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Volunteers to test some library systems - short UX workshop

15/05/2025

Students wanted to test some online library systems next week (19 - 21 May). We will ask you to have a go at completing a few online tasks to test our systems. You can take part online or in the library. 

If you have a spare half an hour and would like to receive a £5 voucher of your choice, fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/Bj4e3GUFke

Blackboard's May Update

02/05/2025

The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit would like to highlight enhancements for Instructors in the May Blackboard Update: 

  • New: Auto-generate AI Conversations with the AI Design Assistant
  • Qualitative Rubrics
  • Enhancements to Gradebook and Tests

For more detail, see our blogpost:

What’s New in Blackboard May 2025 

Annual Learning and Teaching Conference: Higher Education Partners

01/05/2025

We’re pleased to announce our final external speakers at the 13th annual learning and teaching conference.

Kate Lindsay from Higher Education Partners (HEP) will be giving a presentation and leading a roundtable discussion. The University has partnered with HEP for a suite of new courses. Further information, including booking, is available on our blog.

External Speakers announced for our Annual Learning and Teaching Conference

17/04/2025

We are delighted to announce that Professor Lee Elliot Major OBE FAcSS, Professor in Social Mobility at the University of Exeter, and colleague Beth Brooks, Executive at the South-West Social Mobility Commission, will be joining us at the Annual Learning and Teaching Conference on Tuesday 8 July.

Further information, including booking, is available on our blog.

Mini Conference: Materials Available

16/04/2025

Materials from our latest Mini Conference, Employability and the Inclusive Curriculum, are now available on our webpages.

Thank you to our speakers for such engaging sessions and to those who attended the event.

For a summary of the event, see our blogpost.

Your AberSkills feedback

10/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their feedback on the AberSkills website recently. 

Here's a summary of the feedback we've received and the actions we will be taking: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/feedback/response/issugharv/  

Thank you for helping us continue to develop our library and learning services

Accessing online Library resources from your own device: impact of global browser privacy changes

14/03/2025

During 2025 web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge will implement new privacy functionality which will block websites from knowing a user’s IP address. More information on these changes and how to continue to access these online resources both on and off campus is available online.

Sign up for the new weekly AberSkills email

26/02/2025

Find out about the latest AberSkills workshops, skills news, tips and helpful resources without leaving your inbox. 

What’s involved?

  • Get informed: Receive details of workshops scheduled for the week. Workshops cover essential skills such as academic writing, employability, and personal development.
  • Find resources to develop your skills: Learn about various skills resources that can help you in your studies, your teaching and your career.

Your weekly dose of skills and success starts here! Simply click to subscribe.

You can unsubscribe at any time.

Questions about referencing?

17/02/2025

Referencing can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be a struggle! If you've got any questions, we've got answers.

  • Firstly, explore our comprehensive Referencing LibGuide – it's packed with information, examples, and tips to help you master referencing.
  • Secondly, contact your subject librarian for help. They offer one-on-one consultations and are experts in the specific referencing styles used in your fields of study.

Get the support you need to succeed from the library today.

Microsoft Office

15/01/2025

Microsoft Office is free to download for students and staff on up to 15 devices.

Included in this are:

  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook
  • OneNote
  • Teams
  • Publisher
  • Access
  • Skype

A step-by-step guide on how to download MS Office on your device is available: https://faqs.aber.ac.uk/en/1391 

Information Services: AI Guidance for you

13/01/2025

Information Services has a new help and support webpage for Artificial Intelligence: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/help/ai/.

This page brings together policies and safety advice as well as guidance for using AI in your studies, teaching, research, and administration.