Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 12/10/2026We are now open and look forward to welcoming you to your newly-refurbished space! Due to supply chain issues there is further work to complete. We expect the contractors to complete these works by end of January 2027 without further library closure (TBC). tinyurl.com/yc5wj8ct 041
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Health Care Libraries @bodleianhcl.bsky.social · 14/10/2026The Cairns Library at the John Radcliffe Hospital will be hosting a free drop-in coffee morning on Tuesday 20 October, 10-12. A perfect opportunity to ask questions about the library. And yes, there will be biscuits. @ouhospitals.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk 011
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Health Care Libraries @bodleianhcl.bsky.social · 14hProfessor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu: one of the UK’s 1st sickle cell nurse specialists. In 1979 she helped set up the 1st UK sickle cell screening centre. She's received multiple accolades for her services to nursing which have fundamentally improved the care of sickle cell patients. buff.ly/spMGuLL 011
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 14h📢 Researchers, join our session on: Managing research data and Data Management Planning (DMPs) And learn the key principles of RD<, the University's research data policy and the support available to you. 📅 Tue 27 Oct 🕐 11:00-12:30 📍 Social Science Library 🔗 buff.ly/tu9DZNc #iSkills #Researcher 010
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 14/10/2026📢 Calling all DPhils You know you have to deposit your thesis in ORA, but do you know how? Learn how to deposit and the relevant permissions related to your thesis in our online session: Your thesis, copyright and ORA 📅 Wed 21 Oct 🕐 15.00-16.00 📍 Online 🔗 buff.ly/vLYDjzy #iSkills #DPhils 000
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 14/10/2026All new term, same great treats! Enjoy a free hot drink ☕️ on us today (and every Wednesday during term time). You'll find everything you need in the vending area 🕐 10am-12pm Follow it up with a building break at Lego Lunch! 🟥🟩🟨 🕐 1-2pm in the Wellbeing Room. #Wellbeing 000
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Health Care Libraries @bodleianhcl.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Lord Victor Adebowale, Chair of the NHS Confederation, has led in a number of challenging public policy fields and campaigned in the areas of housing, health/social care, criminal justice and public service reform. Awarded CBE in 2000 for services to homeless and unemployed people. buff.ly/8jtvzdp 001
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 09/10/2026#BodleianReaders: Looking for a little calm this Michaelmas term? The @radcliffescilib.bsky.social is offering free wellbeing activities including: 🍵 free hot drinks 👷 LEGO Lunches 🎲 board games 🐕 therapy dogs Find out more: blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/science/202… 0227
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Do you want to know the difference between a JIF and a CiteScore? Find out how to locate and interpret journal level metrics like these at our in-person training session: Journal metrics 📅 Tue 20 Oct 🕐 13.00-14.00 📍 Radcliffe Science Library 🔗 buff.ly/hlsjC9v #iSkills #Researcher 010
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Welcome and welcome back to all our students! If you weren't able to join our induction tours last week then don't worry, visit our website for details on using the Radcliffe Science Library and all the services we have to offer! buff.ly/vF0odUN 010
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 12/10/2026Are you looking to learn about the ways in which to transmit scientific ideas and make your research accessible to a non-specialist audience through a variety of mediums? Book your place on our Science Communication session! 📅 Tue 20 Oct 🕐 10:00-11:30am 📍 Online 🔗 buff.ly/f5rYohG #iSkills 000
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Are you baffled by open, confused by embargoes? Book a place on Fundamentals of open access, where we’ll break down open access and all its many jargon terms and confusing nuances of publishing agreements. 📅 Thu 15 Oct 🕐 10:00-11:30am 📍 Online 🔗 buff.ly/xdYtSbS 010
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Next week is 1st week and we'll be moving into term time opening hours. Check out our website to see our opening hours. 🔗 buff.ly/vF0odUN 000
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Health Care Libraries @bodleianhcl.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Dr Aggrey Burke was the first Black consultant psychiatrist to work in the NHS. He was highly esteemed for his extensive research on racism and mental illness. The Aggrey Burke Fellowship was established in 2023 to support Black medical students to pursue a career in psychiatry. buff.ly/HUaX8OD 031
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Social Science Library @bodssloxford.bsky.social · 07/10/2026New to Oxford? Take a look at @bodleian.ox.ac.uk Subject & Research Guides libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/subjects to find expert advice on resources for your Subject Area. Further tips for new starters can be found at tinyurl.com/yta956kf 083
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Are you planning to present a poster at an upcoming conference, meeting or symposium? This online session will provide you with top tips on how to create an effective poster presentation. 🗓️ Mon 12 Oct. or Tue 17 Nov. 🕛️ 11.00-12.00 🔗 buff.ly/kR2dVtu #iSkills #Training 011
