• New times, new dates: Research Writing Group

    Maybe it’s the focused writing time, maybe it’s the free cake, but our sessions are starting to get popular! Here’s when you can join us next. New times and dates for your diary Here are the next two dates and times for the Group: What is the Research Writing Group? Aimed at staff and PGR […]

  • Did you know…?

    Catalyst has a range of initiatives to contribute to a greener, more sustainable campus. Read on to learn about some of the ways Library and Learning Services teams are working together to make our building more sustainable. Post written by Olwen Pennington

  • JISC Online Surveys Audit – User Action Required

    JISC Online Surveys is the leading survey platform at Edge Hill. Many of our researchers use it to collect opinion data from research participants as part of their projects. It’s a great tool which securely protects research data but has started to look a little dated in recent years. 

  • Take your #NextSteps to Academic Success 2023

    Do you struggle with referencing? Are you not sure of the difference between proofreading and editing? Or would you like to find a happy and healthy study-life balance?   If you answered yes to any of these questions then our fantastic #NextSteps for Academic Success drop in and webinars could be right up your street!  

  • UniSkills Focus On: Scopus 

    Welcome to the February instalment of the UniSkills Focus On… blog series where this month we will be looking at Scopus. Scopus is a huge database and covers every academic subject, meaning that it has something for everyone regardless of which course you’re studying. 

  • Got a Catalyst Crush?

    We all agree that Catalyst is kind of a big thing on campus, right? Packed full of specialist support teams, learning resources and spaces to study; it’s your one-stop-shop for student support. With so much on offer we have a lot to tell you about, but… how do you want us to tell you about […]

  • Ever considered publishing in data journals?

    What are data journals and do they present a good opportunity for Edge Hill researchers? We explain all…

  • Returning to Learning: January-March 2023

    Are you returning to education after a break? Does the thought of studying again fill you with trepidation as well as excitement? Are you anxious that you won’t be able to ‘keep up’ with other students? You are not alone! Students who are returning to study after time away sometimes feel that their academic skills […]

  • UniSkills Focus On: Gale Literature

    Happy New Year, we hope you had a relaxing and recharging winter break!   In the first UniSkills Focus On… blog of 2023 we are exploring Gale Literature. If you’re studying English Gale Literature could be your go to place for literary criticism, author’s biographies, poems, short stories and plays.  

  • LS Welcome Competition – January 2023

    A brand new year; a clean, fresh page in your academic journey; and a new adventure awaits you at Edge Hill University – how exciting! And all of us here in the Library and Learning Services (LS) support teams are equally as excited to meet you! The good news is you don’t need to wait […]