JANET (the Joint Academic Network – our internet service provider) has informed us that they will be undertaking essential maintenance overnight on Wednesday 26th March. Exact timings are: Date and Time:18:00 Wed 26 March – 06:00 Thursday 27 March During this period they have warned that the campus may lose internet connectivity. This is not […]

Reporting phishing or spam emails
To ensure the security of our organization, it is crucial that everyone remains vigilant and reports any suspicious or phishing emails immediately. If you receive an email that seems unusual or asks for sensitive information, do not click on any links or download attachments. Instead, when you are in outlook right click the unopened email […]

Secure Password Management
Our digital lives require dozens of passwords. From university systems to banking, email to social media, each service demands secure access credentials. The challenge isn’t just creating good passwords anymore—it’s managing them all securely and efficiently. The University of Stirling Password Policy and Guidance can help inform you of best practice for creating strong passwords […]

We Want Your Feedback on Ebooks!
We are constantly striving to improve our ebook collection at the University of Stirling Library, and we need your help! We would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with our ebooks. How do you access our ebooks? Do you use the additional features? What other titles should we buy? (if available) We value your […]

University Cloud Challenge 2025
Boost your CV & kickstart your employability with an AL certification! What is the University Cloud Challenge? The University Cloud Challenge is an annual campaign for FE and HE students and educators across the UK. It aims to upskill learners with AI skills and help them achieve the Microsoft AI Fundamentals certification (AI-900) at no […]

Library and IT Dream Team: cast your vote and help us shine at the RATE Awards!
Nominations are now open for the Students’ Union Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence (RATE) Award scheme and can be completed on the student portal. They will remain open until Tuesday, 1st April, and you can nominate multiple times. It’s a great time to think about all the amazing contributions from different departments and services. We wanted […]

Join Us for #UniMentalHealthDay in the Library
#UniMentalHealthDay is an annual day to get the nation talking about student mental health and working together to make mental health a university-wide priority. No matter who you are, you can take part in this day. Join Student Minds and UMHAN on Thursday, 13th March and let’s work together to ensure that no student is held back by their mental health. See […]

Avoiding Automatic Email Forwarding
Automatic email forwarding can seem like a convenient solution – to have emails from an infrequently monitored account forwarded to an account you use more often- but email forwarding rules that send university emails to external accounts create significant information security risks. Automatic email forwarding to external accounts contravenes the University’s Acceptable Use Policy. Compliance […]

Celebrate Green Week in the Library
As Green Week (10th to 14th March) approaches, we are thrilled to announce our participation through a book swap and a book display. The main focus of this week is to encourage staff, students and our local community to adopt a greener lifestyle and take part in our eco-friendly events. From Natural Paper and Notebook […]

Seven Library and IT tasks to complete before you graduate.
Congratulations, you made it! Whether you have completed your Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught or Postgraduate Research qualification, there are some tasks you may want to do before your graduation date. At the end of your studies, your access to the University network and services will cease. There are, however, some services that we can offer you […]