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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

Library Opening Hours Christmas Vacation 2023/24

And please remember, the RAU Library’s e-resources are available via the Library’s Gateway page 24/7/365!

November 24, 2023 · Leave a comment

Smart Farming and Drones: themed display

As technology has progressed over time, the use of agricultural drones became a powerful tool for monitoring crops and livestock and has revolutionised farming as we know it. Today, drones … Continue reading

October 26, 2023 · Leave a comment

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! We are so excited that autumn has finally arrived in RAU campus. For Halloween décor this year we took inspiration from nature and the great outdoors and create … Continue reading

October 26, 2023 · Leave a comment

The history of the RAU Library

‘Nothing is pleasanter to me than exploring a library’ — Walter Savage Landor Historical background The Royal Agricultural College (RAC) was founded in 1845, and became the Royal Agricultural University … Continue reading

September 7, 2023 · Leave a comment

How to study smarter, not harder: library display

As a very British summer comes to an end, and your academic year is fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking how to improve your study skills and get better … Continue reading

September 7, 2023 · Leave a comment

Royal visits of Prince (now King) Charles to RAC/RAU

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales (Prince Charles) (now King) became President in 1982 and visited the RAC/RAU on a few occasions. We have been through our archives and … Continue reading

April 28, 2023 · Leave a comment

Gillian Higgins and Equine Anatomy

The Secret that lies beneath the skin Gillian Higgins In 2014 RAU took part in the Cirencester March Hare Festival and sponsored its very own “Bare Hare”.  Former student Gillian … Continue reading

April 18, 2023 · Leave a comment

May Bank Holiday LibraryOpening Hours 2023

April 18, 2023 · Leave a comment

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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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