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Graduating golf star Lorna McClymont’s mission to go pro

University of Stirling scholar targeting Ladies European Tour place after this week's graduation

Lorna McClymont posed with golf club in front of University of Stirling loch, with Wallace Monument in background.

Major recognition for Duncan Scott at Aquatics GB Awards

Steve Tigg - who coached eight Stirling athletes to the Paris Olympics - also recognised.

Duncan Scott poses with Union Flag outside University of Stirling Sports Centre.

Tennis ace Jamie Murray among distinguished honorary graduands to be recognised by University of Stirling

Equality campaigner Margot Wallström and entrepreneur Stanley Morrice will also receive honorary degrees at next week’s graduation ceremonies.

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Stirling sport students benefit from new mentorship programme

'Elevate' pairs students with industry professionals

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Coaches behind Stirling Olympians win sportscotland award

Brad Hay and Steve Tigg announced as High Performance Coaches of the Year

Brad Hay pictured at sportscotland awards, alongside a stock image of Steve Tigg.

Respected swim coach Ben Higson set for top role at Stirling

Higson - who has coached at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games - has been appointed Head Coach of the University's acclaimed high-performance swim programme.

Ben Higson profile image.

Poem floated on University of Stirling pool to celebrate ‘Game Changer’ Steve Tigg

The University of Stirling’s high-performance swim programme has been recognised as part of The National Lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations – with a specially composed poem floated on the pool.

Poem from Robert Montgomery installed on University of Stirling pool.

Three Stirling triathletes set to compete on world stage

Three sports scholars from the University of Stirling will compete at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Spain next week.

Millie Breese in competition.

Rapturous homecoming for Stirling’s Olympic swimmers

University of Stirling swimmers who competed at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris – winning three medals – have received a rapturous reception on their return to campus.

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Swim coach Steve Tigg set for top GB role

Celebrated swim coach Steve Tigg – who has led the University of Stirling’s coveted high-performance programme for seven years – has been appointed to the top job in British swimming.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Lorna McClymont action shot

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.

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.

Duncan Scott

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.

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.

Dean Robertson is Scottish Student Sport’s Coach of the Year

The University of Stirling’s Head of Golf Dean Robertson has been crowned Coach of the Year at the Scottish Student Sport Awards.

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University of Stirling golfer is crowned Scottish amateur champion

University of Stirling golfer Lorna McClymont has been crowned Scottish amateur champion after a brilliant performance at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club.

University of Stirling golfer Lorna McClymont in action.

University of Stirling student athletes scoop major titles in season finale

Student athletes at the University of Stirling – Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence – have ended the season on a high, winning a host of major national titles across multiple sports.

Keanna Macinnes pictured in the pool.

University swimmers selected for European Championships

University of Stirling swimmers Lucy Grieve and Holly McGill will compete at next month’s European Aquatics Championships in Serbia after being selected to represent Great Britain.

Swimmer Holly McGill dives into the pool.

Records broken in 49th Dumyat Hill Race

Competitors of all ages and abilities from right across the UK took part in a sold out 49th Dumyat Hill Race, with race records broken in the University of Stirling’s flagship running event.

Runner at 2024 Dumyat Hill Race

University and Riverside FC strike new footballing partnership

An innovative sporting partnership between the University of Stirling and Riverside Football Club is thriving – delivering benefits and creating opportunities for young people in the city.

Amy Hodgson, Jennifer Ralston, Oliver Barr and Alex Jeanes celebrate Stirling partnership.

New tree-lined boulevard will link Campus Central with Sports Centre

A new boulevard to link Campus Central with the Sports Centre will be completed this year.

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University of Stirling’s Head of Golf to captain GB&I Walker Cup Team

The University of Stirling’s Head of Golf has been selected to lead the Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) team at the prestigious Walker Cup in California next year.

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27 Stirling athletes awarded national scholarship support

Twenty-seven University of Stirling athletes will be supported in 2023/24 under Scotland’s relaunched national sports scholarship programme, Winning Students 100.

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Tennis scholar takes singles and doubles titles at Australian Open

University of Stirling tennis star Anna McBride has claimed a second sweep at the Australian Open – after winning the women’s singles and doubles titles in its players with intellectual impairment (PWII) event.

Anna McBride pictured at the PWII Women's Singles at the 2023 Australian Open.

University of Stirling tennis star to defend titles at Australian Open

A University of Stirling tennis scholar will compete at the Australian Open this weekend – as she seeks to defend the two titles she won at last year’s event.

Anna McBride pictured at the PWII Women's Singles at the 2023 Australian Open.

Stirling footballers crowned champions for fourth consecutive season in UK student league

The University of Stirling men’s football team has been crowned the top student side in the UK for the fourth consecutive year after winning their penultimate league match 8-0.

Ciaran McAninch

Students face off for rugby championship glory

Two University of Stirling students will face off in the final of the FOSROC Super Series Championship – the highest domestic rugby competition in Scotland.

