Staff and students events

Event series

Be Connected

University of Stirling

Discover a programme of free events and activities for our Stirling community of students and staff.

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Renew Wellbeing

Chaplaincy, University of Stirling

Renew Wellbeing is a peaceful cafe-style space in the Chaplaincy where you can find friendship and connect with others.

Global Café

Chaplaincy

International students: come along and join us for tea or coffee, make friends, chat and play games. 

Event series

Wellbeing Week

Various locations across campus

Celebrate all things wellbeing with our special programme of activities and events.

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Therapeutic Drawing and Herbal Mist Workshop

Campus Central Level 3 (Lecture Theatre 3.04)

Come along on 23 Feb to enjoy a tea meditation, therapeutic drawing class and create your own herbal mist spray to take home.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Staff health checks

Room 2X14, Cottrell Building

Staff health checks are now fully booked.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Political ecology of climate change adaptation in the Arctic: Insights from Nunatsiavut, Canada

Online via Teams

This seminar examines the political ecology of climate change adaptation in the Arctic, focusing on five Inuit communities in Nunatsiavut, a self-governing Inuit region in northern Canada.

Part of the Centre for Environment Heritage and Policy Seminar series.

SafeTALK training

Location will be disclosed once booking is confirmed.

SafeTALK is an accredited course, and all participants will receive a SafeTALK manual and a certificate of attendance provided by Public Health Scotland.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Suicide awareness talk and panel discussion

Lecture Theatre A3

Join us for informative talks from sector leaders and those with lived experience.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Staff health checks

Room 2X14, Cottrell Building

Staff health checks are now fully booked.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

First Responder and Student Welfare Referral Training

Online via Microsoft Teams

Find out more about the role of a First Responder.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Paws Against Stress (Therapets)

Campus Central Level 3

Pop along to our Paws Against Stress (Therapets) session on 27 Feb and meet some fabulous owners and their lovely pups!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Fireside Discussion

14 Ronald Place, Riverside, Stirling, FK8 1LF

Join us for an informal discussion on the Baha’i Faith and Writings.

Holi Colour Run

Sports Centre Entrance

Join us to celebrate Holi festival with a fun and vibrant Colour Run (or walk), taking place on Wednesday 4 March at 13:00.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Research and Innovation collaboration event

Forth Valley Royal Hospital, Lecture Theatre (third floor)

Connect with colleagues, overcome partnership barriers, and discover new opportunities at the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership's research and innovation collaboration session.

Event series

Green Week 2026

On campus and online

Green Week is dedicated to sustainability, active travel, biodiversity and waste reduction. Join us at #StirGreenWeek.

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Sustainable and Active Travel Fayre

Atrium

Find out how to be more sustainable, discover opportunities to get involved and grab some fab freebies. All welcome to pop-by and browse.

Part of the Green Week 2026 series.

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Natural Paintbrushes and Wee Besoms Workshop

Campus Central Level 3 (Lecture Theatre 3.04)

Come along on 9 March to enjoy a birch twig tea, collaborative drawing class and create your own natural paintbrushes to take home.

Part of the Be Connected, Green Week 2026 series.

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Community gardening session

Stirling Students' Union community garden

A community gardening session with a zero-waste twist. Learn ways in which we can use different materials to upcycle into creative ideas.

Part of the Green Week 2026 series.

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Cycle ride and coffee

TBC

Join us for a relaxed group ride around Bridge of Allan, taking in the local scenery and enjoying a coffee.

Part of the Green Week 2026 series.

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BioBlitz

Atrium

Join us for an immersive exploration of biodiversity at our BioBlitz event. Discover the secrets of the ecosystem that surrounds us.

Part of the Green Week 2026 series.

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Considering the Climate Crisis: exhibition tour

Macrobert Arts Centre

Join the Culture on Campus team for a tour of the exhibition, Considering the Climate Crisis on display in the Macrobert Arts Centre.

Part of the Green Week 2026 series.

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Meditative Moments

14 Ronald Place, Riverside, Stirling FK8 1LF

Explore texts from both the Baha’i Writings and those of other Faith traditions.

Nature conservation trip with the TCV

Meeting at the University Bus Hub. Tree planting in Alloa (transport provided)

We’re heading to Alloa to volunteer with a TCV tree planting project to help boost biodiversity. Book quickly as spaces are limited.

Part of the Green Week 2026 series.

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Celebrating St Patrick's Day

The Atrium

Come along to celebrate St Patrick's Day at the University of Stirling!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Fireside Discussion

14 Ronald Place, Riverside, Stirling, FK8 1LF

Join us for an informal discussion on the Baha’i Faith and Writings.

The beetle in the collection: ecologies of care in museum conservation

Online via Microsoft Teams

Explore the development of modern museum conservation which keep collections safe from physical degradation.

Part of the Centre for Environment Heritage and Policy Seminar series.

Wellbeing Triathlon

Juniper Court Accommodation

Join our Wellbeing Triathlon in April.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Games Night

Campus Central Level 3

Want to relax with friends or meet new people in a fun environment with a bit of mind work thrown in? Our Games Night is for you!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Meditative Moments

14 Ronald Place, Riverside, Stirling FK8 1LF

Explore texts from both the Baha’i Writings and those of other Faith traditions.

Miniature Horse Therapy Sessions

Haldane's Grass Area

Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's Grass Area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 18 Apr - 9 May.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Fireside Discussion

14 Ronald Place, Riverside, Stirling, FK8 1LF

Join us for an informal discussion on the Baha’i Faith and Writings.

Miniature Horse Therapy Sessions

Haldane's Grass Area

Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's Grass Area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 18 Apr - 9 May.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Image: Miniature Horse Therapy Sessions

Miniature Horse Therapy Sessions

Haldane's Grass Area

Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's Grass Area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 18 Apr - 9 May.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Image: Miniature Horse Therapy Sessions

Miniature Horse Therapy Sessions

Haldane's Grass Area

Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's Grass Area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 18 Apr - 9 May.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Image: Miniature Horse Therapy Sessions

Staff Spring Mixer

Campus Central Level 3

Join us for a couple of hours to take a break from your desks, grab a nibble, and network with colleagues across the University.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Graduation Ball June 2026

Stirling Court Hotel

Celebrate your graduation at Stirling Court Hotel on Friday 26 June or Saturday 27 June.

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Graduation Ball June 2026

Stirling Court Hotel

Celebrate your graduation at Stirling Court Hotel on Friday 26 June or Saturday 27 June.

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Big Summer Picnic

Queen's Court

Our big summer picnic is BACK and we can't wait. Book now to enjoy live music, complimentary food, fun activities and hopefully some sun!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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