December 2017 news

New Year CBE celebrations for leading Stirling academic

30 December 2017

A renowned University of Stirling economics expert has been awarded a CBE in the latest New Year’s Honours list.

Study provides clues to attracting English Language Teaching students

21 December 2017

The first UK-wide analysis of postgraduate courses in English Language Teaching – led by University of Stirling academics – has revealed key factors in attracting new students.

Drive to improve health and safety for global aquaculture workers

20 December 2017

Protecting the health of the world’s 18 million aquaculture workers will be the focus of a new project led by a University of Stirling academic.

Double delight for Stirling swimmer Duncan Scott

19 December 2017

University of Stirling swimmer Duncan Scott has returned from the European Short Course Championships in Denmark with two bronze medals.

Exercising at own pace boosts a child’s ability to learn

19 December 2017

A child’s attention and memory improves after exercise according to new research conducted by primary school pupils and supported by the Universities of Stirling and Edinburgh.

Stirling experts encourage local children to focus on fish

18 December 2017

Experts from the University of Stirling’s world-renowned Institute of Aquaculture have visited local primary schools to teach children about the benefits of eating fish.

Equality award for Stirling academic

14 December 2017

A University of Stirling academic has been recognised for her work in gender and disability equality.

Pride does not come before a fall

13 December 2017

Contrary to the old saying ‘pride comes before a fall’ the opposite appears to be true, according to a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

Youngsters “less likely” to try cigarettes carrying health warning

13 December 2017

Young people are three times less likely to try cigarettes branded with ‘Smoking kills’ than the plain product, to new research.

Hate crimes against LGBT+ people in deprived areas ignored

11 December 2017

Hate crimes against LGBT+ residents in deprived neighbourhoods risk going unrecorded because housing associations rarely enquire about tenants’ sexual or gender identity, research has found.

Major study into older Scots set to inform and shape policy

8 December 2017

A new landmark study conducted by the University of Stirling will empower policymakers to improve the lives of Scotland’s older population by providing them with a comprehensive insight into the economic, health and social circumstances of people over 50.