Staff and students events

Memoria

Pathfoot Gallery Four

Developed over the course of Audrey Grant's year-long residency, Memoria explores the visible and invisible traces left on the historic Airthrey Estate landscape.

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Event series

Be Connected

University of Stirling

Discover a programme of free events and activities for our Stirling community of students and staff. Bookings for activities will open approximately four to six weeks before the event date.

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The Divine Sky - Sekai Machache

Pathfoot Gallery One

Sekai Machache (she/they) is a Zimbabwean-Scottish visual artist and curator based in Glasgow. Her work is a deep interrogation of the notion of self and she is interested in the relationship between spirituality, imagination and the role of the artist in disseminating symbolic imagery to provide a space for healing.

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Remembering Together: Collective Creative Responses to the Pandemic

Pathfoot Gallery Three

This exhibition explores how two separate projects chose to make sense of the pandemic, reflecting on how we as a society remember and honour traumatic times.

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Margaret Mitchell: Six Works

Pathfoot Gallery Two

This series of six works, acquired by the University’s Art Collection in 2023, focus on Margaret Mitchell's nephew Steven, offering an insight into his life’s trajectory.

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Seven Women: Ken Currie

Pathfoot Gallery One

In 2023 the University Art Collection was delighted to be gifted seven works by renowned artist Ken Currie and we are pleased to display Seven Women together in this exhibition.

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This Fragile Earth: Pioneer Scottish Artists who anticipated the climate crisis

Pathfoot Crush Hall

This exhibition focusses on a group of pioneering Scottish artists who as early as the 1970s and 1980s were responding to the threat of climate change.

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Event series

Centre of Environment, Heritage and Policy Seminar series

Microsoft Teams

Join our regular seminar series and learn about some of the biggest and latest ideas in the area of Environment, Heritage and Policy.

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Global Café

Chaplaincy

International students: come along and join us for tea or coffee, make friends, chat and play games. 

Part of the Be Connected series.

Chappy's Chatty Hour

Chaplaincy

Join Lesley, Chappy the bear, and friends for an hour of conversation and fun on a Friday lunchtime.

Part of the Be Connected series.

The Winston Smith Library of Victory and Truth

Library, Campus Central

Visit The Library - a visual art installation with 1,984 copies of the iconic 1984 novel by George Orwell.

Free Movie Nights for Students

Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling

Join your fellow students for free screenings throughout the semester in partnership with the Macrobert Arts Centre!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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900 years of the burgh of Stirling

Art House, Macrobert Arts Centre

This exhibition celebrates the 900th anniversary since Stirling was founded as a Royal Burgh - it celebrates the history of the town and its cultural heritage.

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Free Eco Craft Workshops

Atrium or Room 3.04 (Campus Central Level 3).

Come along and try a range of crafty activities throughout the semester, free of charge, and meet new people while doing so!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Stir Pride 2025

Miscellaneous, University of Stirling

Join the LGBTQ+ society for Stir Pride 2025!

Part of the Be Connected series.

Random Acts of Kindness Giveaway

Across campus

Enjoy our Lucky Letter giveaway as part of Random Acts of Kindness 2025!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Probing beneath the surface: an object-driven research approach to unsettle established narratives in a maritime collection

Online via MS Teams

Probing beneath the surface draws on Alina Botezatu's work on unearthing hidden stories of the Trinity House of Leith and its maritime collection.

Part of the Centre for Environment Heritage and Policy Seminar Series series.

Fireside Discussion

Off-campus

Join us for presentations on the Baha’i Faith and Writings.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Event series

Wellbeing Week

Various locations across campus

Celebrate all things wellbeing with our special programme of activities and events.

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Bike and Blether

Campus main entrance

Join our social cycle from campus to Bridge of Allan.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Staff tennis

Tennis courts 5 and 6

Join staff for tennis games - all abilities are welcome!

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Meditation

Acorn Room, Loch View Wellbeing Suite, 2A1 Cottrell Building

Meditation can help reduce anxiety and let you de-stress, come along to this free meditation to discover the benefits.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Meditation

Acorn Room, Loch View

Pause and be present in the moment in our meditation session.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Hot chocolate social at Alexander Court

Alexander Court Courtyard (look out for the gazebo)

Meet the residence assistants and site staff in our hot chocolate social.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

UV dodgeball

Sports Hall 2

Dodgeball with a difference - it's glow in the dark! Come along and try this fun version of the popular game.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Yoga for strength

Online, via Peppy app

Try our yoga for strength session to promote your alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Encouragement stall

Atrium

Spread positivity at our encouragement stall.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Baha’i wellbeing meditation

Chaplaincy

Unwind at lunchtime with a meditation based on Baha’i teachings.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Wellbeing stall

Pathfoot Building

Visit the wellbeing stall where you can pick up information about the wellbeing support available on campus. Students will get a free fruit pot!

