News & Events
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Digital Education Training Sessions
18/08/2026
Our semester 1 staff training sessions are now available in the training booking system. Take a look at our blogpost for further information.
September Opening Hours at the Hugh Owen Library
14/08/2026
From Tuesday 1st Sept to Fri 18th Sept, we're open 08:30–20:00.
Starting Sat 19th Sept to Sat 12th Dec, hours extend to 08:30–22:00. And don’t forget—Level D is open 24/7 all year round
See library opening hours at https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/library/libraries/opening-hours/
Click here to try out the new version of Primo, the library catalogue!
10/08/2026
https://whelf-aber.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/nde/home?vid=44WHELF_ABW:44WHELF_ABW_NDE&lang=en
We welcome your feedback via the form link on the new Primo home page.
If you have any questions, please contact your subject librarian.
Travel the World Through Books
04/08/2026
Discover our hand-picked selection of travel books! Whether you're planning a trip around the UK or venturing further afield, our collection is packed with inspiration and practical guides to help you on your journey.
Visit the Physical Sciences Library or Levels E and F of the Hugh Owen Library throughout August to browse our travel book displays and find your next great adventure.
Summer Resit Examination timetable
31/07/2026
The supplementary examination timetable is now available on the timetabling web site: https://ow.ly/Jkuw50Qanaq
Second speaker announcement for Annual Education and Student Experience Conference
28/07/2026
We’re delighted to announce our second external speakers for the 14th Annual Education and Student Experience Conference. Professor Ruth Healey and Millie Leach will be joining us for their session From tokenistic to authentic: meaningful co-creation with students.
See our blogpost for further information (including booking your place). https://wordpress.aber.ac.uk/e-learning/2026/07/23/14th-annual-education-and-student-experience-conference-speaker-announcement-professor-ruth-healey-and-millie-leach/
Hugh Owen Library Opening Hours from August 1st
17/07/2026
Hugh Owen Library opening hours from August 1st
The Hugh Owen Library will be open 08:30 - 17:30 Monday to Friday and closed on weekends in August. The Library will also be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August.
• Level D will remain open 24/7 throughout
Check opening hours online here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/library/libraries/hughowen/#opening-hours
Library, Aberystwyth University, Hugh Owen Library, Penglais, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DZ
Tel: 01970 62 2020 Email: library@aber.ac.uk
