Today is World Haemophilia Day in honour of Frank Schnabel, founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). White Rose Libraries host research articles on Haemophilia, available here shorturl.at/Rz00x. The day aims to increase understanding and promote access to care and treatment.
We’re also excited to be working with Nicky Milner on a follow-up edition, Flixton Island — watch this space for more details 👀
Star Carr is especially renowned for its rare organic remains — including remarkable wooden artefacts that are seldom preserved in sites of this age. A landmark publication for archaeology — and a site that continues to shape how we understand the Mesolithic world.
Minimalist black book cover with a beige, textured oval object near the top. The title reads "Star Carr Volume 2: studies in technology, subsistence and environment."
🥳Today we’re celebrating the publication anniversary of Star Carr Volumes 1 & 2 which explores one of Europe’s most important Mesolithic sites. First discovered in the late 1940s by John Moore and excavated by Grahame Clark (1949–1951), the site transformed our understanding of Mesolithic life.
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Throwback to the #ALPSPReduxConference2026 we attended in March — an excellent session on what ECRs want from publishers.
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Welcome back from Easter from all of us at White Rose Libraries! 🌼
We hope you had your fill of chocolate eggs and enjoyed some lovely spring weather. We’re now back in the office and have a busy spring ahead—watch this space for updates!
Last day at #UKSG2026 - if you’re at the conference, drop by the @oipassoc.bsky.social (67) stand. We have books to give away…
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Her work shows how empathy and social tolerance helped early humans build resilient communities—and reshaped relationships with animals and material culture. Hidden Depths reminds us that emotions—not just intellect—lie at the heart of the human story.
In this fascinating work, Penny explores how emotional connections—compassion, trust, and care—have shaped human evolution. Drawing on archaeology and human origins research, she highlights key moments when changing environments encouraged collaboration and stronger social bonds.
Cover of "Hidden Depths" by Penny Spikins features a detailed, serious Neanderthal face with long hair and fur clothing
For Women’s History Month, WRUP is celebrating author Penny Spikins and her book Hidden Depths: The Origins of Human Connection.
"After Dickens" book cover, displaying artistic elements and the title in a vintage font, evoking a literary theme.
Emily is also returning to WRUP with a coedited book "Digital Dickens" follow our social media for updates. This concludes the celebration of WRUP's female authors.
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The book re-examines Dickens’s legacy through themes such as adaptation, gender, and cultural representation across the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries.
"Celebrating WRUP's final female author Emily Meddleton (nee Bell) with her book ""Dickens After Dickens"", Emily brings together scholars to explore the enduring influence of Charles Dickens across culture and media.
WRUP were thrilled to work with Nicky Milner in delivering these groundbreaking open access volumes, and are very excited an the prospect of a third, companion volume on the nearby Flixton Island site, that is currently in preparation.
Combined, the Star Carr volumes have the highest number of downloads for WRUP publications, with 51,744 downloads in total. Star Carr has also won "Research Project of the year" in the Current Archaeology Awards (2014 and 2020).
Together, the two volumes present these findings: Volume 1 interprets the site and its long-term use, while Volume 2 explores specialist research, including artefacts, structures, environmental evidence, and plant and animal remains.
Book Covers for volume 1 and 2, of the book "Star Carr", showcasing ancient artifacts and a starry night theme.
New excavations (2003–2015) re-examined how the site was used, finding Star Carr was occupied for 800 years & was larger & more complex than once thought. Discoveries include Britain’s earliest houses, wooden lake-edge platforms, antler headdresses, & the earliest known Mesolithic art in Britain.
Star Carr is one of Europe’s most important Mesolithic sites. Discovered in the 1940s and first excavated by John Moore and Grahame Clark, the site is offers exceptionally well preserved organic remains, including rare wooden artefacts.
As part of Women's history month WRUP is celebrating Nicky Milner, one of the co-editors of Star Carr volumes 1 and 2, WRUP's first monograph publications.
Children engaging in cultural activities that promote citizenship in Argentina, showcasing their traditions and community involvement.
Celebrating scholarship during Women's History Month, this new academic history explores the magazine’s remarkable journey from print phenomenon to digital brand.
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Across changing political and cultural landscapes, Billiken adapted, reflecting society while also influencing education, children’s culture and national identity.
Originally created during the rise of mass print culture, the magazine helped shape young readers into future citizens, weaving stories of the nation into everyday childhood learning.
Lauren's book "Children’s Culture and Citizenship in Argentina - A History of Billiken Magazine (1919–2019)". For a century, Billiken educated and entertained generations of children in Argentina, publishing 5,144 issues and becoming a cultural icon.
Today WRUP is celebrating female author Lauren Rea. Lauren was appointed an MBE for her services to education in Latin America and the UK in the King’s 2023 Birthday Honours list.