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Legs, bums, and tums

Sports Hall 2

Target the lower body and core muscles with our legs, bums, and tums class.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Desk mobility session

Peppy app (online)

Say goodbye to the sedentary slump and embrace a dynamic session designed to counter the effects of prolonged desk sitting.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Herbal teas for common ailments and designing your own coaster workshop

Room 3.04, Campus Central Level 3

Enjoy a free herbal tea tasting and design your own unique coaster.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Refugee Housing, Asylum Politics, and Barking Madness: Lessons from Germany

Online vs MS Teams

Join speaker Eli Auslender as he reviews the policies enacted in three German cities.

Part of the Centre for Environment Heritage and Policy Seminar Series series.

Sunrise stroll

Sports Centre

A sunrise stroll to the viewpoint at the Wallace monument with staff and students.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Halls Pilates and yoga

Juniper Court Social Area

Come along to this Pilates and yoga session.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Wellbeing stall

Pathfoot Building

Visit the wellbeing stall where you can pick up information about the wellbeing support available on campus. Students will get a free fruit pot!

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Multi-sport hall session

Sports Hall 2

Come along for a drop-in session including badminton, table tennis and pickleball for University staff in the sports hall.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

HIIT workout

Online via Peppy App

A High Intensity Interval Training session that will focus on building stamina and strength, gaining mobility all within your own space.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Talks at the Smith: University Art Collection

The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, 40 Albert Place, Stirling

Join the University of Stirling Art Collection Curators for a talk at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. 

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Gardening session

Meet in the Atrium at 13:30.

All students are invited to come along to an afternoon of relaxing gardening in the community garden.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Dogs Without Names Film Screening

Pathfoot Lecture Theatre

The University of Stirling and the Consulate General of Japan are hosting an evening for both film and dog lovers alike.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Stress ball making workshop

Andrew Stewart Hall social space

Join us for a fun, hands-on Stress Ball Making Workshop as part of Wellbeing Week.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Planning for your future workshop

Court Room, Cottrell Building

The Planning for Your Future workshop is for any member of staff thinking of retiring. It covers all the essential things to consider when planning for the next stage of life.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

ASSEMBLE!

Pathfoot Crush Hall

An ad hoc live event inviting individuals and groups to take the space and share experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Soulspace

Chaplaincy

Soulspace is a time for sacred reflection, open to people of all faiths or none. The theme of the session is "shape".

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Test your welbeing score

Fitness Suite, third floor of Sports Centre

Discover your wellness age with simple tests at the Sports Centre.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Soulspace

Chaplaincy

Soulspace is a time for sacred reflection, open to people of all faiths or none.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Feel good movement

Online via Peppy App

Feel Good Movement is a transformative class designed to enhance your joint health, alleviate muscle tension, and provide a rejuvenating experience.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Halls table tennis

Juniper Court social area

Meet us at Juniper Court accommodation social space for a social game of table tennis with other students.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Big Games Nights

Campus Central Level 3

Are you ready to get thinking, meet new people, and work together? Come along to our brand new Big Games Nights this semester.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Big games night

Campus Central, Level 3

Students and staff are invited to join our next big games night. Delivered in partnership with Common Ground Games, there will be several games to choose from as a group, in a relaxed environment

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Sashiko Stitching Workshop

Pathfoot Crush Hall

Inspired by the Japanese technique of Sashiko, join teacher Sue Crawley for a relaxed evening of slow stitching.

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Climate Café

Green and Blue Space, Campus Central

Join our safe space to express your thoughts, feelings, and fears about the climate and ecological crisis.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Bullet journaling and gratitude workshop

Juniper Court social space

Join us for an engaging session where you'll learn how to design a personalised journal to organise your thoughts, set goals, and track habits.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Staff health MOTs

Room 2X14, Cottrell Building

Book a 30-minute health MOT with recommendations on how to improve and support your mental health.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Loch wellbeing walk with your residence assistants

Meeting point outside Beech Court

Step into nature and unwind with a peaceful walk around the loch led by the residence assistants.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Taylor Swift pilates

Sports Hall 2

Your regular pilates class with a Swifty sound track. Free for all students.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Silent book group

Library

Join our Silent Book Group in the library. It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some quiet reading time and immerse yourself in a good book.

