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New research finds cultural creative hubs key to supporting local communities during crises

New research finds cultural creative hubs key to supporting local communities during crises

Experts at the University of Stirling are calling for the arts and culture to be prioritised in funding decisions after new research showed the significance of cultural hubs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stirling sports heritage experts to measure success of national football celebration

Stirling sports heritage experts to measure success of national football celebration

Sports heritage experts at the University of Stirling have been appointed to evaluate a major celebration of football in Scotland.

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New research finds cultural creative hubs key to supporting local communities during crises

Experts at the University of Stirling are calling for the arts and culture to be prioritised in funding decisions after new research showed the significance of cultural hubs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Stirling research team photographed at the Scottish Parliament with First Minister Humza Yousaf

Stirling sports heritage experts to measure success of national football celebration

Sports heritage experts at the University of Stirling have been appointed to evaluate a major celebration of football in Scotland.

Richard Haynes and Karen Fraser standing on a football pitch with stadium seating in the background. Richard holds a football and Karen holds a large board advertising the

Stone of Destiny focus of new research project

A University of Stirling heritage expert has been awarded a prestigious grant to explore the contemporary meanings and values of the Stone of Destiny.

Stone of Destiny created by the artist George Wyllie. It is a portable, concrete breeze-block stone, featuring an aluminium handle and the word ‘Destiny’ on one side

Media students win big at RTS Awards

Stirling students took home a record four awards, marking the best awards haul any institution has received at the event.

Gregor Forbes poses with his award trophy

New comic shines a light on forgotten heroes of HIV/Aids activism

A new comic is telling the stories of forgotten HIV and AIDs campaigners who played a major role in tackling stigma and prejudice faced by sufferers in the 1980s.

The front cover of the comic. A black and white cartoon of campaigners holding placards.

New festival to lift the lid on career opportunities in Scottish politics

The University of Stirling is launching the first event of its kind to profile the ‘forgotten’ jobs in politics.

Photographs of every speaker involved in the event on a white background

Politics students celebrate success at NATO simulation event

University of Stirling students have returned triumphant from a NATO simulation exercise held at the Foreign Office.

Student Jenna Carty holds her certificate for 'Oustanding Delegate' in the Foreign Office, London following the event.

Piecing together Scotland’s religious past with shards of glass

Two Scottish researchers are attempting to piece together part of Scotland’s religious past by combining hi-tech science with historical knowledge.

A coloured photograph of Elgin Cathedral showing a large arched glass-less window

Heritage experts to study responses to protecting Ukraine's cultural heritage and monuments

A new international project is to explore how cultural heritage, monuments and the professionals involved in their safeguarding, can be better protected during times of war.

An image of a loch

Indian graduate named as top 75 Achiever

A Media Management graduate has been recognised as one of the 75 top young Indian alumni of the United Kingdom.

R to L: Mr Manish Tiwari, Jennifer Foreman and Nasir Arafat

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Space & Place: The Pathfoot Building

13 Oct 2022 to 31 Aug 2023

The Pathfoot Building is an outstanding example of post-war modernist architecture and is widely recognised to be of international significance. During this year’s exhibition theme Space & Place we are taking the opportunity here to celebrate the design of this building, home to the Art Collection and an integral part of the history of the campus.

Black and white aerial view of the Pathfoot Building

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.

Art Collection in Pathfoot building

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.

Photos in frames hung on a wall

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.

Dancers in a studio

A Sense of Place

30 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023

A small exhibition of artworks to encourage visitors to pause and reminisce.

Hand against a wall