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Who owns our knowledge?
At the start of International Open Access Week, Gordon McQueen, Open Access Librarian in Libraries and Learning Resources, reflects on the legacy of commercial academic publishing and the importance of reclaiming control over scholarly knowledge. It encourages you to think about how you can reclaim control over your work through open access initiatives.
Standing Firm in Power and Pride: Reflections of a Black Postgraduate Researcher
In this powerful Black History Month reflection, Queenie Nwariaku, a Black PGR in the School of Government, shares her journey of finding voice, pride, and community in academic spaces not built with them in mind.
Developing the Whole Academic: Teaching and Research in Tandem
In the first of our in-depth posts in our new home, Jamie Morris, Principal Educational Developer in the Educational Development Team, explores how postgraduate researchers who teach can benefit from viewing teaching as a scholarly, research-informed practice. This approach can unlock new opportunities for professional growth, confidence, and career development.
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