This is a follow up to our post earlier today re the failure of student file store. The diagnostic which is running on the student server has not yet finished so we are going to have to leave it running overnight. We will then review the situation first thing tomorrow morning. As the afternoon […]
Problem with student filestore
There is currently a problem with the student file store server (home folders). We have had to take the server offline to run a diagnostic scan, we estimate that this will take at least 6 hours to complete (therefore up to c8pm). In the meantime students are not able to access files stored on […]
Just Press Print – New online ordering system for Graphics & Print Services
The way to order print jobs and request design and print quotations from Graphics & Print Services is changing. For the chance to win some fabulous goodies, including our top prize (£150 Argos voucher), come along and find out what’s going on at our official software launch on 11th and 12th December in the […]
Disruption to network services in RG Bomont building, Saturday and Sunday 22-23 November
Information Services has received notification from Estates & Campus Services that electrical testing work will be undertaken in the RG Bomont building this weekend. During the testing, there will be a loss of power to network equipment located within the building causing an interruption to network services including the following: Wired network – PCs […]
Just press print – new online ordering system for G+P
The way to order print jobs and request design and print quotations from Graphics & Print Services is changing. For the chance to win some fabulous goodies, including our top prize (£150 Argos voucher), come along and find out what’s going on at our official software launch on 11th and 12th December in the […]
Beware Androids bearing lollipops
Information Services would recommend that Android users do not upgrade to the latest version of the operating system, Android 5.0 also known as Lollipop. Initial testing has shown that the software used to provision eduroam will not run on this operating system, as a consequence all attempted installs will fail. We are currently working […]
Library silent zone extended for exams / extra study space
In response to a significant number of complaints about noise from students studying in the Stirling Campus Library in the build-up to the exam period, we are going to extend the Silent Zone on Level 4 to include Level 3 also. The dates covered will be from November 24th until December 22nd We hope that this will […]
Meet lynda – your new personal trainer
Information Services has taken out a subscription to lynda.com to allow all of our staff and students access to this vast resource of training materials. lynda.com teaches the latest software, creative, and business skills through high-quality instructional videos. To learn more, watch this introductory video about the service, and watch the How to use […]
Email scams on the rise, don’t get caught out
Over the last few days we have seen a large number of phishing emails arriving in staff inboxes. The latest ones have been sent from internal email addresses so may even have come from someone you know. Hackers are able to send these emails because they trick one of our community into answering an earlier […]
No access to RefWorks currently – Update: Now fixed
Update to our message below: We have now heard from Refworks support in America and there was a problem with the service at their end. They have fixed the issue so our staff and students should be able to log into Refworks again. If you accessed Refworks while it was down, you will […]