Research news
Lifetime achievement award for Sir George Reid
University of Stirling Professorial Fellow Sir George Reid has won Scotland’s top award for public service.
Plain packaging sparked tobacco price rises, new study finds
The introduction of plain tobacco packaging led to an increase in the price of leading products, according to new research from the University of Stirling.
Global survey of news photographers reveals financial challenges
An international study of news photographers – authored by University of Stirling academics – has revealed a sharp decline in the number working full-time.
£1.85m study to investigate microbes “hitch-hiking” on marine plastics
Experts at the University of Stirling will lead a new £1.85 million project investigating how marine plastics transport bacteria and viruses – and the impact that may have on human health.
Reduction in drink-drive limit has not reduced the number of accidents, study finds
The lowering of the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland has had no impact on the number of road traffic accidents, a new study involving the University of Stirling has found.
