It has come to our attention that some students have received an email from a company called My-yearbook.com. These emails can be identified by their subject “Complete Account (Stirling 2023/2024 Yearbook)” sent from “Yearbook 23/24 <no-reply@wufoo.com>” Please be aware that the university has no affiliation with My-yearbook.com – they are an independent organisation selling products. […]
Category: IT News
Staff Digital Skills Training – what’s on next week
Boost your digital skills with our comprehensive staff training programme! Join us for specialised workshops in Microsoft, Learning & Teaching, Cyber Security, and Project Management. Don’t miss this opportunity to level up your expertise. Sign up today. Take a look at the lineup of workshops happening next week – Monday, 13th May to Friday, 17th […]
New software to be rolled out to staff devices
Information Services is rolling out two new software packages to staff managed devices. We are trialling two different systems which will provide us management information about your machine to assist our staff in diagnosing issues. We plan to roll out the two packages automatically. The only thing you may notice is two new icons in […]
Be exam ready – passwords, MFA and eduroam
If you are due to sit a digital exam either remotely or on campus there are a few things you need to do in advance of your exam day to make sure the day goes smoothly and you start your exam without unnecessary added stress. We suggest that before your first exam you check all […]
Staff Digital Skills Training for Learning and Teaching
Information Services are offering bookable events and self-paced training materials to support learning and teaching for staff at Stirling. Making accessible module content in Canvas This session will introduce key concepts aimed at improving the learner experience like web accessibility, usability, and learner-centred design. We will also look at some of the most common accessibility issues […]
University AI Cloud Challenge 2024
Are you looking to kickstart your employability and participate in some friendly rivalry against other students? Register for the University AI Cloud Challenge 2024 for your Microsoft Professional certification in AI whilst competing with other university students to gain the top spot on the leaderboard and win prizes! Register now to gain access to: Note: […]
Earn some extra cash – become an IT Wizard
Great with tech? Earn some extra cash and get some experience for your CV by signing up to become an IT Wizard with Information Services. IT Wizards are students who help with IT support at the start of semester and during busier times after that. This opportunity is open to University of Stirling undergraduate students in year two […]
Well deserved award for Dr David Telford (Director of Information Services)
During the UCISA Leadership Conference Awards Ceremony, a few weeks ago, a new award was announced inspired by the unexpected passing of three well respected Colleagues, who dedicated their time, effort and experience to improve the sector under the banner of UCISA. This new award is given to recognise outstanding contribution to UCISA. Deborah Green, […]
Mobile device security
Welcome to the next installment of our 12-month Cyber Security Awareness campaign. In previous months we’ve covered social engineering, phishing and password guidance, and this month we’re focusing on mobile devices. Mobile devices contain a wealth of personal and sensitive information, including emails, contacts, financial details, and login credentials. They also often have access to […]
We’re back!
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of our Library and IT Facebook Page! Discover a world of knowledge and tech updates right at your fingertips! Like our page to stay connected with the latest library events and resources. Uncover the latest in IT, helpful hacks, and stay ahead in the digital world. Hit […]