• UniSkills Focus On: Statista

    Welcome to this edition of the UniSkills Focus On… blog. This time around we will be delving into a really useful statistical resource called Statista. What does Statista offer? Statista is a platform that analyses data and statistics from over 22,000 sources on over 80,000 topics. Statista takes this data and transforms it into charts,…

  • Joining the dots

    Neurodiversity – awareness and celebration. It’s time for a round up but by no means, is this the end of our work, learning, raising awareness or initiating conversations about Neurodiversity.  

  • Jisc Next Generation Open Access (OA) programme

    In March 2025, the UK higher education sector, in collaboration with Jisc entered negotiations with 5 publishers, Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Wiley and Sage. The aim of the negotiations is to secure agreements that are fair, equitable and that address the evolving needs of UK universities and the research community.

  • UniSkills Focus On: Gale Power Search

    A warm welcome to your latest UniSkills Focus On… blog. In this edition we will be exploring a really useful search tool called Gale Power Search. What does Gale Power Search offer? Gale are a leading publisher of information resources for education and research and your Edge Hill University Library subscribes to a number of…

  • UniSkills Focus On: ScienceDirect

    Welcome to your latest UniSkills Focus On… blog, we’re glad you can join us again this month as we explore a very useful resource called ScienceDirect.

  • UniSkills Focus On: JoVE

    Welcome to the first UniSkills Focus On… blog of 2025. In this edition we will be exploring a great video resource called JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) we currently have on a trial basis.

  • Managing research data? What’s it all about?  

    Your research data are an important asset. We can help you manage it, share it and increase your research profile.  We have recently updated the University’s Research Data Management (RDM) policy and our web pages. 

  • Welcome New Students in January 2025

    A warm welcome from Library and Learning Services to everyone beginning their courses in January 2025 – we are thrilled to meet you and be a part of your exciting We understand that starting university can be a whirlwind of excitement with lots to absorb. But don’t worry, we’re here to support you every step…

  • Embrace Support Empower Take 2: Raising Awareness of Neurodiversity at Manchester St James’

    You may have engaged with the blogs to promote the Ormskirk based event in October 2023 and again in October 2024. This time Embrace, Support, Empower is coming to Manchester at Edge Hill’s St James’ on Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January 2025. The aim of the event is to inform and inspire individuals to…

  • UniSkills Focus On: LinkedIn Learning

    Welcome to your final instalment of the UniSkills Focus On… blog for 2024. This month we are delving into a very useful online educational platform, LinkedIn Learning.