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Faculty of Social Sciences

University opens its doors to mark milestone 50th anniversary

The University of Stirling threw its doors open to the community for a day of discovery this weekend, to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.

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Consultation on increased use of electronic tagging launched

A consultation examining how electronic tagging should be expanded in Scotland to help reduce reoffending levels has been launched.

Huge postcode disparity in proportion of children in care

A study by the University of Stirling and six other British universities has revealed significant inequalities in child welfare across the UK.

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Partnership in Japan to enhance dementia care

Developing dementia-friendly communities in Scotland and Japan will be the focus of an international partnership involving the University of Stirling.

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Befrienders could boost new mothers’ mental health

Women experiencing mental health difficulties directly before and after giving birth could benefit from a charity’s befriending service, a University of Stirling report has revealed.

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Stirling top in Scotland for welcoming international students

The University of Stirling is top in Scotland for welcoming international students, according to a survey published today.

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Practical postgraduate education takes centre stage in Stirling

Education leaders gathered at the University of Stirling to showcase the Scotland-wide Making the Most of Masters (MMM) programme which uses work placements as an alternative to traditional academic Masters dissertations.