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Golf star Nicola joins scholarship programme

English golfer Nicola Slater hopes to tee up a bright future in the sport after joining the University's renowned golf scholarship programme.

Nicola Slater swinging a golf club with Wallace Monument in background

Stirling students celebrate alongside Olympic curler at Inverness graduation

Olympic curler Eve Muirhead joined students at the University of Stirling’s graduation ceremony in Inverness today.

Image of graduation ceremony in Inverness

Titles, trophies and national call-ups for Stirling athletes

University of Stirling athletes and coaches have enjoyed a strong spell of positive results and recognition – racking up several impressive victories and awards. Read our latest sporting headlines.

Nicola Slater with Stirling International golf trophy

Stirling duo recognised at Team Scotland Awards

University of Stirling swimmer and World, Commonwealth and European champion Duncan Scott – and coach Steven Tigg – were celebrating last night after scooping top prizes at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards.

Duncan Scott with Team Scotland Award

Stirling’s sporting success celebrated in parliamentary debate

MSPs have marked the 10th anniversary of Stirling’s designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence with a debate in the Scottish Parliament.

Stirling celebrates 10 years as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence.

MSPs celebrate Stirling’s decade at the top of Scottish sport

The Scottish Parliament has recognised the tenth anniversary of Stirling’s designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.

Duncan Scott celebrates with GB teammates on podium

University’s defibrillator initiative recognised by MSPs

The University of Stirling’s decision to introduce 11 new defibrillators to campus – taking the total number to 20 – has been celebrated by politicians at Holyrood.

Scottish Parliament

Scott secures golden hat-trick at Euros

University of Stirling’s Duncan Scott rounded off his European Championships with another gold medal after helping the British men’s 4x100m medley relay team secure victory in Glasgow.

Duncan Scott celebrates with GB teammates on podium

Athletes assemble for Special Olympics Anniversary Games

More than 1400 athletes from across Europe will converge on campus this weekend as they get set to compete in the Special Olympics GB Anniversary Games.

Special Olympics female athlete running with relay baton

Scott strikes gold again at Euros

Stirling swim star, Duncan Scott, enhanced his burgeoning reputation last night as he claimed another gold in the 200m freestyle at the European Championships in Glasgow.

Duncan Scott with gold medal at European Championships

Swimmers make a splash at opening weekend of Euro Champs

University of Stirling athletes made the perfect start to their European Championships as they claimed three medals across the opening weekend in Glasgow.

Duncan Scott with relay teammates with medals

Stirling athletes set for first ever Euro Champs

A group of Stirling athletes are set to compete for Team GB at the inaugural European Championships which take place over the coming week in Glasgow.

Aimee Willmott swimming breaststroke in University swimming pool

Cardiac arrest survivor welcomes 11 new defibrillators to Stirling campus

A cardiac arrest survivor has praised University of Stirling staff who used a defibrillator to save his life – and has revealed his “absolute delight” at 11 new medical devices being introduced to campus.

Defibrillator banner

Gold Coast stars toasted at celebratory reception

A celebratory reception was held this past week to recognise the achievements of the University of Stirling’s Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games athletes.

BBC presenter Dougie Vipond

Stirling to help shape tennis stars of the future

The University of Stirling is to host one of the UK’s leading tennis pathway programmes. Tennis Scotland at Stirling was named one of two National Academies, as part of the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) 10-year Performance Strategy for British Tennis.

University of Stirling's tennis hall

Green light for £20m sports facility transformation

A £20 million transformation of the University of Stirling’s sports facilities has been given the green light.

CGI impression of new UoS sports facilities

A 15-minute ‘Daily Mile’ could enhance children’s health

Policymakers should consider introducing The Daily Mile to improve the health and fitness of schoolchildren around the world, according to new research led by the Universities of Stirling and Edinburgh.

Children running in the park

Heroes’ welcome for returning Gold Coast stars

The University of Stirling’s top athletes have been given a heroes’ welcome on their return to campus after starring at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

An image of Duncan Scott

BUCS brilliance from Stirling athletes

Following swimming and triathlon glory at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the University of Stirling’s athletes continue to deliver as its golfers and tennis players claimed British titles over the past week amongst other successes.

BUCS golf team

Scott takes Stirling’s final Gold Coast medal tally to eleven

Record-breaking swimming sensation Duncan Scott brought down the curtain on his spectacular Commonwealth Games display with a sixth – and the University of Stirling’s eleventh – medal of the competition.

Duncan Scott with several medals

Historic Commonwealth Gold Medal for Stirling’s Duncan Scott

The University of Stirling’s Duncan Scott has become Scotland’s most decorated swimmer at a single Commonwealth Games, adding to his earlier haul of three bronze medals by winning gold and bronze in the 100m Freestyle and 4x200m Freestyle.

Gold Coast surf board image

Stirling celebrates more success at Commonwealth Games

The University of Stirling's swimmer Duncan Scott has claimed his first ever individual Commonwealth Games medal, taking bronze in the 200m freestyle final on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast surf board image

Stirling’s Willmott takes gold at Commonwealth Games

University of Stirling swimmer Aimee Willmott landed England’s first gold medal of the 2018 Commonwealth Games with a dramatic win in the 400m individual medley final.

