Read at Leicester

Life as a PhD student involves a lot of reading and writing, but however much you're passionate about your topic that reading comes with a certain amount of pressure, as it's related to your research.

We also like to encourage students to read and write for pleasure too - take a break and pick up something different...

That's why the Library runs:

You can find out more about Read at Leicester

Including these upcoming events and more:

MINDFULNESS AND THE YELLOW BOOK David Wilson Library Reading Zone THURSDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2019 1.00pm – 3.00pm, drop in anytime! Starting University is a really big event in your life and it’s always a good idea to figure out some mindful practises to keep your mood up and stressors well checked. Pop along and pick up some advice from the University’s Wellbeing staff. You’ll also be able to take away a free copy of the University’s Yellow Book – find out more at: https://rethinkyourmind.co.uk/uni-of-leicester-yellow-book/
FLASH FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP David Wilson Library SSDS Seminar Room TUESDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2019 2.00pm – 4.00pm The first of two Flash Fiction Writing Workshops. This event will be supported by a colleague from the University’s English Department. Come along to the Library with your creative juices flowing and you may just write an albeit short but outstanding literary masterpiece. Absolutely no writing experience required! All written works will have the opportunity to be featured on the Read at Leicester website! Book on to the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-flash-fiction-tickets-75994821557
DIGITAL DICKENSDavid Wilson Library Digital Reading Room FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 2019 2.30pm – 4.00pm Wrap yourself up warm, grab a hot chocolate and huddle around the crackling digital fire to hear and read some of our most loved Christmas readings. Stories and speakers will be on hand to entertain you but if you would like to speak yourself please feel free to bring along a reading you might like to share. The more the merrier! Christmas jumpers are optional, yet encouraged!

Reading Zone

We've also introduced our new reading zone on the Ground Floor of the Library, so next time you're visiting have a browse and perhaps borrow a book for fun...

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