Receiving phishing emails is something that happens with a regular occurrence. We are always happy to help you identify these types of emails. Forward anything you are concerned about to information.centre@stir.ac.uk Recently a member of staff forwarded an email to us that was a very good example. Look at the email below carefully, be suspicious […]
Uni yearbook email circulating
We’ve been made aware of an email received by some students from a company called uniyearbook.com. Please be aware that this company is not affiliated with the University – it is an independent organisation selling a product. They do state this within the email text but in very small type at the bottom of the […]
You Said, We Did – Turnitin
You Said Allow us to see our plagiarism score when we submit work. We Did It is possible to view your Turnitin Similarity Report prior to submitting your assignment. Almost every module in Canvas contains an assignment called Similarity Checking Space. Like all assignments, the Similarity Checking Space can be found in the Assignments section […]
You said, We did – Printing
You said – “Make it easier to print from our own devices”. We did – Last summer we replaced all printers on campus with a new fleet of Ricoh multifunctional devices (MFDs). We have installed more printers in the library including 3 printers on Level 2 of the library (2 of which print 55 pages […]
Library Feedback on Plan S from University of Stirling
Plan S, the research funders’ initiative to bring about full and immediate Open Access to research publications, has solicited public feedback on their guidance for implementation. Stirling University Library has submitted a response, approved by the University’s Research Committee. We broadly support Plan S in their aims but make a number of comments and recommendations […]
Ordering toner and consumables for your Ricoh MFD
We have now set up an order form on UniDesk to allow you to order toner and consumables for your departmental MFDs. You can order the different toner types, you can also order waste toner containers and staples. You have the option to have the supplies delivered to your office or collect from Graphics and […]
Teaching Bites: Digital Learning and Teaching
With digital technology featuring in many aspects of our learning and teaching, Academic Development (AD) and the Learning and Teaching Support Team in Information Services (IS) are delighted to announce a series of eight Teaching Bites dedicated to this theme. Learning Technologists from Information Services will talk attendees through the effective use of digital technology […]
You Said, We Did – Library and IT Training
You Said We would like more training in Library and IT services to help with our studies. We Did Essential Student Guide to Library and IT Services Rated as one of the F Team’s Top Tips, our Essential Student Guide to Library and IT services ran at the start of each semester in 2018. At […]
Top Ten Thesis downloads in January #StirTopTenTheses
During January 1,207 theses in our research repository, STORRE, were downloaded a total of 18,220 times. . The top ten downloaded theses were: . Towards A Novel Unified Framework for Developing Formal, Network and Validated Agent-Based Simulation Models of Complex Adaptive Systems. By Niazi, Muaz A K http://hdl.handle.net/1893/3365 Downloads: 1192 . Assessment practices and their […]
Top ten papers from our Research Repository in January #StirTopTenPapers
During January there were 43,665 downloads from our University repository, STORRE, covering 4,893 research publications. . The top ten downloaded items were: . Black Sailors on Red Clydeside: Rioting, Reactionary Trade Unionism and Conflicting Notions of ‘Britishness’ Following the First World War. By Jenkinson, Jacqueline http://hdl.handle.net/1893/1069 Downloads: 461 . A Systematic Review of the Impact […]