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Online archives provide ‘family albums’ for children in care

Researchers at the University of Stirling have come up with a way to preserve the childhood memories of people in care – through accessible online archives.

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Olympic gold for Stirling swimmers in Paris

University of Stirling swimmers Duncan Scott and Jack McMillan have won Olympic gold for Team GB in Paris - after a phenomenal showing in the Men's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay.

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Stirling expert will co-lead new network set up to tackle antimicrobial resistance

A University of Stirling academic is among the leaders of a new network set up to understand antimicrobial resistance

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Stirling student’s historic discovery at Bannockburn House “confirms” Bonnie Prince Charlie assassination attempt

A University of Stirling PhD student has made a fascinating discovery that appears to confirm a previously unevidenced assassination attempt on Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Bannockburn House in Stirlingshire.

Eight University of Stirling swimmers set for Olympics

Eight swimmers from the University of Stirling – Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence – are going through their final preparations ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris, which begin this week.

Stirling's eight Olympians outside the University of Stirling Sports Centre.

Tiny animals steal antibiotic recipes from bacteria, study finds

A group of small freshwater animals protect themselves from infections using antibiotic recipes stolen from bacteria, according to new research

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Academic awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship

An academic has been awarded a prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship

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University of Stirling works with housing association to bring dementia awareness into the home

A leading Scottish housing association and the University of Stirling are working together to bring dementia awareness into care at home.

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