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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our third panelist announcement for the WRUP 10 year anniversary events welcomes Professor Nikki Dibben to the panel.🎓🥳

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Day 2 of our panel announcements 📢 Also joining us for the WRUP 10-year anniversary event is Professor Joe Deville (joedeville.bsky.social), Professor of Science & Technology Studies at Lancaster University and Managing Director of the Open Book Collective.

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

To raise awareness of World Heart Day we wanted to highlight the many research articles in our repository including this one which explores the Long-term cardiovascular risks after atrial fibrillation diagnosis, click this link to read the full text eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/23...

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Panel announcement!🚨 As part of sharing plans for the WRUP 10 year anniversary event, we are excited to introduce our panel members, starting with Anthony Cond Chief Executive Officer, Liverpool University Press.

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us to celebrate 10 years of WRUP 🎉 and be part of the conversation about what comes next for scholarly book publishing. We’d love to see you there! 📚🥂

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We had a fantastic time at the White Rose Consortium PhD Careers Fair today! 🎓 It was wonderful to meet so many enthusiastic researchers and chat about White Rose University Press, open access publishing, and the opportunities available to publish with us.

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

On 6th September 2026 we celebrated the 8th publishing anniversary of "Oysters, nightingales & cooking pots- Selected Poetry and Prose in Translation - Tristan Corbière". Translated by Christopher Pilling, Edited by Richard Hibbitt & Katherine Lunn-Rockliffe, introduction by Katherine Lunn-Rockliffe

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today on the 2nd September we are celebrating the 6th Publishing Anniversary of 'Sheffield Castle - Archaeology, Archives, Regeneration, 1927–2018' by John Moreland and Dawn Hadley

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Yesterday 31st August 2026 we celebrate the 8th publishing anniversary of "320 rue St Jacques - The Diary of Madeleine Blaess" by @wmichallat.bsky.social

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month to raise the profile of blood cancer, White Rose Libraries wanted to draw your attention to some articles within our repositories which explore Blood Cancer, including this one which explores survival rates in the UK eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/24...

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Really looking forward to this! A fantastic opportunity to celebrate 10 years of White Rose University Press while also looking ahead to some of the big questions facing scholarly book publishing. Save the date – more details coming soon! 🎉

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📚 Introducing #WhiteRoseReads! We're starting a new book club on Bluesky, exploring books published by White Rose University Press — and we're kicking off with two books by authors from the University of Sheffield. Two very different books, one shared connection: Sheffield scholarship. 🧵👇

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

📢 Forthcoming from White Rose University Press: The Nervous State: F.L. Lucas and the Internalization of Crisis in Britain, 1938 by Julie V. Gottlieb and Nicola Baldwin (@nicobalders.bsky.social). A timely exploration of crisis, anxiety, and resilience in interwar Britain.

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

To raise awareness of World Hepititis Day yesterday we wanted to highlight the many research articles in our repository including this one which explores the different structures involved, click this link to read the full text eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/23...

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Delighted to see such a positive review of Jonathan Rayner’s Screening the Fleet: The Royal Navy on Television 1973–2023 in The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord. 🚢📺 The review describes the book as “an intriguing review” of both Royal Navy representation and the changing television landscape

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Celebrating World Brain Day yesterday highlights the importance of Brain Health, there are lots of articles in our repository regarding brain health including this one on the affects of Long COVID. Read here: eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/24...

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Long COVID affects working memory: Assessment using a single rapid online test - White Rose Research Online

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

To celebrate #FestivalOfArchaeology 2026 (18 July–2 August), we’re highlighting White Rose University Press’s archaeology titles, from landmark Mesolithic research to explorations of human connection and exciting forthcoming work. Join us as we explore the past through these fascinating books! ⬇️

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're excited to see the conversations that emerge and to support initiatives that promote openness, rigour, and excellence in research. #ResearchCulture #OpenResearch #UKRNConference

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The conference brings together researchers, research enablers, policymakers, and partners from across all disciplines to share ideas, challenges, and opportunities for strengthening research culture and practice.

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're looking forward to the first UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) Conference! 🎉 Sarah Thompson, a member of the White Rose University Press Management Board, will be attending to contribute to discussions on improving research practice across the UK. #UKRN2026

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Inspired by yesterday's 'National Thank you Day' White Rose University Press wanted to extend our thanks to all our authors who have published with us over the last 10 years! Visit our website to view and read our publications: universitypress.whiterose.ac.uk/books

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

White Rose Libraries Celebrates the ongoing efforts of researchers across all fields. View all of our Open Access research and ethesis by following this link: etheses.whiterose.ac.uk

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

White Rose Libraries wanted to share their acknowledgement of yesterdays Research Appreciation Day and acknowledge the essential role that research plays in progressing knowledge and innovation. #ResearchAppreciationDay

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

We're also keen to follow discussions on the future of open access, including library-led approaches to scholarly communication. These conversations align closely with WRUP's commitment to open, sustainable and resilient research infrastructure. #LIBER2026 #OpenAccess #ResearchLibraries

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The programme includes topics such as cyber resilience in research libraries. We're very interested to hear from Kirsty Lingstadt, Director of Library, Learning, and Archives at the University of York and member of the White Rose Libraries Executive Board, on developing a cyber-resilience toolkit.

