Essential maintenance work will be carried out in the Cottrell Building on Saturday 4 May. This will result in a loss of power (including network and telephone) and lighting to the areas indicated below: Z-Block (all levels)C-Block (all levels)2A1Queens Court Reception3A1 – 3A7A2B1 – 2b103B1 – 3B84B1 – 4B44 (Not all rooms) We apologise for […]
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ScotlandIS and Scottish Government launch Cyber Scotland Week
Cyber Scotland Week, a joint initiative between ScotlandIS and the Scottish Government, will take place between 22-28 April 2019. A first of its kind for cyber in Scotland, Cyber Scotland Week draws together events across Scotland to showcase the innovation taking place across the sector, while raising awareness of good cyber resilience practice and promoting […]
#ReadBeyondYourBubble
Your BAME Equality Officer, Mariam, showcases BAME authors in the Library. This week it’s Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. This project was created with the aim of getting us all to read a book from the perspective of someone completely different from us. So many of us will only ever read […]
You Said, We Did – Summary
The Information Services ‘You Said, We Did’ campaign highlights the impact student feedback has across Library and IT resulting in real, student-led, change. Here are some examples of what we’ve done in response to your feedback. Click on the titles for more information. Cyber Security You said… Provide more cyber security information. We did… In […]
You Said, We Did – Cloud Storage
You Said Can we have cloud storage We Did Box is the University of Stirling’s cloud-based storage facility. It brings many benefits: easier collaboration, anytime, anywhere, any-device access to documents and unlimited storage space. You can download apps for Box on the various device stores. How to access Box From the University portal, follow the […]
A flash drive is for life not just a semester*
Every 29 seconds** a USB flash drive is lost in the Library. Here are some tips to hold on to your precious data: If it has a cap, leave the cap on the desk beside or on top of your mobile phone. Since you are probably not going to leave without your mobile, you will […]
You Said, We Did – Lecture Capture
You Said Improve lecture capture We Did We replaced the software behind the Listen Again service with a new video platform, Panopto. The change represents a transformation in our ability to use video to support teaching and learning. Panopto supports active learning, with students being able to take notes and add bookmarks linked to the […]
Dissertation Formatting Support Sessions
During March and April, we are running dissertation support sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 14:00-17:00. These are for students looking for help with the formatting of your dissertation in Word. To book an appointment please fill in the request dissertation formatting support form with as much detail as possible and if you have a […]
You Said, We Did – PC Availability on Campus
You Said It’s hard to find a free computer. We Did We created a web page with live information on PC availability on campus. The web page shows where the public access computers are and if they are currently available to use. You can check PC’s in the Library, the 24/7 Study Zone and the […]
Dissertation Roadshow #BeMoreDuck
Don’t stick your head in the loch. Get your dissertation ducks in a row with help from Information Services. Find out how the Library and IT can help you with your dissertation at our Dissertation Roadshow. We’ll have IT, Library and Printing & Graphics staff available to answer all your dissertation questions. Dissertation Roadshow Dates […]