Top ten papers from our Research Repository in June #StirTopTenPapers

During June there were 24,901 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 3,524 research publications.   The top ten downloaded items were: 1.  Does knowing hurt? Perceiving oneself as overweight predicts future physical health and well-being. By Daly, Michael; Robinson, Eric; Sutin, Angelina. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25326 Downloads: 441   2. A Systematic Review of the Impact of Summative Assessment […]

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Introducing Canvas

The University has worked extensively with students to identify the best possible system. Many of you have responded to surveys, participated in focus groups, and tried out several systems. Matt Adie VP Education said: “This is a really positive improvement to our digital learning experience at Stirling. Having been involved in the work of the […]

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Top ten papers from our Research Repository in May #StirTopTenPapers

During May there were 33,641 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 3,814 research publications.   The top ten downloaded items were: 1.  A Systematic Review of the Impact of Summative Assessment and Tests on Students’ Motivation for Learning. By Harlen, Wynne; Crick, Ruth Deakin; Broadfoot, Patricia; Daughtery, Richard; Gardner, John; James, Mary; Stobart, Gordon. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19607 Downloads: 750 […]

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Top Ten Thesis downloads in May #StirTopTenTheses

During May 1,140 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 14,026 times. The top ten downloaded theses were:   1. Towards A Novel Unified Framework for Developing Formal, Network and Validated Agent-Based Simulation Models of Complex Adaptive Systems. By Niazi, Muaz A K. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3365 Downloads: 594   2. Dimensions of service quality and service climate: […]

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HMRC Final payment request (phishing emails)

We have had a number of staff reporting a phishing email purporting to be from HMRC.  This email had the subject line “Final payment request”.  We wanted to confirm that this is a Phishing email and in not a genuine communication from HMRC.  Please delete without opening attachments.  If you have opened an attachment, don’t […]

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New Stirling theses added to Research Repository in May #StirNewTheses

Congratulations to our Research Postgraduates who submitted their theses to the University’s research repository, STORRE, during May.  Some of the theses are available for reading immediately:   Research in Care Homes – Issues of Participation and Citizenship. By Emma Law http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25305   Exploring the application of self-monitoring of blood glucose results in insulin-treated diabetes: A case […]

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Research Bites 2017 – New Programme of Events

Information Services and Research & Innovation Services are pleased to announce the 2017 Research Bites programme will launch next week. These are short, one hour sessions over lunch, to give you relevant information and skills regarding your research activities. All sessions and sign-up links are below, and session descriptors are also provided.   Date Time Room Title […]

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Are you cyber aware?

As our world becomes more and more digital, so do the threats that it faces. This week we are raising awareness that, like Health and Safety, cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. Is your password strong enough?  Could it easily be hacked, or even just guessed?  Is it safe from prying eyes? Or do you have […]

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