Faculty of Arts and Humanities news
Creative Writing student takes inaugural prose prize
A Creative Writing student has taken the top prize at a new competition celebrating local authors.
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
Sports heritage experts at the University of Stirling have been appointed to evaluate a major celebration of football in Scotland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Burns’ influence on working class English writers revealed after the discovery of ‘lost’ works
The influence of Robert Burns saw poets in the north of England writing verse in Scots, say researchers who have uncovered a host of ‘lost’ literary works penned by industrial workers in the 19th Century.
New exhibition kicks Stirling sporting hero back into spotlight
Raploch born footballer Billy Bremner remembered in new University exhibition
PR student’s success marks hat-trick for Stirling at major European award
A public relations graduate has picked up a major academic award – marking the third time a Stirling student has been recognised at the annual EUPRERA Master Thesis Awards.
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.
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.
University gathers politics experts for public event on Ukraine war
Politics experts from the University of Stirling are hosting a public event this week to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Researchers publish key guidelines for internet regulation
A new set of guidelines on internet regulation - published by philosophers from the University of Stirling - are aiming to support policy makers to tackle the spread of fake news and protect democratic debate online.
Stirling academics to lead international study on smart technology and consumer protection
Legal experts at the University of Stirling have launched a new study to ensure that consumer laws are as ‘smart’ as the emerging technologies that they regulate.
New Stirling-led project to reflect on Billy Bremner’s career
The life and career of Scottish football legend Billy Bremner will be the focus of a new sports heritage project, led by the University of Stirling.
Journalism students tell the untold stories of climate change
Stirling journalism students are helping to tell the untold stories of the devastating impact of climate change thanks to a new international initiative.
Research project to promote tolerance by reshaping history education
A new research project led by a University of Stirling academic is to shake-up the way British history is taught to school children and presented to the public in order to promote tolerance.
Stirling PR graduate wins top European award
A University of Stirling Public Relations graduate is celebrating after winning a top international award.
University first in Scotland to join EU traineeship project
The University of Stirling has joined the Pan-European Seal Programme, a prestigious EU training scheme, becoming the first in Scotland to partner with Europe’s leading Intellectual Property (IP) organisations: the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Patent Office (EPO).
Museum partnership secures £1 million for Cold War research
The University of Stirling has secured a major funding grant in partnership with National Museums Scotland for a unique research project exploring how the Cold War features in museums.
New heritage toolkit to improve community input in conservation
A new toolkit for heritage professionals is helping them understand and assess how people and communities value and relate to Scotland’s historic environment.
Stirling PR students shortlisted for prestigious award
Four University of Stirling Public Relations students have been recognised as among the best in Europe after being nominated for a top international award.
Political archive appeals for election campaign material
The Scottish Political Archive, housed at the University of Stirling, is appealing to the public to help collect campaign materials connected to next month’s Scottish Parliament elections.
RSE announces two new Stirling Fellows
Two University of Stirling Professors have been elected as Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
Study raises questions over coaches’ awareness of concussion protocols in youth football
A new study has raised questions over an apparent lack of awareness of concussion protocols among coaches in Scottish youth football.
£200k investment will “super-charge” research capacity at University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is to significantly upgrade the technology supporting its Archives and Special Collections after receiving a major funding award.
Stirling secures £1.6m to connect older people
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has been awarded £1.6m of funding to improve access to online resources for older people in a bid to boost health.
Stirling art student picked for city Street Stories project
A University of Stirling student has been selected to take part in an ambitious project set to transform Stirling’s empty shops into vibrant works of art.
New law network to tackle academic and professional silos
A University of Stirling law professor is launching an innovative new body to bring together and promote all sectors of the profession in Scotland.
Stirling politics students win place on NATO exercise
Two University of Stirling students are to put their negotiation skills to the test after winning the opportunity to take part in a NATO simulation exercise.
University of Stirling announces pioneering Law School partnership
The University of Stirling has announced a new strategic partnership with global law firm Ashurst.
Stirling academic appointed to Scotland’s new environmental body
Leading environmental law expert Dr Annalisa Savaresi has been appointed as a member of Scotland’s new environmental body – Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS).
Research uncovers secrets of historic Dunfermline Abbey ahead of 200th anniversary
A unique research project has uncovered evidence of the original layout of the choir of Scotland’s historic Dunfermline Abbey – home of the final resting place of Robert the Bruce – for the first time.
Politics students to live stream US election analysis
Politics students at the University of Stirling are taking part in an international live streaming event offering unique analysis on the US election in real time.
Stirling academic’s research plays part in new opera
Research by a University of Stirling academic has underpinned one of the first performances to be live streamed from the Royal Opera House.
Stirling researchers to uncover Scotland’s hidden reading history
Experts at the University of Stirling have been awarded £1m for a unique project aiming to uncover the history of reading in Scotland from 1750 to 1830.
Stirling philosopher recognised with £1m of UK government support
A University of Stirling academic has been recognised as a rising star of research after being awarded more than £1m for an innovative new project.
