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… Visit the Student Welcome and Support Hub Visit the Student Welcome and Support Hub on level 3 in Campus Central for all […]
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Canvas Opening Dates – Spring 2024
Your Spring modules will be available in Canvas from Monday 15th, January. Don’t panic if you don’t see all of your modules immediately on the 15th. 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 […]
The Christmas Wish Tree
Our Christmas Wish Tree is back. Every year the Christmas Wish Tree lights up the library entrance with sparkly fairy lights and shiny baubles but our favourite items on the tree are your Christmas wishes. We kicked off our Christmas celebrations at the Student Annual Festive Fun Day where we made our gift tags and […]
British Library cyber-attack – some tips for workarounds
Following the cyber-attack, our colleagues in the British Library work are working very hard to restore operations and services. As the disruption is likely to continue for a few weeks, below is a list of tips for some workarounds. See Bodleian History Faculty Library at Oxford blog post.
Book an Exam Space
If you are due to sit a digital examination remotely and don’t have a suitable space to take it or would prefer to make use of University space, you can book an exam space online via Resource Booker (click on the ‘Book a Desk – Online Exams’ or ‘Book a PC – Online Exams’ button). Login to the […]
Library and IT Checklist for Winter Graduation 2023
Congratulations to all of our students graduating today! With our Winter Graduation ceremonies taking place today and tomorrow we’ve written a handy Library and IT checklist to help make your transition from student to graduate an easy one. Email – opt-in if you want to continue to access your student email account after graduation If […]
A new version of Online Surveys
A new version of Online Surveys, Version 3, was released in September 2023. How will I log in to Online Surveys v3? You can log in to Version 2 of Online Surveys via https://www.onlinesurveys.ac.uk until 29 February 2024. The login for v3 of Online Surveys is https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk. Online Survey v3 uses passwordless login, a more […]
Exam Time in the Library – Autumn 2023
Finding study space and support from the Library during exams Here’s everything you need to know about using the Library during exams. Somewhere to study From Monday 27th November, Level 3 will become a silent study zone along with Level 4 to create as much silent study space as possible. Open group study facilities continue […]
Book Week Scotland 2023
Book Week Scotland – now in its twelfth year – is an annual celebration of books and reading taking place across the country. During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life come together in libraries, schools, community venues, and workplaces to share and enjoy books and reading. They are joined in this […]
Cyber Security – November 2023
Understanding and defending against cyber security threats Introduction In today’s digital age, the internet has become an integral part of our lives which exposes us to various cyber security threats. In this blog post, I will provide a high-level overview of common cyber security threats, how to recognise them, how to report incidents, and discuss […]