News Archive 2010
Youth Team Scotland role for Stirling sports staff
A Stirling sports staff member has been selected on the Youth Team Scotland management team for the Commonwealth Youth Games.
23 Dec 2010
Stirling sports talent seek warmth for winter training
Temperatures in Stirling may be well into minus levels, but Stirling sports scholars are experiencing altogether sunnier climes.
20 Dec 2010
Double degree celebrations for University dream team
Several hundred students today receive their degrees, at the University of Stirling’s Graduation Ceremonies. Every one of them can personally testify to how much hard work and effort goes into achieving a degree and the demands that study can make on a student’s personal life - so it’s good to know that it is possible to work hard, play hard, meet your life partner, fall in love, get engaged, plan your future together and collect two degrees each along the way.
26 Nov 2010
Stirling professor: gardens are important to bumblebee survival
If you’re feeling down-hearted at the thought of getting your garden in shape for next spring, Professor Dave Goulson says it might cheer you up to know that you’re creating a much needed sanctuary for bumblebees.
24 Nov 2010
Winning the hearts and minds of young offenders
Plans for the first prison-based dog training rehabilitation programme in the UK will be unveiled this week at an event being organised by The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) and the Scottish Prison Service at HMYOI Polmont, near Falkirk – the country’s largest young offenders’ institution, located in Central Scotland with over 700 residents.
23 Nov 2010
Meet the graduating Aquaculture student who did it the hard way
On Friday 26 November, former tractor driver turned Stirling student Steven Prescott will step up onto the stage at the Albert Halls to be capped by the University’s Chancellor, Dr James Naughtie and to receive his degree – an MSc in Sustainable Aquaculture
23 Nov 2010
Thistle thrashed as footballers secure Alex Jack Cup
Stirling University FC notched eight goals without reply to secure their first ever East of Scotland trophy.
22 Nov 2010
African award for Stirling professor
A recently retired University of Stirling academic has been presented with a prestigious honour by the African Studies Association of the UK
17 Nov 2010
A SatNav for your life? People gain independence with new technology
A new technology called Guide helps people with cognitive disabilities to carry out everyday tasks, such as doing their laundry or setting a morning routine. Think of it as a SatNav for everyday activities.
17 Nov 2010
Scottish Significant Case Review Conference held in Glasgow
Over 100 of Scotland’s practitioners working in the area of child protection are today, (Thursday, November 11), attending a conference at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall which focuses on Significant Case Reviews – Making Them Fit For Purpose.
11 Nov 2010
Stirling Professor receives prestigious US award for high achievement
Professor June Andrews, Director of the University of Stirling’s Dementia Services Development Centre, has received a prestigious award in recognition of her service to the community.
9 Nov 2010
Mum and daughter graduate together in Inverness
Invergordon mother and daughter Mandy and Vikki Gunn have spent the last three years living and studying together for their BSc degrees in Adult Nursing. So it’s fitting that they should also graduate together.
8 Nov 2010
New director for national research unit
The University of Stirling, Glasgow Caledonian University and the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health Directorates are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Brian Williams as Director of a national research unit.
4 Nov 2010
Graduating Inverness student has her sights set on an army career
More than a hundred student nurses will gather in Inverness for the University of Stirling Graduation Ceremony, which takes place on Friday 5 November at St Andrew’s Cathedral. When the event begins at midday, it will symbolise the next step on a career path for most of the students – one of whom at least has very definite ideas about her future direction.
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