Final AIRS talk - Wednesday 9th May
Dr Elizabeth New and Professor Phillipp Schofield, from the Department of History and Welsh History, are delivering the final Aberystwyth Information Research Seminar of this series on ‘Seals in Medieval Wales and the Welsh Marches: issues and approaches’. All are invited to attend (at the Drwm in the NLW) from 3.30 to 4.30, with refreshments to follow.
Lucy Tedd's outstanding service recognised
After 20 years as Editor of the journal 'Program' DIS Lecturer Lucy Tedd was recently awarded an Outstanding Service Award by the Emerald Literati Network. The award also recognised Lucy's significant contribution to the development of scholarly research in the field of digital librarianship.
Short Courses Launched
This October, as well as celebrating 25 years of Distance Learning, the Department of Information Studies launched a series of CPD Short Courses.
Designed for working information professionals who want continuing professional development (CPD), the courses include specialist fields such as Rare Books and Music librarianship.
Graduate recounts how qualification influenced his career.
A graduate from 1973, Dr John Cook, recently visited the Department. Over tea and cakes he shared how his qualification had influenced his career in teaching, research, and as an Australian government adviser