Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport news

Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

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.

Finn Russell and University of Stirling representatives launch The Thistles Great Stirling Family Run

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.

Team GB on the ice

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.

three pregnant bellies

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.

Sport Scholar reception Jan 2017 Catriona Morrison

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.

woman leading a gym class