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Records, medals and titles: A year of sporting success at the University of Stirling

It has been another year of phenomenal success for athletes at Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, with hauls of medals on the world stage, record-breaking runs in national cup tournaments and an impressive overall ranking in UK student sport competitions.

External shot of University of Stirling Sports Centre, logo featured

Museum appointment for Stirling professor

A Stirling history expert is to join the Board of Trustees of National Museums Scotland.

Main Gallery Inside the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh

Support for care experienced Stirling students welcomed by shadow education minister

Support for care experienced Stirling students welcomed by shadow education minister Roz McCall MSP

(l-r) Peter Humfrey, Roz McCall MSP, Professor Leigh Sparks outside Campus Central

Student footballers draw Airdrie in SPFL Trust Trophy

University of Stirling footballers have drawn Championship side Airdrieonians in the third round of the SPFL Trust Trophy after securing a convincing win over Clyde earlier this week.

James Stokes and Cameron McKinley celebrate goal against Clyde.

University of Stirling teams up with National Trust for Scotland to boost heritage research

The University of Stirling has formed a new partnership with the National Trust for Scotland to enhance research, teaching and learning.

National Trust for Scotland and University of Stirling experts visit the Battle of Bannockburn Visitor Centre

Six medals for University of Stirling swimmers at U23 Euros

University of Stirling swimmers have returned from the inaugural Under-23 European Championships with two gold and four silver medals for Great Britain.

University of Stirling swimmers selected for the Euros. Left to right: Keanna MacInnes, Lucy Grieve, Evie Davis, Evan Jones, Bradley Hay (coach).

Ukrainian academics draw on University of Stirling’s water quality expertise

A delegation of Ukrainian academics have travelled to the University of Stirling for a joint research project aimed at improving water quality in the war-torn country.

Ukrainian delegation at the University of Stirling with (centre) Professor Andrew Tyler

University of Stirling announces Audrey Grant as new Artist-in-Residence

Award-winning visual artist Audrey Grant has been appointed as the University of Stirling’s latest Artist-in-Residence.

woman sitting on bench

The media can play its part in reducing stigma around substance use

The media can play its part in reducing stigma surrounding substance use, according to two University of Stirling academics.

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Four University of Stirling swimmers selected for Euro U23s

Four swimmers from the University of Stirling have been selected to compete in this weekend’s inaugural LEN European Under-23 Championships in Ireland.

University of Stirling swimmers selected for the Euros. Left to right: Keanna MacInnes, Lucy Grieve, Evie Davis, Evan Jones.

High expectations for hemp-based salmon feed after University’s successful trial

University of Stirling researchers are taking the next steps towards using hemp seed as a sustainable protein source for Scottish salmon feeds.

Hemp crops

Free NRT programme aims to cut children’s exposure to second-hand smoke in the home

A new research study aiming to tackle the number of children breathing in second-hand smoke at home is launching in Lanarkshire.

Karen Mather of NHS Lanarkshire with Dr Rachel O'Donnell of the University of Stirling

Recent changes to Scotland’s tax raising powers can’t be ignored, says University of Stirling economist

Changes today to Scotland’s tax raising powers come at a crucial time for the country’s economy, according to University of Stirling economist Professor David Bell.

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