There is currently no access to external websites from anywhere on campus. In addition it is not possible to make phonecalls outside the university using the university phone system. Nor is it possible to phone in to the university from outside. We have established so far that the problem lies beyond the university campus […]
Category: IT News
Demo of Synergy Air Connect flexible group study furniture
Information Services have arranged for a demonstration, this Thursday, of the Top-Tec Synergy Air Connect group study desk. The desk has wifi connectivity to a large screen so users can project their group work onto it for all to view. This kind of furniture is being considered for the final stage in the development of […]
Network performance issues at Alexander Court
Users in Alexander Court and other university buildings in that part of the campus (Airthrey Castle Yard, the Sports Pavilion and Gardens & Grounds) may notice that the network is operating below normal levels of performance and reliability. This is due to a fibre cable between Willow Court and Airthrey Castle being broken on Tuesday […]
Succeed Training
eLD will be running training sessions for staff who will be building and running courses in Succeed (instructors) over the next couple of weeks. This training is an introduction to Succeed for staff who have not used the system previously (or have made little use). Two Succeed training sessions are available on the following dates/times: […]
RefWorks login problems now fixed
The login problems with RefWorks reported earlier have now been resolved. You should now be able to login to RefWorks without any problems. If you do encounter any difficulties please contact our Information Centre: infocentre@stir.ac.uk Clare Allan Subject Librarian
RefWorks login problems at Stirling and across UK
A number of users of RefWorks have reported that their RefWorks account is suddenly not being recognised. Instead, users are receiving a pop-up saying that their email address appears to be invalid and they are being prompted to re-enter their email address. PLEASE NOTE: if you see this message when accessing RefWorks please DO NOT […]
Holiday access to resources – study space, PCs, direct links to services
The Library and Information Services are closed from 2pm on Tuesday 24th December until 9am Monday 6th January. However the Study Zone next to the Stirling Library will be open throughout the holidays 24/7. It provides study space and PC and printer access. As our email accounts will only be monitored sporadically over […]
Working from home over the winter
It’s that time of year again! So far the weather hasn’t been too bad (famous last words) but while the going is good, it’s wise to plan ahead for spells of less mild weather. Information Services has prepared information on how to access your work PC from home (only needed if there are specific […]
IS Open User Forum – your chance to speak directly to IT/Library managers
There will be an Information Services Open User Forum, today Monday 25 November, at 3pm in the Atrium area outside the Library. This is your chance to raise any Library / IT issues that you may have or ask us any questions. There is an agenda for the meeting on our website: http://www.stir.ac.uk/is/staff/about/openuserforum/ […]
Power outage in Stirling area 20th November 2013
Due to power outage in Stirling area on 20th November as of first thing on 21st November 200 of our IT services were unavailable. We are working hard to restore these and they are coming back on stream as this work progresses. We apologise for any inconvenience in the meantime.