Things to read...Watch out for meteor showers and the plants in your city...our next book is the 1950s sci-fi classic 'Day of the Triffids' which we will be discussing on 4th March. Our last read Edith Wharton's 'Age of Innocence' scored 71%. One interesting fact I found whilst researching the author (whose maiden name was Jones) is that it is believed the phrase 'keeping up with the Joneses' was originally referring to her wealthy New York, high society family.
Things to watch...
Health Education England NHS have launched two short animations showcasing the benefits of working with NHS Librarians & Knowledge Specialists:- Why work with Librarians and Knowledge Specialists?
- The benefits of working with Librarians and Knowledge Specialists
Please take a couple of minutes to watch these and if you or your department want help to manage your knowledge do please talk to us. That's why we are here!
Things to listen to...
University of Sheffield Concerts have announced their upcoming season which brings a host of musical treats to take you from the cold winter nights right through to the cusp of summer.They have jazz offerings in the form of two trios – the Barry Green Trio and the Jason Rebello Trio. Expect inventive, versatile and accomplished playing from these stalwarts of the UK and international jazz scenes.
In March world music fusion from Kabantu is on offer along with a concert from the Ligeti Quartet, playing music to honour stop motion animators while blending pop and techno influences.
To round off the season Will Pound pays a return visit to present A Day Will Come – a musical journey across the states of the European Union. Mark Radcliffe, from BBC Radio 2, thinks Will is “a flat-out genius”. Come along and find out for yourself!
Complementing these performers are a range of concerts from the talented musicians found within the University. On offer is a range of concerts from student ensembles, free lunchtime and rush hour concerts and Sound Junction; the boundary-pushing weekend of music presented in conjunction with the University of Sheffield Sound Studios.
Things to attend...
Many University events are open to the public -including public lectures, drama, exhibitions and family events. the deatails can be browsed here. The World Food festival is coming up on Sunday 16th February.Do you use music ...
If you are working in Sheffield (or its direct surroundings), and employ music making or listening in any activities in a professional capacity, involving (others) then Music Mind Machine lab at the University of Sheffield Department of Music would love to hear from you! They are interested in any ways, no matter how big or small, in which your organisation is using music for health or wellbeing.For example, it may be that you are using music with individuals or groups, to support mental, social, or physical health or wellbeing. Specific aims might include (but not limited to):
- actively promoting physical health
- improving mood and providing comfort
- promoting access to music
- bringing together and build connections within the community (community music)
- easing pain
- increasing mobility and promoting exercise
- reducing stress and or anxiety
- promoting education
Their goal is to make the topic of music for well-being more visible and easy to access, as well as to create a map of music and well-being in Sheffield. This project is supported by Research England.
Things to announce...
Things to eat...
These Blueberry cheesecake brûlée pots are a great and very easy dessert to make.
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