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Film shares stories of how nature can help recovery from substance use

Improved mental health and friendship are among other benefits.

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University into Scottish Cup Second Round after eight goal thriller under the lights

Chris Geddes' side to play Edinburgh City in the next round

Nathan Tallen celebrates after scoring against Burntisland.

Calls for every Scottish professional football club to offer psychological support for academy players

Dr Alban Dickson, a lecturer in Sport Psychology at the University of Stirling, believes aspiring footballers need greater support.

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Incredible lots on offer as Golf Auction launches

Rounds available at Oakmont, Indian Creek, Augusta Country Club and Winged Foot in the United States

University of Stirling golfers on course, against Yale.

University of Stirling welcomes UK Government minister, as preparations begin for Commonwealths

Kirsty McNeill MP meets Duncan Scott and Katie Shanahan during visit

David Bond, Ben Higson, Duncan Scott, Katie Shanahan, Kirsty McNeill MP and Cathy Gallagher.

University of Stirling celebrates record group of Singapore graduates

A ceremony recognised the achievements of more than 170 graduates.

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Leaders from FIFA, F1, SFA, SPFL and Glasgow 2026 to share expertise with Stirling students

The event is aimed at students who would like to forge a career in the highly competitive sports event industry

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Three University of Stirling triathletes selected for Worlds

Millie Breese, Alex Robin and Tom Williamson are heading to Australia

Tom Williamson, Millie Breese and Alex Robin pictured outside of the University of Stirling Sports Centre.

New research warns of democratic backsliding in the UK

Paper is the first comprehensive policy analysis of the post-Brexit Conservative government’s use of an “illiberal playbook”

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Triple Olympic gold medallist Tom Dean joins University of Stirling swim programme

World Junior champion Dean Fearn also among new recruits

Tom Dean pictured on University of Stirling campus.

Game-changing sport research centre launched

It will be co-led by Professor Anna Whittaker and Professor Stuart Galloway

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Malawi’s alcohol sachets ban is blueprint for public health advances

Research offers lessons for other countries

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Students benefit from £7.5m HH Donnelly House upgrade

A major project to modernise student accommodation at HH Donnelly House has been completed, supporting the University of Stirling’s drive towards achieving net zero by 2040.

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Pioneering environmental sensors installed on Scotland’s oldest steamship

Sensors have been installed on the Sir Walter Scott that are transforming Scotland’s ability to monitor and respond to changes in the environment.

A delegation visited Loch Katrine to see first hand the sensor installed on the historic Sir Walter Scott steamship

University spot could be linked to William Wallace

An archaeological dig has uncovered a section of road believed to have been used by Wallace and his army.

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More outdoor learning “essential” for young people in Scotland, says study

Experts call to embed environmental learning in all levels of education.

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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

University of Stirling Football Club footballers in action.

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

Dean Robertson at the 2025 Walker Cup.

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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