News & Events

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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

Help Shape Your Study Spaces!

12/11/2025

We want to make your study areas work better for you. Share your thoughts in our quick survey and tell us what you need: https://forms.office.com/e/PbvaJdCA1q 

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact the library

The survey will close 25/11/2025

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.

Assignments

03/11/2025

Received your first assignment question? Essay, report, presentation, academic poster? Unsure what’s required or what task words mean?

Find bitesize ‘How to write…’ infographics and guidance for various assignment types on AberSkills: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/writing-assignments/

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AI, AU and you

04/11/2025

AI is everywhere, even at university. Learn how to use it smartly with our new interactive tutorial.

Available now on Blackboard (Organisations - AI Literacy Course)

 

From December 1st: new Aspire bookmarking workflow for staff when using the browser extension

07/11/2025

When using the browser extension to add library resources to your module reading lists in Aspire, from December 1st you will find a new and improved workflow

  • Preview your bookmark prior to adding it to your reading list
  • Choose between alternative sources of the same title
  • Should changes be required, the Edit resource form now displays menu choices as buttons in a parallel panel

Please find a step-by-step guide in this support article from Talis or watch the short video. 

You’re welcome to contact your subject librarian or the Academic Engagement team for a demonstration.

Need guidance on referencing?

07/11/2025

Accurate referencing is an essential part of academic writing. It ensures proper acknowledgment of sources. Visit the Referencing section on AberSkills to learn how to correctly cite all sources used in your work and understand the implications of failing to do so: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/referencing/

Want to boost your academic writing?

10/11/2025

Book a free session with our Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Writing Fellow, Samantha Wynne Rhydderch. Samantha is a professional, published author whose role is to help you strengthen and improve your writing skills.

  • Available to staff and to students of any discipline and level – from first year to postgraduate.
  • One-to-one support tailored to your needs.

Visit AberSkills 1:1 RLF for details on how to book.

Take your writing to the next level!

Staff and Students: Request a scan with our Digitisation Service

24/10/2025

Need a scan of a book chapter, journal article, or thesis that is held in print version in the library? You can now request it easily through our Digitisation Service.

Go to Primo and select DIGITISATION from the top menu bar. On the webpage, choose the type of resource you’re looking for (article, chapter, thesis) and complete the short form.

Our team will check copyright, scan the material, and send you the digital copy directly to your Aber Uni email, saving you time and effort.

Hugh Owen Library's opening hours for the new term

08/08/2024

From Saturday 20 September, the Hugh Owen Library is open 08:30 until 22:00 every day of the week during term time. Level D (the ground floor) is always open 24/7 .

Check the Library opening hours on our online calendar here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/about/opening-hours/

Blackboard November Update

07/11/2025

The Digital Education Group would like to highlight enhancements in the November Blackboard Update: 

  • Generate or upload custom achievement badges
  • Automatically send messages to students based on course-level rules
  • Bulk change question points in tests
  • Improved navigation from Gradebook headers

For more detail, see our blogpost: What’s new in Blackboard November 2025.

1:1 support with AberSkills

20/10/2025

Whether you need academic writing guidance, career advice, library, wellbeing or tech support (...and much more!) you'll have access to dedicated 1:1 support to help you reach your full academic potential. Explore the list of 1:1 support services at AberSkills: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/one-to-one-appointments/  

What academic skills do you have?

13/10/2025

Do you know what academic skills you have? Do you want to improve and develop your skills? Learn how AberSkills can help. More info: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/