Last week, we hosted the first ever final of the Library Innovation Competition at HELIX 💡 PhD student, Anastu Regita Nareswara won big for her idea of library tours and a book club – awarded both the title of Library Innovation Champion and the Students' Choice Award! Read more: bit.ly/40SGGcR

Have you voted for your favourite idea to enhance the Library yet? 👀 The winner of the Library Innovation Competition Students' Choice Award will be revealed at the live final on 3 March at HELIX, alongside the overall prize winner - the "Library Innovation Champion" 🏆 Vote now: bit.ly/4kzxQd5 🗳️

Just under two weeks to go until the Library Innovation Competition final, where the first ever Library Innovation Champion will be crowned 🏆 Get your free ticket: bit.ly/4tpVYD1 There'll be refreshments, opportunities to network and the chance to support your favourite idea! We'll see you there ⭐

It was brilliant to meet so many University staff members at our Libraries Welcome Fair this afternoon 👏 The Library offers all staff, students and researchers a range of opportunities. Learn more on our website: bit.ly/4kPBjEG

We're excited to reveal the finalists of the first ever Library Innovation Competition 💡 After receiving a number of thoughtful entries, the final five ideas can now be revealed. You can also vote for your favourite idea for the 'Students' Choice Award'. Read the full shortlist: bit.ly/4kzxQd5 (1/2)

Need a motivational space to focus whilst you work? 'Shut Up and Write!' online sessions provide a quiet, supportive space to focus on writing for both taught postgraduates and postgraduate researchers. Click the link to book: bit.ly/3OeVW0s

We would like to extend a warm to our new PG researchers and students here at the University. We are here to support you, with post-graduate only study spaces, research specific Skills@Library workshops and online access to books via Library Search. Learn more: bit.ly/4a0xrM5

Twelve months already! Time flies when you're having fun - looking forward to 2026 and another year @openresleeds.bsky.social @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social 😍

Event recording now available on @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social blog: Archives Across the Atlantic: Unearthing Black Histories leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/a...

Develop your skills and improve your employability - enter the Library Innovation Competition for the chance to win £1,000 and make your idea a reality! Read more about the competition: bit.ly/3WWypme

Are you currently a University of Leeds student? Do you have an idea that could enhance the student experience, boost wellbeing or improve our Library spaces and services? Here’s your chance to turn your creativity into reality – and win fantastic prizes!  🌱🏆 Learn more and enter: bit.ly/4hE40Tu

A few of our services are down today, meaning that some content on your reading list will not be accessible. We apologise for the inconvenience. We will aim to update you when everything is back online.

The Edward Boyle Library celebrates its 50th birthday today 🎉 Take 50 seconds to learn 50 years of history: bit.ly/43jmnqx

From the 10th to 14th of March 2025, researchers across disciplines came together for a practical and insightful week of professional development during the Research Profile Bootcamp, organised by Jen Dunhill and Stuart Bowes. Read about the event and its impact here: bit.ly/4gYJJaH #AcademicSky

The exhibition is part of the @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social Cultural Collections & Galleries Welcoming Migrants programme. Run in partnership with Leeds Asylum Seeker Support Network (LASSN) 🧡 [6/6]

Nick in conversation with his @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social colleague Kikachukwu Oluonye and Associate Professor in Composition and Music Technology @scottmclaughlin.bsky.social

Researcher Opportunities!! Are you a researcher with a background in the arts and humanities? Are you interested in exploring and showcasing world-leading cultural collections? Do you have experience in both academic research and engagement? Applications are now open for our 2025-26 Fellowships 👇

Introducing our new Skills Space! Located in Laidlaw Library, this dedicated skills development area will increase access to skills support and resources for students in all stages of their academic journey, from first year to postgrad. Read more: bit.ly/46nGbKi #Library #Skills #AcademicLibrary

For Heritage Open Days 👇 Take a journey through 90 years of innovation, architecture and bookshelves... 🏦 Hop aboard our tour of 3 magnificent University libraries! 📚 Tuesday 16 September 10:30 – 16:00 Free, book your place: library.leeds.ac.uk/events/event... @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social

Prof Rayner shares his research in a talk and discussion with Chris Terrill—filmmaker & broadcaster—followed by an audience Q&A. 📅 Thu 18 Sept,🥂 Drinks 17:15, 🎤 Talk 17:30. 📍Lecture Theatre 02, The Diamond, Sheffield. 🎟️ Free – registration required 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-...

