Information Services and Research & Innovation Services are pleased to announce the 2017 Research Bites programme will launch next week. These are short, one hour sessions over lunch, to give you relevant information and skills regarding your research activities. All sessions and sign-up links are below, and session descriptors are also provided. Date Time Room Title […]
Are you cyber aware?
As our world becomes more and more digital, so do the threats that it faces. This week we are raising awareness that, like Health and Safety, cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. Is your password strong enough? Could it easily be hacked, or even just guessed? Is it safe from prying eyes? Or do you have […]
New deposit in #DataSTORRE from Stirling’s Biological and Environmental Sciences division
We are delighted to see that Jennifer Sjolund and Alistair Jump have deposited a dataset, ‘Nuclear and chloroplast microsatellite and GPS data for the European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.) in Great Britain, Italy, France, and Germany’, in DataSTORRE (http://hdl.handle.net/11667/90). The research in this dataset will be published in the article, ‘Understanding the legacy of widespread population […]
Top Ten Thesis downloads in April #StirTopTenTheses
During April 1,122 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 15,421 times. The top ten downloaded theses were: 1. Towards A Novel Unified Framework for Developing Formal, Network and Validated Agent-Based Simulation Models of Complex Adaptive Systems. By Niazi, Muaz A K. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3365 Downloads: 702 2. Dimensions of service quality and service climate: […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in April #StirTopTenPapers
During April there were 37,195 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 3,821 research publications. The top ten downloaded items were: 1. A Systematic Review of the Impact of Summative Assessment and Tests on Students’ Motivation for Learning. By Harlen, Wynne; Crick, Ruth Deakin; Broadfoot, Patricia; Daughtery, Richard; Gardner, John; James, Mary; Stobart, Gordon. http://hdl.handle.net/1893/19607 Downloads: 748 […]
Who’s up for some good ol’ fashioned colouring in?
It’s good to take study breaks, especially during exam season. We’ve left some colouring sheets and coloured pencils in the Short Loan Collection area on Level Two in the Library for you to use. Please use the table and chair provided or grab a seat at the desks in corner and enjoy the beautiful views of the […]
New Stirling theses added to Research Repository in April #StirNewTheses
Congratulations to our Research Postgraduates who submitted their theses to the University’s research repository, STORRE, during April. The theses are embargoed for a period to allow the authors time to write up work for publication: The Development of John Wilbur Chapman’s Life and Thought (1859-1918) by Ross Purdy http://hdl.handle.net/1893/25267 Sex determination and genetic […]
EndNote X8 Coming Soon for Staff and Research Students
EndNote X8 will be available in the University soon. A few of the new features include: More modern looking icons Share your library with up to 100 people (more info) Activity log shows changes by people sharing your library Now has a ‘Recently Added’ folder Updated to operate with MacOS Sierra 10.12 and Word 2016 on […]
Open 24/7, extra study space and peace and quiet
We have all your exam study space needs covered. Here a few of the things we have put in place. Open 24/7 Until Thursday the 17th May the Library will be open 24/7 for exam study. Additional Study Space In addition to being open 24 hours a day we have also opened the Enterprise Zone […]
De-stress Yourself
Everyone gets stressed during exams but it’s important not to let it get out of control. We have gathered some of our favourite articles and ideas on coping with exam stress and keeping your stress levels down during the exam period. Stirling Resources How to prepare for exams (student tips) How to relax in 7 short […]