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Footballer Billy Bremner to be commemorated in his home town

Footballer Billy Bremner to be commemorated in his home town

A campaign to honour the late footballer Billy Bremner has stepped up a gear, after organisers launched a project to commission a statue in the player’s Stirling hometown.

Iain Banks’ personal archives on exhibit as University of Stirling shares work of its famous alum

Iain Banks’ personal archives on exhibit as University of Stirling shares work of its famous alum

Never-before-seen writings and correspondence from author Iain Banks form part of an exhibit at the University of Stirling as it celebrates one of its most celebrated alumni.

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Footballer Billy Bremner to be commemorated in his home town

A campaign to honour the late footballer Billy Bremner has stepped up a gear, after organisers launched a project to commission a statue in the player’s Stirling hometown.

Exterior view of Elland Road football stadium with the Billy Bremner statue in the foreground in Leeds, England

Iain Banks’ personal archives on exhibit as University of Stirling shares work of its famous alum

Never-before-seen writings and correspondence from author Iain Banks form part of an exhibit at the University of Stirling as it celebrates one of its most celebrated alumni.

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Rachelle Atalla appointed 2024 Dr Gavin Wallace Fellow

Scottish-Egyptian writer Rachelle Atalla has been appointed as the 2024 Dr Gavin Wallace Fellow, hosted by the Division of Literature and Languages at the University of Stirling and supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland. 

Rachelle Atalla headshot photograph

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.

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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.

Dr Catherine Mills holds an advertising board of The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Investigative website partnership sees first by-lines for Journalism students

Two Journalism students are set to secure their first professional by-lines thanks to a partnership between the University and award-winning investigative website, The Ferret.

A poster on the front of a Jeep with the words 'Aid Vehicle to Ukraine'

Journalism student lands reporter role at Winter Youth Olympics

A University of Stirling journalism student is heading to South Korea to report on the Winter Youth Olympic Games (WYOG) after being selected to take part in a special training scheme.

A headshot photograph of student Claudia Gasparino

University of Stirling to host Gavin Wallace Fellowship

The University of Stirling is confirmed to host the 2024 Dr Gavin Wallace Fellowship – a year-long writing residency which supports Scottish based mid-career and established writers to develop new work.

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Gardening expert Monty Don and writer Rona Munro to receive honorary degrees from the University of Stirling

Gardening expert and broadcaster Monty Don OBE and writer Rona Munro will receive Honorary Doctorates from the University of Stirling next week.

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University of Stirling sweeps the board at European PR Awards

University of Stirling Public Relations students have swept the board at the EUPRERA Master Thesis Awards– a major European event recognising excellent academic contribution to public relations.

Temi and Caitlin pose with their awards at the Annual Congress in Prague