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 […]
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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 […]
Library & IT services during semester
A warm welcome to our new students and welcome back to our returning students. You’re probably not surprised to hear that access to the Library this autumn semester is going to be a bit different…… From Monday 14th September, some changes are going to be made to the way you access the Library and it’s […]
Working with documents in Office 365
Are you confused about the difference between files in MS Teams and SharePoint? Wondering what OneDrive is all about? View this short (20 min) video to give you a background to how the main 3 Office 365 apps involved in file management (MS Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive) interact with each other. You can get further […]
Introducing Safe Links
protecting you from malicious links in email In summary Safe Links is a Microsoft security feature that checks every link you click in an email for malicious content and blocks access if content is suspicious It changes the URL of the link briefly to direct it through the checking servers. Links are prefixed with https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ […]
Library building re-opening plans
We are working to give you access to our lovely library again, following guidance from the University and the Scottish Government. Cleaning and installation of protection for staff and students is currently underway. From next week, W/C 20th July, we will introduce ‘Click and Collect’ – you will be able to make online requests for printed books and come and pick them up […]
Get ready to migrate team data from box to SharePoint/Teams
Advice for Faculties, Service Areas on how to prepare This article is also available as a file for download Background The cloud file storage service, Box, will be withdrawn during 2020 following significant changes to the licensing model. The plan is to for Information Services (IS) to help users migrate team data into SharePoint and individual data (your own files) into OneDrive. […]
External email tagging
Phishing is a top cyber security threat to the University of Stirling. Personally-identifiable information – the primary target of phishing attempts – which falls into the wrong hands can cause much financial and reputational damage to the University and its employees. Phishing attacks are often launched by including malicious attachments or links in email. When […]