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Sports scholar wins silver in Pan Am Games pentathlon

University of Stirling sports scholar Tristen Bell has won silver in the men’s modern pentathlon relay at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

Sports Centre at the University of Stirling.

University of Stirling golfers swing into action with whitewash in Alyth

University of Stirling golfers have enjoyed a successful start to the 2023/24 season – delivering a whitewash at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Autumn Trophy.

Image of golf club and ball.

Students' first round Scottish Cup tie to be televised by BBC

The University’s history-making men’s football first team will begin another tilt at the Scottish Cup.

Ciaran McAninch

Records, medals and titles: A year of sporting success at the University of Stirling

It has been another year of phenomenal success for athletes at Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence, with hauls of medals on the world stage, record-breaking runs in national cup tournaments and an impressive overall ranking in UK student sport competitions.

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Student footballers draw Airdrie in SPFL Trust Trophy

University of Stirling footballers have drawn Championship side Airdrieonians in the third round of the SPFL Trust Trophy after securing a convincing win over Clyde earlier this week.

James Stokes and Cameron McKinley celebrate goal against Clyde.

Six medals for University of Stirling swimmers at U23 Euros

University of Stirling swimmers have returned from the inaugural Under-23 European Championships with two gold and four silver medals for Great Britain.

University of Stirling swimmers selected for the Euros. Left to right: Keanna MacInnes, Lucy Grieve, Evie Davis, Evan Jones, Bradley Hay (coach).

Four University of Stirling swimmers selected for Euro U23s

Four swimmers from the University of Stirling have been selected to compete in this weekend’s inaugural LEN European Under-23 Championships in Ireland.

University of Stirling swimmers selected for the Euros. Left to right: Keanna MacInnes, Lucy Grieve, Evie Davis, Evan Jones.

University of Stirling swimmers return from Worlds with four medals

University of Stirling swimmers Duncan Scott and Lucy Hope have returned from the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, with four medals between them.

Duncan Scott pictured at the University of Stirling.

Stirling swimmers jet off to Japan ahead of World Championships

Eight swimmers from the University of Stirling – representing four countries – are jetting off to Japan in the coming days ahead of the World Aquatics Championships.

Swimmers and coaches pictured ahead of World Championships.

Former Stirling scholar to play Wimbledon quarter finals

Former University of Stirling tennis scholar Maia Lumsden and partner Naiktha Bains have made the quarter finals at Wimbledon with a third successive win in the Ladies' Doubles.

Tennis player Maia Lumsden hitting backhand shot

University of Stirling graduate wins second round match at Wimbledon

Former University of Stirling tennis scholar Maia Lumsden continues to make excellent progress at this year's Wimbledon - winning her second round match in the Ladies' Doubles.

Tennis player Maia Lumsden hitting backhand shot

Stirling golf scholar qualifies for The Open

Former University of Stirling golf scholar Graeme Robertson will compete in The Open Championship later this month after securing his spot in Final Qualifying.

Graeme Robertson pictured after qualifying for The Open 2023.

Stirling sports scholar McMullen’s heroics for Scotland ahead of graduation

An outstanding performance from University of Stirling sports scholar and soon-to-be graduate Brandon McMullen has led Scotland to the latter stages of the Cricket World Cup qualifiers.

Brandon McMullen in action for Scotland (photo credit: Getty Images / ICC / Cricket Scotland)

Stirling nets hat-trick at the Scottish Student Sport Awards

The University of Stirling’s reputation for sporting excellence and promoting wellbeing was underlined this week – winning in three categories at the Scottish Student Sport Awards.

Stirling student footballers pick up Team of the Year at the Scottish Student Sport Awards.

Student volunteers set for summer of sport development in Zambia

The University of Stirling is sending a group of student and staff volunteers to Zambia to help develop opportunities in sport for young people, as part of the Volunteer Zambia sport programme.

Volunteer Zambia Student Volunteers sit with Cathy Gallagher, Executive Director of Sport

Golfer Lorna McClymont wins Women’s Irish Open title

University of Stirling Golfer Lorna McClymont has won the Women’s Irish Open title

Lorna McClymont in action.

University of Stirling footballers win third title of the season

The University of Stirling’s men’s football team have capped an incredible season by winning their third title of an outstanding eight-competition campaign in dramatic fashion.

University football team celebrate after winning the East of Scotland Qualifying Cup.

University of Stirling student golfers are the best in the UK

The University of Stirling’s Lorna McClymont and George Cannon have been crowned the best student golfers in the UK after finishing the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Tour in top spot.

Lorna McClymont in action.

Stirling sports heritage experts to measure success of national football celebration

Sports heritage experts at the University of Stirling have been appointed to evaluate a major celebration of football in Scotland.

Richard Haynes and Karen Fraser standing on a football pitch with stadium seating in the background. Richard holds a football and Karen holds a large board advertising the