The University subscription to Medicines Complete has been permanently extended to include off-campus access. Medicines Complete is an online platform that gives access to: British National Formulary (BNF), BNF for Children (BNFC), Martindale: The...
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...
As teaching has moved online, you’re likely to be studying off-campus. This is the time to make the most of the library’s online resources. Here’s how. eBooks and MMR reading lists If you’re new...
We are currently running a trial* of an eJournal collection called “Health Research Premium Collection” which will give staff, students and researchers access to a wide range of journals. We need evidence of need to...
HealthTalk.org is a website that hosts videos of thousands of people sharing their experiences of a wide range of health conditions. You can find out about what it’s like to live with a health...
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...
If you need some help with your next assignment, did you know that there are weekly drop-ins in the Library where you can pop in to ask a question or get some support? At...
The Catalogue of Bias is an annotated catalogue of biases in health research from The Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. It provides definitions, explanations and examples of the most important biases that can affect...
2019 Theme: “Investment in Women and Girls in Science for Inclusive Green Growth” Women and girls continue to be systematically underrepresented as users and leaders in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics....
Are you required to use original/primary research articles in your assignment rather than referencing secondary research articles that summarise research findings? Sometimes it can be tricky to identify which is which. Here’s some guidance:...
Found a really relevant article on a topic you’re writing about? Want a quick way to find more? Citation trails is a way of finding articles related to your relevant article. Citation trails work...
Last updated 26/3/2020: Information on the COVID-19 is key for front line health care professionals treating patients; governments and other bodies concerned with public health who are looking to predict, prevent and control its...
Evidently Cochrane aims to make Cochrane evidence more accessible through blogs; it’s supported by Cochrane UK. The weekly blog usually features new or updated Cochrane reviews on a health topic. It’s for everyone who...
What is a Journal Impact Factor? Journal Impact Factors (also called JIFs or IFs) aim to give an indication of how influential a journal is within it’s field. It is based on how often...
Here’s some New Year refresher tips on using the library, including a link to book a 121 or small group session: Find textbooks and other books using the library catalogue to give you a...
