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🔓 Open Access Week is coming!This year's theme is 'The Cost of Knowledge', taking place 19-25 October 2026. It encourage...
15/10/2026

🔓 Open Access Week is coming!

This year's theme is 'The Cost of Knowledge', taking place 19-25 October 2026.

It encourages us to think about the value of making research accessible to everyone.

Have you ever used an open access article, thesis or dataset in your studies or research?

Let us know below.

15/10/2026

Today's interactive training session will show how to find specific resources and explore topics using Library Search. You’ll also be introduced to the Research Assistant tool for exploring academic content through questions.

Don’t miss out – join us at 19:30!

👉 https://ow.ly/IbUg50ZQRbJ

Happy ! 🥳 Faster than a twitch! Fly with me to the Pitch! With a seeker, a keeper, or a chaser, a be**er, wizard or wit...
14/10/2026

Happy ! 🥳

Faster than a twitch! Fly with me to the Pitch! With a seeker, a keeper, or a chaser, a be**er, wizard or with; I play a mean game of Quidditch. What am I?

Good luck! The answer will be revealed tomorrow morning. 😊

14/10/2026

Don’t forget, the ‘Smarter searching with Library databases’ online training session is TODAY at 19:30!

We’ll explore why you would want to use a database rather than a broader search tool like Library Search to find resources. Perfect for level 3 and postgraduate students!

👉 https://ow.ly/8FRB50ZQR95

14/10/2026

Don’t forget to join us TODAY at 12:30 for an interactive online session, where you’ll learn about the online Library, how to find help and support, and how to access key services to help with your studies or work at the OU.

👉 https://ow.ly/Y7M050ZVf8E

🔓 What is Open Access?Free research online for all to explore and learn. 🌍 Knowledge without barriers.What will you disc...
13/10/2026

🔓 What is Open Access?

Free research online for all to explore and learn.

🌍 Knowledge without barriers.

What will you discover today?

12/10/2026

Do you know how to use Library Search to find specific resources (e.g. e-books, e-journal articles) and to find information on a specific topic?

If not, join our ‘Using Library Search for your assignment’ online training session on Thursday 15 October at 19:30 for help and support. You’ll also be introduced to the Research Assistant tool for exploring academic content through questions.

👉 https://ow.ly/5EHR50ZQRcm

12/10/2026

Don’t forget to join us TODAY at 19:30 to learn how to reference correctly and for advice on where to go for support. This session will suit you whether you’re new to referencing or need a refresher.

👉https://ow.ly/CyGH50ZQR6V

Don’t worry if you can't make it. A session recording is available for you to watch.

11/10/2026

Are you unsure how to use effective search techniques, such as Boolean searching, to build a search statement? If so, our ‘Smarter searching with Library databases’ training session on Wednesday 14 October at 19:30 will tell you everything you need!

The session is particularly beneficial for level 3 and postgraduate students who are required to carry out a literature search to discover what academic information exists on a topic.

See you there! https://ow.ly/WUWS50ZQR9q

Our Trans Experiences resource list highlights resources exploring gender identity and the lived experiences of trans an...
11/10/2026

Our Trans Experiences resource list highlights resources exploring gender identity and the lived experiences of trans and gender-diverse people. 🏳️‍⚧️

These resources were gathered with support from the OU Trans Staff Network 👉 https://ow.ly/ryLp50YzGsP

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