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New link supports college students progressing to University
A new agreement between the University of Stirling and Fife College will allow students to be fast-tracked onto a nursing degree programme.
Violence against long-term care staff “normalised”
Violence against staff working in long-term care facilities – including physical assault, verbal abuse and sexual harassment – has become “normalised”, according to a new University of Stirling study.
Study reveals impact of plain cigarette packaging warnings
Health warnings on plain-packaged cigarettes have more of an impact on smokers than those on branded packs, according to new research from the University of Stirling.
New study sheds light on link between alcohol marketing and increased consumption in young people
Young people’s awareness of alcohol marketing – and their ownership of alcohol-branded merchandise – is associated with increased and higher-risk consumption, a landmark study has found.
New approach to call handling is saving lives, study finds
A call-handling model introduced by the Scottish Ambulance Service to enhance its response to patients with life-threatening conditions has improved survival rates, new research has revealed.
