September 2018 news
Archive news stories
Boxing memorabilia to take centre stage at special event
A special exhibition celebrating Scottish boxing’s greatest moments at the Commonwealth Games will take place this weekend.
![Boxing programme 1930 British Empire Games](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/Boxing-450x338.jpg)
Climate change is causing the Arctic’s plants to grow taller
Global warming is enabling Arctic tundra plants to grow taller, according to new research involving a University of Stirling scientist.
![Flower](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/flower-450x338.jpg)
Experts address impact of austerity on children living in poverty
The impact of austerity measures on children – and work being done to mitigate this – will be addressed at the University of Stirling Taking action on child poverty conference to mark the start of Challenge Poverty Week.
![young child sitting alone on a bench beside a road](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/children-living-in-poverty-450x338.jpg)
Experts discuss the ethics of ‘nudging’ to promote behavioural change
Internationally-renowned experts from a range of fields were joined by policymakers at a University of Stirling workshop to discuss the ethical issues related to behavioural interventions.
![pictoral behavioural science infographic](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/behavioural-economics.450x338.jpg)
Bringing data to earth
Using big data to improve decision-making will be one of the themes explored at an event organised by University of Stirling academics.
![University of Stirling campus](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/campus-450x338.jpg)
Impact of narrowing school curriculum on pupil outcomes
A narrowing of the curriculum in secondary schools could impact on student outcomes – particularly for those from deprived backgrounds - according to research carried out by academics at the University of Stirling.
![students in an exam](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/exam-image-450x338.jpg)
Pairing zebrafish by personality improves fitness of the species
Scientists have challenged the theory of “love at first sight” after discovering that they can boost the reproductive success of zebrafish by pairing them by personality, rather than appearance.
![Zebrafish thumbnail](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/Zebrafish-thumb.jpg)
Looked after children wait years for adoption, new study finds
A University of Stirling-led study tracking the progress of 1,836 looked-after children, has found they can wait years to be adopted.
![Girl with red, curly hair eating a sandwich with man and woman in the background](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/looked-after-children-450x338.jpg)
Fly mating choices may help explain variation across species
Scientists at the University of Stirling have shed new light on the impact of sexual selection on species diversity after studying the mating rituals of dance flies.
![Dance fly](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/dancefly-450x338.jpg)
Stirling duo recognised at Team Scotland Awards
University of Stirling swimmer and World, Commonwealth and European champion Duncan Scott – and coach Steven Tigg – were celebrating last night after scooping top prizes at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards.
![Duncan Scott and Steven Tigg with Team Scotland Awards](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/DuncanScottSteveTiggTeamScotAwards450x338.jpg)
Language education students spread their skills worldwide
Language education students from the University of Stirling are heading overseas this month as part of an international placement scheme.
![group of three students with arms around each other](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/tesol-students-450x338.jpg)
Concussion campaigner to speak at Stirling event
The father of a teenager who died after suffering a concussion during a rugby match will address players, coaches and parents as part of a special workshop at the University of Stirling.
![Concussion thumbnail](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/concussion-450x338.jpg)
Don’t miss a trick with free bridge session
A free Bridge session is being offered to local residents, staff and students, as part of a University of Stirling research project into the health and well-being benefits of playing the card game.
![Head and shoulders shot of woman](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/professor-samantha-punch-450x338.jpg)
£190,000 project to tackle sea lice and other agents of salmon disease
The University of Stirling is working with an aquaculture firm on a new £190,000 project designed to tackle sea lice and other diseases of farmed salmon.
![An image of the university campus](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/06/uni-campus-thumbnail-450x338.jpg)
Study reveals impact of habitat fragmentation on migrant birds
Experts at the University of Stirling have shed new light on the impact of habitat fragmentation on migrant birds.
![Willow warbler sitting in a tree.](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/warbler-450x338.jpg)
Stirling’s sporting success celebrated in parliamentary debate
MSPs have marked the 10th anniversary of Stirling’s designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence with a debate in the Scottish Parliament.
![Stirling celebrates 10 years as Scotland's University for Sporting Excellence.](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/SUSE10-450x338.jpg)
Stirling expert elected to leading aquaculture organisation
A University of Stirling academic has been elected to a senior role with an international aquaculture organisation.
![Professor Herve Migaud,Personal Chair, Institute of Aquaculture](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/08/Herve-Miguad.jpg)
Innovative approach to repeat offending shows promise
The Aberdeen Problem-Solving Approach, which aims to reduce the use of custodial sentences and cut reoffending for persistent offenders, has the potential to be extended to other areas, after a new report published today said it “shows promise”.
![Head and shoulders shot of woman in red top](/media/stirling/news/news-centre/2018/09/dr-hannah-graham-450x338.jpg)