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Rock that ‘Mo for Movember 2024!
Welcome to Movember, where razors get a break, and moustaches take centre stage—all for a fantastic cause. This month isn’t just about looking suave with some new facial hair; it’s about stepping up for men’s health. From growing that glorious ’stache to challenging yourself in fun, active ways, Movember is a chance to support awareness…
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Unlock Your Academic Potential: Join Our Library Webinars!
Do you want to enhance your research skills and do better in your assignments? Our autumn webinars will guide you through the process of finding, evaluating, and referencing good quality information sources. 5 November Finding information for assignments – search the library resources efficiently and effectively to find suitable material for your coursework. 14 November Understanding…
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Open Research Blog Series #4: Empowering Open
Putting these blog contributions together gave us a kaleidoscope of Open Research attitudes and practices from our research community. The contributions in this blogpost are an example of this. We have contributions from a variety of researchers including Open Research Leads, new staff members, and postgraduate researchers. They each highlight different aspects and benefits of…
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Open Research Blog Series #2: Research Metrics
Keeping with this year’s Open Access Week theme of Community over Commercialisation, it is important to remember that the value of research outputs to the larger community cannot be measured using traditional bibliometrics alone. Metrics alone cannot capture the full richness of academic contributions; they must be contextualised Meiko Makita, Health Sciences Open Research Lead,…
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Open Access in Iran: Navigating Academic Barriers
The theme for International Open Access Week 2024 is “Community over Commercialisation”. As part of the Library’s OA Week activities, we asked our research community to tell us about their experience of Open Access. One of the most compelling responses came from Mahtab and Fatemeh, two postgraduate researchers from Iran currently studying in Dundee. In…
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Copyright fact-finding in Leeds
On Thursday 5th September, Bridget McCall, Michael Duncan, and Kirsty Knowles attended the ICEPOPS Copyright Conference at Leeds Beckett University. This was the fifth year of the conference that takes a lighter look at the labyrinth of copyright. The conference is an opportunity for professionals and copyright enthusiasts from libraries, universities, industry and other sectors to…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Promoting Well-being at the University of Dundee Library May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of mental health and well-being. At the University of Dundee Library, we are dedicated to supporting our community’s mental health needs. Throughout May, the Main Library’s display cabinet in the entrance showcases a selection of…
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Expanding Your Academic Resources: More Books
When it comes to navigating academic resources, lecturers play a pivotal role in guiding students towards essential materials. One such tool is the resources list, compiled to support each taught module. So, what happens when students need additional resources or require more information on specific topics? Student demand often dictates the acquisition of additional resources.…
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CreateSpace Update (February 2024)
Ranya Al Ghazi, CreateSpace Student Helper Welcome to CreateSpace, the pulsating core of creativity nestled within our university campus! Here, innovation intertwines with tranquillity, inviting all university staff and students to unleash their limitless creative potential. Beyond being a mere maker space, CreateSpace embodies a lively community committed to encouraging exploration and self-expression. As a…