Land, work, sheep and song: Discover their connections in a free exhibition about the Copper family at the University of Sussex Library.
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Tagged with: Archives, Copper archive, Exhibitions, Special Collections
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Posted in The Keep, The Library
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
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.
What’s going on in the Library Wellbeing Area? – Connector Programme
Exciting changes are happening! The Library Wellbeing Area is currently under redevelopment with the help of four Student Connectors, Katie, Elena, Mariola and Chloe. Established two years ago, the Wellbeing Area has been a great addition to the library and…
The Power of AI and Image Generation
With new software becoming available all the time, could AI text-to-image tools redefine how we create and use images at work? Join our Systems Librarian, Tim, as he uses software that is freely available to staff to explore creating AI-generated…
The Jeremy Hutchinson QC archive: Britain’s foremost criminal barrister
By Alexander Taylor Hello, it’s Alexander with the second in a series of three blog posts on the Jeremy Hutchinson QC archive. This one will highlight Jeremy’s illustrious career at the Bar as one of Britain’s most formidable advocates. The…
Apply the skill of critical thinking: how to identify deepfake videos
“Facts matter: we need to know that the information we are using is credible (or, more accurately, we should be aware when it is not).”