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The Radcliffe Science Library has a range of places to work. If you like to work in near silence try our quiet reading room. If your looking to take a break our Wellbeing Room is one of the best spots. And for working with your peers try booking one of our group study room. 🔗 buff.ly/vjphSso 010
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Health Care Libraries @bodleianhcl.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Dr Charles Drew's pioneering research in blood transfusion led to improvements in blood collection & storage techniques. In 1939 Drew established blood banks for the Blood for Britain programme. He also pioneered the concept of mobile blood collection sites, known as "bloodmobiles." buff.ly/spMGuLL 031
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Libraries @bodleian.ox.ac.uk · 07/10/2026Starting at the University of Oxford? 📚 Let us introduce ourselves… 1253
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 07/10/2026The rumours are true... Lego lunch IS BACK 🥳 Every Wednesday 1-2pm in the Wellbeing Room. Open to all staff and students at the University of Oxford! Be there and be square 🧱 (well, cuboid... 🤫) #Wellbeing #LegoLunch 042
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Need a little break this term? ☕🎲 🐾 The RSL Wellbeing Programme is back with free activities including hot drinks, LEGO Lunches, board games, and therapy dogs. Take a look at our latest blog post and download the new Wellbeing Term Card to see what’s coming up this term. buff.ly/bHhqa5O #Wellbeing 020
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Ebooks can be accessed from cafes, home or anywhere. Our new collection from the Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org , is useful for researchers and postgraduates researching Chemistry, Materials Science and Pharmacology. 🔗 buff.ly/vNl16Vu #NewResource 021
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryUniversity of Oxford @ox.ac.uk · 01/10/2026This #BlackHistoryMonth, explore talks, events, stories and resources across Oxford – from the iconicity of Africa to race and fairness in the age of AI. Discover what’s on ⬇️ bit.ly/4hq2upy 5137
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Great choice for a book club! You can borrow the copy from our Wellbeing Collection! 010
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 05/10/2026New to the University or just in need of a refresher? It's not too late to book on a tour of the Radcliffe Science Library and other @bodleian.ox.ac.uk libraries to start the new term. Limited availability this week. Book your place: buff.ly/98u61HQbuff.lyGetting started: Undergraduates and taught postgraduatesA guide to using the Bodleian Libraries for undergraduates and taught postgraduates at the University of Oxford. 010
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Health Care Libraries @bodleianhcl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This Black History Month we'll be honouring 10 individuals who have made huge contributions to medicine and health care. Look out for these posts over the coming weeks. 121
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 02/10/2026October's book display focuses on boosting your study skills. It covers a variety of topics from referencing guidance & academic writing tips to time management techniques and subject specific support. View it in person in the Radcliffe Science Library or online buff.ly/wOCNX3P 010
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026This Black History Month we'd like to highlight Oxford’s Black History Month Lecture "The Iconicity of Africa" - with Professor Adom Getachew 🗓️ Thursday 22 October 🕛️ From 5pm 📍 Humanities Theatre, Schwartzman Centre 🔗 buff.ly/xbCTXmnbuff.lyGlam URL ShortnerWeb site created using create-react-app 020
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryBodleian Humanities Library @bodhumslib.bsky.social · 01/10/2026When the Blackbird Sings will take you (literally!) from Blackbird Leys to the Schwarzman Centre, following Paulette, born in Jamaica, who crossed an ocean to expand her horizons. We're honoured to host a small part of this experience in our public area! 🐦⬛🚌🎭 shorturl.at/IdG9L #BlackHistoryMonth 023
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Wonderful to see so many #Postdocs at our Networking Lunch yesterday! Thanks to our speakers from across @bodleian.ox.ac.uk and to our attendees. Everyone was very positive & we heard it was useful to several new starters. I'm afraid we can't have pizza every week but we're always here to help. 072
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Struggling to find time to focus on your writing? Based on the pomodoro study technique, our Focus & Finish sessions provide a quiet, distraction free opportunity to study. Join online from your favourite working space. 🗓️ Thursday 1 October 🕛️ 10.00-13.15 📍 Online 🔗 buff.ly/KXgSCkp 012
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This is the last week of the wonderful @bodleian.ox.ac.uk exhibit : Pets & their People Our favourite part is the historical pictures of people with their pets are heart-warming. Check it out before it's gone in the Weston Library, Broad Street. 0199
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 18/09/2026There are still places available for #Postdocs at our Postdoc Networking Lunch next week. Book your space before they're gone! #Postdoc #NPAW2026 000
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We're hosting a guided tour of the Old Bodleian for #Postdocs from @medsci.ox.ac.uk and @mplsoxford.bsky.social Learn a little about the 800 year history of the library and visit beautiful locations such as the famous Duke Humfrey's Library. 📅 Fri. 25 Sep. 🕐 11-12 🔗 buff.ly/54eOncR #NPAW2026 0153
