Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport

We’re the premier research-intensive education provider for nurses, midwives, health and sports professionals in Scotland.

We're dedicated to transforming lives by improving the health and wellbeing of individuals, patients, carers and communities.

We offer innovative, award-winning BSc, BA and postgraduate courses in nursing, health science, sport, exercise science, psychology and coaching. We tackle global issues with our world-leading research.

Study at the University of Stirling and discover how our degrees will prepare you to be the difference and transform lives.

Son of Santos legend hopes racism research will strike impact in Brazil

Son of Santos legend hopes racism research will strike impact in Brazil

Donald Silva was born in Mexico, while his father – football star, Abel Veronico – continued his professional playing career. Abel had started his career in Rio, before joining the world-famous Santos Futebol Clube where he played alongside football legend Pelé.

New programme to put walking at the heart of Scottish secondary schools

New programme to put walking at the heart of Scottish secondary schools

A new project bringing together academics and young people to promote the benefits of walking is being developed thanks to new funding.