March 2024 news
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Iain Banks’ personal archives on exhibit as University of Stirling shares work of its famous alum
Never-before-seen writings and correspondence from author Iain Banks form part of an exhibit at the University of Stirling as it celebrates one of its most celebrated alumni.
![man with glasses](/media/stirling/news/450x338-thumbnail-Iain-Banks.jpg)
Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Dougie Vipond awarded honorary degree by University of Stirling
Deacon Blue drummer and celebrated broadcaster Dougie Vipond has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Stirling.
![Dougie Vipond poses with his degree on the University of Stirling campus.](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2024/march/Dougie-Vipond-450x338.jpg)
Stirling graduate set to transform fencing in Scotland
A fencing coach and graduate of the University of Stirling is helping to transform the sport in Scotland.
![Photo of Philip Carson taken at his fencing club](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2024/march/Philip-Carson_TB_450x338.jpg)
Climate change disrupts vital ecosystems in the Alps, research finds
Climate change disrupts vital ecosystems in the Alps, a study by a University of Stirling researcher finds
![Dr Arthur Broadbent in the Alps](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2024/march/DrArthurBroadbentintheAlps450338.jpg)
New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music
New research identifies ways more children and young people in Scotland can experience the mental health and wellbeing benefits of live music.
![Two violinists perform to a group of young people](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2024/march/Music-and-mental-healthTB.jpg)
Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish, research finds
Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish, research finds
![Salmon](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2024/march/iStock-1468279469-Salmon450x338.jpg)
New research deepens our understanding of pescetarians
University of Stirling research has deepened our understanding of pescetarians
![Maja Cullen, Devon Docherty and Dr Carol Jasper](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2024/march/450338MajaCullenDevonDochertyandDrCarolJasper.jpg)
Rachelle Atalla appointed 2024 Dr Gavin Wallace Fellow
Scottish-Egyptian writer Rachelle Atalla has been appointed as the 2024 Dr Gavin Wallace Fellow, hosted by the Division of Literature and Languages at the University of Stirling and supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland.
![Rachelle Atalla headshot photograph](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2024/march/Rachelle_TB_450x338.jpg)
Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Dougie Vipond to receive honorary degree
Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Dougie Vipond to receive honorary degree from the University of Stirling
![Dougie Vipond](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2024/march/DougieVipond450338.jpg)
Researchers to develop new water quality monitoring system
Researchers at the University of Stirling are to develop a new system for monitoring freshwater quality in the UK.
![Photograph of a river surrounding by green grass and mountains](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2022/november/River-TB_450x338.jpg)
Top 10 success for Stirling students in global university trading competition
University of Stirling students beat 411 teams worldwide to achieve tenth place in the 2023 Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group University Trading Challenge,
![Left to right: Kunal Sharma, Sahil Parashare, Yojana Patil, Anushree Rane, Rishabh Gulati](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2024/march/cme-group-challenge-team-2023-450x338.jpg)