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 focused on wellbeing and mental health. Browse the following learning path, and […]
The Library Wellbeing Space: Do You Know It’s There?
Tucked away inside the library in the short loan collection on level 2 (entrance level) is a space designed for something we all need a little more of: breathing room. The Library Wellbeing Space was created as a calm, restorative area where you can pause, reset, and take care of your mental wellbeing in the […]
Reading for Wellbeing: Celebrate the National Year of Reading
As Wellbeing Week approaches and we take part in the National Year of Reading, we’re celebrating the many ways reading can support your wellbeing. Reading isn’t just for study — it can offer comfort, inspiration, a sense of calm, and a much-needed break from the daily busyness of university life. Wellbeing Reading List & Book […]
Wellbeing Week at the Library: Relax, Recharge, Reconnect
Wellbeing Week (Monday 23rd – Friday 27th February) is coming up, and the Library is proud to be at the heart of it all. Whether you’re looking for a quiet moment of calm between lectures, a mindful activity to reset your focus, or inspiration for improving your wellbeing, we’ve created welcoming spaces and resources to […]
Fall in Love with Reading at Blind Date with a Book – Friday 13th February
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s season (whether you’re single, coupled up, or just love discovering great stories)? Join us for Blind Date with a Book – a literary event that turns book picking into a delightful adventure! Here’s the twist: the books are wrapped in mystery. You won’t see the title or […]
Things to do before you graduate – tie up Library and IT loose ends
With the Final-Year Festival fast approaching, we’ve written a handy Library and IT checklist to help make your transition from student to graduate an easy one. 1. Email – opt-in if you want to continue to access your student email account after graduation If you would like to continue to access your University email account […]
Library and IT Dream Team: Nominate for us for the RATE Awards!
Nominations are now open for the Students’ Union Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence (RATE) Award scheme — and we want to share why we think the Library and IT Services truly merit your support this year. You can submit your nomination now via the Student Portal, with entries open until Tuesday, 1st April. 🌟 Why […]
Love letters to your library
In typical romance novelist style we are asking for feedback from our users… Some places quietly shape our lives. They don’t shout about it. They don’t demand much from us. They simply wait, doors open, shelves lined, lights on. And somehow, over time, they become the backdrop to first discoveries, small escapes, big dreams, rainy […]
LGBT+ History Month: Science & Innovation
Every February, the UK comes together to celebrate LGBT+ History Month, a time dedicated to honouring the past, present, and future of LGBT+ individuals. This year, we focus on science and innovation. Science and innovation impact our daily lives, from the technology we use to developments in healthcare, as well as helping us to address global […]
Secure Teams Meetings
We have seen an increase in AI bots joining Teams Meetings unannounced so here is some advice on setting up secure Teams Meetings. This needs to be done on a per-meeting basis as it is not currently the default setting. Further advice on Teams Meeting options can be found here: Meeting options in Microsoft Teams […]