Gabagool Spear Phishing Incident 

The university recently experienced a targeted spear phishing attack involving a phishing kit known as Gabagool. Cyber threats are increasing in sophistication, and phishing messages are becoming harder and harder to spot.   We’ve created a short animation to help raise awareness and help you detect malicious emails: What happened?  A member of staff received a […]

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Cyber security attacks

Recent cyber security incidents that have affected major UK retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods are part of a growing wave of targeted attacks affecting a variety of sectors. These incidents, alongside attacks targeting local councils such as West Lothian Council and Edinburgh Council, highlight the increasing sophistication and frequency of successful cyber […]

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Information Services achieves re-accreditation in Customer Service Excellence 

Information Services (IS) has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by successfully renewing our Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation. This achievement highlights the dedication and hard work of our Information Services team in providing top-notch support and services to students, staff, and the wider university community. We are very happy to have scored a ‘Compliance […]

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Your ebook experience 

Here in the Library we’re committed to continuously improving the digital resources available to our students and academic staff. In March we hosted a user feedback event focused on ebooks and etextbooks, aiming to gather valuable insights and suggestions to enhance your experience.  We gathered feedback in two different ways:  What you said  Device Preferences: […]

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Spring update from CyberSecurity

As spring arrives, the university remains a high-value target for cybercriminals motivated to steal sensitive research data, financial information, and account login credentials. This is an ideal time to plant the seeds of secure behaviour. Here’s some guidance to help make a start – read, share and help us grow into a secure-by-design institution.  Enjoy […]

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Round up to Women’s History Month 2025

In March, we embarked on a celebration, reflection and tales of inspiring women for Women’s History Month. This annual commemoration serves as a poignant reminder of women’s countless contributions and achievements throughout history. To honour and amplify women’s voices, our librarians curated a special book display and curated a online reading list which you can […]

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New addition to the library – Chess

Thanks to a suggestion card we received, we have created a chess area in the library to allow staff or students to take a break and spend some time playing chess. Playing chess can be a good way to reduce stress and promote mental well-being by engaging your mind and providing a distraction from daily stressors, […]

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