Working on campus over the bank holidays? We will be open as usual apart from 25–26 August, when our opening hours are: Edward Boyle Library: 24/7 Laidlaw Library: 9am–5pm Brotherton and Health Sciences Libraries: Closed Find out more about our opening hours using this link: bit.ly/4781yBs

We're thrilled that @jsendall.bsky.social is stepping into the role of Acting University Librarian and Keeper of the Brotherton Collection @UniversityLeeds 🎉 His passion for inclusive leadership makes him the perfect fit to carry the Libraries forward. Exciting times ahead! #Libraries #HigherEd

We're delighted that six of our academic writing mentors have achieved @advancehe.bsky.social's Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) status ⭐ It's fantastic to celebrate the Writing Space's impact and dedication to delivering inclusive teaching 🙌 Read more: bit.ly/3UbCf9P

Happy #YorkshireDay Apart from scenic landscapes, amazing tea and friendly locals, Yorkshire is also renowned for its rich cultural heritage. So, we've decided to showcase the county’s amazing art and literary history here at the Libraries!📖 Find out more: bit.ly/3IX4x5s #AcademicSky #LibSky

We're @technologyfromsage.bsky.social's Library of the Month! 🏆 This accolade recognises our advocacy for Lean Library and use of Assist Messages to convey key library guidance, generating almost 8,500 views and supporting thousands of students 🔎 Read more: bit.ly/4lL4h89 #AcademicSky #LibSky

It's great to see the next generation of librarians contributing to conversations started at the Knowledge Futures Symposium last month 👏 Ellie Weale, Librarianship student at @sheffielduni.bsky.social, shares her reflections in our latest blog post. Read now: bit.ly/4kqHa16 #LKFS2025 #LibSky

Last Friday, we hosted the Knowledge Futures Symposium 📚 We heard from inspirational speakers who examined how knowledge is created, shared and exploited today, and were challenged to think and discuss our role in creating a more equitable and open knowledge future. #LKFS2025 #Library #LibSky

here's my presentation to the super #LKFS2025; super important conversations. Many thanks to @masudk.com and colleagues for showing the way to knowledge futures. and here's Allan Ginsberg on the library dancefloor! anatomiesofpower.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/k...

We’re excited to be hosting the Knowledge Futures Symposium today at @universityofleeds.bsky.social! Looking forward to discussing how we can collectively confront the defining questions of our time around knowledge and its role in shaping a better society. #academicsky

The collaborative learning area in our Health Sciences Library is now officially open!🏫 Many thanks to everyone who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony today.🎀 #LibSky #AcademicSky

Are you looking for motivation, guidance, or just some company while you work on your dissertation? 📝 Join our drop-in sessions to discuss ideas with fellow students or consult with our experienced team about your dissertation.💡 Find out more with this link: bit.ly/3FNUP4g #LibSky #AcademicSky

Sign up for 'Diversifying and Enriching Your Reading List' - a workshop introducing a new toolkit to support teaching colleagues. 📅 2 July, 2-3.30pm (on campus) 📚 Practical tools, reflection & feedback opportunity 🤝 Co-delivered by OD&PL & the Library 👉 Find out more: bit.ly/developyourteaching

Calling all University of Leeds staff with experience of the Reading List system! 🚨 The Libraries team are looking for insights to improve your experience of reading lists and ensure students have access to the resources they need. Share your thoughts to help drive improvements ➡️ bit.ly/440C8CC

