Information Services are offering bookable events and self-paced training materials to support learning and teaching for staff at Stirling. Making accessible module content in Canvas This session will introduce key concepts aimed at improving the learner experience like web accessibility, usability, and learner-centred design. We will also look at some of the most common accessibility issues […]
LibKey Nomad: one-click access to full-text
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that delivers one-click access to the full-text of library-subscribed articles, as well as any open access versions. Earlier in the year Information Services added LibKey Nomad to all the university managed computers on campus; on both student and staff computers. So, you may have noticed the friendly looking Nomad […]
Staff Digital Skills Training for Project Management
Project Management is a complex and dynamic process that involves various challenges and obstacles. These training sessions are designed to give you “a starter for 10” insight into the Toolbox of a Project Manager. This Toolbox is a framework by which projects are consistently delivered at the University of Stirling by the Information Services Programme […]
University AI Cloud Challenge 2024
Are you looking to kickstart your employability and participate in some friendly rivalry against other students? Register for the University AI Cloud Challenge 2024 for your Microsoft Professional certification in AI whilst competing with other university students to gain the top spot on the leaderboard and win prizes! Register now to gain access to: Note: […]
Earn some extra cash – become an IT Wizard
Great with tech? Earn some extra cash and get some experience for your CV by signing up to become an IT Wizard with Information Services. IT Wizards are students who help with IT support at the start of semester and during busier times after that. This opportunity is open to University of Stirling undergraduate students in year two […]
Well deserved award for Dr David Telford (Director of Information Services)
During the UCISA Leadership Conference Awards Ceremony, a few weeks ago, a new award was announced inspired by the unexpected passing of three well respected Colleagues, who dedicated their time, effort and experience to improve the sector under the banner of UCISA. This new award is given to recognise outstanding contribution to UCISA. Deborah Green, […]
Upgrade Your RefWorks Writing Tool
If you use the RefWorks Write-N-Cite (WCN) writing tool to import references to your Word documents you need to upgrade to RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) as soon as possible. WNC is no longer supported and will stop working at the end of 2024. RefWorks advise that you use RCM for all new documents. You may […]
Book an Exam Space – Spring 2024
If you are due to sit a digital examination remotely and don’t have a suitable space to take it or would prefer to make use of University space, you can book an exam space online via Resource Booker (click on the ‘Book a Desk – Online Exams’ or ‘Book a PC – Online Exams’ button). Login to the […]
Online Surveys: the creation of new surveys in v2 disabled on Tuesday 2nd April
A new version of Online Surveys, Version 3, was released in September 2023. The key date to note at this time is 2 April 2024 – on this date creating new surveys in v2 will be disabled. Summary of Key Information How will I log in to Online Surveys v3? There are currently two versions […]
Mobile device security
Welcome to the next installment of our 12-month Cyber Security Awareness campaign. In previous months we’ve covered social engineering, phishing and password guidance, and this month we’re focusing on mobile devices. Mobile devices contain a wealth of personal and sensitive information, including emails, contacts, financial details, and login credentials. They also often have access to […]