Information Services invites you to join us for a week of 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 […]
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Canvas and Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Canvas. Which browser should I use with Canvas? We would recommend Chrome for accessing Canvas. Chrome is available on all student PCs in the computing labs. Staff can install the latest version of Chrome via Run Advertised Programmes (Control Panel -> Run Advertised Programmes -> Chrome Enterprise). Please […]
Welcome Week – Essential Student Guide to Library and IT Services
Don’t miss our Essential Student Guide to Library and IT Services! Find out everything you need to know about your library and IT services at the University of Stirling, including how to: access Wi-Fi print and make photocopies save your work access student email use the Library find journal articles access the computing labs get […]
Welcome Week – Silent Disco Tours
Join our silent disco tour for an immersive dance-walk through the Library, computing labs and more. Don one of our hi-tech headsets, bust some funky moves and discover our amazing study facilities and Students’ Union. Boogie past the lochside Marquee where you can join in with fun events and get answers to any first-week questions from staff […]
Welcome Week – Stirling Essentials
Stirling Essentials provides a summary of the key information you need to be a successful student and it links into more in-depth help and advice, as and when you need it. Before you arrive, please do take some time to familiarise yourself with this module and work through its sections. The module will remain available […]
Welcome Week – Canvas and Learning Technologies Module
The Canvas and Learning Technologies (Students) module enables you to orientate yourself with Canvas and to learn how to use some of the many features and tools Canvas has to offer. The module covers: Getting Started with Canvas Learning Content Module Information Listen Again University Resources Group Work and Sign-Ups Assessments and Grades Canvas Mobile […]
Canvas Module Opening Dates for Autumn 2019
Your Autumn modules will be available in Canvas from Monday 2nd September 2019. Don’t panic if you don’t see all of your modules immediately on the 2nd. Some lecturers may change the opening dates of their modules. You can check your ‘future enrolments’ in Canvas by going to Modules > All Modules. There you will see modules […]
Get started with IT – Office 365
There’s a lot more to your University of Stirling student email account than just email. For the duration of your studies, you will have: access your student email from anywhere plus the inbuilt contacts and calendar free access to the Office 365 app suite including OneDrive, MS Teams, Office Online (once you have completed registration) […]
Get started with IT – considering a new device?
Are you considering getting a new device for your university study? See our recommended specifications below. Laptop/PC Operating SystemRECOMMENDEDWindows 10 Home or Pro Processor TypeMINIMUMCore i5 ProcessorRECOMMENDEDCore i7 Processor MemoryMINIMUM8 GB RAM or higher Hard DriveMINIMUM250 GBRECOMMENDED500 GB or higher Graphics CardMINIMUM512 MB Video Memory or higher Mac OperatingSystemMac OS 10.14 or higher Processor TypeMINIMUMCore i5 […]
Delivering Lectures and Seminars Online – webinar and self-study module
There are times when the online delivery of teaching can be beneficial to students. But do you know how you can deliver high-quality teaching sessions online without compromising on quality – either as a broadcast lecture, as short videos, or as an interactive webinar session? A series of webinars will be held in August and […]