The aim of this post is just to give a very quick overview of a joint project between the Library and the Data-Intensive Science Centre at the University of Sussex (DISCUS). This began with a successful proposal to the 2024…
Yearly Archives: 2024
AI is Coming! (but only for the boring stuff)
Talk delivered by Tim Graves, write up by Sally Hendergate Tim delivered an engaging and informative workshop on using chat bots and Large Language Models (LLMs) – and how we can integrate these into our work to make our lives…
Tagged with: AI, Bias, ChatGPT, Claude, Data Files, GDPR, Google Gemini, LLM, Staff Conference
Posted in The Library
Posted in The Library
AI at Sussex: Library Conference Workshop
By Sean Goddard and Daisy Phipps This was a well-paced and interesting led workshop. Using a mixture of presentation styles, including small table group work and discussions, PowerPoint presentations, and longer q and a’s with the workshop leads (George Robinson…
Tagged with: Adobe firefly, AI, ChatGPT, Energy, Ethic, Microsoft Copilot, Padlet, Staff Conference
Posted in The Library
Posted in The Library
Wild Wellbeing: Reflections from a non-stop musical mind
By Helena MacCormack Wild Wellbeing is an organisation that describes its field of practice as “ecotherapy”. I describe myself, as I’m sure many higher education professionals would, as an overthinker. Caroline White runs this project and hosted us for a mindful…
Tagged with: Autism, Mindfullness, Nature, Staff Conference, Wellbeing, Wild Wellbeing
Posted in The Library
Posted in The Library
‘How Sussex Supported the Miners’
Earlier this week on the 18th June 2024, the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign (OTJC) delivered a new report to the Home Office and every major party on the events of what has been dubbed the ‘Battle of Orgeave’. Earlier this year Matt Foot, from OTJC, joined the Library, UCU and Unite the Union at an event that marked the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike, to talk about the campaigns fight for an independent enquiry. Elsa van Helfteren has put together a blog post of the highlights from the evening looking at Sussex’s involvement in the strike.
Tagged with: History, Industrial Action, Left wing, Political movements and parties, Politics, Social history, Strikes, Trade Unions
Posted in Collections
Posted in Collections
Exploring different approaches to using Tricontinental and Mujeres in your research from a library perspective
Reposted from the BLDS Legacy Collection Blog By Danny Millum A little belatedly we wanted to write up the details of the ‘Exploring different approaches to using Tricontinental and Mujeres in your research from a library perspective’ workshop, which took place on Monday 22…
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Using Archives to Explore the Ethics of Writing Fiction Around Trauma
By Karina Evans When I was told I would need to undertake a placement on my Creative Writing MA, I was flummoxed. I knew I wanted every module to push me to my creative limits, but how to find a…
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Using AI to Explore Collections at the University of Sussex
We’re excited to share some groundbreaking work our systems librarian Tim Graves has been doing in collaboration with Danny Millum from our Collections team and DISCUS, the Data Intensive Science Center on campus. His focus has been on leveraging the…
Theatre and Academia: How the Library Enhances Your Performing Arts Education
The heart of theatre lies in storytelling, and our Library is a treasure trove of playtexts waiting to be explored. From timeless classics to contemporary works, the Library facilitates access to an extensive collection that spans genres, eras, and cultures. These scripts not only serve as material for productions but also provide a window into diverse narratives and styles, broadening your horizons and igniting your creativity.
“I am not Interested in the Coronation”: Similarities and Dissimilarities in Mass Observation’s 12th May Diaries from 1937 and 2023.
Reposted from the Mass Observation website By Emily Calcraft Introduction On 12th May 1937 a Day Survey Respondent from Oldham stated: ‘I am not interested in the Coronation and regard all the fuss as artificial and irrational’. In May 2023,…