News & Events

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Kortext Advanced Reader  - Library Services

16/02/2026

From the 12th of March users will have to use a different method to access the Advanced Reader options in Kortext e.g. text-to-speech. The software which hosts our digitised readings is being updated and is awaiting further integration with Kortext.

To access the Advanced Reader options, you will need to do the following:

  • Open the digitised reading on your reading list.
  • Download a copy of the reading (located on the left of the screen).
  • Log into the Kortext website.
  • Upload the downloaded text into your Bookshelf. Open the reading from the Bookshelf to access the Advanced Reader options.

We will update you once the integration is complete.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused, if you have any further questions, please contact us on digitisation@aber.ac.uk.

Latest Digital Education sessions 26/02/2026 - 11/03/2026

23/02/2026

February

26/02 E-learning Enhanced: Introduction to the Blackboard AI Design Assistant (Online)

March

05/03 E-learning Enhanced: Designing Learning and Teaching Activities using Vevox, polling tool (Online)

11/03 Enhanced: Design interactive online learning activities using Blackboard Discussions and Journals (Online)

Times/ booking 

Referencing done right

11/02/2026

Referencing skills are an important and essential part of academic writing. Want 1:1 support with referencing? Get in touch with your Subject Librarian and book an appointment to go through everything you need to know about referencing: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/library/help/librarians/

Learn how to correctly reference all the sources you use in your work and understand the consequences of failing to acknowledge them. Visit the Referencing LibGuide: https://libguides.aber.ac.uk/referencing/

Interruption to Digitisation Service

11/02/2026

From 5pm on the 6th of March until the 16th of March, the CLA (Copyright Licencing Agency) are upgrading the DCS platform where digitised readings are processed and stored. As a result, no new digitisation requests can be submitted or processed during this time period. Normal service will resume on the 17th of March.

Students will not be impacted by this change and will be able to access all current digitised readings as usual on their reading lists throughout this time period.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused, if you have any further questions, please contact us on digitisation@aber.ac.uk.

Maths and stats drop-in sessions

28/01/2026

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

Visit the weekly drop-in session (during term-time):

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

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

13 February 2026 is Welsh Language Music Day

12/02/2026

Welsh Language Music Day celebrates all forms of Welsh Language music. Whether you’re into indie, rock, punk, funk, folk, electronica, hip hop or anything else, there’s incredible music being made in the Welsh language for you to discover.

Pop by the Pop Aber stand on Level D, Hugh Owen Library to learn more

Tues 10 Feb - Hugh Owen Library Level E noise disruption due to building work

10/02/2026


Book shelves are being put up on Level E of the Hugh Owen Library this morning (Tues 10 Feb). The work will cause noise which may disturb students and staff in the library. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Do you want to help make navigating campus easier?

09/02/2026

Ever got lost on campus or taken the long way around? We’re running a short study to understand how students find their way around Aberystwyth University, and we’d love your help.

We’re looking for students to take part in a quick, informal session about navigating the campus.

Why get involved?

  • Help make campus easier to navigate.
  • Create a positive difference for students.
  • Earn £5 Aber Card credit as a thank you.

To sign up

To find out more or take part, please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/GWfynGMEk6 or email welcome@aber.ac.uk.

Want to boost your study skills this semester?

19/01/2026

Find out what skills sessions are happening and get yourself booked in: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/aberskills/skills-workshops/

Never miss a thing! Subscribe to our weekly email to stay updated on workshops available to you: subscribe here.

Blackboard February Update

06/02/2026

Enhancements in the February Blackboard Update: 

  • Use automations to remind students to check their feedback
  • Stack blocks vertically in Documents
  • Enhanced achievement usability

For more detail, see our blogpost: What’s new in Blackboard February 2026.

Call for Proposals: Mini Conference: Neurodiversity Network Conference

05/02/2026

The next Mini Conference will take place on Tuesday 14 April 2026.

We are currently inviting colleagues to submit Call for Proposals. Bookings are also open. See our blog post for more information.

Blackboard Exemplary Course Award 2025-26

12/01/2026

Applications for this year’s Exemplary Course Award are now open, with a deadline of Friday 30 January 2026.

For further information, see our blogpost.