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 10/09/2026📢 Calling @medsci.ox.ac.uk and @mplsoxford.bsky.social Postdocs! Meet fellow postdocs, eat free pizza and get a brief update on services to support you and your research. 📅 Thur. 24 Sep. 🕐 12.30-14.00 🔗 go.glam.ox.ac.uk/postdoc_lunch #Postdoc #LovePostdocs #NPAW2026ox-ac.libcal.comNetworking lunch for postdocsSign up for a networking event and free pizza lunch with the Radcliffe Science Library! We know it can be tough being a postdoc and there is a lot of information to learn, so this... 041
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 31/08/2026There's still time to book onto our Focus & Finish session. Take time to catch up on the work you've been meaning to do. Join online from your favourite working space. 🗓️ Wednesday 2 September 🕛️ 10.00-13.15 📍 Online 🔗 go.glam.ox.ac.uk/FocusFinish 000
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Inspiring views at the Arboretum yesterday. Thanks to Lauren for the wonderful tour. Our DPhils had a great time, many of them staying on after the tour. #Wellbeing 040
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Struggling to find time to focus on your writing? Based on the pomodoro study technique, our Focus & Finish sessions provide a quiet, distraction free opportunity to study. Join online from your favourite working space. 🗓️ Wednesday 2 September 🕛️ 10.00-13.15 📍 Online 🔗 go.glam.ox.ac.uk/FocusFinish 010
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 12/08/2026You should be able to see a partial solar eclipse 🌕️ 🌖 🌗 🌘 this evening in Oxford, with the maximum eclipse a little after 7pm! Ahead of the event why not view some of @bodleian.ox.ac.uk 's historical accounts of solar eclipses in like this one from 1806, "Darkness at noon" buff.ly/2dWSPBZ 0238
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Want to see something different? Take some time out at the @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social From extraordinary objects to thought-provoking exhibitions, it's the perfect place to spend an hour away from your desk or books. ✨ Find out more: prm.ox.ac.uk 011
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 06/08/2026We are recruiting an enthusiastic & customer-focused Wellbeing Assistant to support our successful Wellbeing Programme. Help guide attendees through varied events from crafts to therapy dogs. More information on the University of Oxford's vacancies page. buff.ly/KdFmNid #Libraries #Wellbeing 000
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Image used is Common Swift 2025 07 18 02 (cropped).jpg by Alexis Lours sourced from Wikicommons with licence CC BY 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/... 🔗 commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Co...commons.wikimedia.orgFile:Common Swift 2025 07 18 02 (cropped).jpg - Wikimedia CommonsClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. 000
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 05/08/2026You may have noticed the flock of shrieking birds near the library. It may not shock you to learn that it is a scream of swifts nesting in the @morethanadodo.bsky.social museum's specially built nest boxes. Find out about this year's fledglings on the swift diary! 🔗 oumnh.ox.ac.uk/swifts-diary... 131
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Reconnect with nature at the Harcourt Arboretum with fellow #DPhils. The guided tour will take in different habitats. Make your own way to the Arboretum or travel with the Radcliffe Science Library team. Book your place! 🗓️ Wednesday 26 August 🕛️ 11-12 🔗 go.glam.ox.ac.uk/DPhil_Arbore... 043
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Image from The FitzGerald Archive at the Bodleian Libraries More information about Mabel is available on the Archives & Manuscripts blog blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/archivesandm...blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk 010
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 03/08/2026#OnThisDay in 1872, Mabel Purefoy FitzGerald was born. A pioneering physiologist, her high-altitude research changed our understanding of breathing. She didn't receive her Oxford degree until 1972 despite finishing her studies in 1899! View her portrait in the library 🔗 go.glam.ox.ac.uk/9bJEjBejn 120
Reposted by Radcliffe Science LibraryAshmolean Museum, Oxford @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 01/08/2026🚨 Don't miss your chance to see In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World, this major exhibition closes on 16 August. ★ ★ ★ ★ The Guardian ★ ★ ★ ★ The Times Plan your visit and book your tickets: www.ashmolean.org/exhibition/i... 3329
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Looking for somewhere peaceful to escape the city? Harcourt Arboretum is one of the University of Oxford's hidden gems, with woodland walks, wildflower meadows and some of the oldest redwoods in the UK. Uni staff & students can enter for free! Plan your visit: www.obga.ox.ac.uk/visit-arbore... 030
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 30/07/2026When looking up at tonight's full moon 🌕️ you might start to wonder about a lot of things.🤔 If some of them are who has travelled to the moon and how did they get there? 🚀 Then we have the books for you! Browse our June book display in person or online! 🔗 go.glam.ox.ac.uk/BookDisplay 010
Radcliffe Science Library @radcliffescilib.bsky.social · 29/07/2026It's the last Lego Lunch of the season! Pop into our Wellbeing Room for to build something that reflects you! Let your imagination take flight. 🕐 1-2pm #Wellbeing 000