you’re a European student who has returned home during the corona virus pandemic you will still be able to access Box of Broadcasts (BOB) until the end of July. BBC News...
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Quick reference and citation formatting using zbib in your browser
We in the library are big fans of reference management software, as it takes a lot of the admin and headache out of managing your reading and getting your references and bibliographies just right....
George Eliot 200th anniversary
George Eliot (born Mary Ann Evans), a Victorian author, was born in 1819, so this is her 200th anniversary year. Her novels and short stories have frequently been adapted for radio and film. This...
Getting the most out of lectures.
Starting university can be both an exciting and daunting time. There are lots of new things to get to grips with and you will most likely be introduced to a new way of learning....
Study Skills has moved!
The Study Skills Room in Murray Library has now moved to the ground floor (previously Syndicate Room 2). If you wish to attend a drop in, held every Tuesday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm...
Welcome to the University!
Welcome to the University of Sunderland! You are probably experiencing a mix of emotions as you embark upon your new course, on the one hand its exciting, but on the other it can be...
Northern Lights: Scottish Enlightenment
If you’re studying arts, language and literature, social sciences or science and medicine you’ll be interested in a free exhibition Northern Lights: Scottish Enlightenment – Ideas that Shook the World which focuses on...
New Library access gates
Our new Library access gates will go live on Monday 23 September 2019. All students and staff will need their campus card to enter and exit our Libraries. Please remember to swipe in...
Ready to get started with Academic Reading?
Getting ready to come to University? Preparing to come back for another year of study? Academic Reading is a really important skill, as important as your writing and referencing skills. Reading for your higher...
Free Thinking Language and Literature
BBC Radio 3’s Free Thinking programme has had some interesting editions focusing on language and literature. Languages and Belonging broadcast on 2 July Preti Taneja Prize discusses how language affects your identity and sense...
Extended Summer Opening Hours
Studying for dissertations, projects and assignments over the summer? Did you know St Peters Library is open 10am-6pm on Saturdays? In addition as a result of student feedback we are pleased to have successfully...
Writing at doctoral level
The Library has many resources to help you at doctoral level, whether you’re doing a PhD, Professional Doctorate, MPhil or other doctoral level work. We have pulled together a list of books and online...
The Shape of Masculinity
This week BBC Radio 3’s The Essay has been focusing its discussions around masculinity which has been part of the York Festival of Ideas. There are five podcasts you can catch up with which...
Answering exam questions- hints and tips
So you finally made it, assignments handed in, summer is just around the corner, all you need to do is sit that exam, easy right? Exams can be extremely daunting, but fear not, this...
Surviving the exam- useful hints and tips.
In a previous blog, we looked at how you can prepare for your exams. This time we will offer some useful hints and tips on how to avoid stress and be prepared on the...