Be Connected
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Discover our programme of free events and activities for our Stirling community of students and staff.
Bookings for activities will open approximately four to six weeks before the event date.
Calendar of events
Upcoming
Event
Global Café
Date: 20 January 2025 - 14 April 2025
Time: 15:30 - 17:00
Global Café
Date: 20 January 2025 - 14 April 2025
Time: 15:30 - 17:00
Description
International students: come along and join us for tea or coffee, make friends, chat and play games.
Location
Chaplaincy.
International students: come along and join us for tea or coffee, make friends, chat and play games.
Location
Chaplaincy.
Audience
Student
Student
Event
Chappy's Chatty Hour
Date: 24 January 2025 - 11 April 2025
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Chappy's Chatty Hour
Date: 24 January 2025 - 11 April 2025
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Description
Join Lesley, Chappy the bear, and friends for an hour of conversation and fun on a Friday lunchtime. Being creative and learning new skills are great ways to make new friends. Try some crafting, jigsaws, share food or just take a break and relax. Whether you can knit, would like to learn to knit or just want to hang out with us, we have something for everyone. Email Lesley.stanley@stir.ac.uk for more information or just come along! Chappy's Chatty Hour takes place every Friday from 24 January to 11 April.
Location
Chaplaincy.
Join Lesley, Chappy the bear, and friends for an hour of conversation and fun on a Friday lunchtime. Being creative and learning new skills are great ways to make new friends. Try some crafting, jigsaws, share food or just take a break and relax. Whether you can knit, would like to learn to knit or just want to hang out with us, we have something for everyone. Email Lesley.stanley@stir.ac.uk for more information or just come along! Chappy's Chatty Hour takes place every Friday from 24 January to 11 April.
Location
Chaplaincy.
Audience
Student
Student
Event
Free movie nights for students
Date: 26 January 2025 - 13 April 2025
Time: 16:30 - 19:00
Free movie nights for students
Date: 26 January 2025 - 13 April 2025
Time: 16:30 - 19:00
Description
Join your fellow students for free screenings throughout the semester in partnership with the Macrobert Arts Centre!
Location
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling.
Join your fellow students for free screenings throughout the semester in partnership with the Macrobert Arts Centre!
Location
Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling.
Audience
Student
Student
Event
Free Eco Craft Workshops
Date: 29 January 2025 - 15 May 2025
Time: 17:30 - 20:15
Free Eco Craft Workshops
Date: 29 January 2025 - 15 May 2025
Time: 17:30 - 20:15
Description
Come along and try a range of crafty activities throughout the semester, free of charge, and meet new people while doing so!
Location
Atrium or Room 3.04 (Campus Central Level 3).
Come along and try a range of crafty activities throughout the semester, free of charge, and meet new people while doing so!
Location
Atrium or Room 3.04 (Campus Central Level 3).
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Meditative Moments
Date: 11 April 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Meditative Moments
Date: 11 April 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Description
Our Baha'i Faith Representative invites you to a moment of shared reflection.
Location
Off campus.
Our Baha'i Faith Representative invites you to a moment of shared reflection.
Location
Off campus.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Fireside Discussion
Date: 18 April 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Fireside Discussion
Date: 18 April 2025
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
Description
Join us for presentations on the Baha’i Faith and Writings.
Location
Off-campus.
Join us for presentations on the Baha’i Faith and Writings.
Location
Off-campus.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
University of Stirling Easter Egg Hunt 2025
Date: 19 April 2025 - 20 April 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
University of Stirling Easter Egg Hunt 2025
Date: 19 April 2025 - 20 April 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Description
Mark your calendars and join our 2025 Easter Egg Hunt on campus!
Location
University of Stirling main campus.
Mark your calendars and join our 2025 Easter Egg Hunt on campus!
Location
University of Stirling main campus.
Audience
Public
Public
Event
Miniature Horse Therapy
Date: 19 April 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Miniature Horse Therapy
Date: 19 April 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Description
Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's grass area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 19 April to 10 May.
Location
Haldane's grass area.
Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's grass area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 19 April to 10 May.
Location
Haldane's grass area.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Miniature Horse Therapy
Date: 26 April 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Miniature Horse Therapy
Date: 26 April 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Description
Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's grass area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 19 April to 10 May.
Location
Haldane's grass area.
Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's grass area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 19 April to 10 May.
Location
Haldane's grass area.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Miniature Horse Therapy
Date: 3 May 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Miniature Horse Therapy
Date: 3 May 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Description
Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's grass area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 19 April to 10 May.
Location
Haldane's grass area.
Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's grass area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 19 April to 10 May.
Location
Haldane's grass area.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Miniature Horse Therapy
Date: 10 May 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Miniature Horse Therapy
Date: 10 May 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Description
Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's grass area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 19 April to 10 May.
Location
Haldane's grass area.
Take a break from work, exams, study and pop by Haldane's grass area to meet a mini therapy horse! On campus every Sat from 19 April to 10 May.
Location
Haldane's grass area.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
University of Stirling's Big Summer Picnic
Date: 9 July 2025
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
University of Stirling's Big Summer Picnic
Date: 9 July 2025
Time: 12:30 - 14:30
Description
This year our big summer picnic is BACK and we can't wait. Book now to enjoy music, food and fun!
