Monthly Archives: December 2011

The Newton Papers: now online in Cambridge Digital Library

As an attention-grabbing introduction to the launch of Cambridge Digital Library, it’s hard to beat the selection of Sir Isaac Newton’s works now available for all to view. The works include Newton’s own annotated first edition copy of his 1,000-page book Philosophiæ … Continue reading

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ArtStor

We have confirmed that the University has (at last!) subscribed to the excellent ARTstor database after a couple of trials during the last year. No announcement or publicity has appeared yet but, on enquiry, the UL replied as follows: Thank you for your … Continue reading

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Philippa Pearce Memorial Lecture 2011

It is almost five years ago since local author Philippa Pearce died on 21 December 2006. Since 2008 the Faculty of Education, sponsored by Homerton College, has celebrated her contribution to children’s literature with the annual Philippa Pearce Memorial Lecture. This year’s lecture … Continue reading

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