September 2025 news
Archive news stories
Duncan Scott and Jack McMillan return to campus with World golds
It comes as Scott celebrates a decade at the University of Stirling
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University to play Burntisland Shipyard in Scottish Cup First Round
Students, staff and community urged to show their support
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Festival of Social Science returns with working lives as theme
Running from October 18 to November 8, this year the Festival has a theme of Our Working Lives.
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University Head of Golf captains GB&I at Walker Cup, as hosts prove too strong
Dean Robertson represents his country on the world stage
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Professor Michael Roy elected as Fellow of Academy of Social Sciences
The prestigious appointment recognises Professor Roy’s contribution to social science, in particular to social innovation and social enterprise.
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Groundbreaking: first truffle cultivated on UK island
University of Stirling project could help mitigate climate change while improving global food security
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Stirling academics appointed to REF 2029 sub-panels
The four will use their expertise in specific subject areas as part of the Research Excellence Framework in 2029.
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Alison Watt painting makes Scottish debut at University of Stirling
Le Bouc is a result of the artist's access to 18th century archives
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Professor Neville Wylie appointed Senior Deputy Principal
Professor Wylie joined the University of Stirling as Deputy Principal (Internationalisation) in September 2018
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New research urges rethink of mental health support for elite athletes
Current approaches can be out of touch with lived realities, according to the study
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