Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport news
Importance of GPs in reducing alcohol-related harms
Two new reports launched involving the University of Stirling highlight the important role that GPs have in raising the issue of alcohol use in GP consultations.
![Dr Niamh Fitzgerald](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/06/dr-niamh-fitzgerald-450x338.jpg)
Ryder Cup hero and leading sports psychologist among those to be honoured at Stirling graduation
Leaders from the worlds of golf, sports psychology, the arts and education, will receive honorary degrees at the University of Stirling’s summer graduation ceremonies this month.
![Graduation image](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/06/graduation-doff-450x338.jpg)
Flights can make aircrew sick, Stirling study suggests
Flying a plane should come with a health warning, according to research led by the University of Stirling.
![Dr Susan Michaelis](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/06/dr-susan-michaelis-450x338.jpg)
Top Marks for Stirling at Scottish Student Sport Awards
It was almost a clean sweep for Stirling at the Scottish Student Sport Awards this week as athletes and coaches claimed the titles of Team, Male Athlete and Coach of the Year at the governing body’s flagship annual event.
![SSS golf winners](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/06/sss-winners450x338.jpg)
Murdoch swaps trunks for tie-breaks to promote summer of sport at Stirling
University of Stirling Olympian Ross Murdoch, put his tennis skills to the test this week as he helped launch the University Sports Centre’s summer membership campaign.
![Ross Murdoch and junior tennis players](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/06/ross-murdoch-450x338.jpg)
Mackay Clinic backs Stirling footballers
One of the world’s leading sports surgeons, Professor Gordon Mackay, has signed a three year sponsorship deal with the University of Stirling football teams.
![group of male football players holding up their coach on their shoulders](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/06/football-spons-450x338.jpg)
Double delight for Stirling at national nursing awards
A University of Stirling nursing student and lecturer have picked up coveted prizes at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2017.
![Lecturer Ivor Smith](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/04/ivor-smith-450x338.jpg)
Medal Haul and Worlds Qualification for Stirling Swimmers at British Championships
Athletes from the University of Stirling’s high performance swim programme made their mark at the British Championships this past week, winning 10 medals as they went head-to-head with the UK’s best at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.
![Ross Murdoch](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/04/ross-murdoch-british-champs-2017-450x338.jpg)
New evidence finds standardised cigarette packaging may reduce the number of people who smoke
A Cochrane Review, co-authored by Stirling's Professor Linda Bauld, finds standardised tobacco packaging may lead to a reduction in smoking prevalence and reduces the appeal of tobacco.
![Professor Linda Bauld](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/04/professor-linda-bauld-450x338.jpg)
Report highlights how alcohol industry bent the rules on advertising during UEFA Euro 2016
A new report highlights how alcohol producers worked to circumvent legislation designed to protect children during the UEFA Euro 2016 football tournament.
![UEFA Euro 2016](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/04/euro-450x338.jpg)
Swimmers ‘still hungry’ as they enter British Championships
Swimmers from the University of Stirling are beginning to grind up the gears as they set their sights on the British Swimming Championships next week.
![A person swimming](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/04/swim-450x338.jpg)
String of student titles for golfers
University of Stirling golfers have won a total of four titles at the 95th Scottish Student Golf Championships.
![Stirling golfers trophy](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/04/stirling-team-crisp-award-450x338.jpg)
Stirling farewell for Kerr as coach takes Scotland hot seat
University of Stirling high performance football coach, Shelley Kerr, secures top job with Scotland women's national team.
![Shelley Kerr Graduate](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/04/shelley-kerr-graduate-450x338.jpg)
University champions active lifestyles with launch of inaugural Campus 5K
The University of Stirling has reinforced its commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles after launching its inaugural Campus 5K which will take place on Tuesday 4 April.
![Runner's on campus](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/03/campus-5k-450x338.jpg)
Double victory at Dundonald for Stirling golfers
Two University of Stirling student golf scholars secured victories at the 11th Dundonald Tournament, taking the two individual awards home.
![James Wilson](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/03/james-wilson-450x338.jpg)
Stirling athletes and staff join rugby star Finn to launch family run
University of Stirling students and staff teamed up with Scotland rugby star Finn Russell at his old school this past week to help launch two new running events taking place in the heart of Scotland.
![Stirling Family Run even](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/03/stirling-family-mile-450x338.jpg)
Stirling student freezes out competition at World University Games
University of Stirling student Bobby Lambie has won a gold medal at the 2017 World University Winter Games as part of the Team GB’s men’s curling team.
![A medallion](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/02/team-medals-450x338.jpg)
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.
![close up of three pregnant bellies](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/02/pregnancy-450x338.jpg)
Sport scholars inspired for 2017
Athletes from the University of Stirling’s International Sports Scholarship Programme (ISSP) have been recognised at a reception to acknowledge their achievements and role at the heart of the university’s sport community.
![Sport Scholar reception Jan 2017 Catriona Morrison](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/01/cm-scholar-reception-450x338.jpg)
Workouts with fewer reps could yield better results
Time-poor people who do fewer repetitions during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts may get better fitness benefits than those who complete more, according to a University of Stirling analysis.
![An image of people at the gym](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2017/01/cycling-450x338.jpg)