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Introduction to Canvas
We are running two Introduction to Canvas sessions for staff (broadly aimed at new staff who have not engaged with the system before): Thursday, 30th August – 11am till 12.30pm – Library Training Room B (4th Floor, Library) Tuesday, 4th September – 10am till 11.30am – Library Training Room B (4th Floor, Library) To book […]

Listen Again is changing – training in the new system
From Autumn semester 2018 we are replacing the software behind the Listen Again lecture recording service with a new video platform, Panopto. We have arranged open training sessions on how to record and publish lectures as follows: • Friday 24th August, 10-11am – Cottrell B3 • Wednesday 29th August, 2-3pm, Cottrell B3 • Friday 31st […]

BrowZine Trial, a Simple Way to Explore Scholarly Journals, What do you think?
We are currently running a trial of BrowZine. BrowZine allows you to browse, read and follow our current journal content either via browzine.com or from an Android or iOS mobile device. The main features of BrowZine are: Search for journals by title, ISSN or subject term Browse content and back issues of the library’s journal […]

Listen Again is changing – introducing Panopto!
From Autumn semester 2018 we will be replacing the software behind the Listen Again service with a new video platform, Panopto. Panopto are the UK market leader in lecture recording and video management in HE and the change represents a transformation in our ability to use video to support teaching and learning: Lecture recording closely […]

Learn How to Use Canvas – New Canvas Module for Staff
Learn How to use Canvas is a new Canvas module that will enable you to orientate yourself with Canvas and to learn how to use some of the many features and tools Canvas has to offer. The new module covers: Getting Started with Canvas Getting your Module Ready for Semester Module Management Content Assessments Groups […]

Students urged to be on guard with new online scam
Police Scotland is urging all students to be aware of an ongoing scam. It involves scammers calling students, particularly international, claiming to be from their home country’s authorities. During the call, students are told that they are subject to a criminal investigation and a demand for money is made. The scammer claims that failure to […]

It’s the Final Countdown for Succeed
On the 30th June 2018, our licence for Succeed will expire and access to Succeed will be withdrawn. Staff If you would like to reuse any materials in Succeed, please copy the materials before the end of June. Instructions for copying materials are available here: https://stir.box.com/v/exporting-files-succeed-canvas Students Please download any assignments/feedback you wish to keep […]

Head in the Clouds? Sort your Box Out!
Important update – it is not possible for the university to hold open a student’s email account for 90 days after graduation. This is due to Microsoft licensing. We are therefore having to change the email/Box opt-in/out period from 90 days after graduation to 30 days. If you do nothing your email and Box account will […]

Tell us what you like/dislike about Canvas?
We’d love to know what you think of Canvas. If you have thoughts on Canvas, write them on the Library graffiti wall on level 3 of the main stairwell. You might want to consider: How easy/difficult was it for you to learn and use Canvas? What would be helpful for students who are using Canvas for […]