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View it! Tool: Utilizing Structured Data on Commons for Image Discovery

View it! is a suite of media search tools to show Wikimedia users (both editors and readers) Wikimedia Commons depicting– or otherwise related to– the article they are viewing. This tool…

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3MT Final 2024 - Emma Tomlinson

University of Edinburgh Three Minute Thesis Competition Final 2024 Finalist - Emma Tomlinson School - School of Chemistry Presentation - Enzymes and DNA: it takes two to tangle’​​

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PhD Sources, Materials and Bibliography Sept 2023

Recording of live introduction to the library session for PhD students in the School of Law. By the end of this session, you should be able to understand the research process, find library material…

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How to use the Library: A beginner's guide

This session is a beginner's guide to the library resources, services and facilities. This is a recording of a live session on 19 September 2023 for students in the School of Social and…

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Introduction to the Library: Historian's Toolkit

This video is a short introduction to the University Library and its resources, services and facilities for students on the Historian's Toolkit course, 2023-24. It's also recommended you…

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Making the most of IT Presentation ** - July 2023

This video introduces new students to the main IT (information technology) and learning technology services at the university. Find out how to: Activate your email account and register for…

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MSc in Digital Education - Finding information for study and research (October 2022)

The overall aim of this presentation is to look at some of the resources available from the Library to help you find information for literature reviews, focusing specifically on databases and sources…

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Introduction to the Library - Historian's Toolkit

This video is a short introduction to the University Library and its resources, services and facilities for students on the Historian's Toolkit course, 2022-23. A PDF version of the slides can…

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How to find and select academic literature for your assignments

This video will explain:What academic literature is? How to access the Library’s print and online collection? The key search tools you will use to find academic literature? How to evaluate…

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Welcome to the Library, Part 1: Basics and finding your readings

This is the first of a 2-part introduction to the University Library for students doing the PgCert Advanced Social Work Studies - Mental Health Officer (MHO) Award, 2022-23. This session covers…

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Enhancing Student Learning And Employability With Jisc’s Discovery Tool

What is the current position of digital capability in higher education and society as a whole? What digital skills do employers expect of graduates? What skills do graduates actually have? How do…

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How to use the Library for your dissertation (Dissertation Festival)

Just starting the process of using the Library for your dissertation research? This session will help you to discover and find the digital resources available via the Library, get your hands on the…

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Library Refresher - All levels - January 2022

This session delivered to UG and PG students in the School of Law in January 2022 reminded attendees of the main ways to access resources through Library Services. By the end of this session,…

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Virtual Lab Tour with Prof Neil Carragher’s Research Group

Live from the Lab with the Brain Tumour Award teamWe have missed our usual lab tours at the Cancer Research UK Edinburgh Centre, which have unfortunately been curtailed during the pandemic.…

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Using the Library for Moses & the Torah

A brief introduction to library resources and support for Moses & the Torah students

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Developing your Digital Skills (Students) - Webinar

This is a recording of a webinar delivered for Business School students on 6th October 2021. Do you want to update your digital skills but aren't sure where to start? This interactive…

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