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“British Birds: Treasures from the Historical Collection”

As the weather warms up and we move into Spring, the birds pour out their song and begin their courting.  This inspired us to look afresh at some of the … Continue reading

April 9, 2024 · Leave a comment

Conservation of Farmland Birds: Spring library display

“I have a room all to myself; it is nature.” Thoreau Henry David Did you know that many of our bird species are in trouble? According to the RSPB we … Continue reading

April 9, 2024 · Leave a comment

Happy Easter wishes!

Your Easter break is just around the corner… and we hope you are looking forward to a well-deserved break. If you are still working on your essay/assignment or making revision … Continue reading

March 11, 2024 · Leave a comment

International Women’s Day 2024: Land Army Girl Enid Mary Barraud

My shadow is ten yards high; I am as big as the Giant of Cerne Abbas Or the Long Man of Wilmington. I march astride golden shocks of cut corn … Continue reading

February 27, 2024 · Leave a comment

Celebrating “Women & Farming” for International Women’s Day

Women play a significant role in agriculture the world over. Did you know, for example, that: Did you want to know more about the role of women in British Farming … Continue reading

February 27, 2024 · Leave a comment

Mindfulness for Students: library display

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”                                                              (Viktor E. Frankl) As … Continue reading

January 12, 2024 · Leave a comment

Jessica Paget illustration

“Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more.” ~Vincent Van Gogh A new mini exhibition has opened at the RAU library … Continue reading

December 18, 2023 · Leave a comment

Happy Christmas from All at RAU Library!

With the Christmas vacation fast approaching, make sure you know our upcoming opening hours and borrowing policies for the break! If you are planning on using the library over the … Continue reading

December 6, 2023 · Leave a comment

Christmas Party Posters at the RAC/RAU

With Christmas fast approaching we thought we would take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and also showcase some festive finds … Continue reading

November 29, 2023 · 2 Comments

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“Libraries aren’t just for books. They’re often spaces that transform into what you need them to be: a classroom, a cyber café, a place to find answers, a quiet spot to be alone. It’s actually kind of magical. This week, we have stories of people who roam the stacks and find unexpected things that just happen to be exactly what they required”

The Room of Requirement https://www.thisamericanlife.org/664/the-room-of-requirement

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