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…
Welcome Hub
Pop by the Welcome Hub we open Thursday, 5th September in Campus Central, level 3, to enjoy a fun introduction to the University of Stirling! You’ll have the opportunity to meet new people and speak to all the fantastic departments in the University who will make up your experience as a student here.
Library and Canvas essentials
Learn all about the library at Stirling including how to install office365 for free, how to access our many resources and how to use our wonderful library. We will also show you how to make your way around Canvas (our virtual learning environment). We will show you how to logon, change the screen layout, set up your notifications, navigate in your module and where to access your reading lists. We can also signpost you to where to get help when you need it. These are all core skills for your learning experience.
| Date | Time | Book a place |
| Wednesday 28 August | 10:00 – 11:00 | Sign up for Undergraduate online orientation programme |
| Wednesday 11 September | 14:30 – 15:30 | Sign up for Postgraduate online orientation programme |
| Thursday 12 September | 14:00 – 15:00 | Book a place |
| Tuesday 17 September | 10:00 – 11:00 | Book a place |
| Thursday 26 September | 10:00 – 11:00 | Book a place |
| Wednesday 2 October | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
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 them below. For more information and to book a place click on the title of the session(s) you are interested in. Some of these are in person and some take place in Teams.
| Title | Date | Time | Book a place |
| Harvard referencing | Monday 30 September | 13:00 – 14:00 | Book a place |
| Digital skills for students | Tuesday 1 October | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
| APA referencing | Wednesday 3 October | 13:00 – 14:00 | Book a place |
| Chicago referencing | Thursday 4 October | 10:00 – 11:00 | Book a place |
| Headlines to Citations | Monday 7 October | 13:00 – 14:00 | Book a place |
| Finding library resources for study | Wednesday 9 October | 13:00 – 14:00 | Book a place |
| RefWorks fundamentals | Thursday 10 October | 13:00 – 14:00 | Book a place |
| Harvard referencing | Monday 14 October | 13:00 – 14:00 | Book a place |
| Finding library resources for study | Thursday 17 October | 13:00 – 14:00 | Book a place |
| Finding library resources for study | Tuesday 22 October | 13:00 – 14:00 | Book a place |
| RefWorks fundamentals | Thursday 24 October | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
| Oscola referencing | Tuesday 29 October | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
| Harvard referencing | Wednesday 30 October | 11:00 – 12:00 | Book a place |
| RefWorks fundamentals | Thursday 31 October | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
| RefWorks fundamentals | Tuesday 5 November | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
| Finding library resources for study | Wednesday 13 November | 13:00 – 14:00 | Book a place |
| RefWorks fundamentals | Thursday 21 November | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
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. this should be the new link
IT Wizards
Need help getting connected to Wi-Fi? Our IT Wizards will help you get online. You’ll find them, in the Library on level 2 in front of the Information Centre or in the Welcome hub when open. This year our Wizards are also supporting lecturers to get your class up and running in the Learning Spaces – book start of class support here. Our students will pop along to help you get set up for your class on the technology in the room and can also assist you to find the attendance check-in code you need for your class. They will not stay for the duration of the session.
The University of Stirling app!
Get all your university services at your fingertips with our 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 by searching for University of Stirling.
Get Social
Keep up-to-date with all your Library and IT information by following us on social media.
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See the University’s handy guide to find out more about what you can expect during your first week at Stirling.