It’s beginning to look a lot like Summer, which means the autumn semester is not too far away. See below for a sneak preview of what’s coming up next semester in your Canvas module. Release dates for autumn semester Canvas modules The autumn semester modules (2022/3) will be released in the week commencing 13th June. […]
Extended Library opening hours
Great news! In response to student requests for extended library opening, from Monday 21st March until 31st July the library’s opening hours will be increased to: Monday – Friday 8 am – Midnight Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 8 pm These extended hours allow more time to access the library study space, books, journals, […]
Microsoft Teams meeting recordings – new save location
Recordings are shifting from Stream to OneDrive and SharePoint Video recordings of Team Meetings are shifting from Microsoft Stream to OneDrive and SharePoint. This change should make them easier to find, share and manage. What is changing? Today when you meet online using Microsoft Teams, any recordings made will be saved to Microsoft Stream, Microsoft […]
Read to Death!
After a long hiatus, there is a new exhibition in the stairwell in the Library. As you head upstairs, pause to take a look at the 19th century editions of Sir Walter Scott’s novels, many of which have fine illustrations. The books all belong to Innerpeffray Library in Perthshire. Thanks to Stirling University research on […]
New Elsevier Read & Publish Agreement includes free Open Access publishing
UK universities and Elsevier have agreed a three-year Read & Publish deal to support the transition to Open Access for UK Research. This agreement provides both continued ‘read’ access to, and unlimited open access publishing in, Elsevier’s subscription journals. Stirling authors will be able to choose to publish open access at no additional cost to […]
Postgraduate dissertation week at Stirling: 23-27 May
Information Services and Student Learning Services offer support to students at every stage of your dissertation. During #StirDisserationWeek we will be highlighting the support and resources available to you. Student Learning Services Support Student Learning Services (SLS) offer face-to-face and virtual tutorials. If you have any questions about the structure, writing, referencing, or editing of […]
Stirling joins JMIR Publications Agreement: free Open Access Publishing for our authors
Stirling has joined the JMIR Publications Open Access Deal until end of February 2023. Stirling authors will have free uncapped open access publishing in all JMIR journals – covering fully Open Access journals broadly in the field of digital health research. Including titles such as: JMIR (Journal of Medical Internet Research); JMIR Public Health and Surveillance; JMIR […]
Superlative Books
From time to time, the Library is asked ‘which book in your collection has been borrowed the most?’ or ‘what is your oldest book?’. We thought you might be interested to learn about this, as well as some of our other ‘superlative’ books. What is our oldest book? The oldest intact book in Stirling University […]
Book an Exam Space
If you are sitting a digital examination at home and don’t have a suitable space to take it or would prefer to make use of University space, you can book an exam space online via Resource Booker; simply click on the Book a Desk for Exams button. Your booking will be confirmed by email and a specific […]
HS Talks – Latest content from World Experts
Presentations and case studies giving ideas and inspiration to inform your dissertation, seminars and other course work. The latest topics include Long-term implications of conflict in Ukraine; Avoiding Extinction; Analyzing performance; Comms is not a ‘soft’ function and more. Teaching staff may embed clips or full lectures in Canvas modules. Access HS Talks from Portal […]
Mastering Microsoft in May 2022
Mastering Microsoft is back!!! Are you a student or member of staff looking to expand your skillset? Join Information Services for our month-long Microsoft 365 skills event in May 2022. Sign up for one of our training sessions SIGN UP for one (or all) of our training sessions, we have dedicated sessions for staff and students. For more information and to […]