Across campus, we are celebrating Refugee Week with a wide range of events and activities from film festivals to photography exhibitions! 🤩 Check out this news story for more details: bit.ly/45peL87 #LibSky #RefugeeWeek #AcademicSky

We're excited to welcome @iiif.bsky.social‪‬ to Leeds for the 2025 International Image Interoperability Framework Annual Conference, which starts today! 🔍 To find out how we're using IIIF's technology to upgrade our catalogue records, check out this news story: bit.ly/IIIFdeepzoom #IIIF #LibSky

A new partnership with Sylla, an innovative platform that empowers libraries to integrate open educational resources into modules, aims to enhance both student and staff experiences at Leeds. Read more about the partnership: bit.ly/3STSOpU #AcademicSky #LibSky #PHDSky #UniOfLeeds

The newly refurbished collaborative learning area in the Health Sciences Library has reopened!🤩 The space incorporates natural lighting, greenery, and comfortable seating, providing students with a great working environment. Find out more here: bit.ly/4kkFIxC #AcademicSky #LibSky #PhDSky

We're always happy to help!😊

Join our upcoming online event to discover the insights of Generative AI from professionals and contribute to our open living book project about the use of Generative AI in your learning!🤖 ⏰20 May 2025 📍Microsoft Teams Register here: bit.ly/42Y5VfT #AcademicSky #LibSky #PhDSky

The University has accepted an offer from the American Chemical Society (ACS) for a read-and-publish-deal. Details are being finalised, but we expect ongoing access to ACS journal articles and to publishing services. University of Leeds staff can read more on our intranet 👇 shorturl.at/f4Aqj

Last chance to register! Book your ticket to attend our free event celebrating the publication of Dr Andrea White’s ‘Understanding Mental Causation’. #openeducation #academicevent @wrunipress.bsky.social

Join us to celebrate Dr Andrea White’s book ‘Understanding Mental Causation’. Engage with White and our panel to discuss bold theories that challenge traditional views on causation. @wrunipress.bsky.social #openeducation #academicevent www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...

Take your revision to the next level! ⬆️  We've created a resources package for the next stage of your revision journey. Check it out and power up your studies by clicking this link: bit.ly/44cRnKk  #AcademicSky #LibSky #Assessments #Revision

We are delighted to announce that Jane Gallagher will be our new Director of Cultural Collections and Curatorial Practice. Jane will make the trip across the Pennines from @uomlibrary.bsky.social to start on 21 July - we can't wait to welcome her!🎉 More at library news: bit.ly/3El2bvm

Happy birthday Lord B 🥳 Celebrating the brilliant benefactor of the Brotherton Library today! Our building behind Parkinson Tower was funded by local industrialist and philanthropist, Lord Brotherton of Wakefield. @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social [1/3]

Exciting news!📢 The Peregrines have returned to nest above the Brotherton Library and have laid 5 eggs so far! 🦅🪺 The Sustainability Service's live feed gives you a front-row seat to the nesting tray. Check it out using the following link: bit.ly/3DM2cZ6 #AcademicSky #EnvSci #LibSky #Peregrines

Press start on your assessment journey! We've compiled a list of resources, guides, and tips to help you level up and take on any obstacles during your revision journey. Check out the page here: bit.ly/4hJylOI #AcademicSky #LibSky #Assessments #Revision

The new research data classification guidance and Data Storage Service updates show you how to store your research data in the right place and how to oversee it properly during its lifecycle. Check out the IT Knowledgebase article for more: bit.ly/4lh34G3 #LibSky #AcademicSky #PhDSky

We've been constantly updating and improving your digital library🧑‍💻, making it faster, simpler, and smarter than ever! Check out our news story to see the full list of improvements that we've made so far: bit.ly/41u40O2 #AcademicSky #PhDSky #LibSky #DigitalLibrary

Check out and sign up to the Galleries' upcoming workshops event if you're interested in a career in Museums, Galleries or Archives! #AcademicSky #LibSky #Galleries #Museums #Art