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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 20h

This #BlackHistoryMonth, why not check out our Black British Authors leisure reading collection? You can find it at libguides.exeter.ac.uk/BHM

We're highlighting our Black History resources throughout October. Keep an eye on our posts to discover more!

The background is a sunburst design in two shades of green. In the foreground is a grid of book covers from the Black British Authors Leisure reading collection. Text at the top says, 'Black History Month 2025 Black British Authors' and at the bottom is the bit.ly link: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibBBA

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 2d

New Special Collections blog post!

Dr Beth Mills discusses her role as Digitisation Assistant on the Digital Archive of the Middle East (DAME) project at the University of Exeter: dame.exeter.ac.uk/en/2025/10/1...
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Digitising for DAME – Digital Archive of the Middle East

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 5d

If you are a #UoE PGR and want to build skills, knowledge, and confidence around #AI, take a look at the upcoming Doctoral College training events. These include sessions on AI run by Library staff: bit.ly/DoctoralColl...

Upcoming courses | Doctoral College | University of Exeter

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 5d

Events next week @ the Library

Citation & Synthesis in Academic Writing
Academic Reading & Notemaking
Research Cafés at St Luke's Library and Forum Library
UEBS Library Research Drop-ins
Advanced searching in Library Search
Legal Research Drop-in @ Amory

See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 6d

Check out your #BlackHistoryMonth Films & TV list via the Black History Reading List at libguides.exeter.ac.uk/BHM.

Browse & borrow from the Black History displays in Forum Library Foyer or opposite St Luke's Reception.

Got a suggestion for the list? Recommend titles via the LibGuide above! 💡

A promotional poster for Black History Month 2025: Film and TV, set against a green background. The title appears at the top, followed by a grid of twelve diverse film and TV stills. These include portraits and scenes such as a man in a white shirt, two boxers posing, a historic black-and-white protest photo, a man beside a colorful car, a person in an alleyway, a joyful indoor group, a thoughtful woman outdoors, a stage performer under dramatic lighting, a suited older man at a desk, a person gazing out a window, someone in glasses and a ceremonial hat, and a warm close-up smile. A URL at the bottom reads: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibBHMFilms.

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 8d

AI training for all students brought to you by the Library! Check out the online resources and workshops via the Library Digital Skills homepage: libguides.exeter.ac.uk/digitalskills
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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 14d

Online #Library workshops tomorrow, Thursday 2 October:

Searching APA PsycINFO (PGR, PGT, UG) - book here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4398836

Advanced searching on APA PsycINFO (PGR, PGT) - book here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4398837

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 14d

October is #BlackHistoryMonth! You can explore Black History through Library resources, including books, archives, film & TV, and personal narratives. Check out the displays at the Forum & St Luke's Libraries.

Discover more & recommend additions via our LibGuide: libguides.exeter.ac.uk/BHM

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 19d

Next week at the Library (29 Sept-3 Oct):

Study Spaces Tours
Research Café & Study Skills Café
Reading Lists and Library Search: an introduction
Study Skills sessions (details at link below)
UEBS Library Research Online Drop-in
Legal Research Drop-in

... & more!

Info & book: exeter-uk.libcal.com

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 19d

Calling all Uni of Exeter Doctoral College students!

The #StudySkills team will be running an online session on Academic Reading & Note-Making: Becoming a Critical Reader, specially for #PGRs.

Monday 29 September
10:00am-11:30am
Register here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4367980

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 19d

New to the University and curious about study spaces? Join a Study Space Tour!

St Luke's Campus: Mon 29 Sept 10:00am-11:00am (more info & book: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4413717)

Streatham Campus: Wed 1 Oct 2:00pm-3:00pm (more info & book: exeter-uk.libcal.com/event/4413714)

See you there! ⭐

Study Space Tour, Streatham Campus

Not sure where to study on campus? Where can you find group or silent study spaces? Where can you find hot water or a microwave? Come along to a Study Space Tour where you will be...

