Wolfson Library Cam

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It was great to meet so many wonderful individuals from the 21+ programme today. We had an interesting workshop on critical reading and Wikipedia and many thanks for the great feedback you gave us. A special thanks to Ellie from @HughesHallLib for teaching with us!

Next Tuesday! An awesome new event with the brilliant @thesiswhisperer, on careers beyond academia. Limited number of spots left, hope you can join us! eventbrite.co.uk/e/after-academ… @WolfsonCam #phdchat #cambridge #academia

For more information, please visit our Academic Writing Support page at bit.ly/3SrpQvR. We look forward to seeing you there!

Working on a research project over the summer but having trouble starting or need some extra support? Starting this week, join us from 10:00 - 12:30 for Write Here, Write Now and take some structured writing time for yourself in the company of other Wolfson students and staff...

This has been the sterling work of the minority still regularly working in the Library. As lots of students leave Wolfson for the summer, a reminder that we remain open 24/7 and we're here to support you throughout the vacation with resources and academic skills support.

ON TRIAL from @ejournalscamb: Sage Research Methods Videos and SRMV Practical Research and Academic Skills libguides.cam.ac.uk/az.php?v=29396… containing more than 125 hours of tutorials, case study videos, and expert interviews covering the entire research methods and statistics curriculum

To mark #WindrushDay we have a display of books in the Library from across our collection. Do drop in to browse or borrow. And if you're not in Cambridge, have a look at the online display pinterest.co.uk/wolfsonlibrary… Lots more books in this @guardian article theguardian.com/books/2023/jun…

Incredibly proud of our Wolfson Writing Consultants for being shortlisted for Contribution to the Student Community in the Cambridge Students' Awards 2023! Thank you to all who nominated the Writing Consultants, and we look forward to working with you in the new academic year!

If you need access to study space or printed resources but aren't in Cambridge this summer, use the SCONUL Access scheme sconul.ac.uk/sconul-access to visit other academic libraries across the UK and Ireland. Join now as it can take a while for your application to be approved.

We employ 6 of our amazing PhD students as Writing Consultants to provide peer-to-peer academic writing support to undergrads & MPhils✍️ You can book a 45-minute session with a Writing Consultant - for support at various stages of the writing process 👇 cctl.cam.ac.uk/inclusive-teac…

to peers, colleagues and the wider world. Drop by the library to borrow this book or others written or edited by @thesiswhisperer. For more information on the events this week and to book visit wolfson.cam.ac.uk/about/events/k…… and wolfson.cam.ac.uk/about/events/p…… They're open to all!

In preparation for the wonderful events happening this week with @thesiswhisperer, our Book of the Week is Be Visible or Vanish. This book provides invaluable information for students and researchers hoping to communicate their research in a way that is appreciated & accessible

A new month, a new calendar for our wellbeing table in the Library! Pop in to pick up a copy. Remember to take a break at this busy time of year. We have new colouring sheets and there are still cress seeds available for you to grow on your windowsill🌱

We are super-excited to be welcoming @thesiswhisperer to @WolfsonCam in June for a hybrid lecture wolfson.cam.ac.uk/about/events/k… and two in-person productivity workshops wolfson.cam.ac.uk/about/events/p… They're open to all. Book places now!

NEW: First Folios Compared brings together 50+ digitised copies of Shakespeare’s First Folio, sourced from a wide range of institutions around the world ejournalscambridge.wordpress.com/2023/05/25/fir… It was launched to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the famous book’s publication! @ejournalscamb

Thinking about publishing your research? Join us as Dr Xin Peng and Dr Cezary Kucewicz share their experiences in writing for academic publications. For more information and to book visit bit.ly/Writing-for-Pu…

Being around green, growing things is now recognised as an effective way to reduce #anxiety. Drop by the library this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and plant some cress seeds to take back to your room and watch them grow. They also make a tasty snack!

Thanks to everyone who has posted a tip on how to revise and prepare in general for exams! For the new week, we are looking for tips more focused on note making and time management. Don't worry about the previous tips, we are recording them on our Padlet bit.ly/Wolfson-Exam-P…

Fantastic first day of the Wolfson Research Event 2023 today🔥 8 oral presentations & 8 poster presentations on everything from Russian state-controlled media to chronic wound repair. Day 2 kicks off at 11:30 tomorrow in the Lee Hall. Discover more: wolfson.cam.ac.uk/wre-2023