Spring semester modules open in Canvas on Monday 8th January. Don’t panic if you don’t see all of your modules immediately on the 8th. 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 that […]
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Writing Gender Violence
During Book Week Scotland join our panel: crime writer Alexandra Sokoloff; PhD student Lorna Hill, who has written a novel which focuses on the crimes of human trafficking and domestic abuse; and Lydia House from Zero Tolerance, who will talk about the Write to End Violence Against Women Awards. Find out about their work and […]

Book Week Scotland 2017
Book Week Scotland 2017 is taking place from Monday 27 November – Sunday 3 December. Book Week Scotland is a week-long celebration of books and reading that takes place every November. During Book Week, people of all ages and walks of life will come together in libraries, schools, community venues and workplaces to share and […]

6 Things to do before Graduation
With Winter Graduation fast approaching we’ve written a handy IT/Library checklist to help make your transition from student to graduate an easy one. Move your data (files/photos etc.) from your University Home Folder. Look out for an email from Box inviting your to convert to a personal Box account. The limit is 10GB so you […]

Lost your USB Flash Drive? Pick up a replacement at the Information Centre
If the number of USB flash drives handed into lost property is anything to go by you have probably lost your flash drive at least once during your time at university. Some tips: If you leave the flash drive’s cap with your keys, then you will most likely remember to remove it out when you are […]

Canvas support is available 24/7
Did you know… Canvas provides 24/7 online, telephone and web chat support to all staff and students at the University of Stirling. The Canvas Support Hotline number is 0800 014 8776 and is free from UK landlines and mobiles. Online and web chat support can be accessed through Canvas. To access, login to Canvas and […]

Canvas Drop-in Sessions for Staff
Canvas Drop-in Sessions for staff members are continuing to run during October. Please take the opportunity to discuss details of specific topics with a member of the project team This activity will end on Friday 20th October, with the project implementation completing. Schedule Wednesday, 11th October 10:00 – 12:00 Training Room 1, 4th Floor, Library […]

Libraries Week 9-14 October
Libraries Week is an annual event providing libraries across all sectors with an opportunity to showcase their innovations and shout about the many fantastic services they have to offer! In celebration of Libraries Week, we will be joining forces with The Book Fairies. Our resident Library Book Fairy will spread their wings by ‘hiding’ books […]

BOS Service Transfer from the University of Bristol to Jisc
The transfer of the Bristol Online Surveys (BOS) service from the University of Bristol to Jisc is scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2 October 2017. To enable the transfer of its database, BOS will be offline from the morning of Tuesday 3 October for a period of up to 48 hours. During […]

Forgotten Your Student ID Card?
Concerned you won’t be able to get into the Library without your student ID card? Don’t worry. You can use your phone to enter the Library using the Stocard app. Stocard is a free app available for iPhone and Android phones. Simply download the app, add your student or staff ID card and use your […]