With the upcoming coronation of King Charles III, here at the University Archives we wondered what we might have hidden amongst the collections that related to coronations past. It turns out we have a small but interesting selection of material. As we might expect, there were a number of nationally produced commemorative publications and souvenir […]
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November 23rd marks Doctor Who Day. A day which celebrates when the iconic sci-fi show first aired in 1963. You may be asking, “But what has Doctor Who got to do with the University Library?”. Well, I know it seems a little bit random, but stick with me. As a Doctor Who fan, I couldn’t […]
Disclaimer- This blog will discuss the topic of mental health. The writers of this post are not professionals, but former students who want to help current students know what is available to them at the University. The 10th of October marks World Mental Health Day. The theme for this year is ‘Make mental health and […]
Starting university can be quite a daunting prospect. There is a lot to learn in a short space of time. When I started at The University of Hull in 2018 I had to find my lecture rooms, meet new friends and discover new learning styles. It is for this reason that I missed out on […]
If you’re anything like me, you might not have explored archives in your life. They’re just of dusty old documents anyway aren’t they? Well some may think so, but I certainly don’t! I went on a tour around the Hull History Centre and got to explore its archive material. Here is my experience of the […]
My name is Jess and I recently started my role as an intern at the Brynmor Jones Library. Find out what I have learnt in the first week and why it has already been beneficial to my future career. The application process Up until two weeks ago, I worked in a pub as a supervisor. […]
By day, a lifted study-storehouse; night Converts it to a flattened cube of light. Whichever’s shown, the symbol is the same: Knowledge; a University; a name. Philip Larkin, 1983. On the Brynmor Jones Library, from Collected Poems, 1988. Larkin at 100 Given what would have been Larkin’s 100th birthday on the 9th of August 2022, […]
In July, the Brynmor Jones Library welcomed two work experience students from local schools. Sev and John both worked with staff for one week, and kindly agreed to tell us about their experiences. Sev My week at the Brynmor Jones Library started on Monday with a morning of induction and health and safety with Helen. […]
This blog post revisits one of our most popular Twitter threads of the year. Now you can read the same content in a convenient article format. Yay. Why can’t we always buy what you need? How much do eBooks cost? How do we work with you? Sit tight – we’re going to answer a lot […]