December 2020

Archive news stories

University of Stirling Principal recognised with a knighthood

University of Stirling Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gerry McCormac, is to receive a knighthood in the New Year Honours, it has been announced.

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Bees versus flies – which flex their muscles most?

New research by experts at the University of Stirling has debunked existing assumptions about why hoverflies use different techniques for pollination than those used by bees.

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Survivors help shape first Stirling-wide gender-based violence strategy

Survivors of Gender Based Violence have helped shape a new Stirling-wide strategy to raise awareness of and tackle violence against women and girls.

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Stirling leads project to support international aquaculture research

Experts from the University of Stirling will deliver a new project that will further enhance the European aquaculture sector’s access to innovative and world-class scientific research.

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University of Stirling swimmer scoops top UK award

Olympian and Commonwealth Games record breaker Duncan Scott has retained his Sportsman of the Year title at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Awards.

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University of Stirling appointed as host of Scotland’s Hydro Nation Chair

The University of Stirling will host and lead a £3.5m initiative to make Scotland a global leader in water research.

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New report highlights barriers to accessing housing for ex-Service personnel

New research published today [8th December] highlights the challenges Service leavers face accessing and sustaining housing after leaving the Armed Forces, despite improvements made in recent years.

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