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
Visit the Welcome Hub from Friday, 17th January to Friday, 24th January in Campus Central, Level 3, for a fun introduction to the University of Stirling! You’ll have the chance to meet new people and connect with all the fantastic departments that will shape your student experience here.
Pre-arrival Online Orientation Programme
The online orientation programme is designed to help new students get acquainted with the university and its resources before the start of the semester. It includes engaging online sessions covering various topics such as library and IT services, enrolment, reading, writing, and critical thinking.
The pre-arrive online orientation programme runs from Monday, 6th to Friday, 10th January, at 14:30 to 15:30 (GMT) daily.
Register for a place on our January online orientation programme.
Library and Canvas essentials
Discover everything about the library at Stirling, including how to install Office365 for free, access our extensive resources, and make the most of our wonderful library. We’ll guide you through Canvas, our virtual learning environment, showing you how to log on, change the screen layout, set up notifications, navigate your modules, and find your reading lists. We’ll also point you to where you can get help when you need it. These are essential skills for your learning experience.
| Date | Time | Book a place |
| Tuesday, 21 January | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
Digital Skills for Students
Everyone knows digital skills are vital for University, work, and life in general. But how good are your digital skills? Can you talk confidently about your digital capabilities? What areas do you need to focus on to stand out from the crowd? Whether you are a digital whizz or an absolute beginner, come to this 30-minute online session to find out about:
- Assessing your digital capabilities
- Identifying the skills you need to develop
- Resources to help University of Stirling students develop essential digital skills
| Date | Time | Book a place |
| Thursday, 23 January | 10:00 – 10:30 | Book a place |
Stirling Essentials Study Skills Workshops
We offer a fantastic set of library and IT study skills webinar workshops to help you prepare for successful study at Stirling. These informal webinars provide opportunities to ask questions. Below, you’ll find a list of the sessions.
| Title | Date | Time | Book a place |
| Harvard referencing | Tuesday, 28 January | 11:00 – 12:00 | Book a place |
| RefWorks Fundamentals | Wednesday, 29 January | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
| Finding Library Resources for Study | Thursday, 30 January | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
Dissertation Week – Monday, 10th to Friday, 15th Feruary
Dissertation Week is here to support you on your dissertation journey. We have a range of workshops, sessions, and resources to help you with various aspects of your work. Whether you need help with citation managers, searching databases, or finding resources, we’ve got you covered. Below, you’ll find a list of the workshops.
| Title | Date | Time | Book a place |
| Finding library resources for your dissertation | Tuesday, 11 February | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
| From Headlines to Citations: Using Newspaper Databases | Wednesday, 12 February | 11:00 – 12:00 | Book a place |
| Chicago Referencing | Wednesday, 12 February | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
| Harvard Referencing | Thursday, 13 February | 12:00 – 13:00 | Book a place |
| RefWorks Fundamentals | Thursday, 13 February | 13:00 – 14:00 | 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 are here to assist you. Our IT Wizards can assist with a variety of tasks such as:
- Connecting your devices to the University’s Wi-Fi, eduroam.
- Assist you in installing Office 365 applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook, ensuring you can work online from anywhere.
- Help you get accustomed to university-provided platforms for teaching, such as Canvas, Panopto, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and the Library catalogue.
- They can also help you log on to the student printer/copiers in the Library and Labs, and guide you through printing, photocopying, and scanning documents.
You can find them in the Library on Level 2, in front of the Information Centre, or at the Welcome Hub.
Classroom Support
Our IT Wizards will also assist lecturers in getting their classes up and running with the technologies in the teaching rooms and lecture theatres. Complete our Request start of class support form to book an IT Wizard. Our students will help you set up the technology in the room and assist you in finding the attendance check-in code you need for your class. Please note, they will not stay for the entire 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.
Get the University of Stirling app from the App Store or the Google Play Store.
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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.