4th March: Library closed for formal opening by HRH the Earl of Wessex  Following its refurbishment, the Stirling campus Library will be formally opened by His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex KG KCVO on Friday 4 March 2011.  In preparation for the event the Library and some adjacent areas will close at […]
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World Book Night – Celebrating the Gift of a Good Book
On World Book Night, this Saturday 5th March 2011, 1 MILLION books will be given away! Anyone could apply to be a Giver, simply stating which of the 25 listed books they would give away and why.  For more information see the website: www.worldbooknight.org    One of the local collection points for the […]
Internet Service Failure : Update
Internet Service was restored by Information Services staff at 12:15 today. Further maintenance work may be needed in due course and users will be notified of this by further Service Messages as it arises. Such work should result in minimal downtime, during “at risk” periods (Mon-Fri, 07:30 – 08:30). Alan Richardson Systems and Network […]
Internet Service Failure
Information Services Systems and Networks staff are working with our external suppliers to investigate the prolonged loss of internet services since around 6pm last night. We will issue a progress report at 12 noon. Apologies for any inconvenience the disruption of service may be causing Information Services The Sunday Times […]
4th March: Alternative study arrangements during official opening of Library
Following its refurbishment, the University Library will be formally opened by His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex KG KCVO on Friday 4 March 2011.  In preparation for the event the Library and some adjacent areas will close at 8pm on Thursday 3 March and will re-open at 3pm on Friday 4 March. Admission […]
Delays in Document Delivery Service
There is a major asbestos problem in the British Library building where most of the book and journal stock for inter-library lending is housed. Much of the material is unavailable either for lending or for scanning to be sent as an SED (secure electronic delivery) and this is likely to continue for up to 12 […]
Student Data via the Portal – Saturday 19th AM
Due to essential system maintenance on the student record system there will be limited student information available via the portal tomorrow, Saturday 19th February, between 8am – 12 noon. Information Services apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. The Sunday Times Scottish University of the Year 2009/2010 The University of Stirling is a […]
University email on your mobile phone/tablet!
Information Services now officially support staff and student email on mobile devices. To access instructions on how to set up your email account on your phone, please visit: http://www.is.stir.ac.uk/itsupport/mobile/ . The information is presented in an easy to follow format of drop down lists to help you select the information relevant to your […]
mStir – IS Smartphone trial
Information Services has launched a new trial service for Smartphone users, which works on most major platforms, including iPhone, Android and Palm. The service which is called mStir can be accessed by directing your phone browser to m.stir.ac.uk. There are a number of features that we hope you will find helpful, such […]
IT Services downtime – Saturday 22nd January
On Saturday 22nd January Information Services and Estates and Campus Services will be making modifications to the power supply to the Server Room in Pathfoot Building which contains roughly one third of the University’s centrally provided IT services. The purpose of the modifications is to reduce the likelihood of unplanned downtime if power equipment in […]