The cloud file storage service, Box, will be withdrawn during 2020 after significant changes to our licensing model. Meanwhile, there have been major changes in the Microsoft landscape including: the upgrade to Windows 10; the impending release of a new version of Office, which integrates seamlessly with the Office 365 online app suite; and great […]
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9 Things to do before you graduate
Congratulations, you made it! Whether you have completed your Undergraduate, Postgraduate taught or Postgraduate Research qualification, there are some tasks you may want to do before your graduation date. At the end of your studies, your access to the University network and services will cease. There are, however, some services that we can offer you […]
You said, we did – Where do I get help.
You Said I don’t know where to get help We Did We love to help you! There are a number of places in the library that you can get help or ask us a question; Library reception (the desk at the Library entrance)Library reception staff can help you with accessing the library building, they can […]
You Said, We Did – Cloud Storage
You Said Can we have cloud storage We Did Box is the University of Stirling’s cloud-based storage facility. It brings many benefits: easier collaboration, anytime, anywhere, any-device access to documents and unlimited storage space. You can download apps for Box on the various device stores. How to access Box From the University portal, follow the […]
#StirCyberSec 2018 – Week 2 – Expand your digital skills
Welcome to week 2 of our #stircybersec campaign. This week we’re concentrating on Digital Skills. The fast pace of technological change and the change in digital technologies in all aspects of study, work and life places new demands on everyone. It’s important for students and staff to be able to learn and work in this […]
Head in the Clouds? Sort your Box Out!
Important update – it is not possible for the university to hold open a student’s email account for 90 days after graduation. This is due to Microsoft licensing. We are therefore having to change the email/Box opt-in/out period from 90 days after graduation to 30 days. If you do nothing your email and Box account will […]
Lynda.com (online training in software & skills)
The University has a subscription to Lynda.com This is accessible from the Portal for both staff and students. To access Lynda.com click on the link or click on the image. We have also created a Lynda page which has tailored playlists for Stirling students, Teaching staff, Researchers and staff. You can either click on […]
6 Things to do before Graduation
With Winter Graduation fast approaching we’ve written a handy IT/Library checklist to help make your transition from student to graduate an easy one. Move your data (files/photos etc.) from your University Home Folder. Look out for an email from Box inviting your to convert to a personal Box account. The limit is 10GB so you […]
Lost your USB Flash Drive? Pick up a replacement at the Information Centre
If the number of USB flash drives handed into lost property is anything to go by you have probably lost your flash drive at least once during your time at university. Some tips: If you leave the flash drive’s cap with your keys, then you will most likely remember to remove it out when you are […]
Want a sneaky peak at the new box interface?
On August 31st the box interface will be changing automatically to a new box experience. To see the new interface you can go to https://stir.app.box.com/on/allnewbox , which generates a cookie and turns it on for that browser instance. See https://blog.box.com/blog/all-new-box/ for details. You can revert to the old version by clearing browser cookies. Single sign on […]