Starting university is exciting, overwhelming, and full of questions. That’s why we’ve created a special Welcome to University book display near the library entrance to help you settle in, find your feet, and feel supported from day one. Whether you’re wondering how to manage your time, make friends, or simply survive your first essay, we’ve got books […]
Reminder to complete Stirling Essentials self-paced modules
All University of Stirling students are reminded to complete the following Stirling Essentials self-paced modules: Stirling Essentials also contains useful information regarding university orientation for 2025/26.
Introduction to Canvas Modules in 2025/26
Through gathering feedback and analysis of how modules are being accessed and used, especially on mobile devices, changes to the layout of Canvas modules have been introduced for 2025/26. You can find out more about these on the Navigating Canvas Modules at Stirling guidance page. This includes an interactive image to help guide you through the different […]
Temporary Issue Creating Reading Lists via Canvas
A number of staff trying to create their 2025/6 reading list have reported that the options to ‘Create new list’ or ‘Rollover and update an existing list’ are not showing when they click ‘Reading List’ in the Canvas module. Instead, they receive a request to “Please contact the library to set up this tool in […]
Borrow, Plug In, Study: Your Guide to Laptop Loans and Docking Stations at Stirling
We’re making some exciting updates to your study spaces and laptop loan service! As part of our improvements, we have replaced all the all-in-one (AIO) computers on Level 2 of the library with docking monitors. These can be used with laptops borrowed from the Lapsafe cabinets or your own device, giving you more flexibility and control over how you work. You’ll be able […]
Scotland’s darkest weekend – and we’re in it
Scotland’s international crime writing festival, Bloody Scotland, returns to Stirling this September, and it’s an unmissable opportunity for anyone who loves books, stories, or just a good mystery. The festival brings together some of the biggest names in crime fiction – from household favourites to emerging voices – for a weekend packed with author talks, […]
Windows 11 rollout – action required
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025. All University connected networked devices currently running Windows 10 must be upgraded to Windows 11 before that date. With your help many devices have already been upgraded, and Information Services will begin rolling out Windows 11 to staff devices that are still on Windows 10 from […]
Welcome to Library and IT at Stirling – Autumn 2025
Whether you’re new to the University of Stirling or returning for another year, Information Services is here to support your academic journey with a range of resources, events, and workshops designed to help you make the most of the Library and IT services. What’s On Student Support and Welcome Hub Join us at the Welcome […]
Canvas Baseline and AI Assessment Scale Information Sessions
In advance of the new semester, there will be a number of information sessions to support colleagues in their use of Canvas and the AI Assessment Scale. Canvas The Canvas Baseline is being introduced to ensure students have a more consistent quality experience when they access their modules online. Colleagues from Learning and Teaching Enhancement will introduce […]
Emerald access issues – workarounds
Update to post below (19th Sept 2025): most links in LibrarySearch to Emerald collections are now working. The exception is that links to some journals in the ‘Emerald Backfiles’ collection are still not working. This appears to relate to cases where we have access to older volumes of a journal that has since changed name. […]