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Scottish smoke-free vehicle legislation reduces pre-school asthma hospitalisations
Hospitalisations for asthma in pre-school children fell in Scotland in the two years following legislation that banned smoking in vehicles containing a child.
Stirling student is the first female judoka to compete at the Olympics for Trinidad and Tobago
A University of Stirling sports scholar will this month become the first woman – and second person ever – to represent Trinidad and Tobago in judo at the Olympics.
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See all articlesScottish smoke-free vehicle legislation reduces pre-school asthma hospitalisations
Hospitalisations for asthma in pre-school children fell in Scotland in the two years following legislation that banned smoking in vehicles containing a child.
Stirling student is the first female judoka to compete at the Olympics for Trinidad and Tobago
A University of Stirling sports scholar will this month become the first woman – and second person ever – to represent Trinidad and Tobago in judo at the Olympics.
Olympic swimming star celebrates graduation ahead of Tokyo Games
British Olympian Duncan Scott swapped his swimming gear for a scroll this week after graduating from the University of Stirling.
Grandson of former Scotland boss Craig Brown sets sights on a future in football after graduating from Stirling
The grandson and namesake of former Scotland manager Craig Brown has set his sights on a future in professional football after graduating from the University of Stirling.
Lockdown led to positive lifestyle changes in older people
The COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to embrace technology, reconnect with friends and build new relationships with neighbours, according to University of Stirling research.
New alcohol policy research network launched across UK and Ireland
A new network for alcohol policy researchers in the UK and Ireland has officially launched today, led by the University of Stirling’s Professor Niamh Fitzgerald and Trinity College Dublin’s Professor Joe Barry.
Stirling study to analyse attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines
One year on from the original UK coronavirus lockdown, a study led by the University of Stirling is under way to understand attitudes towards COVID-19 vaccines.
University of Stirling cyclist selected for international esports squad
University of Stirling student and cyclist, Becky Storrie, has been selected for an elite global virtual racing squad, taking her to the highest tier of cycling esports competition in the world.
New £200k study to explore fuel choices in East and Central Africa
A new £200,000 study – led by the University of Stirling – is seeking to understand the fuel choices of those living in East and Central African communities in a bid to improve health.
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.
