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UN adopts AI guidance developed by University of Stirling

UN working party participants this week adopted policy guidance on regulating artificial intelligence developed by University of Stirling Honorary Professor Markus Krebsz.

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University of Stirling creates fictitious faculty with the help of Glasgow artists

The University of Stirling is creating a temporary fictitious faculty with the help of two Glasgow artists. They will form the Faculty of Taking Notice as a way to engage with students and staff.

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Stirling golfer to represent her country in historic contest

University of Stirling golf star Lorna McClymont will this week compete in the prestigious Curtis Cup – which pits the best women amateur golfers in Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) against their American counterparts.

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University of Stirling students produce new documentaries for BBC Scotland’s Disclosure

A successful partnership between the University of Stirling and the BBC has resulted in the production of two new documentaries created by students.

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Legendary Scottish rugby commentator’s collection moves online

Experts at the University of Stirling have started work to preserve historical records and material belonging to the late Scottish rugby commentator, Bill McLaren.

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Skin cell discovery could help Atlantic salmon fend off sea lice

Skin cell discovery could help Atlantic salmon fend off sea lice

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University of Stirling appoints two new Deputy Principals

The University of Stirling has appointed two new Deputy Principals

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Study of cancer patients finds need for mental health support

A study of cancer patients has found a need for mental health support

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Stirling researchers to study how babies use sense of smell to successfully breastfeed

Psychologists at the University of Stirling are to study how newborn babies use their sense of smell to successfully breastfeed in a new project that could improve breastfeeding rates worldwide.

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New model of care could improve residents’ end of life in care homes

Care homes can improve their end-of-life care services, and relieve stress on staff, by adopting a new approach to palliative care, according to new research.

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Improved conditions needed if Scotland is to achieve a more circular economy, research finds

Systemic changes are needed if Scotland’s businesses are to accelerate the growth of circularity in Scotland, says new research.

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Ticking time bomb: new modelling predicts huge increase in ticks across Scotland

The prevalence of ticks in Scotland will increase by a quarter under the most optimistic climate change scenario, according to new modelling by mathematicians at the University of Stirling.

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University of Stirling encourages ‘homes for life’ as it hosts Scottish Housing Day

University of Stirling encourages ‘homes for life’ as it hosts Scottish Housing Day 2024.

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Duncan Scott wins second medal at Paris Olympics

Team GB and University of Stirling swim star Duncan Scott has won his second medal at the Paris Olympics - taking silver in the Men's 200m Individual Medley.

Duncan Scott in the pool.

Stirling student golfer is Scottish Men’s Amateur champion

University of Stirling student golfer Alexander Farmer has won the Scottish Men's Amateur Championship - just weeks after his stablemate Lorna McClymont won the Women's event.

Alexander Farmer poses with trophy.

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