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| Éireann | @rinnywee.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The library tree is up! This year’s theme is Read Around the World - ornaments made from book covers from every country. See them all: guides.lib.sussex.ac.uk/c.php?g=7229... @sussexlibrary.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk
A close-up of a decorated library holiday tree featuring miniature book-cover ornaments hanging from purple and blue ribbons. Warm fairy lights are woven through the branches, and small printed book covers from different countries are visible among the greenery.A library holiday tree decorated with small international book-cover ornaments stands next to a framed sign. The sign reads: “The theme of this year’s holiday tree is: READ AROUND THE WORLD. All decorations are covers of books from each country in the world. Please feel free leave your recommendations for your favourite books!” The University of Sussex logo appears at the bottom.A full view of a tall holiday tree in the University of Sussex Library, decorated with miniature book covers tied on with colourful ribbons and illuminated by warm white lights. The tree sits in an open area with brick pillars and library shelving visible in the background.A glass display case decorated with artificial red poinsettias and small red paper ornaments. Inside the case is a festive sign reading “Happy Holidays from the University of Sussex Library,” printed with a botanical winter border.
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Calling all Sussex Undergraduates! Earn 5 Spirit of Sussex points (and get to eat some biscuits) by joining a focus group this Friday at 2pm in the Library, and sharing your thoughts about Open Educational Resources and Open Access. Sign-up at forms.office.com/e/Xj86uHRysb #OA #OpenAccess #SussexUni
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Open Press University of Sussex @openpress.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Join us in Sussex next month to celebrate the launch of Teaching with Tricontinental and explore the exciting new Radical Library at the Global Studies Resource Centre! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bandung-at... @sussexfss.bsky.social @plutopress.bsky.social @devcomms.bsky.social
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Bandung at 70: Tricontinental, NIEO and the Return of Non-Alignment
A book launch and discussion, organised by the Radical Library in the Global Studies Resource Centre, and Open University Press Sussex.
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
The Library provides an interlibrary loan service to obtain material, both journal articles and books, not held in the University. For further information about the interlibrary loan service or to place a request, please see ‘Request an item from another library’: www.sussex.ac.uk/library/find...
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
Exploring Brighton Bound - Wed 12 Nov 2025, 3:00-5:00pm This year's Sussex Big Read documents and examines people’s stories of moving to, around and out of the city over the past 100 years. The authors are joining us to talk about its themes and creation. careerhub.sussex.ac.uk/students/eve...
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
This issue has now been resolved.
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
The Online Resources A-Z and Subject Guide webpages are currently down. The databases themselves are unaffected To access a database during this outage, type the name of the database into Library Search. It will appear as the first search result. #SussexUni #SussexLibrary
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Final opportunity to apply for free UK Reproducibility Network Open Research training! 📣 Do you want to support openness, stronger research with greater impact, knowledge equity and social justice? Find out more and how to apply: staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article... #SussexUni #OpenResearch
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Final opportunity to apply for UK Reproducibility Network Open Research training
Details on the available Open Research training courses for Sussex researchers, professional services staff and students. Apply by 17th September.
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
At the end of this month, from 21 July to 3 August, important work will be done to make the Library building more accessible by widening the step-free entrance next to IDS. In order to achieve this, the step-free entrance must be temporarily closed while the work is carried out. (1/3) #SussexUni
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Research & Open Scholarship- University of Sussex @rosuniofsussex.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
New from OPUS! We’re proud to publish Refugees in a World Without Aid, edited by @oeppen.bsky.social, Ali Ali, @mikecollyer.bsky.social, Priya Deshingkar, Anne-Meike Fechter and Tahir Zaman.
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Refugees in a World Without Aid – Simple Book Publishing
Drawing on research from the international comparative project Protracted Displacement Economies, this book demonstrates the need for a ‘more than economic’ approach to refugee and displacement econom...
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
On the 16 June, there will be filming outside the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts between 7:00am and 8:00pm. This will include the use of police vehicles and sirens, which may be audible within some of the Library. Apologies for any inconvenience. #SussexLibrary #SussexUni
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk · 03/06/2025
The Summer of Research kicks off next week! Join us in sharing and celebrating Sussex research at events across campus for the next two weeks. Explore the programme and sign up here: www.sussex.ac.uk/research/abo...
Illustration of person with a magnifying glass, text reads: 'Summer of Research'
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Take a look at the latest open access book from OPUS - ‘Teaching with Tricontinental: A sourcebook for students working with radical periodicals’ Congratulations to the editors and contributors on a fascinating resource! #OpenAccess #OA #Research
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
This event is part of the Summer of Research 2025, a two-week festival of researcher-led talks, workshops and exhibitions celebrating our fantastic research here at the University of Sussex. Find out about and sign up for other exciting events here!
