News and events
Danny Alexander to speak at University
One of Britain’s most senior politicians is to make the financial case for Scotland remaining part of the UK. The Rt. Hon. Danny Alexander MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, will outline his views at the annual Williamson Lecture at the University of Stirling on Thursday, 18 April.
12 Apr 2013
Apprentices start work on multi-million pound University project
Two local apprentices have been given a second chance to cement their future careers in the construction industry by starting work on the University of Stirling’s student accommodation project.
9 Apr 2013
New research into use of social media by professionals
RESEARCH into the use of social media by young professionals has won funding from a key academic body. The Higher Education Academy (HEA) has awarded £54,516 to support a PhD student at the University of Stirling for the next three years. The award was one of five Mike Baker Doctoral Programme awards made by the HEA this year.
26 Mar 2013
Japanese Week at the University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is hosting a public programme of events during a special week dedicated to Japanese culture from 19 to 24 March, to celebrate Scotland’s links with Japan.
12 Mar 2013
Official Opening of Santander campus branch at University of Stirling
Santander opened a new branch at the University of Stirling campus on 12 February.
15 Feb 2013
School Professor Joins ESRC Council
School Professor Joins ESRC Council
14 May 2013
Developing partnerships for sustainable career-long professional learning within the Scottish Masters framework
Developing partnerships for sustainable career-long professional learning within the Scottish Masters framework
14 May 2013
School of Education receives esteemed ESRC Scholarship
School of Education receives esteemed ESRC Scholarship
14 May 2013
British Academy supports Stirling researchers
Two researchers in the School of Education have won awards from the British Academy to support their work.
12 Apr 2013
Washington DC symposium and congressional briefing
Stirling School of Education is participating in the Washington DC symposium and congressional briefing on translating police research into practice.
9 Apr 2013
CfE Article by Professor Mark Priestley
The Times Educational Supplement (Scotland) currently features an article by Professor Mark Priestley, Professor of Education, on the subject of Curriculum for Excellence.
8 Apr 2013
3 Year PhD Studentships
Two full-time 3 year PhD studentships are available – “social media in professional education and practice”.
4 Apr 2013
Access course featured in student newspaper
Brig, the newspaper of Stirling University Students Association, features a report on the Access Course in its latest issue. Shumela Ahmed, a second semester student on the course, interviewed fellow students and tutors for the article.
28 Mar 2013
Stirling Physical Education students are a length ahead of the competition
Physical Education students from the University of Stirling are now proficient in the pool thanks to a unique collaboration with Scottish Swimming.
28 Mar 2013
HEA Doctoral Programme award for Professor Tara Fenwick
The Higher Education Academy (HEA) has announced the successful recipients of its prestigious Doctoral Programme awards, which form part of the HEA’s strategy to undertake research to develop pedagogical knowledge and evidence-based practice in higher education. Among the recipients is Professor Tara Fenwick of the School of Education at Stirling
15 Mar 2013