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Historic Scottish government records published online for first time

Researchers, with the help of PhD students, studied, edited and translated more than three million words contained in historic records of the Scottish Privy Council.

Airthrey Loch University of Stirling

New research uncovers growing wave of legal challenges to climate action

A new study, led by Professor Annalisa Savaresi at the University of Stirling, has revealed a surge in legal challenges associated with climate policies and projects.

A windfarm on hills overlooking the sea

New Report Calls for Reforms to the UK Internal Market Act

Four leading UK academics have joined forces today to warn the UK Government that its commitment to resetting relations with the devolved governments cannot be met without addressing the impact of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act (UKIMA).

A photograph of the 'Westminster Rules? United Kingdom Internal Market Act and Devolution' report - a purple booklet

Stirling is first Scottish University to win £4m Leverhulme Award

The University of Stirling’s Faculty of Arts and Humanities has been awarded a £3.98m Leverhulme International Professorship grant from the Leverhulme Trust – becoming the first Scottish institution to receive the prestigious award.

Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling

Plaque unveiled in memory of the late great Billy Bremner

A blue plaque marking the childhood home of Scottish and Leeds United legend Bill Bremner has been unveiled in Stirling.

Former footballer players Jimmy Bone and Eddie Gray unveil blue plaque marking the childhood home of their friend and former team mate, late Billy Bremner

University of Stirling students produce new documentaries for BBC Scotland’s Disclosure

A successful partnership between the University of Stirling and the BBC has resulted in the production of two new documentaries created by students.

Photographs of students Alex and Abbie

Legendary Scottish rugby commentator’s collection moves online

Experts at the University of Stirling have started work to preserve historical records and material belonging to the late Scottish rugby commentator, Bill McLaren.

A black and white photograph of the late Rugby Union commentator Bill McLaren holding a microphone

Academic awarded prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship

An academic has been awarded a prestigious Future Leaders Fellowship

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Free history course celebrates Stirling's 900th anniversary

The University of Stirling is launching a new online course to celebrate the 900th anniversary of the founding of the burgh.

A group photo of representatives from all the partners involved in the Stirling 900n celebrations including Stirling Provost, Elaine Watterson, and the current Earl of Mar; James Erskine and the King’s Hereditary Keeper of Stirling Castle; outside the Stirling Castle gates.

Stirling students share extraordinary stories of unconventional route to university

Two Scottish students who beat an unconventional path to university are being featured in a new campaign to help widen access to higher education.

A view of Airthrey Loch and the Wallace Monument