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Research & Open Scholarship- University of Sussex @rosuniofsussex.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Interested in the relationship between Open Research and Intellectual Property? Join us online June 10th 10-11.30am for a discussion about OR and IP, the existing tensions between them, and to explore potential areas of compatibility. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/openness-a...
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Openness and intellectual property: finding balance
Openness and intellectual property: finding balance between sharing and protecting ideas. Join us for a discussion.
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Research & Open Scholarship- University of Sussex @rosuniofsussex.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Come and find out more about the University of Sussex's Open Scholarship Community! Meet practising colleagues and share insights and experiences in a friendly environment. Hosted by the library June 17th 10-11.30am. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-schol...
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Open Scholarship Community Showcase
Interested in open research? Meet members of the university’s Open Scholarship Community, discover support and share experiences.
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Our summer opening hours start on the 26 May ☀️ The Library will be open 9am-11pm on weekdays, staffed from 9am-6pm, and 10am-5pm on weekends and bank holidays.
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Big Bearded Spookseller @bigbeardedbookseller.com · 15/05/2025
Today (Thursday 15th of May) is Global Accessibility Awareness day. A couple of things you can do on Bluesky to help accessibility is to us CamelBack hashtags, e.g. #MondayReads, where each word is capitalised. and use alt text on your images, this can be set in settings Both help screen readers
Image of Bluesky Accessibility Setting with the "Require alt text before posting" switch activated
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lucynoakes1.bsky.social @lucynoakes1.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
New book spotted in the wild ( well, Waterstones on Gower Street). Thanks to Atlantic for the beautiful cover. And to all those Mass Observers who kept such lovely diaries.
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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Word of the Day is ‘apricate’ (17th century): to turn your face to the sun and bask in its warmth.
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Mass Observation Archive @massobsarchive.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
In our latest directive we asked our writers about any good news they might have received or heard recently. H260, who has been writing for us since 1981, was in no short supply of good news from her 16 great grandchildren!
A scan of a handwritten document. It is written by a retired shop keeper who is 91. She is writing about the good news she has received recently. It includes her great grandson passing his driving test, two great-grand daughters becoming sports captains and also being provided a wheelchair by her daughters so that she can now go outside in the sunshine.
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Sam Nesbit @samnesbit.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
📣 Job alert! A wonderful opportunity to further the aims of @sussexlibrary.bsky.social in Diamond OA publishing 📚 working with the wonderful @rosuniofsussex.bsky.social team. Details here: jobs.sussex.ac.uk/job/a65cf6ee... 📣
Open Press University of Sussex logo in flint
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
The Library will be temporarily closed to external reference and college student members on weekdays before 6pm from Tuesday 6 May to Friday 23 May to accommodate our assessment period. Reference and college members are also very welcome to use the Library at the weekends during this period. (1/2)
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Research & Open Scholarship- University of Sussex @rosuniofsussex.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
📚 Work with us! Open Press University of Sussex (OPUS) is looking for maternity cover for the Editorial Manager. If you love community-driven Diamond OA and have experience in academic publishing, get in touch! ⏱️ Deadline 30 April: lnkd.in/enaV43_6 👀 Check out our recent titles: lnkd.in/eHmjtucm
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Our opening hours over the minimum service days are: 16 April: 24hr-7pm 17 April: 10am-5pm, self service 18 April-21 April: Closed 22 April: 10am-5pm, self service 23 April: 8am-24hr We hope you have a good Easter and a restful bank holiday weekend! 🌸
Cherry blossoms on campus
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Open Press University of Sussex is delighted to announce our latest publication, ‘Our Future, Our Voice: Designing, Developing and Evaluating Public Interest Communication on a Budget’ openpress.sussex.ac.uk/publicintere... #OpenPublishing #OpenAccess #OA #Communications (1/2)
Front cover of the book 'Our Future, Our Voice', showing three people talking about ideas.
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Katy Stoddard @katy-bird.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Our early career researchers are incredible 💪 At the opening we also launched the Sussex Women’s Leadership Academy, empowering ECRs to shape a career that works for them #IWD #SussexWomenLeaders sussex.ac.uk/internal/sussex-researcher-school/early-career-researchers/ecr-development/wla
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Women's Leadership Academy : Your development : ... : Sussex Researcher School : Schools and services : University of Sussex
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
We're happy to be hosting Women at Sussex, this year celebrating our inspirational Early Career Researchers, curated by Elizabeth Rendon-Morales. Come to the Open Learning Space on the ground floor of the Library until 31/03 to see the exhibition! #InternationalWomensDay #EarlyCareerResearchers
The exhibition space with portraits around the wallsThe corner, with three portraits of ECRsA close up of one portraitA close up of two portraits
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Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) @sussexsrp.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Get to know our Research Support Coordinator Gofaone Koorapetse! 💚 She plays a vital role behind the scenes at SSRP... but what is Gofaone doing her PhD in? What is her guiding mantra? And most importantly, who are her two favourite authors? Read on: www.sussex.ac.uk/research/cen...
