Information Services (IS) is beginning a tendering process for the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with a view to implementing a new integrated, next generation Learning Management System (LMS) in time for Academic Year 2017/2018. IS is interested to hear colleagues’ views on what a digital learning environment should offer and are keen to hear of positive […]
Author: kirsteen
Is the Writing on the Wall for Library Fines?
Have you had to pay a fine that you thought was a bit harsh? Have you needed a book that was overdue for return? If you have any thoughts on this, write them on the Library graffiti wall on Level 3 of the main stairwell. Constructive suggestion, or just want to “get us telt”? The floor, […]
#AcBookWeek is back 23-28 January 2017
Academic Book Week (#AcBookWeek) – the week-long celebration of the diversity, innovation and influence of academic books throughout history is returning for a second year from 23-28 January 2017 following the success of 2015. Please see the Academic Book Week website for more information. Ahead of Academic Book Week, the Top 20 Academic Books that […]
Succeed Downtime – Saturday 14th January
Succeed will be unavailable on Saturday 14th January, 9.00-11.00am. This planned downtime will allow us to upgrade the file store on both Succeed and the database server.
Turnitin Planned Downtime – Saturday 7th January
We have been notified by Turnitin that due to essential maintenance the Turnitin service will be unavailable from 3-11pm on Saturday 7th January. Please be aware that no submissions or grading will be possible through this service during this time. We therefore advise that submission deadlines are set outside of this maintenance window. Please follow @TurnitinStatus for […]
Succeed Modules Opening Dates – Spring 2017
Succeed modules will open on the same basis as last year but with the new Spring semester start date. For Spring 2017 this will be: 1st and 2nd year modules will open on the Monday before the start of semester (9th Jan 2017) 3rd and 4th year modules will open on the Tuesday before the start […]
Chrome OneClass Extension – DO NOT USE
If you receive an email from a fellow Stirling student along the lines of: “Hey guys, I just found some really helpful notes for the upcoming exams for <University Name> courses at https://oneclass.com/s/signup. I highly recommend signing up for an account now that way your first download is free!” Do not install the advertised OneClass […]
Turnitin Digital Receipts
Turnitin have advised us that their engineers are investigating the issue with receiving digital receipts for Turnitin assignments. If you are worried you can download a copy of your digital receipt by following these instructions: 1. Navigate to the assignment in Succeed. 2. Click View/Complete. 3. Click on the grey square download button (next to the […]
TurnitinUK Downtime for Maintenance – Saturday 5th November
We have been notified by TurnitinUK that due to planned maintenance the Turnitin service will be unavailable from 1-6pm on Saturday 5th November. Please be aware that no submissions or grading will be possible through this service during this time. We therefore advise that submission deadlines are set outside of this maintenance window. For further information […]