How to make the most of your online classes and meetings using Microsoft Teams Learning online is different to physically attending a class. Read our Top tips on using MS Teams to give yourself a head start and get the most out of your online classes. Top Tip 1 – use the desktop app if […]
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Purchasing IT equipment – update on lead times for orders
Due to global supply chain issues, HP, our primary supplier of PCs and laptops, have informed us that most equipment is now experiencing a 30 week lead time on orders. In light of this, Information Services is advising that IT spend for this financial year is committed before the end of this calendar year(2021) to ensure delivery before the […]
For staff: new Canvas modules for Spring 2022
The Spring Term modules (2021/2) will start to be released from 21 October 2021 (staff access only). It is VERY important that you read the documentation linked below BEFORE you start to move your content from one module to the next. We have produced a step-by-step guide which will enable you to transition your materials smoothly and build your […]
Migration of network files to Office 365
The University’s network file store solution, which the University has been using for the last several years, will be taken out of service during AY 2021/22 due to a decision by Microsoft to retire this product. Similar to the Box project, this means that individual data, shared data and research data (around 71TB worth of […]
UoS Guest Wi-Fi – Residences switch off
UoS Guest Wi-Fi is a public Wi-Fi service provided by an external company (Keysurf) to many of our campus buildings. This is for visitors to the University primarily. During the summer months, when the University Residences are in use for public lets, we expand the public Wi-Fi service to include the Residences. We then leave […]
New Study Skills site for students
Stirling Essentials – Study Skills Workshops – Home (sharepoint.com) Several areas of the University provide skills training for students, particularly around the start of the autumn and spring semesters. These areas have worked together to pull together all of their different skills training into one location to form a one stop shop for skills training. […]
A farewell to box
We are finally ready to close down our cloud file storage on box. A two year project, somewhat extended by a global pandemic, is now coming to a close. Our box subscription will end on 31st July 2021. After 31st July, you will no longer have access to box. We are now in the final […]
For staff: new Canvas Modules for Autumn 2021
One academic year passes….and we turn our thoughts to the next! The Autumn Term modules (2021/2) will be released in the week commencing 5th July. It is VERY important that you read the documentation linked below BEFORE you start to move your content from one module to the next. We have produced a step-by-step guide […]
Library Opening Arrangements, Spring 2021
In response to student feedback, Library opening hours have been extended to 6pm on weekdays. Opening Hours Monday-Friday 09.00-18.00* Saturday & Sunday 10.00-17.00 *the IT Service desk will be available 5-8pm remotely via information.centre@stir.ac.uk Easter 2021 – 2nd-5th April The Library will be open as usual over the weekend though some frontline services will be […]
Your all new University of Stirling app!
Get all your university services at your fingertips with our new University of Stirling app! The University of Stirling app provides real-time, on-the-go, anytime information to support you during your time at Stirling. It is available to all students and staff for free. What’s on the app? The app provides easy access to our most […]