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Wellbeing stall

Pathfoot Building

Visit the wellbeing stall where you can pick up information about the wellbeing support available on campus. Students will get a free fruit pot!

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Strength and tone circuits

Online via Peppy App

The strength and tone circuits class helps you strengthen joints and sculpt muscles. This online event is available to all staff

Part of the Wellbeing Week series.

Meditative Moments

Off campus

Our Baha'i Faith Representative invites you to a moment of shared reflection.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Paws Against Stress (Therapets)

Campus Central Level 3

Open to all University of Stirling students and staff, join our next Paws Against Stress (Therapets) event, on Saturday 1 March, delivered by volunteers of Canine Concern Scotland Trust.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Challenges and the Future of Minority and Indigenous Rights Protection Conference

Stirling Court Hotel

This conference will reflect on the rights of indigenous peoples and ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, and the need to fundamentally rethink and recommit to their protection.

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Viewing Rooms: 1967

D1, Pathfoot Building

Our Viewing Rooms are a chance to see works that aren't normally on display, this month's focus is 1967 - the year the University of Stirling opened.

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability

Online

Contribute to a more sustainable future and enhance your knowledge with this free online course (staff only).

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

Event series

Green Week 2025

University of Stirling

Green Week takes place every year and is an interactive week of events focused on sustainability, active travel, biodiversity, and waste reduction.

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Accelerate Action: International Women's Day Discussion Panel

Campus Central Level 3

Join us in celebrating International Women's Day with a focus on innovation, empowerment, and entrepreneurial success!

Part of the Be Connected series.

Sustainable and Active Travel Fayre

Atrium

Join us on the 11 March, 11:00am – 3:00pm in the Atrium, to browse our Sustainable and Active Travel Fayre.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Roadside Repair Workshop

Atrium, Campus Central

Come along to learn how to safely deal with simple roadside repairs for your bike.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Green and Blue Space Sustainable Fashion Fayre

Atrium, Campus Central

Come along to our Sustainable Fashion Fayre to have a look at a wide range of clothing.  

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Natural paper and notebook making workshop

Campus Central, Level 3, Room 3.04

Join Herbal Homestead and Create Club for a sustainable focused workshop in ‘sewing’ seeds of hope.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

Community gardening session

Stirling Students' Union community garden

A community gardening session with a zero-waste twist. Learn ways in which we can use different materials to upcycle into creative ideas.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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BioBlitz

Meet outside the Atrium at the Loch Bridge

Join us for an immersive exploration of biodiversity at our BioBlitz event. Drop-in on one of our informative walks and embark on a scientific journey as we gather nature enthusiasts, citizen scientists, and curious minds for a day filled with discovery.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Spring litter pick

Meet at Queens Court

Grab gloves, rally your friends, and help us tidy up our green spaces. Join us for our Spring Litter Pick.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Dunk ‘n Discuss: Resource Revolution – Embracing the Circular Economy

The Hive, Scion House, Stirling University Innovation Park Stirling FK9 4LA

Join us for an enlightening roundtable at The Hive, where we dive into the transformative world of the Circular Economy.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Green and Blue Space Conservation Day with Dynamic Wood

Dynamic Woods, Dunfermline

Come along to a Green and Blue Space educational and volunteering day to Dynamic Woods and help plant some trees.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Celebrating Holi: the Festival of Colours

Haldane's Restaurant

Join us to celebrate the Hindu festival of colours! Create a glorious rainbow whilst enjoying music, food, and time spent with others.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Integrating contemporary social values into heritage management and conservation practice: towards an organisational approach

Online vs MS Teams

How does an institution’s responsibility to conserve historic places for the future take account of their significance to people in the present? Siân Jones and Elizabeth Robson examine this question through a research project with the National Trust for Scotland.

Part of the Centre for Environment Heritage and Policy Seminar Series series.

University of Stirling Spring Fair 2025

Atrium

Come along on 1 April to shop local businesses, take part in workshops, enjoy giveaways, and celebrate spring.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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University of Stirling Easter Egg Hunt 2025

University of Stirling main campus

Mark your calendars and join our 2025 Easter Egg Hunt on campus!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Graduation ball June 2025

Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling

Get your ticket to the June 2025 Graduation Ball and celebrate your achievements.

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University of Stirling Big Summer BBQ

Queen's Court

Book now to enjoy mocktails, music, burgers and hopefully some sun!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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