Using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot to explore a research topic? LibKey Nomad can help you find full-text articles directly from these tools, making it easier to access research through the University Library. How does it work? LibKey Nomad now integrates automatically with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot across supported browsers. […]
Category: Academic staff
Updates to how the University uses AI
The University’s Artificial Intelligence Advisory Group (AIAG) has made some changes to their Assessment and Marking and Academic Integrity policies to clearly explain how artificial intelligence (AI) should be used transparently in learning, teaching and assessment, and research and administrative activities. These policies apply to both staff and students, so please take the time to […]
Making the most of Statista for research
Making the most of Statista for research
Statista is the largest and most extensive statistics platform of its kind in the world. With a team of over 120 statisticians, database experts, analysts and editors, Statista provides students, faculty and researchers with an innovative and intuitive tool for researching quantitative data and statistics from 18,000 sources and on 60,000 different topics. With many thousands of downloadable reports, studies and dossiers, Statista provides huge coverage of data relating to economics, society, politics and the environment.
In this session, you will learn how to navigate the Statista platform and make the most of its key features, including Research AI, Market Insights, and Consumer Insights.
• Getting started with your research on Statista
• Tips and tricks to work more efficiently (including the citation feature)
• Introduction to Research AI
• Overview of Market Insights
• Introduction to Consumer Insights
• Q&A
Session 1: 27th of October at 1:30 pm : Register here
Session 2: Wednesday 4th November at 9:30 am: Register here
The sessions are suitable for, and open to, all students, researchers and staff.
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
The two sessions in October will cover the same material with more in-depth follow-up sessions scheduled for February 2027.
EThOS is back!
We are happy to report that EThOS, the British Library’s E-Theses Online Service, has been restored. The platform had been unavailable since a cyber attack on the British Library in 2023. EThOS contains metadata for theses held in UK university repositories. It includes descriptions of over 650,000 theses from UK universities from the 1700s onwards. […]
Why we’re introducing storage limits for SharePoint and OneDrive
Over the coming months, you may notice changes to how much data can be stored in SharePoint and OneDrive. These changes are deliberate, necessary, and have a much bigger impact than you might expect. What are the new limits? To help manage our digital storage more sustainably and responsibly: These limits apply to new sites […]
Get Microsoft 365 for Free While You’re at University 🎉
Did you know that as a member of the University (staff or students), you can get Microsoft 365 suite of software completely free of charge? That means Word, Excel, PowerPoint (and more) on your own device, ready to help you study, teach, research, or work wherever you are. What’s included? While you’re studying or working […]
How to get study materials that aren’t in our library.
Sometimes the book, chapter, or article you need for your assignment just isn’t available on our shelves or through our online subscriptions. The good news? You still have lots of ways to get hold of the materials you need — from requesting items through our Document Delivery Service to visiting other academic and national libraries. […]
Get one-click access to full-text articles with LibKey Nomad
LibKey Nomad is a handy browser extension that gives you one-click access to full-text scholarly articles. It works by connecting you to the library’s subscriptions, as well as highlighting any available open access versions. How to get LibKey Nomad You can install LibKey Nomad on your own device’s web browsers here:https://thirdiron.com/downloadnomad/ Good news – LibKey […]
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 […]