What is that ominous building? Y’know, the one which smells like fry-ups in the mornings. Unsure? Well let me tell you… It’s the Library. Warwick’s very own Library. A beautiful building (well, figuratively) holding so many books, journals and library staff that it might burst. Now don’t be afraid – I know that it seems […]
Understanding Library terminology: Part II
Ever wondered what is meant by Library Search or Article Reach, but have been too afraid to ask. Well fear no more, as library jargon is to be demystified. So sit back, get comfortable and read on as library jargon will start to become a lot clearer…By Francesca Cornick The Library is full of jargon. Have […]
24-hour Library: Going nocturnal? What’s your study spirit animal?
With Planet Earth II hitting our screens, here’s our obligatory post relating your study styles to wild animals, as a little tip of our hat to Sir David Attenborough. Well, it’d be rude not to… As you are hopefully aware of by now, the Library has gone 24 hours! Which means that the Library is enjoying […]
New Arts or Social Sciences student? Here are 5 tips for surviving your first ever assignment
So it’s come to this: time to write your first assignment. Make that mountain into a manageable hill with these handy tips…By Thomas Bray So, you’ve bonded with your flatmates, mastered beans on toast, and conquered the ravages of the freshers’ flu. Nothing can stop you now. But then one of your lecturers starts talking about […]
Where does the Dail meet?
Where does the Dail meet? Since 1922, it has met in Leinster House in Dublin. The Dáil took its current form when the 1937 Constitution was adopted, but it maintains continuity with the First Dáil established in 1919. What are the Houses of Oireachtas? The Oireachtas consists of a bicameral chamber and the President of […]
Why did Roman slaves revolt?
Why did Roman slaves revolt? The revolt began in 73 BC, with the escape of around 70 slave-gladiators from a gladiator school in Capua; they easily defeated the small Roman force sent to recapture them. Plutarch’s account of the revolt suggests that the slaves simply wished to escape to freedom and leave Roman territory by […]
Did the Isle of Man fight in ww2?
Did the Isle of Man fight in ww2? But far less well known is the link between the two countries through the dark years of the Second World War. Between 1940 and 1945 Norwegians on both sides of that bitter conflict, both nazi sympathisers and would-be freedom fighters, found themselves detained on the Isle of […]
What path does pollen need to travel for the plant to reproduce?
What path does pollen need to travel for the plant to reproduce? Pollination occurs when pollen grains from the anther land on a stigma. After pollen grains land on the stigma, a pollen tube grows from the pollen grain, through the style, and into the ovary. Sperm cells inside the pollen grain travel down the […]
Can I have store bought eggnog while pregnant?
Can I have store bought eggnog while pregnant? If you’re hankering for a cup of thick and creamy eggnog during pregnancy, two rules apply. One, make sure any eggnog you consume is alcohol-free. (When in doubt, don’t drink it.) Second, be sure to verify that purchased eggnog hasn’t been made with raw or unpasteurized eggs. […]
How do you perform a Proctoscope?
How do you perform a Proctoscope? You will remove your clothing below the waist and lie on your side on a table. The doctor will insert a gloved finger into your anus to check for tenderness or blockage. The doctor will then insert a lubricated proctoscope into your rectum and pump air in to expand […]