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Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

Stirling scientist secures £3.4 million to tackle tobacco-related harm in Asia and Africa

A team of researchers, led by the University of Stirling, has been awarded £3.4 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund to reduce tobacco-related harm in low and middle income countries in Asia and Africa.

Professor Linda Bauld

Entrepreneurial student wins sport business backing

A University of Stirling Masters student has won the coveted Sports Innovation Challenge – a competitive sports entrepreneurship competition run by Sporting Chance Initiative.

Beavers’ unique ability to restore landscapes revealed

Beavers’ exceptional ability to re-create diverse wetland landscapes that are home to a wide variety of species, has been revealed by researchers at the University of Stirling.

An image of a beaver

Not all muscle building supplements are equal

Popular muscle building supplements, known as branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) are ineffective when taken in isolation, according to new research from the University of Stirling.

man working out back muscle

Queen's Baton Relay to visit University as part of world tour

The University of Stirling will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay to campus next month as part of its global tour ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Students celebrate alongside Ryder Cup hero and leading sports psychologist at Stirling graduation

More than 800 graduates celebrated their achievements on the first day of the University of Stirling’s 50th anniversary summer graduation ceremonies.

Summer Graduation 2017, ceremony one

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.

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

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.

aeroplane flying across a cloudy blue sky

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.

Stirling's Golf 1st Team, Olympian Duncan Scott and High Performance Swimming coaches, Ben Higson and Steve Tigg, were named Team, Male Athlete and Coach of the Year at the Scottish Student Sport Awards

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

A model of the EURO 2016 logo

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.

Swimmers Kathleen Dawson, Duncan Scott and Ross Murdoch

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

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 graduates

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.

University of Stirling athletes

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.

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.

Finn Russell and University of Stirling representatives launch The Thistles Great Stirling Family Run

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.

Team GB on the ice

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.

three pregnant bellies

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

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.

woman leading a gym class