February 2018 news

Former student’s flower art sparks return to Stirling

28 February 2018

One of Stirling’s first-ever students has been reacquainted with the University after creating stunning paintings of one of its recent discoveries – the Shetland monkeyflower.

Nutritional labelling on menus may reduce calorie intake

27 February 2018

Adding nutritional labels to menus and next to food in restaurants, coffee shops and cafeterias may reduce calorie consumption, according to new research involving the University of Stirling.

An image showing nutritional values on packaging

Stirling students pay flying visit to airline HQ in Hong Kong

26 February 2018

University of Stirling students in Hong Kong were invited to visit Cathay Pacific’s cargo terminal as part of their Management and Marketing undergraduate programmes.

Celebrities helped to lose 100 years between them in 21 days by Stirling academic

25 February 2018

Eight celebrities have been taking part in a unique experiment designed by a University of Stirling academic to see if they can lose 100 years between them in 21 days.

The celebrity participants in the 100 years younger experiment

Movie star monkeys fuel illegal pet trade, academic says

23 February 2018

The use of monkeys in movies and television shows is fuelling the illegal trade in the animals for pets, according to a University of Stirling academic.

Stirling nominated for top nursing awards

21 February 2018

University staff and students have been shortlisted at two prestigious awards ceremonies that recognise excellence within the nursing sector.

Salmon by-products could generate £23m extra for industry

21 February 2018

The Scottish salmon industry could receive a boost of more than £23 million if it better utilises fish by-products, according to a new University of Stirling study.

University of Stirling academic to dispel ‘poverty of aspiration’ myth

19 February 2018

The theory that parents’ low aspirations are to blame for their children’s lack of progress at school will be challenged by a University of Stirling academic.

New study sheds light on illegal global trade of pangolins

17 February 2018

Animal traffickers are taking advantage of remote ivory trade routes to smuggle pangolins – one of the world’s most endangered animals – out of Central Africa, a new study has found.

Big data meets art at event organised by Stirling academics

16 February 2018

Artists inspired by big data are to gather at an event organised by University of Stirling academics.

‘Question Time’ event on surveillance to be hosted by Stirling academic

16 February 2018

The future of surveillance cameras in the UK will be debated in a Question Time-style event hosted by a University of Stirling academic.

University opens its doors to Big Noise musicians

15 February 2018

Young musicians from the inspirational Big Noise Raploch programme visited the University of Stirling this week to learn about higher education and the opportunities it can unlock.

Stirling athletes go global

14 February 2018

As well as further national titles and international selections in tennis, football and rugby, this week sees Stirling athletes competing across the world from PyeongChang to California.

Innovative new study to monitor Scotland’s water from space

12 February 2018

Experts will use satellites to monitor the quality of water in Scotland’s lochs as part of a pioneering new project led by the University of Stirling.

Waddell becomes Stirling’s latest Olympian

9 February 2018

Team GB curler, Kyle Waddell, has become the latest University of Stirling Olympian after joining his British teammates for the opening ceremony of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games (9 – 25 Feb).

University support helps students to realise their potential

9 February 2018

Support provided by the University of Stirling to those traditionally under-represented in higher education was highlighted to policymakers during an event at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 6th February.

Protein and accelerated ageing link investigated

9 February 2018

A new University of Stirling study is aiming to discover whether protein deficiency in older black South Africans contributes to accelerated ageing, increased frailty and disease.

Stirling team secures £1 million to study role of governing boards in Further Education

7 February 2018

A team of researchers – led by the University of Stirling – has been awarded nearly £1 million from the Economic and Social Research Council to study governance in the Further Education (FE) sector.

Experts gather at University of Stirling to share latest dementia research

6 February 2018

Experts from across the UK are gathering at the University of Stirling to share the latest developments in dementia and ageing research.

Secretary of State visits Institute of Aquaculture

6 February 2018

Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove MP, had the opportunity to see first-hand how University of Stirling research is positioning the UK at the forefront of the global aquaculture industry, during a visit to the University’s Institute of Aquaculture on Friday 2 February.