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. A number...
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Newsstream – a new way to look for news content
From 1 March 2020, you will be able to search across over 600 newspaper titles and news broadcast outlets at the same time by using Newsstream via your library’s subscriptions. Newsstream will be replacing...
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....
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...
NEW BOOKS FOR LAW
This year the Library secured additional funding to purchase more books to support you with your research. In our Big Talk to the Library campaign earlier in the year we asked for your...
Sexual Violence – the Future of Rape Trials
If you are studying criminology or law you’ll be interested in catching up with BBC Radio 4’s programme Rape Trials: is the Jury Out? Broadcast on 30 August 2019 the programme discusses that despite...
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...
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...
Resources to support LGBT Pride Month
June is LGBT Pride Month, and in solidarity with our LGBT friends, family, students and staff the library has curated some examples resources which we encourage all to check out. We've selected a few...
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...
Preparing for exams: hints and tips.
Let’s face it, exams are tough. But fear not, there are lots of ways you can prepare for your exams; there’s also plenty of advice and guidance available. Start planning your revision early. It...
Need advice? Come to our Study Skills Drop-Ins!
With weekly Study Skills drop-in sessions taking place at both the Murray Library and St Peter’s Library, there are now more opportunities than ever before to get advice on your academic skills! Drop-ins are...