Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport news
Medal Haul and Worlds Qualification for Stirling Swimmers at British Championships
Athletes from the University of Stirling’s high performance swim programme made their mark at the British Championships this past week, winning 10 medals as they went head-to-head with the UK’s best at Ponds Forge in Sheffield.
New evidence finds standardised cigarette packaging may reduce the number of people who smoke
A Cochrane Review, co-authored by Stirling's Professor Linda Bauld, finds standardised tobacco packaging may lead to a reduction in smoking prevalence and reduces the appeal of tobacco.
Report highlights how alcohol industry bent the rules on advertising during UEFA Euro 2016
A new report highlights how alcohol producers worked to circumvent legislation designed to protect children during the UEFA Euro 2016 football tournament.
Swimmers ‘still hungry’ as they enter British Championships
Swimmers from the University of Stirling are beginning to grind up the gears as they set their sights on the British Swimming Championships next week.
String of student titles for golfers
University of Stirling golfers have won a total of four titles at the 95th Scottish Student Golf Championships.
Stirling farewell for Kerr as coach takes Scotland hot seat
University of Stirling high performance football coach, Shelley Kerr, secures top job with Scotland women's national team.
University champions active lifestyles with launch of inaugural Campus 5K
The University of Stirling has reinforced its commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles after launching its inaugural Campus 5K which will take place on Tuesday 4 April.
Double victory at Dundonald for Stirling golfers
Two University of Stirling student golf scholars secured victories at the 11th Dundonald Tournament, taking the two individual awards home.
Stirling athletes and staff join rugby star Finn to launch family run
University of Stirling students and staff teamed up with Scotland rugby star Finn Russell at his old school this past week to help launch two new running events taking place in the heart of Scotland.
Stirling student freezes out competition at World University Games
University of Stirling student Bobby Lambie has won a gold medal at the 2017 World University Winter Games as part of the Team GB’s men’s curling team.
Befrienders could boost new mothers’ mental health
Women experiencing mental health difficulties directly before and after giving birth could benefit from a charity’s befriending service, a University of Stirling report has revealed.
Sport scholars inspired for 2017
Athletes from the University of Stirling’s International Sports Scholarship Programme (ISSP) have been recognised at a reception to acknowledge their achievements and role at the heart of the university’s sport community.
Workouts with fewer reps could yield better results
Time-poor people who do fewer repetitions during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts may get better fitness benefits than those who complete more, according to a University of Stirling analysis.
