Free Digital Subscriptions to Leisure Media Titles

Free Digital Journal Subscription- The Greener Option
You can sign up for a free one-year online digital subscription to several Leisure Media titles.
These include: Spa Business, Spa Opportunities, Health Club Management, Leisure Opportunities, Leisure Management and Sports Management. Sign up online at www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/green.

New Gray's Anatomy E-Book

You can now access the e-book of the 3rd edition of Gray's Anatomy for Students. From the Library portal page select 'E-Resources' to bring up the list of databases and click on Dawson Books. Then, do a title search for 'Gray's Anatomy for Students' which will take you into the e-book.

Facebook and Twitter

Just a reminder that if you are a Facebook user you can get regular updates and information about Library services by liking our page at www.facebook.com/ucblibrary. If you are a Twitter user you can get the same information by following us @UCBLibrary

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine

 
The  OJSM is a global, peer-reviewed, open access journal and topics include original research in the areas of: Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, including surgical treatment and non-surgical treatment of orthopaedic sports injuries, Arthroscopic Surgery (Shoulder/Elbow/Wrist/Hip/Knee/Ankle/Foot), Relevant translational research, Sports traumatology/epidemiology and Knee arthroplasty.
The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine (OJSM), can be accessed here.

Spa Opportunities Online Issue

The new digital issue of Spa Opportunities is now online. In this issue,there is an article on 'Wellness Travel Expected to Grow' plus the usual jobs and current industry news.

London Olympic Stadium

The new remodelled London Olympic Stadium, designed by sports architects Populous, is now the only stadium in the UK specifically designed to host football, athletics, rugby, cricket and concerts. See here to read more 
Other design news of interest can be seen in CLADmag, click on the link and sign up for your free digital subscription.
 

Library Facebook and Twitter Info

Just a reminder that if you are a Facebook user you can get regular updates and information about Library services by liking our page at www.facebook.com/ucblibrary. If you are a Twitter user you can get the same information by following us @UCBLibrary

Rugby World Cup

The Rugby World Cup 2015 is coming to Birmingham this weekend, with two games taking place at Villa Park on Saturday and Sunday. There's lots going on in Eastside Park to tie in with the event. See the Fanzone site to see what's on offer.

London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week is currently underway, so see the event website for the live camera feed, and all information about the event.

Leisure Management Magazine

The latest digital issue of  Leisure Management is now available. This issue includes features on Bear Grylls and fitness, a glass sky pool suspended 10 storeys above London and the Alexander McQueen exhibition ' Savage Beauty' at the V&A.

September Issue of Health Club Management

You can access the September issue of Health Club Management here. It's well worth reading for all the latest spa, fitness and sport industry news.

Olympia Beauty 2015

The Olympia Beauty trade-only exhibition will be taking place 4-5th October 2015 at Olympia, London.There are plenty of stage events and competitions taking place at the event so it's well-worth going. See the website for more info and for how to get tickets.

It's The Doctor !

The new series of Doctor Who starts this Saturday, 19th September on BBC 1 - just the thing to be watching to see the special effects and get some inspiration. Downton Abbey is also back (it's the last series) on Sunday 20th September for some 1920s fashion, beauty and make-up.

Hello and Welcome

I just want to say a big 'hello' to all new Beauty Therapy Management, Sports Therapy, Sports Management, Sport and Fitness, Spa Management, and Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students just starting at UCB!
I am your Subject Librarian so I will probably be speaking to your tutor group at a Library tutorial session to tell you about all our wonderful Library resources in a few weeks time. If you want to call in and say hello or ask me about Library resources you can find me in Richmond House Library,  my desk is to the left of the entrance door.

Leisure Industry Week

  Leisure Industry Week will be relaunched for 2015 with a new fitness-orientated focus. See the event website for details of the speakers and seminars available and also for more info about this event at the NEC 22-23rd September.

Professional Beauty North

The 2015 Professional Beauty North trade show will be taking place in Manchester 20th & 21st September. This is your chance to see live stages, new products and seminars. Plus there will be nail and make-up competitions. See the event website for more details and to get tickets. 

Bollywood and Beyond

See BBC 4 on Sunday 4th September to watch  Bollywood and Beyond: A Century of Indian Cinema 
Presented by Sanjeev Bhaskar, this programme will be of particular interest for The Art of Film module students as it explores the history of Indian cinema. 

National Fitness Day

National Fitness Day is on 9th September. 
Fitness providers in the UK will be offering members of the  public a chance to try out a range of fitness activities for free. See the National Fitness Day website to learn more and  find out the nearest event to where you live.

Hello and Welcome

I just wanted to say a big welcome to any new or returning Further Education Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Sport students. My name is Dianne Hudson and I am Subject Librarian for Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Sport.  I will be posting details of events and other hair, beauty  and sport information via this blog. I might see you during your Library induction, but if not I look forward to seeing you when you visit the Library throughout the year.