PressReader is a digital all you can read magazine and newspaper platform, you can access to over 7000 newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries in 60 languages.
from the Library homepage use the A-Z Databases button, you will find PressReader under P. You can use over the web or there is a useful app you can download on your mobile device for easy access.
Whether you fancy helping others out, want to spend time with others or fancy some time chilling out alone, visit the TUSU Happy Holiday page for further information via the link below.
Please leave a festive greeting, words of welcome or an inspiring quote for your fellow students!
The Winter wishes Christmas tree is located on the Library ground floor Exhibition space.
Write your message on one of our decorations and hang it on the tree.
Why not check out the Wellbeing, Fiction and ALUMNI Collections available on Floor 3 of the Library, to help you relax and unwind over the Winter vacation.
You can find the collections on the wooden shelving on the Floor 3 landing with some fabulous titles to choose from. A selection of titles from the Fiction Collection will be temporarily located on the ground floor over the winter vacation
Assignments to complete over the Christmas period or just want to improve your academic skills? have a look at our Learning Hub guides.
There are interactive tutorials, bitesize guides and videos plus top tips and helpsheets. These resources will help you develop your skills at a time that is convenient to you from the comfort of your home.
All TU Students and Staff within the EU have access to BoB - You can access it from the Library homepage use the A-Z Databases button, you will find Box of Broadcasts (BoB) under B for brilliant!
You can search for programmes, movies, search to view public playlists or create your own playlist. So if you want to watch 'Elf' or 'It’s a Wonderful Life’, view ‘Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol’, soak up the ‘Royal Institution Christmas Lectures’, listen to ‘A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols’ or ‘The Archers’ at Christmas ... then you are in luck!
Tip - Try searching 'Christmas' in the public playlists and find 10 alternative Christmas movies and much, much more.
Give the online Winter Vacation Quiz a whirl and test your knowledge about winter, Christmas and other celebrations from around the world at this time of year.
You can access the quiz via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/Gibr2MNMQ1
Or by scanning the QR code
We would love to hear your feedback, please take a few minutes to complete and submit this form.
As a token of our appreciation, you will be automatically entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a £50 food voucher.
Winners will be selected at random and notified via email week commencing 6th of January 2025.