Gold Coast surf board image

Stirling cleans up at the Scottish Student Golf Championships

University of Stirling golfers are celebrating after triumphing across all events at the 96th Scottish Student Championships.

An image of a golf tee and club

Dumbbells and degrees: University of Stirling Sport launches strength and conditioning internship programme

University of Stirling Sport has announced an exciting new student development initiative with the launch of its new Strength and Conditioning Internship Programme.

Coach Josh Walsh

Farewell for Stirling swimmers heading for the Gold Coast

Nine swimmers from the University of Stirling have bid farewell to campus as they prepare to jet off to Australia ahead of next month’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

Gold Coast team

Stirling athletes make the grade for World University Games

The University of Stirling’s reputation for sporting excellence continues to flourish after seven student athletes were selected for this year’s World University Games in Chinese Taipei, 19 – 30 August.

Chloe Goadby playing golf

Stirling golfer selected for Glasgow 2018 role

Glasgow 2018 is set to celebrate the country’s young talent and achievers, coinciding with the Year of Young People, and six ambitious young athletes, representing each of the sports, hope the profile of Glasgow 2018 will help inspire more young people to get involved in sports.

Hazel MacGarvie playing golf

Richardson on top of the world at Duathlon Champs

One of the University of Stirling’s newest sport scholars, Cameron Richardson, has made a blistering start to his university career as he became world junior duathlon champion at the ITU Duathlon World Championships in Penticton, Canada.

Stirling golfers team up for Glasgow 2018 at Ladies Scottish Open pro-am

Three young golfers from the University of Stirling were given the opportunity of a lifetime this week as they teamed up for Glasgow 2018 at the Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open pro-am at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire.

Glasgow 2018 golfers

Geddes graduates to top job at University of Stirling FC

University of Stirling FC has today (30 June) announced that one of its longest serving players, Chris Geddes, will become head coach for the 2017/18 season.

Chris Geddes appointed new head coach of University of Stirling FC

Top Marks for Stirling at Scottish Student Sport Awards

It was almost a clean sweep for Stirling at the Scottish Student Sport Awards this week as athletes and coaches claimed the titles of Team, Male Athlete and Coach of the Year at the governing body’s flagship annual event.

Stirling's Golf 1st Team, Olympian Duncan Scott and High Performance Swimming coaches, Ben Higson and Steve Tigg, were named Team, Male Athlete and Coach of the Year at the Scottish Student Sport Awards

Murdoch swaps trunks for tie-breaks to promote summer of sport at Stirling

University of Stirling Olympian Ross Murdoch, put his tennis skills to the test this week as he helped launch the University Sports Centre’s summer membership campaign.

Ross Murdoch and junior tennis players

Mackay Clinic backs Stirling footballers

One of the world’s leading sports surgeons, Professor Gordon Mackay, has signed a three year sponsorship deal with the University of Stirling football teams.

group of male football players holding up their coach on their shoulders

Medal Haul and Worlds Qualification for Stirling Swimmers at British Championships

Athletes from the University of Stirling’s high performance swim programme made their mark at the British Championships this past week, winning 10 medals as they went head-to-head with the UK’s best at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.

Ross Murdoch

Swimmers ‘still hungry’ as they enter British Championships

Swimmers from the University of Stirling are beginning to grind up the gears as they set their sights on the British Swimming Championships next week.

Swimmers Kathleen Dawson, Duncan Scott and Ross Murdoch

String of student titles for golfers

University of Stirling golfers have won a total of four titles at the 95th Scottish Student Golf Championships.

Stirling golfers trophy

Stirling farewell for Kerr as coach takes Scotland hot seat

University of Stirling high performance football coach, Shelley Kerr, secures top job with Scotland women's national team.

Shelley Kerr graduates

University champions active lifestyles with launch of inaugural Campus 5K

The University of Stirling has reinforced its commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles after launching its inaugural Campus 5K which will take place on Tuesday 4 April.

University of Stirling athletes

Double victory at Dundonald for Stirling golfers

Two University of Stirling student golf scholars secured victories at the 11th Dundonald Tournament, taking the two individual awards home.

Stirling athletes and staff join rugby star Finn to launch family run

University of Stirling students and staff teamed up with Scotland rugby star Finn Russell at his old school this past week to help launch two new running events taking place in the heart of Scotland.

Finn Russell and University of Stirling representatives launch The Thistles Great Stirling Family Run

Stirling student freezes out competition at World University Games

University of Stirling student Bobby Lambie has won a gold medal at the 2017 World University Winter Games as part of the Team GB’s men’s curling team.

Team GB on the ice

Sport scholars inspired for 2017

Athletes from the University of Stirling’s International Sports Scholarship Programme (ISSP) have been recognised at a reception to acknowledge their achievements and role at the heart of the university’s sport community.

Sport Scholar reception Jan 2017 Catriona Morrison