February

First Friday Writing Day

1 Feb 2019

First Friday Writing Days dedicate time to progressing our individual writing projects in a supportive and relaxed environment.

Image to accompany First Friday Writing Day event

Domestic Abuse Seminar Series at the University of Stirling

18 Feb 2019

We are delighted to announce the launch of our Domestic Abuse Seminar Series, at the University of Stirling. Led by the University's Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection and its Child Wellbeing and Protection Research Group, this series will support a dialogue between practitioners and academics who work in the field.

Image to accompany Domestic Abuse Seminar Series at the University of Stirling event

On the move: children and family's communication and wellbeing

21 Feb 2019

The Centre for Child Wellbeing & Protection will host a one-day seminar to bring together practitioners, policy makers, service users, carers and researchers from multiple disciplines to discuss issues of communication and wellbeing for migrant families.

Image to accompany On the move: children and family's communication and wellbeing event

Try your hand at Shogi 将棋(Japanese Chess)

4 Feb 2019

Try your hand at Shogi, (Japanese Chess). Dr Shuzo Sakata, senior lecturer in systems neuroscience at the University of Strathclyde will give an introduction into the principals of Shogi, followed by a masterclass to show you how to play!

Image to accompany Try your hand at Shogi 将棋(Japanese Chess) event

Stop the Plastic Tide

13 Feb 2019

Catherine Gemmell of the Marine Conservation Society is giving a talk to the Royal Scottish Geographical Society in Stirling, Catherine will give an insight into what is taking place across Scotland to protect it's seas and coastlines.

Image to accompany Stop the Plastic Tide event

Dementia Design and Neuroscience Workshop

21 Feb 2019

The workshop will bring together basic neuroscientists and those working to improve designs for individuals with dementia.

Image to accompany Dementia Design and Neuroscience Workshop event

Brexit – A Japanese Perspective

14 Feb 2019

Should Britain be ashamed of Brexit? or see it as an opportunity? Mr Nozomu Takaoka, Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh, gives his personal view on this turbulent period of change and reflects on the wider global impact of advancing technology and widening income gaps.

Image to accompany Brexit – A Japanese Perspective event

Double Dummy Film Screening

19 Feb 2019

The University of Stirling Bridge Club is hosting a free screening of the bridge film, Double Dummy, in support of the ‘Keep Bridge Alive’ crowdfund campaign running until 31 March.

Image to accompany Double Dummy Film Screening event

Bridge Taster Session

19 Feb 2019

The University of Stirling Bridge Club invites both experienced and novice bridge players to bring your colleagues, friends or your children/grandchildren to try out the world’s best card game.