We’re delighted to be bringing Stirling Makar Kevin P Gilday and guests Alan Bissett, Hannah Lavery and Jane Borges together for a very lively evening of spoken word performance and conversation. This event is part of the Stirling Council’s Off the Page festival and we are going to be hosting the final event of the […]
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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, […]

Blind Date with a Book: Unwrap the mystery and find your next favourite read
Blind Date with a Book is a fun and engaging way to discover new books. We’ve carefully selected various books, wrapped them in plain paper, and added a few intriguing hints about their contents. The idea is to choose a book based on these hints, without knowing the title or author. It’s a great way […]

Christmas wish tree 2024
Our Christmas Wish Tree is back. Every year the Christmas Wish Tree lights up the library entrance with sparkly fairy lights and shiny baubles but our favourite items on the tree are your Christmas wishes. We kicked off our Christmas celebrations on the Christmas light Switch on day where we made our gift tags and […]

We’re back!
Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of our Library and IT Facebook Page! Discover a world of knowledge and tech updates right at your fingertips! Like our page to stay connected with the latest library events and resources. Uncover the latest in IT, helpful hacks, and stay ahead in the digital world. Hit […]

Wellbeing Week in the Library
Looking after our wellbeing is always important and Wellbeing Week is a chance for us to highlight some of the ways we can do this. Wellbeing Week will take place between the 13th – 17th of March. There is a lot happening both on campus and online; check out the website for all the details. […]

Wi-Fi Wizards – not just levitation
The Wi-Fi Wizards are back! Help to connect your devices If you require help connecting to Wi-Fi at Stirling, our Wi-Fi Wizards will help you get online. You’ll find them in the Library on level 2 in front of the Information Centre. Drop in anytime between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday (starting Monday […]

World book night 2021
World Book Night is the annual celebration of books and reading on 23 April that brings people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire others to read more. Presented by The Reading Agency in partnership with Specsavers, in 2021 they are celebrating their 10th anniversary with a special “Books to Make You Smile” theme with their lead ambassador, Sandi Toksvig. […]

20 Things IS did for you in 2020
Over the last few weeks we have been sharing with you a selection of 20 things that IS have done for the staff and student community in 2020. We have of course done many, many more than 20 things, but we picked out a few to highlight them. Our Archives Team launched the Brig Digital […]

Stirling Essentials: Starting to think about coursework?
Starting to think about coursework but not sure where to start? Check out the guidance in Assessment@Stirling in Stirling Essentials, available on every canvas module. The site explains how the assessment process works at Stirling; how to submit your assignment; using Turnitin and what to do if things go wrong. How to find resources through […]