June 2020 news

Professor Gerry McCormac elected Universities Scotland Convener

30 June 2020

University of Stirling Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Gerry McCormac has been elected Convener of Universities Scotland.

Stirling project could be key in tackling “snail fever”

18 June 2020

Pioneering research involving the University of Stirling could play a vital role in reducing the prevalence of “snail fever” – a debilitating infection that affects more than 200 million people worldwide.

New study to reveal how landlords can support tenants to create ‘homes’

5 June 2020

A new study – led by the University of Stirling – will advise landlords on how they can support tenants in the private rented sector to make their leased property a ‘home’.

A rental sign outside a residential property

Health psychologist supporting new COVID-19 app design

4 June 2020

A health psychologist at the University of Stirling is supporting the development of a new smartphone game designed to educate young people on COVID-19.

New toolkit launched to help deal with isolation

4 June 2020

Experts from the University of Stirling have launched a new toolkit providing guidance on the role technology can play in combating feelings of isolation among older people.

Major study to investigate COVID-19 impact on gamblers

3 June 2020

A major new study has been launched to understand how the COVID-19 lockdown has impacted gambling behaviour, including among potentially ‘high risk’ groups.

University fitness programme goes global

2 June 2020

The University of Stirling Sport team has seen its lockdown fitness programme go global over recent months with participants joining from all corners of the world.

Fitness instructor delivering online class

Aquaculture study findings shed light on lumpfish welfare

2 June 2020

New research from aquaculture experts at the University of Stirling could help improve the welfare of farmed lumpfish – a species vital to tackling the problem of sea lice in salmon.

Employers could face legal action over COVID-19 exposure, expert warns

1 June 2020

Employers across the UK could face legal action from employees who return to work and contract the COVID-19 virus, a leading health and safety expert has warned.

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