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The LIBER Annual Conference starts today in Trondheim, Norway, bringing together research libraries from across Europe. We're looking forward to following the discussions and learning more about the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. #LIBER2026 liberconference.eu

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We're looking forward to attending the Research Spotlight 2026 event tomorrow and hosting a WRUP stall in the TFTV Building on Campus East!

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LIBER Europe @libereurope.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🎤 National Insights: Glimpse Into the Norwegian Library Landscape Just over a week to go before we gather at #LIBER2026. In recognition of our host country, we'll spotlight local perspectives, featuring library directors from both the academic & public library sectors. 🔗 ow.ly/Gn3G50ZffYW

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Great to see @nickshepp.bsky.social from the Leeds Open Research Team, a WRL collaborator, presenting at @academiclibsnorth.bsky.social on connecting the "opens". A topic closely aligned with WRUP's mission and the role of repositories in supporting equitable access to knowledge!

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Academic Libraries North (ALN) @academiclibsnorth.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

#ALN26 online is this week! What do you have in your online conference survival kit?- Water, snacks, seating comfort, fidget toys, notepad and pen(s)- what are your essentials? Not forgetting the end of day celebratory ice cream/fizzy drink!

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Lucy and Kate were delighted to attend the OIPA 2026 Symposium yesterday. An invaluable event with thoughtful discussions, practical insights, and plenty of ideas for the future of open institutional publishing.

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Kate & Lucy from White Rose University Press have headed down to Falmer, University of Sussex, ahead of the @oipassoc.bsky.social OIPA Symposium to explore why open institutional publishing is more important than ever and advocacy for university-based publishing. Image provided by rdne on Pexels.

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Open Research at York @uoyopenres.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Looking forward to meeting some of our Open Research Awards winners and community members at our celebratory event this afternoon 🏆 🎉 Full list of awardees on our wiki: uoy.atlassian.net/wiki/x/HQAiVg

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Today is the 156th Anniversary of the passing of Charles Dickens, however the 1st June 2026 celebrated the 6th publishing anniversary of 'Dickens After Dickens'

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Open Research at York @uoyopenres.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A final plug for our online event next Friday: Reproducibility in Quantitative Social Sciences Research 📊 ♻️ 🔓 Contributors will include @crahal.com, @grigolus.bsky.social, @joespearing.bsky.social and @cbolibaugh.bsky.social Full details and registration link here: uoy.atlassian.net/wiki/x/MQBjRg

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

White Rose Research Online also features a range of biscuit-related research. Topics include food safety, sugar reduction, healthier biscuit recipes, and consumer perceptions of biscuits. eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/cgi/search/a...

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Looking at White Rose Research Online, it is asked 'Would you Risk it for a Biscuit?', this article explores food safety behaviours and foodborne diseases, download and read for free by following this link eprints.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/22...

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Risk it for a biscuit: food safety behaviours and food insecurity of older adults - White Rose Research Online

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

In honour of National Biscuit Day, White Rose Libraries favourite biscuits are tied between the Chocolate Hobnob and the classic Rich Tea biscuit. What is your favourite biscuit? Image provided by Hert Niks on Pexels.

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Open Research at York @uoyopenres.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Very pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Open Research Awards, celebrating innovation, advocacy and good practice in open research across all disciplines at York! 🎉🏆 We will post about each our 9 awardees over the course of the week. You can read a summary of their projects on the wiki 👇

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Yesterday’s event for Analytic Spirituality: The Spiritual Life and Analytic Theology was a wonderful success. We were delighted to see such a fantastic turnout and to hear so many inspiring talks and thoughtful discussions throughout the evening.

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Josh, who is also Chair of the White Rose Libraries Repositories Board, will be speaking in the opening keynote: “Making the Case to Connect the Opens”.

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White Rose Libraries @whiteroselibraries.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

As Knowledge Equity & Open Scholarship Week 2026 begins, we’d like to give a shout out to Josh Sendall, Acting University Librarian & Keeper of the Brotherton Collection at the University of Leeds Libraries. #KEOSWeek2026

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Still time to sign-up to explore how a coordinated, values-driven approach can reduce fragmentation and build more equitable, impactful knowledge systems 🤩

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White Rose University Press @wrunipress.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

📢Still places available for what promises to be an engaging evening of discussion, debate, and reflection around Analytic Spirituality. Join us for a panel conversation, audience Q&A, and the chance to continue discussions informally over drinks and nibble. All welcome, and attendance is free!

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