Each year, the festive season brings crisp mornings, sparkling celebrations, and cosy comforts. Unfortunately, the holiday season often coincides with a peak in cyber-criminal activities, including fraud and phishing attempts, and this year is proving to be no exception. The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has given these criminals greater power, leading to more […]
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Staff IT Support Arrangements from January 2026
From January 2026 there will be some changes to how staff IT support will be provided through the IT Service Desk at the Information Centre. To ensure we can offer consistent, timely and high-quality support for all staff, we are standardising how IT issues are raised and managed. This will allow us to prioritise requests […]
Welcome to Library and IT at Stirling – Spring 2026
Whether you’re new to the University of Stirling or returning, Information Services is here to support your academic journey with a range of resources, events, and workshops designed to help you make the most of the Library and IT services. What’s On Pre-arrival Online Orientation Programme Join five online pre-arrival sessions to build your confidence with university […]
Get Ready for Jólabókaflóð in the Library!
Icelandic for ‘Christmas Book Flood’ and pronounced yo-la-bok-a-flot. Next week, the library is joining in the magical Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð. This festive event is all about the joy of books and giving, and we’re excited to share it with our students and staff. Come along to pick up a free book, and maybe even […]
Information Services Joins in for Christmas Jumper Day!
Get ready to sparkle, shimmy and showcase your finest festive knitwear – Christmas Jumper Day is back, and Information Services is delighted to be taking part! On Thursday, 11th December, we’re inviting all IS staff, along with staff and students visiting the library, to don their most dazzling, quirky or cosy Christmas jumpers (the louder […]
Exam Time in the Library – Autumn 2025
As exams approach, the library becomes an essential resource for students seeking a productive study environment. Here’s everything you need to know about using the library during this crucial time. Somewhere to study Starting Monday, 24th November, Level 3 will join Level 4 as a silent study zone, providing ample quiet space for focused study […]
Winter Graduation 2025: Library and IT Checklist
As graduation approaches, it’s important to make sure you’re fully prepared for life after university, both academically and practically. Whether you’re finishing up assignments, returning library books, or planning your next steps, our Library and IT Essentials Checklist for Winter 2025 is here to help. From saving your work and managing your university email to […]
Library and IT Christmas Opening Hours 2025 – 2026
As the festive season approaches, we’d like to let you know about our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Whether you’re catching up on reading, studying for January exams, or simply looking for a quiet space, we’ll be open on several days across the holidays with a few closures to allow our […]
Book Week Scotland 2025: Celebrating friendship through stories
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading. It will take place across Scotland on 17–23 November 2025. This year’s theme, Friendship, invites us to explore the connections that shape our lives – through stories, shared experiences, and the simple act of reading together. What’s on From author readings and panel discussions […]
Green Libraries Week 2025: Seeds of Change at the Library
Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November This year’s Green Libraries Week invites us to reflect on how libraries can be catalysts for environmental change. Under the national theme “Seeds of Change – Make a Difference with Your Library”, we’re proud to showcase our own green initiatives and invite you to join us in making […]