New Glass Review – paused for 2021
The New Glass Review is an international survey of contemporary glass. For various reasons due to the pandemic, there will no issue published in 2021. Submissions will open in the autumn for the 2022...
Category: Library news & events
Digital content from The Photographers’ Gallery
Viewpoints from The Photographer’s Gallery give you the opportunity to gain a wide range of perspectives which are inspired by the gallery’s programme. They are here to challenge you into thinking about photography in...
How to locate more recently published research
Do you ever find yourself thinking, “I’d like to see if there are more recently published articles on my topic, but I’m not sure how to go about doing it”? On most of our...
Exciting new project – the Internet of Musical Events
This exciting project is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, with the full title being “The Internet of Musical Events: Digital Scholarship, Community and the Archiving of Performances.” For ease, it will...
Seeking experiences from arts, design and performing arts students
If you’re currently studying an art, design or performing arts programme with us here at the university, this academic year you may have come across some ‘library packages’ that have been created for you....
Sustainability and social change in fashion
Are you interested in sustainability? Social change in fashion? Or maybe both? This podcast by Leslie Davis Burns may interest you. She explores how we can change the 10% of annual global carbon emissions...
New life to British Ceramics
Check out this article from the New York Times Style Magazine. It is entitled “The Black Potters giving new life to British Ceramics,” with a sub-title of ‘a growing community of makers are creating...
Advice on writing about drama
Those of you studying or researching in drama or performing arts may be interested in these tips and tricks produced by the University of North Carolina. This handout offers strategies for planning and writing...
10 free online lunchtime talks about crafts
The team from the Crafts Council are leading these talks which will include expert speakers and contributions. They will include marketing advice and opportunities to help craftspeople bounce back from the pandemic. Taking place...
EBook collections – your feedback is crucial!
We are currently running a trial of two Health and medical eBook collections: “LWW Health Library” and “Clinical Key“ We need evidence of need to make a decision to purchase one of them for...
Virtual engagement with the Baltic
Whilst we’re waiting for galleries and museums to re-open, or until you feel comfortable to visit, head over to the Baltic and explore their virtual offerings. These include: The way I see it: the...
Sustainable fashion podcast with Naomi Austin
It’s Fashion Revolution week, and the University of Sunderland’s podcast has interviewed our very own Naomi Austin who is a Senior Lecturer in our BA Fashion Design and Promotion programme. Naomi talks about fast...
Creative Lives talks – 27th April – Dena Bagi
Our School of Art and Design Creative Lives talks offer many examples of how creative professionals live, work and thrive in the arts and creative industries. You will gain an insight into the creative process and...
Use curated collections to help sift through online sources
Do you ever struggle to plough through online resources? Do you want hints and tips on how to know which ones to select? Rather than randomly Googling, our academic colleagues recommend you use sources...
Using Twitter in Your Research Webinar
Are you doing research for a dissertation or a PhD? Interested in incorporating Twitter data into it? Then you might want to sign up for the UK Data Service’s forthcoming free webinar The Twitter...