How did our medieval ancestors use dove faeces, fox lungs, salted owl or eel grease in medical treatments? A Wellcome-funded project at Cambridge University Library is about to find out.
Scotland’s oldest surviving manuscript goes on display at Aberdeen Art Gallery
‘Darwin in Conversation’ reveals how the famed naturalist’s global network of correspondents shaped his ideas around the evolution of life on planet Earth.
When Amélie Deblauwe cycled to work on 21 June 2019 she had no idea that by lunchtime she’d be in A&E and not leave the hospital for five weeks. Today she is back at the University Library doing the job she loves – photographing ancient manuscripts to make them accessible to everyone.
How the discovery and study of ancient deeds, fables, letters, magical amulets, contracts and lists in a sacred storeroom created unparalleled engagement with a forgotten chapter of Jewish history.
Two notebooks belonging to Charles Darwin, one of which contains his iconic 1837 ‘Tree of Life’ sketch, have been safely returned to Cambridge University Library, more than two decades after first being reported missing.
On 23 March 2022, the outcome was announced of negotiations between UK Universities and academic publisher Elsevier.
As part of his tour to give readings in libraries across the UK, Poet Laureate Simon Armitage will visit Cambridge University Library on 28th March.
Treasures from one of the world’s most important collections of Japanese literature will go on public display for the first time at Cambridge University Library from Saturday (Jan 22).
A year of wonder in store at Cambridge University Library during 2022.
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