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Hugh Owen Library's opening hours for the Easter vacation and exams period

24/03/2025

Here are Hugh Owen Library's opening hours for the Easter vacation period and exam period.

Level D (entrance floor) of the library is always open 24/7

  • Sat 05 April - Thurs 17 April: Levels E&F open 08.30 - 20:00
  • Fri 18 April - Tues 22 April:  Level D (entrance floor) open 24/7 / Levels E&F closed
  • Wed 23 April – Sun 27 April: Levels E&F open 08:30- 20:00
  • Mon 28 April: Levels E&F open 08:30-00:00
  • Tues 29 April – Fri 30 May: all 3 Levels open 24/7

Please make sure you have your Aber Card with you to enter and exit the library at all times during the exam period.

See all of our opening hours here: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/about/opening-hours/ 

Using Artificial Intelligence safely in your studies

02/04/2025

We are looking at students’ experience of using Artificial Intelligence and your requirements regarding advice and guidance on how to use AI safely in your studies. If you have 15-20 minutes to spare to speak with members of our library team, we would be very grateful. Please can you send an email to is-feedback@aber.ac.uk if you are happy for us to contact you. We are happy to meet face-to-face or over Teams

Questions about referencing?

17/02/2025

Referencing can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be a struggle! If you've got any questions, we've got answers.

  • Firstly, explore our comprehensive Referencing LibGuide – it's packed with information, examples, and tips to help you master referencing.
  • Secondly, contact your subject librarian for help. They offer one-on-one consultations and are experts in the specific referencing styles used in your fields of study.

Get the support you need to succeed from the library today.

Final Examination timetable - Semester 2

24/03/2025

The final examination timetable for semester two is available on the timetabling website: https://ow.ly/Jkuw50Qanaq

For further guidance regarding examinations, please contact your departmental examination officer: https://ow.ly/Yu1550Qanar

Panopto Scheduled Maintenance 11.04.2025

12/03/2025

Panopto will be unavailable between 22:00 on Friday 11 April and 01:00 on Saturday 12 April 2025 for scheduled maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Annual Learning and Teaching Conference Keynote Speaker announcement

31/03/2025

We are delighted to confirm that Dr Neil Currant will be joining us in person to talk about compassionate and inclusive assessment practices at this year’s annual Learning and Teaching Conference. Additionally, Neil will be offering a workshop to delegates.

The conference is taking place between 8 and 10 July. Neil’s session will run on Wednesday 9 July.

Further information, including booking your place, is available on our blog.

Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit sessions

31/03/2025

April

15/04 E-learning Essentials: Preparing your Online Exam (Online)

16/04 Know Who You Are (Face-to-face)

24/04 Integrating trauma-informed approaches to teaching & learning (Face-to-face)

29/04 E-learning Essentials: Preparing your Online Exam (Online)

Times/ booking 

Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit sessions 25/03/2025 - 29/04/2025

24/03/2025

March

19/03 Personality Type Dynamics - Beyond your 4 Letter Code (Face-to-face)

25/03 Designing Learning & Assessment in the AI Age (Face-to-face)

April

24/04 Integrating trauma-informed approaches to teaching & learning (Face-to-face)

29/04 E-learning Essentials: Preparing your Online Exam (Online)

Times/ booking

Accessing online Library resources from your own device: impact of global browser privacy changes

14/03/2025

During 2025 web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge will implement new privacy functionality which will block websites from knowing a user’s IP address. More information on these changes and how to continue to access these online resources both on and off campus is available online.

Help us improve AberSkills

03/03/2025

AberSkills is a collection of resources designed to help students and staff develop essential skills for academic success, personal growth, and career readiness.

Please complete our quick survey here to tell us what you think about the site and the resources that are available

Or copy this link to your browser: https://forms.office.com/e/jVABYTUzHA

The survey will close on 10 March

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26/02/2025

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