Every year on 21 March, Digital Clean‑up Day encourages people and organisations across the world to step back, declutter their digital spaces, and rethink the environmental impact of our storage habits. What can feel like a small, everyday action—deleting old files, clearing out unused apps, archiving what you still need—actually carries significant consequences for energy […]
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Thank you for helping shape our Library Wellbeing Space 💚
Over the past month, many of you stopped by our Library Wellbeing graffiti wall to share your thoughts, ideas, and—occasionally—your sense of humour. We just wanted to say a massive thank you for taking the time to tell us what works, what doesn’t, and what you’d love to see next. Your feedback helps us understand […]
Love letters to the library: What you told us in 2026
Every year, our Love Letter to the Library activity gives our students and visitors the chance to say what the Information Services really means to them. This year’s messages – collected from children, students, and members of the wider community – offered warmth, humour, honesty, and a few thoughtful challenges too. After reading through the […]
Digital Cleanup Day 2026
Every year on 21 March, Digital Cleanup Day invites individuals, organisations, and communities around the world to take a step back and rethink the way we interact with our digital lives. What may seem like an abstract idea — deleting old files, clearing out unused apps, streamlining storage — actually has real-world consequences for the planet, our privacy, […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026 in the Library
When we give, we gain. Join us in advancing gender equality through generous action. The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign champions reciprocity and collaboration. When individuals, organisations, and communities give – whether time, resources, knowledge, advocacy, or support- opportunities for women grow. Giving isn’t subtraction; it’s multiplying impact. When women thrive, everyone rises. What […]
University of Stirling Information Services Recognised for Outstanding Customer Service Excellence
The University of Stirling’s Information Services has once again demonstrated its strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, following the second annual review of our CSE accreditation that took place in January 2026. The assessment confirmed that Information Services is a highly customer focused department, led by a clear vision and supported by a dedicated and motivated workforce. As a result, the assessor had no […]
Spotlight on Referencing Software.
Referencing doesn’t have to be scary – we’re here to help If the word referencing makes you sigh, panic, or quietly close your laptop, you’re not alone. Getting your citations right can feel fiddly and time‑consuming, especially when you’re juggling deadlines, readings, and everything else that comes with studying. The good news? You don’t have […]
Introducing Our New Monthly IS Spotlight: Discover the Tools & Services You Didn’t Know You Had
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new monthly blog series from Information Services (IS), designed to shine a light on the wide range of software, tools, and support services available to both staff and students. Why are we launching this series? Because of you. In recent student feedback, some students shared that while […]
The Library Wellbeing Space: Do You Know It’s There?
Tucked away inside the library in the short loan collection on level 2 (entrance level) is a space designed for something we all need a little more of: breathing room. The Library Wellbeing Space was created as a calm, restorative area where you can pause, reset, and take care of your mental wellbeing in the […]
Wellbeing Week at the Library: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect
Wellbeing Week (Monday 23rd – Friday 27th February) is coming up, and the Library is proud to be at the heart of it all. Whether you’re looking for a quiet moment of calm between lectures, a mindful activity to reset your focus, or inspiration for improving your wellbeing, we’ve created welcoming spaces and resources to […]