Research in natural sciences
The Faculty of Natural Sciences's research tackles global challenges in issues such as food security, changing environments, behaviour and evolution, digital economies and biodiversity.
We’re internationally renowned for our natural science research that explores the complex interrelationships between human behaviours, technologies, and biological, environmental and aquatic systems.
Find out more about our postgraduate research in natural sciences.
Research areas
PhD opportunities in Natural Sciences
We offer a vibrant, supportive environment for postgraduate researchers in natural sciences. Take a closer look at the subject areas we offer PhD supervision in and find out how to apply.
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Research Spotlights
Research Spotlight
Saving Europe's freshwaters
Find out how our research has been critical to implementing major new policies to repair tens of thousands of water bodies across Europe.
Research Spotlight
Institute of Aquaculture research
Our Institute of Aquaculture's priorities reflect a global interest in understanding how aquaculture can support the rapidly increasing human population without depleting wild-fish stocks.
News
Moving mussels: new insights into shellfish farming
Researchers have identified how mussel larvae move – giving mussel and other shellfish farmers important insights into where and how to grow them.
First festival of biodiversity for the Forth Valley
The University of Stirling, in conjunction with Scotland’s International Environment Centre (SIEC), will host its first ever Festival of Biodiversity from Friday, 16 to Sunday, 18 September.