Faculty of Social Sciences news
Low-tech gadgets have biggest impact for older people, research finds
New research undertaken by housing and ageing experts at the University of Stirling has found that introducing low tech gadgets to retirement living schemes has a major impact on health and well-being.
Forth Valley set to benefit from landmark new health partnership
An ambitious landmark partnership between the University of Stirling, Forth Valley College and NHS Forth Valley has launched today – with the mission to improve patient care and treatments, and boost health research and staff learning across the region.
Pioneering tool to support design of dementia friendly spaces
Experts from the University of Stirling have created a new tool to support families, businesses and professionals to make homes, premises and public places more accessible to an ageing population and those living with dementia.
Tech project succeeds in connecting care home residents during pandemic
A pioneering project introducing iPads to care homes during the pandemic had a significant impact on social isolation, according to experts at the University of Stirling.
£2m research to study impact of place and stigma on older disabled adults
New research exploring the impact of stigma on fuelling inequalities experienced by UK disabled adults in later life has secured funding of £2m.
Major report sets out recommendations for living well with dementia
A major forum into housing and dementia, co-chaired by a University of Stirling academic, has published a series of recommendations on living well with the condition.
Dementia student honoured at the Palace of Westminster
An MSc Dementia Studies student, who balanced his studies with a full-time job as a care home manager while also raising thousands of pounds for charity, has been recognised with a prestigious award.
New report reveals strength of holistic welfare service model for supporting veterans in Glasgow
A new report has been published examining the Social Return on Investment (SROI) generated by Glasgow’s Helping Heroes (GHH) a partnership between SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and Glasgow City Council.
Substance use experts tackle health inequalities among people released from prison
New research is set to explore how health services can better support people released from prison in a bid to reduce the numbers dying from substance use, overdose, and suicide.
‘Essay Mills’ Pose Serious Risk to Scottish Universities
Vulnerable students are turning to online ‘essay mills’ to purchase written work that they then pass off as their own, threatening academic integrity and exploitation, a new study has found.
University of Stirling to lead third research network hub in British Academy pilot
The British Academy has announced that the third and final hub of its Early-Career Researcher (ECR) Network – a two-year pilot programme for UK-based postdoctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences – will be in Scotland.
Study reveals few infants taken into care in Scotland are placed with brothers and sister
Only one in five infants taken into care in Scotland who had older brothers or sisters were initially placed with them, according to a new study funded by Scottish Government which has been published today.
The Scottish Pharmacy Alliance convenes to reduce drug deaths
Former Chair of the Drug Deaths Taskforce for Scotland Professor Catriona Matheson, University of Stirling and Managing Director of Pharmacy in Practice Johnathan Laird have partnered to convene the inaugural Scottish Pharmacy Alliance meeting to reduce drug-related harms and deaths in Scotland.
Stirling social worker launches network to support Ukrainian colleagues
A University of Stirling social worker has launched an international network to support social and community workers impacted by the war in Ukraine.
Stirling academic’s expertise helps form major new human trafficking guidelines
New guidance aiming to tackle and prevent human trafficking has been published by the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe), supported by the expertise of a University of Stirling social work lecturer.
Stirling social scientists honoured by Academy
Two University of Stirling staff members have been announced as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.
Academics launch review of digital tech programme tackling social isolation in care homes
A team of academics from the University of Stirling has been funded to study the success of a pioneering digital inclusion programme rolled out in care homes during the pandemic
New project to examine how primary educators access research to inform teaching
A new major project to examine how primary teachers access and engage with literacy research to inform teaching is underway.
Stirling housing expert leads major report on veterans’ homelessness
The findings of a new report – led by a University of Stirling expert on behalf of the Veterans’ Scotland Housing Group – will help tackle homelessness among former armed forces personnel.
Research will be first to study LGBT+ experience of welfare system
In a world first, a major new research project is being launched to examine the experiences of LGBT+ people when accessing the benefits system in the UK.
New research hub to tackle ageing population challenges
A new multi-million-pound intergenerational research centre at the University of Stirling will provide pioneering solutions to the challenges posed by an ageing global population.
Stirling research to transform record keeping in children’s homes
Researchers at the University of Stirling are set to transform record keeping in children’s homes after securing funding for a ground-breaking project.
ESRC awards £8.26m to new social care research centre
Experts from the University of Stirling are to play a leading role in a new ESRC research centre, which will tackle critical social and economic issues – from evolving policing, to social care and intergenerational inequality.
‘Stark’ figures reveal lack of diversity in Scottish history lessons
A new survey of Scottish teachers, released to coincide with Black History Month, has revealed only a minority of secondary schools feature Black history in lessons.
