News and events
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News
Historic children’s home archive opens with donation from former resident
A new archive making more than a century’s worth of records from Aberlour Children’s Charity accessible for the first time has been officially opened by a former resident.
Student films get debut on BBC iPlayer
Two short films created by University of Stirling students as part of a unique partnership with BBC Scotland are being showcased by the broadcaster online.
Events
Annual Centre for Environment, Heritage and Policy Lecture 2022
Campus Central - Room C3.04Attend the first annual lecture of the University's Centre for Environment, Heritage and Policy. Attend on campus or online.
Latest news
See all articlesHistoric children’s home archive opens with donation from former resident
A new archive making more than a century’s worth of records from Aberlour Children’s Charity accessible for the first time has been officially opened by a former resident.
Student films get debut on BBC iPlayer
Two short films created by University of Stirling students as part of a unique partnership with BBC Scotland are being showcased by the broadcaster online.
New exhibition celebrates Scotland’s Commonwealth Games heroes
A new exhibition curated by University of Stirling experts to celebrate Scotland’s historic sporting heroes is set to open in Birmingham as part of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Team Scotland cyclist graduates ahead of Commonwealth Games bow
Commonwealth Games-bound cyclist, Finn Crockett, took some time out the saddle this week – swapping Lycra for academic robes – as he graduated from the University of Stirling.
675-year-old mystery ends after researchers discover the origins of the Black Death
A team of researchers has ended a more than six-and-a-half-century mystery, after discovering the origins of the Black Death for the first time.
Human Rights expert calls for law change to protect the most vulnerable from cost-of-living crisis
A leading human rights lawyer is calling for a change in the law in order to allow those suffering from fuel, food or housing inadequacies to hold the government to account.
University of Stirling welcomes Norwegian heritage experts
The University of Stirling is to host some of the world’s leading experts on heritage as it strengthens its international ties to the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU).
University of Stirling to lead third research network hub in British Academy pilot
The British Academy has announced that the third and final hub of its Early-Career Researcher (ECR) Network – a two-year pilot programme for UK-based postdoctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences – will be in Scotland.
New Dean announced for Stirling’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The University of Stirling has appointed Professor Kirstie Blair as its new Dean of its Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
Stirling politics student recognised at NATO simulation event
A University of Stirling politics student has been recognised for her role in a NATO simulation exercise held at the Foreign Office.
Upcoming events
See all eventsAnnual Centre for Environment, Heritage and Policy Lecture 2022
13 Oct 2022
Attend the first annual lecture of the University's Centre for Environment, Heritage and Policy. Attend on campus or online.
OMOS Screening and Q&A
14 Oct 2022
Join us for an exciting lunchtime screening of new work, OMOS, followed by a Q&A with lead artist Rhys Hollis, chaired by Briana Pegado.
Travelling Gallery Pop-Up Exhibition
14 Oct 2022
The Travelling Gallery will be visiting the University of Stirling with their new exhibition ‘Reconnect’ on Friday 14 October.
Space & Place: a selection from the permanent collection
23 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2023
Celebrating the inspiration and sustenance that buildings and outdoor spaces provide for us, especially here on campus.
Space & Place: Two exhibitions by David James Grinly
26 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2023
In Gallery 4 of the Pathfoot Building, as part of our Space & Place theme this year, we have two exhibitions by David James Grinly.
Space & Place: Jennifer Wicks residency: Technical Notes
26 Sep 2022 to 31 Aug 2023
Artist in residence, Jennifer Wicks, has been looking at the work of Norman McLaren, held in the University Archive and the Art Collection.
