Information Services invites you to join us for some fantastic events to help you hit the ground running when it comes to the Library and IT at the University of Stirling.
What’s on…
Essential Student Guide to Library and IT Services
Learn all about the Library and IT services at Stirling including how to install Office365 for free, access our many online resources, and use our wonderful Library. All new students are asked to attend the Essential Guide to Library and IT Services workshop. This workshop will give you a head start in your academic studies.
| Date | Time | Book a place |
| Tuesday 28th September | 1-2pm | Book now |
| Friday 1st October | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 6th October | 1-2pm | Book now |
| Wednesday 13th October | 1-2pm | Book now |
Learning Online – Canvas and Teams
Wondering how to make your way around Canvas? Join one of our Canvas orientation workshops for advice on logging in/navigation, setting up notifications, groups and using group tools, getting help, and our new Teams integration. Learning Online – Canvas and Teams is a compulsory workshop for all students.
| Date | Time | Book a place |
| Monday 27th September | 12-1pm | Book now |
| Monday 4th October | 1-2pm | Book now |
| Friday 15th October | 10-11am | Book now |
Stirling Essentials Study Skills Workshops
We have a great set of library and IT study skills webinar workshops to help you prepare for successful study at Stirling. The webinars are informal and there will be opportunities to ask questions. We’ve listed some of them below. For more information and to book a place click on the title of the session(s) you are interested in.
| Date and time | Title |
| Tuesday 28th September, 12-1pm | Tech Tips to Help you Learn (part 1) |
| Thursday 30th September, 12-1pm | Tech Tips to Help you Learn (part 2) |
| Tuesday 5th October, 11-12pm | Using Word to create a dissertation/thesis |
| Wednesday 6th October, 12-1pm | Using Microsoft Teams |
| Wednesday 6th October, 2-3pm | Word styles for dissertations/theses |
| Thursday 7th October, 11-12pm | Managing objects (photos, tables, graphs) in your dissertation |
| Tuesday 12th October, 1-2pm | Using Word to Write Assignments |
| Thursday 14 October, 1-2pm | Office 365 for Students |
Visit Stirling Essentials Study Skills Workshops for a full list of all study skills webinars including sessions on writing, reading, studying, and researching.
Library Tours
Check out the Library, meet our friendly Library staff and find out all about the services and facilities on offer.
Wi-Fi Wizards
Need help getting connected to Wi-Fi? Our Wi-Fi Wizards will help you get online. You’ll find them, in the Library on level 2 in front of the Information Centre.
Your all new University of Stirling app!
Get all your university services at your fingertips with our new University of Stirling app! The University of Stirling app provides real-time, on-the-go, anytime information to support you during your time at Stirling. It is available to all students and staff for free.
Find the app on the Apple Store or the Google Play Store under University of Stirling.
Get Social
Keep up-to-date with all your Library and IT information by following us on social media.
- Twitter isstirling
- Instagram isstirling
See the University’s handy guide to find out more about what you can expect during your first week at Stirling.