Stirling appoints new Dean to its Faculty of Social Sciences
The University of Stirling has appointed Professor Derek McGhee as Dean of its Faculty of Social Sciences.
King and Queen of Sweden visit the University of Stirling’s dementia centre
The King and Queen of Sweden paid a royal visit to the University of Stirling today (Monday 4 October) to learn about its world-leading dementia research.
University showcases research tackling loneliness to MSP
A local MSP has heard how experts at the University of Stirling are tackling the issue of social isolation and loneliness through technology.
Researchers to explore effectiveness of support for trafficked children
The University of Stirling is launching a new research project to investigate the impact of support services on the recovery of children and young people trafficked in to the UK.
Climate change risk tool to recognise impact on children for the first time
Researchers working with UNICEF have created the Climate Change Vulnerability Index to assess the impact of climate change on children for the first time.
Could drug checking help prevent harms in Scotland?
A team of experts working in partnership with the University of Stirling is exploring how drug checking services could be developed for Scotland in order to reduce harms.
The risks and trade-offs of renting from a private landlord
People living in the private rented sector are forced to make hard choices in order to meet their basic needs, new research had revealed.
Senior professor receives prestigious award for ageing research
A University of Stirling senior academic has been bestowed an Outstanding Achievement Award by her peers in recognition of her significant and lasting contribution to the understanding of ageing.
New National Housing and Dementia Forum for Scotland
The University of Stirling and Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) have welcomed the establishment of a National Housing and Dementia Forum by the Scottish Government, as a way to ensure that every person with dementia gets the support they need.
Opioids research finds overdose risk factors
New research from the University of Stirling has identified potential major risk factors leading to overdose in patients taking prescription medication.
Benefits of bridge on mental health focus of international conference
More than 400 delegates from across the world are gathering next week to discuss the benefits of bridge on mental health and wellbeing.
Mother and daughter celebrate graduating from University together
A mother and daughter are celebrating after graduating together from the University of Stirling.
Arts project challenges stereotypes of ‘old age’
A new interactive theatre performance challenging the stigma and stereotypes associated with older age opens next month, as part of a major research project.
Researchers work with acclaimed storytellers to help inspire youngsters to tackle waste
A new project led by the University of Stirling will harness the power of storytelling to help educate the next generation about waste in Scotland and encourage them to consider new ways of reducing, re-using and re-purposing, rather than just recycling or discarding household items and resources.
Study seeks to support migrant children during the pandemic
Exploring how COVID-19 has impacted separated migrant children in Scotland and how best to support them going forward, will be the focus of a new University of Stirling study.
University of Stirling to develop new adult social care Centre
The University of Stirling is partnering with the University of Birmingham, as part of a broader consortium of key stakeholders from across the four nations of the UK, to develop a new Centre for adult social care.
Stirling researchers to transform housing design for dementia
Experts at the University of Stirling are leading a major new research project – with the support of international partners including the dementia care foundation established by the Queen of Sweden - to create future-proof housing to meet the needs of the world’s ageing population.
Stirling secures £1.6m to connect older people
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has been awarded £1.6m of funding to improve access to online resources for older people in a bid to boost health.
New research to put COVID-19 local authority spending in the spotlight
The University of Stirling is launching major new research to investigate how local authority spending across the UK can deliver maximum benefit to communities in the wake of COVID-19.
Professor recognised by prestigious Academy of Social Sciences
A University of Stirling professor has been made a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of his excellent contribution to the sector.
New research to look at how home tech can support those living with dementia
Experts at the University of Stirling are launching a new research project to find out how technology can better support residents in retirement living schemes and those living with long-term conditions such as dementia.
Landlords play vital role in helping tenants create a home, say experts
A new study from UK housing experts has found that landlords play a significant role in tenants’ ability to feel ‘at home’.
Research project to study the impact of COVID fear
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers at the University of Stirling is launching a new study to consider how the fear of COVID-19 is impacting the lives of the over-50s, after receiving a major funding grant.
New report highlights barriers to accessing housing for ex-Service personnel
New research published today [8th December] highlights the challenges Service leavers face accessing and sustaining housing after leaving the Armed Forces, despite improvements made in recent years.
Stirling ageing expert to speak at international ‘futures’ event
A leading expert in ageing from the University of Stirling is to give a talk to an international symposium exploring the needs, hopes and responsibilities of different age groups and our futures.
University of Stirling granted funding for three COVID-19 projects
The University of Stirling is set to contribute to the understanding of, and response to, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, with three new research projects.