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 21d

Biosciences, Psychology, & Geography online Library sessions tomorrow:

Getting started with Biosciences Databases: 10:30am-12:30pm
Getting started with Geography databases: 11:30am-12:00pm
Getting started with Psychology Databases: 12:30pm-1:00pm

Register here: exeter-uk.libcal.com

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 22d

Today's Library/Study Skills drop-ins:

Academic Skills: 10:00am-12:00pm, Forum Library Foyer
Legal Research: 10:00am-11:00am, Library Liaison Office, Forum Library (ask at the desk)
Business School Library Research: 12:30pm-1:30pm, online (register via link below)

More here: exeter-uk.libcal.com

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · 26d

What's on next week at the Library (22-26 Sept):

Library Cafés
Law Library Support Team drop-ins
Referencing - The Basics (Study Skills)
Academic Skills drop-ins
Library and Campus Study Space Tours
Getting Started with Databases

Check dates/times & sign up:
exeter-uk.libcal.com/calendar/lib...

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The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum @bdcmuseum.bsky.social · Sep 15

Welcome (and welcome back!) to the students of @exeter.ac.uk!

We're the UK's leading #cinema #museum and we're right here on Streatham campus.

Why not visit us and enter our #WelcomeWeek #Competition? Simply post your favourite item in our collection and tag us for a chance to win! 👇📽️

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Sep 15

Welcome to the University of Exeter Library and Welcome back all of you! libguides.exeter.ac.uk/libraryinduc...

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Sep 12

✨What's on in the Library next week? 📆 Check out our events from Mon 15th to Fri 19th Sept here: exeter-uk.libcal.com/calendar/lib...
#ExeterUniLib

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Sep 12

New Student/Staff? Welcome to the University of Exeter Library!

To find out what’s on over the next few weeks, your library getting started guide and to book in for a Library and Study Spaces tour head over here libguides.exeter.ac.uk/libraryinduc...

Come on over and explore!

LibGuides: Getting Started with the Library: Welcome to Your Library

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Sep 9

Have you check out your ‘AI: Understanding it’ online resource yet? It’s a self-paced online resource designed to get you learning and practising using AI effectively and responsibly. Complete it all or dip into the pages that most interest you! libguides.exeter.ac.uk/AI #ExeterUniLib

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Sep 2

Have you seen your Digital Skills Workshops for students yet?! Find out more and register via the Library Events calendar: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibDigitalSkillsWorkshops #ExeterUniLib

A poster advertising digital skills workshops for term one, listing seven workshops including Get Digital Ready, AI Essentials, GenAI Under the Microscope, AI Research Assistants Explained, Crafting Clever GenAI Prompts, Communicate Smarter, and Dissertation 2.0.

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Sep 1

2,4,6,8 who do we appreciate?
Napoleon ofc!
🐈 1st September is Ginger Cat Appreciation Day so if you see Napoleon out and about be sure to give him extra special attention.
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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Aug 22

Happy Friday from us and our Streatham campus friends! #ExeterUniLib

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Aug 19

✨Got some time on your hands over the break and looking to boost your tech knowledge? Check out your Digital Foundations and Emerging Technologies LibGuide: libguides.exeter.ac.uk/tech%F0%9F%8...

Sunflowers in the background with a yellow speech bubble with text reading looking to boost your tech know-how over the break? And a green text box below that reads check out your list of sources and tips in your handy Digital Foundations and Emerging Technologies LibGuide, link in bio.

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University of Exeter Doctoral College @doctoralexeter.bsky.social · Aug 7

Why is research dissemination so important? Bethany Knight, Research Dissemination Librarian at @universityofexeter.bsky.social explains all in our latest Doctoral College blog post👇
sites.exeter.ac.uk/doctoralcoll... @exeterunilib.bsky.social #researchskills

Getting Your Research Out There: A Quick Guide to Research Dissemination

Something that can easily get overlooked during the PhD journey is research dissemination. Sounds a bit formal, but really, it’s just about making sure your research gets seen by the people who can ac...

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University of Exeter Library @exeterunilib.bsky.social · Aug 5

🐱Got ten mins to help future you feel a bit more organised?🌻 Check out your top tips for organising your digital devices ready for the new academic year in September. 📲 #ExeterUniLib

There are sunflowers in the background, with a yellow speech bubble over the top of the image with text reading got ten mins to organise your digital devices? A green text box below reads why not do one of the following to prep your devices for September? Ensure your system is updates with the latest operating system and security updates; back up files with OneDrive, Google Drive or external storage; clean your devices digitally and physically, and explore resources on the University of Exeter digital hub.

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