Would you like to explore what Brexit may mean for the UK, and what has actually happened so far? Here are some Library tips! You can find out what the European Commission and EU member states have to say about Brexit if you search the official EU website Europa or the websites of the European […]
Understanding Library terminology: Part I
I must admit the library can be rather intimidating, with its bizarre series of terms which only seems to be understood by hermits who have permanently retreated to its mysterious depths. Let me translate… By Lorna Khemraz Follow me in my transition from denial to actually looking up these strange words which fill up the […]
Navigating your research journey
A guide to Term 3 told by the ghost of Library past
We’ve dug out some gems from the Modern Records Centre to help tell the story of Library life in Term 3…By Nuala Clarke It’s Term 3 and with it comes a demand for a strict Library etiquette to be observed. Tensions are high and whisperings in the Floor 2 extension will no longer be tolerated. Here’s […]
The 10 stages of working towards a deadline
Well, folks, it’s that time of year again, that horrendous, tedious, threatening, scary, stressful time. We shall call it – deadline season…By Thomas Stewart Yes, you’re working towards your deadlines, you’re banging on that laptop, sending e-mails, reading the same lines over and over again just to meet that deadline and within this time there […]
The best ways to superfuel your study
The eternal question: what to eat while studying? It’s not as easy as it sounds. From spilling tea all over your laptop to stirring the volcanic anger of the girl opposite with your super-crunchy apple, eating while studying – and fuelling your brain at the same time – is a minefield…By Charlotte Salter. In the […]
3 ways to free yourself of Library fines forever
Library fines can feel like an irksome tax on the forgetful and the hung-over, but with these tips you can escape their clutches forever…by Tom Bray Even though I have grown up in a society which involves fines for all sorts of ill behaviour (including, incidentally, the compulsive hording of borrowed books), I still find […]
What is aristocratic power?
What is aristocratic power? Aristocracy is a kind of government that puts power in the hands of a small, privileged ruling class. In Ancient Greek, the word aristocracy means the rule of the best, but it has come to be linked with rule by Nobility. Members of the ruling group have passed on power to […]
Are organic foods genetically modified?
Are organic foods genetically modified? The use of genetic engineering, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), is prohibited in organic products. This means an organic farmer can’t plant GMO seeds, an organic cow can’t eat GMO alfalfa or corn, and an organic soup producer can’t use any GMO ingredients. What is the difference between GMO and […]
Does the US allow dual citizenship with Cuba?
Does the US allow dual citizenship with Cuba? El Salvador is another country that only allows dual citizenship to natural-born Salvadorians. Cuba is another country that does not officially allow dual citizenship, but if you naturalize as a U.S. citizen, you don’t lose your Cuban citizenship. Does the US government recognize dual citizenship? U.S. law […]