Archives and Special Collections at Strathclyde

Read all about the Scottish School of Bakery in our latest post celebrating the history of @UniStrathclyde with #archivecake guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/archives…

Disability History Month runs from 14 November to 20 December. The latest blog from @StrathArchives and corresponding display on Level 3 of the Library takes a closer look at the 1981 International Year of Disabled People and SPAID: guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/archives…

Discover the story of Ronald William Walker, a Royal Technical College alumnus who served in both World Wars. Explore how the Great War reshaped the college community, honoring the sacrifices of over 3,000 members with a permanent Roll of Honour memorial guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/archives/strat…

For Black History Month, the @StrathArchives team curated a display highlighting the first African and Asian Honorary Graduates whose remarkable contributions have made a significant impact on the world. You can find this exhibit on Level 3 of the Library. #BlackHistoryMonth

Join us at @UniStrathclyde to celebrate and commemorate Strathclyde's LGBTQI+ past, present, and futures on the 20 November 2024, at 1:00pm-5:00pm. For more information or to book tickets please visit: shorturl.at/X3eDF

Welcome to day 2 of the #ICASUV2024 conference! Our first session is on diversifying collecting and acknowledging silences with Stephen Urgola of American University in Cairo and Mary Weppler-Van Diver of California State University.

The #ICASUV2024 conference is underway! Our welcome address is by Jennifer Ba of @UniStrathclyde and Caroline Brown of @dundeeuni.

Ready for session one of the #ICASUV2024 conference? We have talks on institutional and personal reflections on embedding diversity by Brenda Gunn of @UVALibrary, Jennifer Monger of @rpi, and Joanne Anthony (Antonijevic-Siblon) of @RMGreenwich.

We're excited to welcome international delegates to discuss all things diversity-related! The programme looks excellent! #ICASUV2024

We are still accepting leaflets for all candidates, please send to: Scottish Election Ephemera Archives and Special Collections Andersonian Library University of Strathclyde 101 St James Road Glasgow, G4 0NS

In particular, can you help us get campaign leaflets for these constituencies? Aberdeen North Alloa & Galloway Angus & Perthshire Glens Berwickshire, Roxburgh & Selkirk Dumfries & Galloway Edinburgh South Edinburgh West Inverness, Skye & West Ross-shire Lothian East Midlothian

Thanks to everyone who has sent campaign leaflets for the recent UK General Election. We still need leaflets for many candidates that stood across Scotland. Can you help? Read more in our blog post: guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/archives…

We’re excited to announce the online publication of the Kirkwood Papers catalogue! Explore 50+ years of groundbreaking work in community activism & adult education by Colin & Gerri Kirkwood. guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/archives…

Such a great evening last night to celebrate the republication of The Dear Green Place with Archie Hind friends and family!

In the latest post of the Strathclyde at 60 series celebrating Strathclyde's Diamond Jubilee we follow some mining & geology students from Glasgow & West of Scotland Technical College on a field trip to Alexandra Park. guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/archives…

@ncdominie @EvaArrighi @MurphyNiallGLA @DennistounStyle @Glasgowdodf We don't have any interior pics to hand but here's a panoramic shot taken in 1992 from the penthouse of Livingstone Tower.

Livingstone Tower, Strathclyde Uni. Completed in 1964 on the site of tenements that were declared as slums & demolished. Constructed of reinforced concrete clad in curtain walling in opaque dark green glass spandrel panels framed by orange metal uprights. #Glasgow #brutalism

Rediscovered this blog post by @PeelArchives while clearing out. Why don't archivists digitise everything? peelarchivesblog.com/2017/05/31/why…

Discover the pioneering work of James Blyth, who built one of the first wind-powered electricity generators in the late 1800s. From early experiments to award-winning designs, Blyth's legacy in renewable energy lives on. guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/archives…

We really enjoyed catching up with colleagues from around the University, and sharing our treasures at the Jubilee Fete yesterday. Thanks to everyone who popped by for a chat 😃 guides.lib.strath.ac.uk/blogs/archives…

Come and chat to us at today's Diamond #JubileeFete at L&T Building. Don't miss your chance to see @UniStrathclyde Royal Charter!