Location
Queen's Court.
This year our big summer picnic is BACK and we can't wait. Book now to enjoy music, food and fun!
Location
Queen's Court.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Passed
Event
Celebrating Lunar New Year
Date: 28 January 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Celebrating Lunar New Year
Date: 28 January 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Description
Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Snake at the University of Stirling!
Location
The Atrium.
Celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Snake at the University of Stirling!
Location
The Atrium.
Audience
Public
Staff
Student
Public
Staff
Student
Description
This event is now sold out. Join us for a celebration of Scottish culture while making new connections across the University.
Location
Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling.
This event is now sold out. Join us for a celebration of Scottish culture while making new connections across the University.
Location
Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Connecting Cultures
Date: 5 February 2025
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
Connecting Cultures
Date: 5 February 2025
Time: 16:00 - 20:00
Description
Come along for a fun and informative evening to learn about Scottish culture and customs, try traditional snacks, and make new friends!
Location
INTO Lecture Theatre.
Come along for a fun and informative evening to learn about Scottish culture and customs, try traditional snacks, and make new friends!
Location
INTO Lecture Theatre.
Audience
Student
Student
Event
University of Stirling Day of Culture
Date: 10 February 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
University of Stirling Day of Culture
Date: 10 February 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Description
Celebrate a day of culture at the University of Stirling.
Location
The Atrium.
Celebrate a day of culture at the University of Stirling.
Location
The Atrium.
Audience
Public
Staff
Student
Public
Staff
Student
Event
Stir Pride 2025
Date: 17 February 2025 - 21 February 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Stir Pride 2025
Date: 17 February 2025 - 21 February 2025
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Description
Join the LGBTQ+ society for Stir Pride 2025!
Location
Miscellaneous, University of Stirling.
Join the LGBTQ+ society for Stir Pride 2025!
Location
Miscellaneous, University of Stirling.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Random Acts of Kindness Giveaway
Date: 17 February 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Random Acts of Kindness Giveaway
Date: 17 February 2025
Time: 12:00 - 14:00
Description
Enjoy our Lucky Letter giveaway as part of Random Acts of Kindness 2025!
Location
Across campus.
Enjoy our Lucky Letter giveaway as part of Random Acts of Kindness 2025!
Location
Across campus.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Paws Against Stress (Therapets)
Date: 1 March 2025
Time: 11:30 - 13:30
Paws Against Stress (Therapets)
Date: 1 March 2025
Time: 11:30 - 13:30
Description
Open to all University of Stirling students and staff, join our next Paws Against Stress (Therapets) event, on Saturday 1 March, delivered by volunteers of Canine Concern Scotland Trust.
Location
Campus Central Level 3.
Open to all University of Stirling students and staff, join our next Paws Against Stress (Therapets) event, on Saturday 1 March, delivered by volunteers of Canine Concern Scotland Trust.
Location
Campus Central Level 3.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Ramadan 2025 programme
Date: 1 March 2025 - 22 March 2025
Time: 18:00 - 22:00
Ramadan 2025 programme
Date: 1 March 2025 - 22 March 2025
Time: 18:00 - 22:00
Description
Join us to break our fast with gratitude, share in the joy of togetherness, and engage in meaningful discussions about the significance of Ramadan and Eid this March.
Location
Campus Central Level 3 (Iftars) Haldane's Restaurant (Eid).
Join us to break our fast with gratitude, share in the joy of togetherness, and engage in meaningful discussions about the significance of Ramadan and Eid this March.
Location
Campus Central Level 3 (Iftars) Haldane's Restaurant (Eid).
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student
Event
Accelerate Action: International Women's Day Discussion Panel
Date: 10 March 2025
Time: 16:30 - 18:30
Accelerate Action: International Women's Day Discussion Panel
Date: 10 March 2025
Time: 16:30 - 18:30
Description
Join us in celebrating International Women's Day with a focus on innovation, empowerment, and entrepreneurial success!
Location
Campus Central Level 3.
Join us in celebrating International Women's Day with a focus on innovation, empowerment, and entrepreneurial success!
Location
Campus Central Level 3.
Audience
Public
Staff
Student
Public
Staff
Student
Event
Money on Your Mind
Date: 13 March 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Money on Your Mind
Date: 13 March 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Description
Feeling stressed about money and would like to understand more about how your spending habits affect your mental and physical health? Come along to our event and take the first steps towards improving your financial alongside your overall wellbeing.
Location
Atrium Triangle.
Feeling stressed about money and would like to understand more about how your spending habits affect your mental and physical health? Come along to our event and take the first steps towards improving your financial alongside your overall wellbeing.
Location
Atrium Triangle.
Audience
Student
Student
Event
University of Stirling Spring Fair 2025
Date: 1 April 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
University of Stirling Spring Fair 2025
Date: 1 April 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Description
Come along on 1 April to shop local businesses, take part in workshops, enjoy giveaways, and celebrate spring!
Location
Atrium.
Come along on 1 April to shop local businesses, take part in workshops, enjoy giveaways, and celebrate spring!
Location
Atrium.
Audience
Staff
Student
Staff
Student