Do you own a Windows 7 laptop?Support for Windows 7 was ended on January 14th so the there will be no further updates released by Microsoft. This means that the device will no longer receive security patches and updates, leaving it vulnerable to viruses / attack. The National Cyber Security Centre has warned against continuing […]
Category: IT News
Hoax email attack on University of Southampton
On the 19th of January, students of Southampton University were subjected to a hoax email. The email was ‘spoofed’ to make it look like it came from the Vice Chancellor and announced exams were cancelled due to the University closing. The statements made in the email were completely false with the intention to cause disruption […]
You said – We did
We take your feedback seriously. During the following few weeks, we will show some examples of changes we have introduced following student feedback. The ‘You Said We Did’ campaign highlights the impact student feedback has across the University resulting in real, student-led, change. Your feedback matters Your views and opinions are important to us. Across […]
New laptop lending service
One of the benefits being introduced for students, as a result of the Campus Central project is a new facility, which enables students to borrow a laptop for free. Short loan (up to four hours) laptops are now available for University of Stirling students. The laptop loans machines are located on level 2 of the library, one near […]
#StirReFreshers2020 – Library and IT
Information Services invites you to join us for a week of events to help you hit the ground running when it comes to the Library and IT at the University of Stirling. What’s on… Essential Student Guide to Library and IT Services Learn all about the Library and IT services at Stirling including, student email, […]
Grades in Canvas
The Grades tool in Canvas has been upgraded for the new Semester. All of the functionality of the existing Grades tool is retained and some new features have been added including: a ‘View’ menu that includes multiple options to sort and filter assignments including by group, section, unit and grading period. the assignment status (Late, […]
Library and IT services during the University holidays
While many of you travel away from Stirling during the vacation period, we know that some of you choose to stay on or near campus over the Christmas period. A list of the services available from the University Library is outlined below. The Library will be operating the following opening hours during the Christmas period. […]
Exam Time in the Library
Opening hours, finding a study space and support from the Library during exams. Here’s everything you need to know about using the Library during exams. 24-hour opening We’re opening the Library around the clock from Monday 18 November. When the doors open on Monday morning at 8am, the Library will remain open for the full […]
Free Software available to students.
Did you know that as a registered student at University of Stirling you are eligible for free software? We have listed the software available below. Office 365Get the full Office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc) free of charge while you are studying/working at the University. This is a powerful tool, you can use OneDrive cloud […]
Students – we want to hear from you! Tell us what you think about Digital Technology at the University and have a chance of winning an Amazon voucher…
For the fourth year in a row, we are participating in the JISC Digital Experience Insights survey. We use this survey to find out how you are using digital technology at the University and what we can do to improve our services and support. Last year you told us you wanted more study space in […]