Category: Visits

It’s all for nothing if you don’t have freedom

A post by Business Faculty Librarian Ben Taylorson

Earlier this month I presented a member’s paper at the annual Business Librarian’s Association conference, which this year was taking place at the University of Stirling.

If you’ve not been to Stirling, it’s well worth a visit. It was once the capital of Scotland, and the city is steeped in history and visually dominated by the imposing Stirling Castle. Around every other corner there’s a statue of Robert The Bruce or William Wallace (or at least, it feels that way). The University is a couple of miles outside of the city centre, situated on a magnificent 330-acre estate, centred around a large loch.

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Behind the Scenes at the House of Commons Library: A Visit on 19th February 2025

A post by Open Access Publications Officer Katie Skellett

As an Open Access Publications Officer, my work day revolves around the mechanics of how research is shared and accessed. It’s an all-too-rare occurrence that I get to see the real-world impact of research. So, when I heard I was one of the lucky few to be selected to visit the House of Commons Library for its Open Day, I jumped at the opportunity to explore how research supports decision-making at the highest levels.

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