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 […]
Library Opening Hours – Easter 2025
As Easter approaches, we understand that many of you are preparing for your exams and need a quiet place to study. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that the Library will maintain its regular opening hours throughout the Easter period. Monday – Friday 08:00 to 00:00 Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 20:00 We recognise the importance […]
New addition to the library – Chess
Thanks to a suggestion card we received, we have created a chess area in the library to allow staff or students to take a break and spend some time playing chess. Playing chess can be a good way to reduce stress and promote mental well-being by engaging your mind and providing a distraction from daily stressors, […]
Exam Time in the Library – Spring 2025
As exams approach, the library becomes an essential resource for students seeking a productive study environment. Here’s everything you need to know about using the library during this crucial time. Somewhere to study Starting Monday, 7th April, Level 3 will join Level 4 as a silent study zone, providing ample quiet space for focused study […]
Wellbeing resources on LinkedIn Learning
Focusing on your wellbeing is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and overall productivity. Students and staff at the University of Stirling have free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your personal and professional development, as well as a wide-range of content focussed on wellbeing and mental heath. Browse the following learning path, and […]
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 […]
Women’s History Month – LinkedIn Learning Learner Challenge
This Women’s History Month take the LinkedIn Learning Learner Challenge – Celebrating Women. It’s free and will only take 5-10 minutes a day to complete. The Celebrating Women Learner Challenge is a unique way to deepen your understanding of gender issues in the workplace and beyond. Each day, you’ll discover new insights and perspectives to help you […]
JANET maintenance – overnight Wed 26 March
JANET (the Joint Academic Network – our internet service provider) has informed us that they will be undertaking essential maintenance overnight on Wednesday 26th March. Exact timings are: Date and Time:18:00 Wed 26 March – 06:00 Thursday 27 March During this period they have warned that the campus may lose internet connectivity. This is not […]
Reporting phishing or spam emails
To ensure the security of our organization, it is crucial that everyone remains vigilant and reports any suspicious or phishing emails immediately. If you receive an email that seems unusual or asks for sensitive information, do not click on any links or download attachments. Instead, when you are in outlook right click the unopened email […]
Secure Password Management
Our digital lives require dozens of passwords. From university systems to banking, email to social media, each service demands secure access credentials. The challenge isn’t just creating good passwords anymore—it’s managing them all securely and efficiently. The University of Stirling Password Policy and Guidance can help inform you of best practice for creating strong passwords […]