News & Events

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Happy New Year from Library Services

01/01/2026

Hugh Owen Library opening times from 2nd January 2026:

  • 08:30-22:00: Fri 02 Jan – Sun 04 Jan
  • All floors of the library are open 24/7 for the exam period: Mon 05 Jan – Fri 23 Jan
  • 08:30-22:00: Sat 24 Jan – Fri 27 March 
  • Level D of the Hugh Owen Library remains open 24/7 all through the year.

The Physical Sciences Library opening hours are at: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library-services/physicalscience/opening-times---physical-sciences-library/

Full library opening hours: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/about/opening-hours/

Hugh Owen Library toilets and water now available all day Friday 02 January 2026

22/12/2025

Water now remains available on campus all day today Fri 02 Jan 2026. 

Hugh Owen Library: No Aber Card, No Access Mon 05 - Fri 23 January 2026

23/12/2025

Due to high demand on library spaces, use of the Hugh Owen Library during the January exam period (from Mon 05 - Fri 23 January) is restricted to Aber Card holders only during the day. You need your Aber card to enter as well as exit the library. All 3 floors of the Hugh Owen Library are open 24/7 during the exam period.

Aber Cards are always needed 17:00-08:30 7 days a week. More information is available on our website: http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/hughowen/ and on the visitor webpages

Library services and support for students over the holidays

06/12/2025

While Library Services closes at 16:30 on Tuesday 23rd December 2025 and reopens at 08:30 on Friday 2nd January 2026, Level D of the Hugh Owen Library remains open 24/7 during the holidays, providing access to computers, printers, study spaces and vending. Find out more about Library services and support available to you over the holidays.

Final Examination timetable - Semester 1

17/11/2025

The final examination timetable for semester one is available on the timetabling website: https://ow.ly/Jkuw50Qanaq

 For further guidance regarding examinations, please contact your departmental examination officer: https://ow.ly/Yu1550Qanar

January - Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit sessions

15/12/2025

Times/ booking 

  • 05/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Component Marks (Online)
  • 12/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (Online)
  • 15/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Component Marks Transfer (Online)
  • 21/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Vevox, polling software (Online)
  • 26/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Component Marks Transfer (Online)
  • 28/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Panopto Lecture Capture and Teaching Room Equipment (In-person)
  • 30/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Turnitin (Online)

Adolygu ac arholiadau Ionawr

17/12/2025

Dechrau meddwl am adolygu ac arholiadau Ionawr? Darganfyddwch sut i adolygu’n effeithiol, paratoi ar gyfer diwrnod arholiad, a datblygu eich sgiliau astudio. Mae cyngor ac awgrymiadau defnyddiol yn SgiliauAber: www.aber.ac.uk/cy/aberskills/exams/

Latest Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit sessions 09/12/2025 - 30/01/2026

08/12/2025

09/12 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Component Marks Transfer (Online)

10/12 E-learning Excellence: Submitting an Exemplary Course Award (Online)

11/12 E-learning Excellence: Exemplary Assessment Design (Online)

January

05/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Component Marks (Online)

12/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Blackboard Ultra (Online)

15/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Component Marks Transfer (Online)

21/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Vevox, polling software (Online)

26/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Component Marks Transfer (Online)

28/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Panopto Lecture Capture and Teaching Room Equipment (In-person)

30/01 E-learning Essentials: Introduction to Turnitin (Online)

Times/ booking 

Changes to study room booking system in the Hugh Owen Library

13/11/2025

A change is underway to the study room booking system at Hugh Owen Library. Keen users will have noticed that we have removed the old booking screens / joan boards from outside the rooms.

We will provide details of the new, more convenient way for you to manage your bookings as soon as possible.

In the meantime, you can check which rooms are available and book here: https://faqs.aber.ac.uk/en/2607

Minor update to Blackboard Interface, January 2026.

01/12/2025

On 8 January 2026, there will be a minor update to the Blackboard interface. For further information, see our blogpost.

Maths and stats helpdesk

12/11/2025

Looking for some help and guidance on a maths or stats question?

Visit the weekly Maths and Stats drop-in session (during term-time)

  • Thursdays
  • 10:00-13:00
  • Level D, Hugh Owen Library (next to the vending area)

You can also email maths-help@aber.ac.uk with your query if you can’t make the drop-in.