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Centre for Life History & Life Writing Research, Sussex Uni @clhlwr.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Scholars of Simplicity The Copper Family, Sussex’s folk singing dynasty, are celebrated in a free exhibition at Sussex Uni Library, with Sussex Retold, led by Margaretta Jolly with Sam Carroll. Explores histories, heritage and landscapes of Sussex. Until 28 April. blogs.sussex.ac.uk/librarycolle...
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Our Research and Open Scholarship Team have now joined Bluesky! Follow them for all the latest on Research Support and Open Access.
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Interested in joining a book club? We'll be starting our Sunday Book Club very soon so sign up to find out more and suggest a book you'd like to read: www.sussex.ac.uk/library/teac... #SussexUni #SussexLibrary
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
The new Sussex Awards are open for nominations! Nominating isn’t just about highlighting achievements – it’s a great way to recognise and congratulate staff, students and researchers for the positive impact they are making at Sussex. Find out more: staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article... #SussexUni
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Sussex Awards: four fantastic reasons to nominate your colleagues
The awards are open for nominations until 16 March - read some thoughts from previous winners...
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
We are reclassifying some of our maths books from QD to QA to conform to international standards and enhance discoverability Books with the shelfmark QA are currently located in the North Basement If you need help finding a book please ask a member of staff.
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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
Applications to Soapbox Science Brighton 2025 are open! All female and non-binary scientists in STEM subjects are welcome to apply 🥼👩‍🔬🌼🐜🐭🐝🧪⚛️ Apply by March 2nd soapboxscience.org/apply-to-spe...
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The Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) @themerl.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
How can we trace same-sex relationships in rural archives, when love letters were heavily euphemistic or burned after reading? For LGBTQ+ History Month, Tim Jerrome shares his research into queer rural relationships: from his first find, to the challenges faced. merl.reading.ac.uk/blog/2025/02...
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Thomas and Austen: a gay relationship in the MERL archives? - The Museum of English Rural Life
For LGBTQ+ History Month 2025, researcher Tim Jerrome shares how he's using rural archives to research same-sex relationships in the countryside.
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Do you support research activities? We're currently running a series of workshops on key aspects of using Elements effectively, including profiles, publication records, research impact and more! Find more information and sign up on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/elements-...
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Elements Essentials
Series of short workshops aimed at teaching and research staff and Professional Services staff who support the administration of research activities . The workshops cover aspects of working with Elem...
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Prof. Emily Nordmann @emilynordmann.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
This is so super useful from @jisc.bsky.social as a quick guide and initial advice re: Deep Seek from people who know what they're taking about #AcademicSky nationalcentreforai.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2025/01/2...
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DeepSeek - Initial Thoughts and Advice. - Artificial intelligence
Another day, another new and slightly unexpected AI development. This time, it’s DeepSeek. It’s been hard to miss the news, but in case you have, here’s a quick summary: Chinese company DeepSeek has s...
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Sussex Sustainability Research Programme (SSRP) @sussexsrp.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
📰 Read all about it... our January newsletter includes information on: 🔹 Our 'South Coast Sustainability' exhibition 🔹 Plans for a Food Research Network 🔹 Our latest Visiting Fellow seminar 🔹 Reflections on our workshop on sustainability and young people 🔹 Much more! mailchi.mp/sussex.ac.uk...
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SSRP Bulletin: January 2025
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
#ICYMI our café's had a refresh! ☕ Just in time for the new term, we're bringing you soft lighting, plants and... a pew? #Library #SussexUni
The new café area, with a variety of mismatched tables and chairsThe new café area from the café endA table and chairs with an exposed bulb light in frontVintage posters and photographs on the wall
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University of York Library @uoylibrary.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Emma has done a pretty fabulous job here, of documenting the discussion of this event. Thread below is well worth a read if you have any interest in #OA, in the wider scholarly publishing landscape.
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Notes Inside a Library by Sussex alumna @jennymitchellgo.bsky.social, originally part of our Chapter 60 exhibition, is now up on permanent display in the Library! #Poetry
Notes Inside a Library up in a frame on a white wallThe poem next to a noticeboard with a magazine about Jenny Mitchell on it.
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University of Sussex Library @sussexlibrary.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
Hello from the University of Sussex Library! We’ll be sharing all the same resources, announcements and brutalist architecture as before on this new channel. Visit us: www.sussex.ac.uk/library/ #SussexUni
The front of the Library building from a low angle.
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