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Scottish Borders Council works with University of Stirling on dementia-friendly care village
Members from Scottish Borders Council visited University of Stirling dementia design experts this week to explore options for the region’s new Tweedbank care village.
Be part of the play in unique theatre event coming to Alloa
A unique theatre experience is coming to Alloa where the audience is invited to steer the play.
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See all articlesScottish Borders Council works with University of Stirling on dementia-friendly care village
Members from Scottish Borders Council visited University of Stirling dementia design experts this week to explore options for the region’s new Tweedbank care village.
Be part of the play in unique theatre event coming to Alloa
A unique theatre experience is coming to Alloa where the audience is invited to steer the play.
Social science fest features theatre, displays and discussions for all ages
The University of Stirling is putting on a host of exciting events – all of them free – to spread the word about social science to the local community in Clackmannanshire.
Art chronicles alcohol and homelessness study as researchers seek innovative way to share findings
A unique art event took place this week in Glasgow chronicling the findings of a research study into the effects of managed alcohol programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Curriculum making research centre first of its kind in the UK
A new research centre focusing on school curriculum making – the first of its kind in the UK - has opened at the University of Stirling.
MSPs unite to call for compassion and kindness as See Beyond campaign is debated in Parliament
In recognition of the impact on those left behind when someone they love dies because of alcohol and drugs, MSPs used a debate on See Beyond – See the Lives – Scotland in the Scottish Parliament this week to call for more compassion and support.
The media can play its part in reducing stigma around substance use
The media can play its part in reducing stigma surrounding substance use, according to two University of Stirling academics.
From carer to crusader - how this dementia expert is making a difference
When Sue Northrop signed up for a Masters in Dementia Studies at the University of Stirling, she was caring for her mother with dementia and finding a new role in life as a community activist. Nine years on, she fronts one of the most progressive dementia groups in the country.
Trafficked children face asylum ‘system trauma’, says University of Stirling research
Researchers at the University of Stirling exploring the long-term outcomes for trafficked children in Scotland have found that children face ‘system trauma’ connected to navigating the asylum, welfare and child protection systems.
Stirling graduate’s English school dream comes true
Marie-Anne N’Guessan came to the University of Stirling on a mission – a very specific one: to learn the skills to run her own school for underprivileged children.
