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Muirhead House reopens to students after £6.25m refurbishment

University of Stirling students are benefiting from modernised, sustainable campus accommodation following the completion of the £6.25 million refurbishment of Muirhead House.

Kitchen in Muirhead House. Shows a table with chairs, and kitchen countertops with a yellow feature wall.

Stirling media students shine again in TV awards

Film and Media students took home two Royal Television Society awards after dominating nominations.

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University of Stirling athlete crowned champion with record-breaking performance

Tristen Bell wins the BUCS Modern Pentathlon Championships

Tristen Bell celebrates after winning the swimming leg of the Modern Pentathlon.

Asylum seeker support reduces trauma and saves lives, report finds

A specialist service in Scotland has empowered families through the asylum process.

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Experts call for second-hand smoke protection for children at home

Researchers say legislative measures should be considered

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Stirling tennis stars lift BUCS National Trophy

Stirling student also enjoys success in wheelchair basketball final

University of Stirling tennis players won the National Trophy at BUCS Big Wednesday.

Age campaigner Alison Clyde joins hundreds to graduate from University of Stirling

She was honoured at the University's Spring graduation ceremony for her contribution to age-related equality.

Dr Alison Clyde stands with her graduation scroll on the University of Stirling campus.

University of Stirling ranks highly in survey of international students

Campus environment, sports facilities and social activities among the best in the world

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Significant health benefits from workplace step count challenges, study finds

Workplace activity participation challenges can significantly and immediately improve physical fitness and wellbeing

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New dementia teaching for nursing and paramedic students first of its kind in UK

The training taps into the University of Stirling's expertise in dementia-friendly design.

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Ambassador praises University’s contribution to aquaculture

The visit to Stirling by His Excellency Mr Iain Frew came as a £3.5m grant was announced.

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Age campaigner Alison Clyde to receive honorary degree from University of Stirling

Alison Clyde is set to receive recognition for her exceptional dedication to intergenerational initiatives and advancing age-related equality, including her valuable contributions to the University of Stirling's research in the field of healthy ageing.

Age campaigner Alison Clyde

Dogs prove key to truffle harvest success, Stirling study finds

How the behaviour of both dog and human affects the success of truffle hunting.

Man stands amongst sunlit trees holding a truffle. A dog looks up to the man.

Stirling research on penalty kicks scores at global conference

The study found that professional footballers trade off the chance of a goal with the possibility of missing a goal, to save face.

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Stirling athlete is proud Baton Relay bearer

Judoka scholar Gabriella Wood helped launch the Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay.

Gabriella Wood smiling whilst holding a baton

Investment boost to University’s marine aquaculture facilities

The University of Stirling's marine aquaculture research capacity will receive a significant boost through a £3.84m investment in its Marine Environment Research Laboratory (MERL) located in Machrihanish, Argyll.

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Study shows environmental devastation in the Black Sea after destruction of Ukraine dam

Stirling scientists used satellites to show drastic decline in water quality

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New metric can aid the aquaculture industry in efficient delivery of key nutrients

Researchers at University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture developed a new method of analysing the retention of omega-3 and other nutrients.

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Research reveals basketball creator was Scottish, not Canadian

The inventor of basketball, Dr James Naismith, considered himself to be a Scot.

James Naismith

Stirling swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme

14 University of Stirling swimmers have been invited on to Aquatics GB's World Class Programme for the 2025 season.

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Curling scholar to help shape future of Scottish sport

Holly Wilkie-Milne has been selected through a competitive recruitment process to sit on the sportscotland Young People’s Sport Panel.

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Economics is a draw for Scottish high school pupils

More than 140 pupils took part in a day of workshops to encourage interest in economics.

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Drug and alcohol campaign roadshow to hit Glasgow and Edinburgh

The events invite members of the public to engage with the campaign through visual and audio materials.

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RSE funding for Stirling researchers

University of Stirling researchers have secured funding for research into iceberg deterioration, air pollution, censorship and the future of fair work.

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