While many of us may travel away from Stirling during the holidays, we know that many students and staff choose to stay on or near campus during their vacations.
We have compiled a list of all services available on campus during the winter break (Friday, December 23, 2022 through Tuesday, January 3, 2023).
Libraries and IT
Information services will keep the library open for the majority of the festive period, as many students will remain on campus during the upcoming holiday period.
You have access to the lab computers and printers (two are located in the study zone).
If you need to rent a laptop, you can get through the holiday season with one of our two-week laptop loans.
Staff are available to assist during library opening hours. When the library is closed, Norman (the library’s after-hours service) can help.
You can get IT help by emailing information.centre@stir.ac.uk and students can use LiveChat via the portal.
- Monday, December 19: 8:00 am – 12:00 am
- Tuesday, December 20th: 8:00 am – 12:00 am
- Wednesday, December 21: 8am-12am
- Thursday, December 22nd: 8:00 am – 12:00 am
- Friday, December 23rd: 9am-5pm
- December 24th (Sat): Closed
- December 25 (Sun): Closed
- December 26 (Mon): Closed
- December 27 (Tue): Closed
- Wednesday, December 28: 9am-5pm
- Thursday, December 29: 9am-5pm
- Friday, December 30: 9am-5pm
- December 21 (Sat): Closed
- January 1 (Sun): Closed
- January 2 (Mon): Closed
- Tuesday, January 3: 8am-8pm
catering
There are some changes in Opening hours for catering outlets on campus Obon season. Our catering outlets are open as follows:
pass hood
- Closed from Monday, December 5th
- Reopening Monday 9th January
crash hole pod
- December 22nd Closed at 2:30pm
- Reopening Wednesday 4th January
Sip
- December 22nd Closed at 2:30pm
- Reopening Monday 9th January
scrambler
- Reduced business hours (8:00-20:00) from December 17th (Sat) to December 24th (Sat)
- Closed: Sunday, December 25th
- Boxing Day: 10am-8pm
- December 27th (Tue)-December 31st (Sat) 8:00-20:00 Reduced hours
- Closed on Sunday, January 1
- Monday, January 2: 10am-8pm
- Open from 8:00 a.m. to midnight on January 2nd
refresh
- Dec. 17 (Sat.) to Dec. 24 (Sat.) shortened hours (11:00 am to 10:00 pm)
- December 25th (Sun) Closed
- December 26 (Mon) Closed
- Closed on Sunday, January 1
- Monday, January 2: 11am-10pm
nourish
- Saturday, December 24: 8am-noon
- December 25th (Sun) Closed
- December 26 (Mon) Closed
- Tuesday, December 27 – Friday, December 30: 8:30am – 8:00pm
- Saturday, December 31: 8am-noon
- Closed on Monday, January 1
- Closed on Tuesday, January 2
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- December 25th (Sun) Closed
- Monday, December 26: 10am-midnight
- Tuesday, December 27: 10am-midnight
- Wednesday, December 28: 10am-midnight
- Thursday, December 29: 10am-midnight
- Friday, December 30: 10am-midnight
- Saturday, December 31st: 10am-midnight
- Closed on New Year’s Day
- Monday, January 9 – Thursday, January 12
- Friday, January 13th, 4:30pm Open
Umami
- Closed from 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16
- Business resumes at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9
Stirling Court Hotel
- Open every day during the Obon period
union
Our Student Union will be open during festive hours in our studio, basement, union shop and union office.
These times are:
studio bar
- From Monday, December 12: 11:30 am to 9:00 pm
- December 15th (Thursday) Closes at 6:00 pm
- Reopening Monday 23rd January at 11:30am
studio hood
- Week starting Monday, November 28: 11am-8pm
- December 3 (Sat) Closed
- December 4th (Sun) Closed
- Week starting Monday, December 5: 11am-7pm
- Closed Saturday 10th
- December 11th (Sun) Closed
- Week starting Monday, December 12: 11am-7pm
- December 15th (Thursday) Closes at 4pm
- Business resumes from 11:00 am on Monday, January 23
Underground (Starbucks)
- December 3 (Sat) Closed
- December 4th (Sun) Closed
- December 10th (Sat) Closed
- December 11th (Sun) Closed
- Thursday, December 15th: Closes at 5pm
- Reopening Monday, January 23: 8:30 a.m.
union shop
- Friday, December 16: Closes at 4pm
- Business resumes from 10:00 am on Monday, January 16
union office
- December 21 (Wednesday) 5:00 p.m.
- Business resumes from 9:00 am on Wednesday, January 4
sports
Although university sports facilities change hours during the festive period, there are plenty of opportunities to keep yourself physically and mentally fit during the holidays!
For more information, sports web page.
Opening hours on public holidays are as follows:
- Friday, December 23: 6am-10pm (regular business hours)
- Saturday, December 24: 6am-12pm
- December 25 (Sun): Closed
- December 26 (Mon): Closed
- Tuesday, December 27: 8am-8pm
- Wednesday, December 28: 8am-8pm
- Thursday, December 29: 8am-8pm
- Friday, December 30: 8am-8pm
- Saturday, December 31st: 8am-12pm
- January 1 (Sun): Closed
- January 2 (Mon): Closed
- Tuesday, January 3: 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (regular business hours)
campus pharmacy
The on-campus pharmacy will be open at reduced hours.
From Monday 18th December to Friday 19th January we will be open from 11am to 5pm with a few exceptions:
- Closed: Monday, December 24th to Tuesday, December 27th
- Closed: Saturday, December 31 – Tuesday, January 3.
- Wednesday, December 28 – Friday, December 30: Reduced hours (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
Careers and Employability Services
The last day to book Careers and Employability Service is Wednesday, December 21st, and will resume on Wednesday, January 4th.
Students are advised to always have a career set available that offers a 24/7 resume and cover letter checker.
Student Services Hub
The Student Services Hub will be open as usual through Thursday, December 22nd.
The park will also be open on the following days.
- Inquiries in person and live chat on Friday, December 23, 9am-5pm.
- Inquiries in person and live chat on Wednesday, December 28, 9am-5pm.
- In person and live chat on Thursday, December 29, 9am-5pm.
- Friday, December 30: 9am-5pm, face-to-face and live chat inquiries.
The hub will be closed on all other days and will return to face-to-face and live chat on Tuesday, January 3rd from 9am-5pm.
Normal services and hours will resume on Wednesday, January 4th.
After hours and emergency support available.You can do it Find out more on our website.
Have a great holiday everyone at the University of Stirling. We look forward to seeing you again in January 2023.
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