Information Services has successfully upgraded over 2,500 staff and student devices to Windows 11 over the summer. On the student side this includes 430 All-In-One devices in the central computing labs, 77 core teaching room presentation machines and 150 student loan laptops. You will find the Windows 11 student setup familiar, with the core Microsoft […]
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Introduction to Canvas Modules in 2025/26
Through gathering feedback and analysis of how modules are being accessed and used, especially on mobile devices, changes to the layout of Canvas modules have been introduced for 2025/26. You can find out more about these on the Navigating Canvas Modules at Stirling guidance page. This includes an interactive image to help guide you through the different […]
Temporary Issue Creating Reading Lists via Canvas
A number of staff trying to create their 2025/6 reading list have reported that the options to ‘Create new list’ or ‘Rollover and update an existing list’ are not showing when they click ‘Reading List’ in the Canvas module. Instead, they receive a request to “Please contact the library to set up this tool in […]
Windows 11 rollout – action required
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. All University connected networked devices currently running Windows 10 must be upgraded to Windows 11 before that date. With your help many devices have already been upgraded, and Information Services will begin rolling out Windows 11 to staff devices that are still on Windows 10 from […]
Preparing your Autumn 2025 Reading List
Teaching staff are invited to create a new Autumn reading list or ‘roll over’ and update a previous list. Click the ‘Reading List’ in your Autumn 2025 Canvas module for options. The reading lists are popular with students and a great way for them to engage with key texts and other materials. Guidance is available […]
Upgrade to EndNote 21.5
Users have reported a performance issue that EndNote and linked Word documents may freeze for several minutes. This is resolved by upgrading from EndNote X9, EN20 or EN21 to EndNote 21.5. Additionally, Clarivate (the software supplier) advise that EndNote X9 and earlier versions are no longer supported.See guidance at the Upgrading EndNote help page. Before […]
New Service Status page
A new Service Status dashboard is now available to help staff and students quickly check current availability of key priority University business systems like Canvas, Worktribe, TimeEdit, Eduroam, and more. The status dashboard is linked from the left hand tabs on the portal and also the UniDesk homepage. The dashboard provides an instant view of real-time service […]
Booking a Group Study Room in the Library
Are you looking for a quiet place to collaborate with your peers or work on a group project? The University of Stirling app makes booking a group study room in the library easy. Follow these simple steps to secure your space and maximise your study time. Step 1: Download the University of Stirling App If […]
Round up to Women’s History Month 2025
In March, we embarked on a celebration, reflection and tales of inspiring women for Women’s History Month. This annual commemoration serves as a poignant reminder of women’s countless contributions and achievements throughout history. To honour and amplify women’s voices, our librarians curated a special book display and curated a online reading list which you can […]
Essential network maintenance in May
To ensure the network is performing at its peak, our Network team are undertaking a program of maintenance works in May 2025. The majority of the works will take place in the morning during the at-risk period (or earlier): 7.30-8.30am, with the exception of the first stage of the upgrade work which is planned for […]