News at Stirling
Could pond waste be the ‘new’ fertiliser?
The University of Stirling is to lead a new project to develop a strategy for using nutrient-rich aquatic biomass waste – from ponds, wetlands and other water-bodies – in farming, as an environmentally sustainable alternative to synthetic fertiliser.
21 May 2013
Do Maths and Computing hold the key to beating cancer?
Cancer patients of the future could benefit from personalised treatment plans based on mathematical and computer models.
21 May 2013
Open Studios Showcase opens this weekend
A NEW exhibition – highlighting arts and crafts from across central Scotland – will open at the University of Stirling this weekend. The Showcase Exhibition for the Forth Valley Open Studios festival runs from Saturday 25 May until Wednesday 31 July. Admission is free.
20 May 2013
Doors open for artists right across Forth Valley
ONE of central Scotland’s biggest arts and crafts festivals in set to get underway. Forth Valley Open Studios highlights the work of nearly 150 artists at around 80 venues across Falkirk, Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Fife and West Lothian.
10 May 2013
New Computing for Business course
A NEW post-graduate course in Computing for Business is starting at the University of Stirling this September. The course, offered as a post-graduate diploma or MSc, will allow participants to prepare for a successful career in IT management.
10 May 2013
Dumyat Hill Race delights in its 40th anniversary year
More than 250 runners tackled the popular Dumyat Hill Race in its 40th anniversary year at the University of Stirling last night (Wednesday 8 May).
9 May 2013
Stirling Summer Honour for Dame Judi Dench
One of the UK’s best loved film stars and a key supporter of the Dementia Services Development Centre, Dame Judi Dench will collect an honorary degree from the University of Stirling this summer. The award of Doctor of the University will be conferred in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Arts, particularly to film.
7 May 2013
Fully-funded postgraduate places at Stirling
GRADUATES aiming to improve their employability can apply for fully-funded postgraduate places at the University of Stirling. Thanks to the support from Scottish Funding Council, the University is offering 42 places (with all tuition fees paid) on a variety of courses, starting this September.
3 May 2013
Lorraine named top student nurse – as University honoured for supporting students with disabilities
THE University of Stirling has notched up two successes at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2013. Lorraine Armstrong, a student at our Stirling campus, won the “Student Nurse of the Year: Adult” title in the prestigious UK-wide contest. The University’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health also won the “Teaching Innovation of the Year” award.
2 May 2013
Rising levels of 'underemployed', according to new research paper
MORE and more people want to work longer hours – but can’t because there isn’t a demand for their services. Meet the “underemployed” . . .
2 May 2013
David O’Halloran
We are deeply saddened by the confirmation from Police Scotland today that the body discovered on 18 April is indeed that of our missing student David O’Halloran.
1 May 2013
Principals discuss continuing collaboration
Professor Gerry McCormac, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Stirling, met up with Linda McKay MBE, the Principal of Forth Valley College, at the College’s new Stirling campus on Monday. The principals signed a memorandum of understanding between the two institutions and discussed two new degree courses, run jointly by the College and University.
30 Apr 2013
Success for award-winning Management Centre
THE award-winning Stirling Management Centre at the University of Stirling has scooped another honour. The centre won the “Conference Venue Award” at the Scottish Hotel Awards in Glasgow.
29 Apr 2013
Removing branding from cigarette packets stubs out their appeal
Women say they get less satisfaction and enjoyment from smoking cigarettes that come in plain, standardised packs, according to new research by University of Stirling researchers.
25 Apr 2013
Study shows teenagers can have a ball without excess
Financial disadvantage does not necessarily lead to pupils’ exclusion from American-style high school proms, according research carried out by the Universities of Bath, Stirling and Lancaster.
22 Apr 2013
Seminar to explore challenges facing the health sector
A ONE-day seminar is set to explore the challenges facing the health sector facing the recent publication of the Francis Report (the final report of the public inquiry into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.) The event is being hosted by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) in collaboration with the University of Stirling. The event will take place in Hamilton on 1 May.
22 Apr 2013
Acclaimed art exhibition comes to a close
AN acclaimed art exhibition – highlighting the work of one family – is coming to a close. “Skin Over Bone” ends its run at the University of Stirling on May 3.
18 Apr 2013
Stirling student Craig Howie highlights his golfing credentials
A University of Stirling student has enjoyed a winning start to the season claiming a play-off victory in the opening Scottish Golf Order of Merit event.
18 Apr 2013
Stirling shortlisted to host National Performance Centre for Sport
The University of Stirling and Stirling Council welcomed confirmation that the city’s bid for the National Performance Centre for Sport (NPCS) has successfully progressed to the second stage of the process.
17 Apr 2013
Senior media figures join new University advisory panel
SENIOR figures from the creative industries in Scotland have been recruited to help advise the communications, media and culture division at the University of Stirling.
16 Apr 2013
New Gaelic publishing scholarship
A new Gaelic publishing scholarship was launched today by the Gaelic Books Council and the Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication at the University of Stirling.
16 Apr 2013
Walk this way: researchers study impact of outdoor exercise
IS exercising outdoors better than working out indoors? And which activity can leave you in a better frame of mind – and make you more active in the long run?
16 Apr 2013
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
Customer-owned banks are safer in a crisis says Stirling Professor
Financial co-operatives fared better than investor-owned banks during the global recession, according to a recent report by a University of Stirling academic.
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
Stirling alumnus wins prestigious British Film Award
A moving film adaptation written by Stirling alumnus, Malcolm Campbell, who graduated from the University with a BA (Hons) Film and Media Studies in 1996, has won the prestigious London Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Screenplay.
28 Mar 2013
Conference to discuss low carbon energy plans
UK efforts to lead the way in low carbon energy production will come under the spotlight at a major international conference in the University of Stirling. It will be held at the University’s main campus in Stirling on Friday, April 5, 2013.
27 Mar 2013
University and College work 'two-gether' to launch new degrees
The University of Stirling and Forth Valley College have joined forces to offer two new undergraduate degree courses.
26 Mar 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
Dedicated University of Stirling staff presented with long-service awards
Fifteen long-serving members of University staff were presented with special awards at an event on 21 March - to celebrate and honour their commitment and contribution to the organisation.
25 Mar 2013