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Maximising reference services in a pharmaceutical R&D library (1999)
Journal Article
Delaney, E. L. (1999). Maximising reference services in a pharmaceutical R&D library. Electronic Library, 17(3), 167-170. https://doi.org/10.1108/02640479910329752

November 1998 manked Me beginning of a new Reference Services function for SmithKline Beecham (SB) Pharmaceuticals Research and Development (R&D) Library Services group. After a number of years of excellent but inconsistent service at the multiple si... Read More about Maximising reference services in a pharmaceutical R&D library.

Facilitating access to one and all: Report of a project carried out at UWE, Bristol to facilitate access to learning resources for students and staff with disabilities (1999)
Journal Article
Chelin, J. (1999). Facilitating access to one and all: Report of a project carried out at UWE, Bristol to facilitate access to learning resources for students and staff with disabilities. Library Review, 48(6), 283-290. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539910283778

This article is based on a research project, code named “FACE”, carried out in the Library at the University of the West of England during 1998 and 1999. It raises issues regarding accessibility of learning and teaching resources, advice and support... Read More about Facilitating access to one and all: Report of a project carried out at UWE, Bristol to facilitate access to learning resources for students and staff with disabilities.

Value and impact of librarians’ interventions on student skills development (Library Impact and Value For Education and Skills: LIVES) Project: Phase 1 report
Report
Shreeve, S., Chelin, J., Delaney, E., Hamley, J., & Plaice, C. Value and impact of librarians’ interventions on student skills development (Library Impact and Value For Education and Skills: LIVES) Project: Phase 1 report

This study became known as the LIVES (Library Impact and Value for Education and Skills) Project. The aim of this study was to discover the perceived impact and to identify the value of four library interventions within the curriculum in developing... Read More about Value and impact of librarians’ interventions on student skills development (Library Impact and Value For Education and Skills: LIVES) Project: Phase 1 report.

Student loneliness: A study of UWE Bristol students’ loneliness experience and coping strategies
Report
Rengel, B., Sultani, S., & Cottrell, F. Student loneliness: A study of UWE Bristol students’ loneliness experience and coping strategies. UWE Bristol Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Team

Loneliness is a concern among university students. Although there are numerous studies on loneliness, many focus on a single aspect of this unpleasant feeling. The present research looked at loneliness from different angles: the extent and forms of l... Read More about Student loneliness: A study of UWE Bristol students’ loneliness experience and coping strategies.

Report to UKRI on open access publishing spend from block grant awarded to UWE Bristol 2019/20
Report
Belger, J. Report to UKRI on open access publishing spend from block grant awarded to UWE Bristol 2019/20. UKRI

Each year the higher education institutions in receipt of the block grant for open access publishing are required by UKRI to complete an annual report on expenditure. This is the return from the University of the West of England for the award year 01... Read More about Report to UKRI on open access publishing spend from block grant awarded to UWE Bristol 2019/20.

The study and information needs of researchers at the University of the West of England
Report
Stewart, J., Crossley, J., & Hewish, D. The study and information needs of researchers at the University of the West of England

To support the University’s research aspirations, UWE Library Services investigated the particular information needs of the University’s research community. Funding from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS) enabled Library staff to conduct a... Read More about The study and information needs of researchers at the University of the West of England.

International direct entry students’ study experiences: Phase 1 project report
Report
Hewish, D., Chelin, J., Williams, M., Saville, J., Collins, I., Danes, R., & Comrie, C. International direct entry students’ study experiences: Phase 1 project report

A report from the first phase of a UWE Learning and Teaching Fellowship project investigating the study experiences of international direct entry FBL and FET students during the first few months of their UWE programme. UWE recruit international stude... Read More about International direct entry students’ study experiences: Phase 1 project report.

The impact of Brexit: Values and emotion in career thinking
Journal Article
Thomson, T. (in press). The impact of Brexit: Values and emotion in career thinking. PHOENIX, 25-25

As the next generation of graduates prepare to enter the post-Brexit world of economic uncertainty, is “getting a graduate job” their priority? And what does a “graduate career” mean nowadays? The substantive impact of Brexit on the UK labour ma... Read More about The impact of Brexit: Values and emotion in career thinking.

The impact of Brexit: When politics and career dreams collide
Journal Article
Thomson, T. (in press). The impact of Brexit: When politics and career dreams collide. Career Matters, 19-19

As the next generation of graduates prepare to enter the post-Brexit world of economic uncertainty, is “getting a graduate job” their priority? And what does a “graduate career” mean nowadays? The substantive impact of Brexit on the UK labour ma... Read More about The impact of Brexit: When politics and career dreams collide.

Supporting students in an increasingly digital information environment: A literature review
Report
Shaw, P. Supporting students in an increasingly digital information environment: A literature review

This literature review was carried out as part of the Future Library project. The recommendations focus on the following key areas: - Increased focus on the quality of ebooks that we provide access to; lobbying publishers to improve their digital... Read More about Supporting students in an increasingly digital information environment: A literature review.