February 2024 news
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Son of Santos legend hopes racism research will strike impact in Brazil
Donald Silva was born in Mexico, while his father – football star, Abel Veronico – continued his professional playing career. Abel had started his career in Rio, before joining the world-famous Santos Futebol Clube where he played alongside football legend Pelé.
New programme to put walking at the heart of Scottish secondary schools
A new project bringing together academics and young people to promote the benefits of walking is being developed thanks to new funding.
Mystery solved of historic ruins on University of Stirling grounds
A project involving the University of Stirling, Stirling Council and a group of volunteers has uncovered a historic folly on the university grounds.
Research reveals new insights into marine plastic pollution
University of Stirling research reveals new insights into marine plastic pollution
University kicks off new education partnership with Rangers
In the first collaboration of its kind in Scotland, Stirling has partnered with the Scottish Premiership football team to launch a new MPhil Performance Analysis course.
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.
Safer consumption and drug checking facilities key to addressing drug harms in Edinburgh, study finds
Safer drug consumption facilities (SDCF) and drug checking could be key to addressing drug harms in the city of Edinburgh, according to University of Stirling experts in substance use.
Schoolgirls at the centre of new University of Stirling study into card game bridge are making history
Three schoolgirls who are part of a new University of Stirling-led research study into the game of bridge are promoting its educational benefits – and making history along the way.
Study sheds new light on behaviour of humans’ closest relatives - chimpanzees
A study by University of Stirling researchers has shed new light on the behaviour of the closest living relatives of humans – chimpanzees.
University of Stirling to promote better outcomes from water resources for Scottish businesses and communities
A team at the University of Stirling is embarking on an extensive study into how water resources in Scotland promote better outcomes for our economy, society and the environment, in a £5 million partnership project to last three years.
Study could lead to improved mussel production
Innovative new research by the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture could lead to increased mussel production.
University calls for firms to take part in Stirling Business Lab
The University of Stirling is looking for local businesses to take part in a free event in which students try and solve their challenges and make recommendations for improvements.
Largest ever study of autistic people’s research priorities finds need for focus on mental health
Largest ever study of autistic people’s research priorities finds need for focus on mental health
New museum to celebrate Scottish mining landscapes
The significance of coal in shaping Scotland’s past, present and future is to take centre stage of a new online museum.
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.
Why grey matters for these academic researchers with a difference
Like many older people during the COVID pandemic, they were in search of company and mental stimulation. Then came a chance for this group of retirees to tackle something none of them had tried before – academic research.
Minister backs University’s plan to plant millions of trees
The University of Stirling's ambitious plan to plant millions of trees across the Forth Valley has been praised by Scottish Government minister Mairi Gougeon MSP
University swimmers going for gold at world championships
University of Stirling swimmers going for gold at world championships
New study reveals the transformative power of aquaculture in Zambia
New study led by the University of Stirling reveals the transformative power of aquaculture in Zambia
Study lays out options for Scotland’s first drug checking services
An extensive study led by the University of Stirling has laid out options and key considerations for Scotland’s first drug checking services.
