Relax in tranquil, peaceful surroundings and enjoy the views in our new wellbeing space in the Library. This calm, relaxing spot has comfy seating, cushions, throws, plants, self-help books, games and of course our colouring corner. The Library Wellbeing Space opens today, Wednesday 18th April and is located in the Short Loan Collection Area on […]
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Library Wellbeing Space – Coming Soon!
A new space is evolving in the Library! Next week, part of the Short Loan Collection area will be transformed into a tranquil, peaceful space, somewhere to clear your head and enjoy the views. This calm, relaxing spot will have sofas, cushions, plants, self-help books, fun games and of course our colouring corner. We would […]
Cyber-Security Awareness: When Digi Bites
Next week we (Information Services) are launching a 4-week social media campaign on cyber-security. We will be working alongside Stirling Council Libraries and Forth Valley Police to help raise awareness. A new topic will be covered each week: Week 1: How safe do you think you are? Week 2: Social Media Week – Go on, […]
AV Equipment now available to borrow from the Library
Over the past year or so there has been a growing demand from staff and students for audio-visual related equipment (mostly for Skyping/web meetings). As a result, Information Services has purchased some core bits of equipment that can be borrowed from the Library. All items are listed on the library catalogue. The items include portable […]
Spring semester modules open in Canvas on Monday 8th January
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 […]
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 […]