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Film screening and Q&A will highlight the perfume industry’s dark secret

The University of Stirling and the BBC are teaming up for an exclusive event which will lift the lid on child labour linked to the perfume industry.

perfume bottle and child

Brother and sister share graduation success in Singapore

A brother and sister studying on the same University of Stirling degree course have both graduated with first-class honours.

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University of Stirling academics take social science festival to three Scottish cities

Ten free public events will take place across central Scotland as part of this year's Festival of Social Science from the University of Stirling.

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Forth Valley pupils join initiative aimed at tackling climate crisis

Pupils in Stirling and Clackmannanshire are to take part in an environmental initiative aimed at equipping the next generation with skills that will help them tackle the climate crisis.

Dr Sasha Saunders (Head of Enterprise, University of Stirling) John Robertson (Enterprise Programme Officer, University of Stirling), and Councillor Fiona Law (Spokesperson for Environment and Net Zero, Clackmannanshire Council) join pupils from schools across Stirling and Clackmannanshire taking part in the fourth Young Pathfinders education outreach programme

University of Stirling success at Scottish Swimming Awards

The University of Stirling’s high-performance swim programme was celebrated at the Scottish Swimming Awards 2024 – with Duncan Scott winning Swimmer of the Year and coaches Steven Tigg and Bradley Hay jointly awarded Coach of the Year.

Duncan Scott poses with Union flag outside the University of Stirling.

Ground-breaking exhibition of Scottish artists ahead of their time on climate change

A ground-breaking new exhibition celebrates artists ahead of their time in responding to the threat of climate change.

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Game playing can help reduce stigma around ageing, say researchers

"Serious games" can help overcome the stigma that still exists around ageing, according to Stirling researchers.

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Stirling is first Scottish University to win £4m Leverhulme Award

The University of Stirling’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities has been awarded a £3.98m Leverhulme International Professorship grant from the Leverhulme Trust – becoming the first Scottish institution to receive the prestigious award.

Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling

Scottish Housing Day report calls for national conversation on 'homes for life'

Housing in Scotland must support the country’s population to age well, according to a report released today.

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More than 150 athletes awarded Stirling sports scholarships

More than 150 athletes spanning 28 sports have been awarded prestigious sports scholarships from the University of Stirling – Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence – for 2024/25.

University of Stirling Sports Centre

Researchers find evidence that bumblebees make the same memory errors as humans

Researchers have found evidence that bumblebees make the same memory errors as humans

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Stirling scientists are pioneers of a lifesaving emergency mapping system

A lifesaving satellite emergency mapping system pioneered by scientists at the University of Stirling has been launched

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Football club’s performance can influence students’ choice of university, research finds

Students can be swayed by the performance of English Premier League football clubs when choosing a university, according to new research.

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Scotland’s most vulnerable children taking years to be placed in permanent homes

Scotland’s care system is taking years to find many of the country's most vulnerable children permanent homes – and too many of them have no contact with their siblings, according to new research.

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Stirling academic joins political thinkers to debate Scottish independence

University of Stirling lecturer Dr Tom Montgomery is among some of Scotland’s top political thinkers who will take part in a conference this month on Scottish independence.

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Plaque unveiled in memory of the late great Billy Bremner

A blue plaque marking the childhood home of Scottish and Leeds United legend Bill Bremner has been unveiled in Stirling.

Former footballer players Jimmy Bone and Eddie Gray unveil blue plaque marking the childhood home of their friend and former team mate, late Billy Bremner

Stirling shortlisted for THE University of the Year 2024

The University of Stirling is in the running for the top award – University of the Year – at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024.

University of Stirling shortlisted for University of the Year at THE Awards 2024

New solar panels will help cut carbon emissions

New solar panel project will help cut carbon emissions

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University of Stirling recognised for its commitment to advancing gender equality

The University of Stirling has been awarded a prestigious Athena Swan Charter award for its commitment to advancing gender equality.

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University of Stirling golfer wins coveted Curtis Cup

University of Stirling golf scholar Lorna McClymont has won the Curtis Cup – one of the most coveted team competitions in the amateur game – with Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I).

Lorna McClymont celebrates winning her match on the final day of the Curtis Cup.

Meet Jessica Piasecki: the Olympian and researcher putting a focus on female physiology

Originally from Manchester, Jessica Piasecki was a talented hockey player before emerging as a cross-country star and representing her country for the first time in the sport at the age of 16.

A female runner training on an indoor athletics track

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