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Happy ! 🥳 People buy me to eat, but never eat me. What am I?Good luck! The answer will be revealed tomorrow morning. 😊
07/10/2026

Happy ! 🥳

People buy me to eat, but never eat me. What am I?

Good luck! The answer will be revealed tomorrow morning. 😊

Avoiding plagiarism is important, but did you know you may be plagiarising without even knowing it? 😮This pathway from B...
06/10/2026

Avoiding plagiarism is important, but did you know you may be plagiarising without even knowing it? 😮

This pathway from Being digital will help you recognise what plagiarism is, the forms it can take & how to avoid it 👉 https://ow.ly/H8Sv50ZQUJC

05/10/2026

Today's interactive training session will show how to find specific resources and explore topics using Library Search. You’ll also be introduced to the Research Assistant tool for exploring academic content through questions.

Don’t miss out – join us at 19:30!

👉 https://ow.ly/Wu6V50ZQR0J

05/10/2026

Our 45-minute interactive session TODAY at 19:00 will explore Generative AI, how it works, and will provide guidance on ensuring your use of such tools is appropriate, transparent, and aligned with the OU guidance and values.

👉 https://ow.ly/VfpB50ZQR53

A recording of the session is available if you're unable to attend.

Learning about the Holocaust is an important part of understanding history and its lasting lessons.Explore our Holocaust...
03/10/2026

Learning about the Holocaust is an important part of understanding history and its lasting lessons.

Explore our Holocaust Memorial resource list featuring resources recommended in the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust bibliography... 👇

https://ow.ly/9Fm050YzGqu

03/10/2026

If you're considering using generative AI tools like ChatGPT in your assignments, it's important that you understand its strengths and limitations.

Join us on Monday 5 October at 19:00 for an interactive session that will help you critically evaluate the information provided by Generative AI tools and show you how to acknowledge the use of it in your work.

👉 https://ow.ly/jG2750ZQR5A

It’s time for a ! 🎵We want you to share songs that mention a book, story or reading...👉 Comment with the song below or ...
02/10/2026

It’s time for a ! 🎵

We want you to share songs that mention a book, story or reading...

👉 Comment with the song below or share a link to it on YouTube!

Don't forget to share this post or tag your friends in the comments, so they can get involved too! 🩵

02/10/2026

Do you know how to use Library Search to find specific resources (e.g. e-books, e-journal articles) and to find information on a specific topic?

If not, join our ‘Using Library Search for your assignment’ online training session on Monday 5 October at 19:30 for help and support. You’ll also be introduced to the Research Assistant tool for exploring academic content through questions.

👉 https://ow.ly/lA9U50ZQR0W

October is - a chance to learn more about menopause, challenge some of the stigma around it, and share useful informat...
02/10/2026

October is - a chance to learn more about menopause, challenge some of the stigma around it, and share useful information.

Our menopause resource list features books, podcasts and more, created in collaboration with the OU Menopause Support Group. Whether you’re experiencing menopause yourself or supporting someone who is, there’s plenty to explore👉 https://ow.ly/kXKM50ZTteb

You can also browse our menopause collection on Libby to find magazines, cookbooks, natural approach guides, eBooks and audiobooks 👉 https://ow.ly/wXkx50ZTtec

Have you seen Cite Them Right's guides on all things referencing? Get the answers to all those thorny questions such as...
01/10/2026

Have you seen Cite Them Right's guides on all things referencing? Get the answers to all those thorny questions such as what is common knowledge, how to reference personal experience or confidential information, what to do if you can't find the details you need - and lots more! 👇

https://ow.ly/XRwf50ZTrlj (OU login required.)

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