Whipple Library

An archive of tweets by the Whipple Library at the Department of History & Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge. Updates available via our website.

[Whipple Library @hpslib]

This will be our final tweet. Our decision to suspend our X account is rooted in our unwavering commitment to fostering meaningful conversations as part of a safe online community. We invite you to stay connected with us by email [email protected], or via https://t.co/RY11Oic8YE

[charu singh @nagharnaghat]

A *fully funded* studentship aimed at widening participation in the history and philosophy of science and medicine for applicants to the MPhil in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine @CambridgeHPS

[Whipple Museum @WhippleMuseum]

Our new display ‘+FRANKLIN: Rosalind Franklin and DNA' opens today. 🎉 

A blue plaque which was repeatedly graffitied to acknowledge’s Franklin’s contribution to our understanding of genetics will go on display, alongside Franklin’s handwritten research notes! @ChuArchives

[Open Cambridge @OpenCambridgeUK]

Are you interested in the history of #science?

Explore the rare books of the Whipple Library @hpslib including works by Darwin, Galileo, Newton and more, and (possibly) the smallest scientific book ever.

There are still a few spaces left so be quick: https://t.co/j3xtHEiwJM

[Whipple Museum @WhippleMuseum]

⭐️We are hiring! ⭐️

Do you have a passion for historic documents? The Whipple Museum is seeking an archivist with experience working with historic documents to catalogue the Museum's archival material to sector standards. Apply below:

https://t.co/XBVf83Pqf8

[Whipple Museum @WhippleMuseum]

What’s this I see? Exciting Whipple News! 🔭🌟

We are opening our doors to the public on Saturday the 15th of June, 10am - 4pm! FREE
And, as of July, we are introducing regular Saturday hours, opening on the third Saturday of the month.

@CamUnivMuseums 💥

[charu singh @nagharnaghat]

A fully-funded PhD studentship at the University of Cambridge to explore South Asian natural history collections at the University Museum of Zoology and University Herbarium, co-supervised across the faculties of history, zoology, plant sciences, and history of science!

[Jack Ashby @JackDAshby]

I am *extremely* excited about this. Please share with anyone who might be keen: we're offering a FULLY FUNDED PhD studentship, exploring:
Colonial Natural Historical Collecting in the South Asian Indian Ocean.
There are some important stories to tell here
https://t.co/RBqkpvkZad

[Whipple Library @hpslib]

We obviously love books, and we always hope they love us back, but it's nice when they make a little gesture to prove it...

[Whipple Museum @WhippleMuseum]

Join writer Yvonne Battle-Felton @YBattleFelton next week for an interactive creative writing session!

Be inspired by our building & collections to write historical fiction, poetry & science fiction.

Weds 6 March, 1-3pm. Book your free place at https://t.co/RXk7ZKJqBl

[Electronic Collection Management @ejournalscamb]

A new LibGuides Databases A-Z page for Chinese eresources @theUL @YanHeCUL is now available: https://t.co/74kgRQWMb9

More information in our blog: https://t.co/BCaFMpl6pZ

[Magdalene Libraries @magdlibs]

2024 marks the 300th anniversary of the Pepys Library's arrival at Magdalene College. To celebrate we will be sharing treasure from the Pepys collection.

On this day in 1327 a teenage Edward III is crowned King of England. 1/4
#otd

[Whipple Library @hpslib]

Thank you to everyone who came along to our opening last night! The exhibit will be on for all of Lent Term, can can be viewed Mon-Fri, 09:15-19:00 in the library.

Virtual version to follow shortly!

[Cambridge Philosophical Society @CamPhilSoc]

CPS Vice-President Dr Claire Barlow with Dr Edwin Rose @EdwinRose3 @CambridgeHPS discussing exhibits from the new Whipple Library @hpslib exhibition '200 Years of Scientific Publishing at the Cambridge Philosophical Society' which opened on Monday 22nd January.

Read more: https://t.co/tRadkHkvzj

[Whipple Library @hpslib]

We're super excited to show off our new display for Lent Term! Come along any time during library opening hours 09:15-19:00 Mon-Fri to view!

[Cambridge Philosophical Society @CamPhilSoc]

New display at the Whipple Library @hpslib showcases 200 Years of Scientific Publishing at the Cambridge Philosophical Society and has been curated by Dr Edwin Rose @EdwinRose3 of @CambridgeHPS

Read more:
https://t.co/9Bl11wqLzh

[British Society for the History of Science ARCHIVE @BSHSNews]

Our next round of nominations for the Pickstone Prize 2024 is open! 📚🏆 Submit a nomination for the best book in the history of science in English by Feb 19, 2024 - Find out more on our website: https://t.co/1wfRRzqgEd

[Cambridge Library Trainees @LibraryTrainees]

A great opportunity to apply for the Library Graduate Trainee position available at St John's College, Cambridge 🦉📷 !!

Closing date: January 29th 2024

See below for further details: https://t.co/j5yTGp7oHo

[Jack Ashby @JackDAshby]

I've spent the last couple of years exploring the colonial histories of the Australian mammal collection at @ZoologyMuseum, with an aim of being more honest about how major European natural history collections came together. The first results are published today: 🧵

[Cambridge University Library @theUL]

Today is the 164th anniversary of the publication of Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species. The UL cares for a huge Darwin Archive, and thanks to an extensive digitisation project, you can glimpse inside his world here: https://t.co/WPy4f2E6Hj
@mydeardarwin