December 2024 news
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Duncan Scott recognised with OBE in New Year Honours
The royal honour caps an incredible year for the University of Stirling swimmer.
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University of Stirling golfer McClymont secures Ladies European Tour spot
University of Stirling's high performance golf programme has produced another professional golfer as Lorna McClymont qualifies in Morocco.
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Professor appointed to REF pilot panel
Professor Rachel Norman will work on indicators to be used to assess People Culture and Environment
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Research finds chair-based activities more physical than we thought
Elite-level bridge uses body and mind interconnectedly, says the study.
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Silver medal for University of Stirling swimmer at World Championships
Angharad Evans on the podium as part of Great Britain's Medley Relay team
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MSPs back University-led tree-planting initiative
A parliamentary motion in support of Forth Climate Forest tabled by Keith Brown MSP has been signed by 22 MSPs
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“Community catapult” launch in Clackmannanshire will help build diversity and opportunity
The initiative is part of £10 million project to create stronger communities UK-wide.
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Campaign to end stigma around drug and alcohol deaths receives Scottish Government funding
Researchers will run a series of roadshows in Scotland to further raise awareness among the public.
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Winning Students 100 scholarship supports athletes for 2024/25
24 sports scholars from University of Stirling awarded under the scheme
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Tennis scholar Liam Hignett wins world silver medal
University of Stirling student part of Team GB success at the Master'U BNP Paribas
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Swimmers set for world short course championships
Angharad Evans and Paige van der Westhuizen competing in Budapest
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Stirling academics appointed to REF pilot research panels
Professor Iain Docherty and Professor Jayne Donaldson will participate
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Duncan Scott is Scottish Sportsperson of the Year
University of Stirling athlete takes top accolade at The Scottish Sports Awards
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Fear, stigma and exclusion prevail for LGBT+ welfare claimants, study finds
Fear of discrimination means LGBT+ people can delay claiming benefits.
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Nursing staff recognised for their role supporting next generation
A special event was held to celebrate the NHS staff who support the University's student nurses