March 2025 news
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Stirling media students shine again in TV awards
Film and Media students took home two Royal Television Society awards after dominating nominations.
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University of Stirling athlete crowned champion with record-breaking performance
Tristen Bell wins the BUCS Modern Pentathlon Championships
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Asylum seeker support reduces trauma and saves lives, report finds
A specialist service in Scotland has empowered families through the asylum process.
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Experts call for second-hand smoke protection for children at home
Researchers say legislative measures should be considered
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Stirling tennis stars lift BUCS National Trophy
Stirling student also enjoys success in wheelchair basketball final
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Age campaigner Alison Clyde joins hundreds to graduate from University of Stirling
She was honoured at the University's Spring graduation ceremony for her contribution to age-related equality.
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University of Stirling ranks highly in survey of international students
Campus environment, sports facilities and social activities among the best in the world
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Significant health benefits from workplace step count challenges, study finds
Workplace activity participation challenges can significantly and immediately improve physical fitness and wellbeing
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New dementia teaching for nursing and paramedic students first of its kind in UK
The training taps into the University of Stirling's expertise in dementia-friendly design.
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Ambassador praises University’s contribution to aquaculture
The visit to Stirling by His Excellency Mr Iain Frew came as a £3.5m grant was announced.
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Age campaigner Alison Clyde to receive honorary degree from University of Stirling
Alison Clyde is set to receive recognition for her exceptional dedication to intergenerational initiatives and advancing age-related equality, including her valuable contributions to the University of Stirling's research in the field of healthy ageing.
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Dogs prove key to truffle harvest success, Stirling study finds
How the behaviour of both dog and human affects the success of truffle hunting.
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Stirling research on penalty kicks scores at global conference
The study found that professional footballers trade off the chance of a goal with the possibility of missing a goal, to save face.
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Stirling athlete is proud Baton Relay bearer
Judoka scholar Gabriella Wood helped launch the Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay.
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Investment boost to University’s marine aquaculture facilities
The University of Stirling's marine aquaculture research capacity will receive a significant boost through a £3.84m investment in its Marine Environment Research Laboratory (MERL) located in Machrihanish, Argyll.
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Study shows environmental devastation in the Black Sea after destruction of Ukraine dam
Stirling scientists used satellites to show drastic decline in water quality
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New metric can aid the aquaculture industry in efficient delivery of key nutrients
Researchers at University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture developed a new method of analysing the retention of omega-3 and other nutrients.
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Research reveals basketball creator was Scottish, not Canadian
The inventor of basketball, Dr James Naismith, considered himself to be a Scot.
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Stirling swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme
14 University of Stirling swimmers have been invited on to Aquatics GB's World Class Programme for the 2025 season.
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Curling scholar to help shape future of Scottish sport
Holly Wilkie-Milne has been selected through a competitive recruitment process to sit on the sportscotland Young People’s Sport Panel.
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Economics is a draw for Scottish high school pupils
More than 140 pupils took part in a day of workshops to encourage interest in economics.
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Drug and alcohol campaign roadshow to hit Glasgow and Edinburgh
The events invite members of the public to engage with the campaign through visual and audio materials.
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RSE funding for Stirling researchers
University of Stirling researchers have secured funding for research into iceberg deterioration, air pollution, censorship and the future of fair work.
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