Get ready to sparkle, shimmy and showcase your finest festive knitwear – Christmas Jumper Day is back, and Information Services is delighted to be taking part! On Thursday, 11th December, we’re inviting all IS staff, along with staff and students visiting the library, to don their most dazzling, quirky or cosy Christmas jumpers (the louder […]
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Exam Time in the Library – Autumn 2025
As exams approach, the library becomes an essential resource for students seeking a productive study environment. Here’s everything you need to know about using the library during this crucial time. Somewhere to study Starting Monday, 24th November, Level 3 will join Level 4 as a silent study zone, providing ample quiet space for focused study […]
Winter Graduation 2025: Library and IT Checklist
As graduation approaches, it’s important to make sure you’re fully prepared for life after university, both academically and practically. Whether you’re finishing up assignments, returning library books, or planning your next steps, our Library and IT Essentials Checklist for Winter 2025 is here to help. From saving your work and managing your university email to […]
Library and IT Christmas Opening Hours 2025 – 2026
As the festive season approaches, we’d like to let you know about our opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period. Whether you’re catching up on reading, studying for January exams, or simply looking for a quiet space, we’ll be open on several days across the holidays with a few closures to allow our […]
Book Week Scotland 2025: Celebrating friendship through stories
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading. It will take place across Scotland on 17–23 November 2025. This year’s theme, Friendship, invites us to explore the connections that shape our lives – through stories, shared experiences, and the simple act of reading together. What’s on From author readings and panel discussions […]
Green Libraries Week 2025: Seeds of Change at the Library
Monday 27 October – Sunday 2 November This year’s Green Libraries Week invites us to reflect on how libraries can be catalysts for environmental change. Under the national theme “Seeds of Change – Make a Difference with Your Library”, we’re proud to showcase our own green initiatives and invite you to join us in making […]
Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone
For this year’s World Mental Health Day, the Mental Health Foundation are focusing on the mental health impact of repeated exposure to news coverage of crises and conflicts. The world is going through a tough time right now and even if you’re not directly affected by events, it can still feel like a lot to cope […]
Black History Month 2025: Standing Firm in Power and Pride
This October, the Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month 2025, honouring the rich cultural heritage, creativity, and contributions of Black communities across the UK and beyond. This year’s theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride. Curated Reading List Our librarians have selected a vibrant collection of books that explore Black history, literature, […]
Skills Week: Boost your academic, digital & research skills
Skills Week, beginning on Monday, 6th October, will feature a variety of events designed to help you enhance your academic, digital and research skills. What’s On Library Skills Join our library workshops to enhance your research, referencing, and study skills. Workshop Date Time Book a place Harvard Referencing Monday 6 October 13:00 – 14:00 Book a place […]
Celebrate Stirling Pride 2025
Stirling Pride is back for 2025, taking place on Saturday, 20th September. This year promises to be bigger and brighter than ever! For the first time, Stirling will host its very own Pride March, starting at Kings Park at 11am and making its way to King Street, where the main stage will be set up for […]