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Sports scholar Alex set to pursue boccia dream

Alex Medley selected for the Boccia UK Talent Transition Squad

University of Stirling Sports Centre

Stirling sports teams dominate BUCS – delivering six trophies and five final spots in one day

Five Stirling teams set for BUCS top-tier finale later this month

Women's basketball team pose with trophy.

R&A Student Tour Series win for Stirling golfer Grace Bowen

In the men's event, Stirling secures a third and fourth-place finish

Grace Bowen with Lucas Martin, winner of men's event.

Resilient Coxon secures tough win for Stirling in Portugal

Sports scholar wins by one shot in difficult conditions

Will Coxon poses after winning R&A Student Series Portugal event.

Gold, silver and bronze for Stirling’s athletics scholars at national competition

Ryan Martin wins 1,500-metre event at the BUCS Indoor Championships

Ryan Martin runs towards the line.

Ace start to 2026 for University’s tennis programme

Australian Open title, BUCS league win and Coach of the Year award

University of Stirling Men's First Tennis Team win BUCS.

Stirling’s 28-medal haul at BUCS Long Course Championships

Angharad Evans was top female at competition - winning three individual golds

Angharad Evans at BUCS Long Course Championships.

Research deep dive is optimising elite swimming performance at Stirling

Olympic swimmers at the University of Stirling are benefiting from a major new research collaboration

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University swimmer and coach selected for Team Scotland’s Commonwealth Games mission

Olympian Angharad Evans selected for Scotland, with Ben Higson to lead the swim team

Ben Higson pictured alongside Angharad Evans.

Stirling student footballers win top UK league for fifth time in six years

Students are crowned BUCS Premier North champions

Football team poses after league win.

Stirling curling alumni meet Duke and Duchess of Rothesay

Prince William and Princess Catherine visited the National Curling Academy in Stirling

Prince William curling.

Stirling triathlete secures place on Olympic programme

Alex Robin selected to join British Triathlon Olympic World Class Programme

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Two gold, three silver medals for Stirling swimmers at Euros

University of Stirling swimmers contributed five of Britain's 11 medals in Poland

University of Stirling swimmers Jack McMillan, Katie Shanahan, Duncan Scott and Angharad Evans pictured on campus.

Gold for Jack McMillan at major European swim meet

Jack wins the 400m Freestyle at the European Short Course Championships

Jack McMillan pictured on the University of Stirling campus.

University swimmers hit gold at BUCS Short Course

Stirling takes the women's title in Sheffield with a top performance

University of Stirling's women's swim team celebrate after winning at BUCS.

University hockey star set for World Cup bid with Scotland

Lexie Macmillan will compete in Santiago, Chile

Lexie Macmillan pictured on the University of Stirling campus.

Recognition for University of Stirling at Aquatics GB Awards

Major recognition for Stirling programme at national awards

Stirling success at the Aquatics GB Awards.

British and Irish Lion’s key role in new rugby setup at University of Stirling

Allan Dell joins the University of Stirling as Performance Consultant

Allan Dell pictured at University of Stirling pitches.

Trampolinists eyeing medals at World Championships

Molly McKenna and Ethan Cunningham will compete in Spain

Ethan Cunningham and Molly McKenna jumping in front of Wallace Monument.

Stirling triathletes take gold at World Championship

Alex Robin and Millie Breese win in the Relay, with Alex also taking individual silver

Millie Breese and Alex Robin won gold.

University's Head of Golf reappointed Walker Cup Captain

Dean Robertson will lead the team next year at Lahinch, Ireland.

Dean Robertson at the 2025 Walker Cup.

University of Stirling basketballer looks ahead to Glasgow 2026 after returning to campus with silver

Shayne Humphries won the medal at the World University Games

Shayne Humphries with his silver medal.

University into Scottish Cup Second Round after eight goal thriller under the lights

Chris Geddes' side to play Edinburgh City in the next round

Nathan Tallen celebrates after scoring against Burntisland.

Calls for every Scottish professional football club to offer psychological support for academy players

Dr Alban Dickson, a lecturer in Sport Psychology at the University of Stirling, believes aspiring footballers need greater support.

A young footballer looking distressed in the changing room

Incredible lots on offer as Golf Auction launches

Rounds available at Oakmont, Indian Creek, Augusta Country Club and Winged Foot in the United States

University of Stirling golfers on course, against Yale.

University of Stirling welcomes UK Government minister, as preparations begin for Commonwealths

Kirsty McNeill MP meets Duncan Scott and Katie Shanahan during visit

David Bond, Ben Higson, Duncan Scott, Katie Shanahan, Kirsty McNeill MP and Cathy Gallagher.

Leaders from FIFA, F1, SFA, SPFL and Glasgow 2026 to share expertise with Stirling students

The event is aimed at students who would like to forge a career in the highly competitive sports event industry

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Three University of Stirling triathletes selected for Worlds

Millie Breese, Alex Robin and Tom Williamson are heading to Australia

Tom Williamson, Millie Breese and Alex Robin pictured outside of the University of Stirling Sports Centre.

Triple Olympic gold medallist Tom Dean joins University of Stirling swim programme

World Junior champion Dean Fearn also among new recruits

Tom Dean pictured on University of Stirling campus.

Game-changing sport research centre launched

It will be co-led by Professor Anna Whittaker and Professor Stuart Galloway

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Duncan Scott and Jack McMillan return to campus with World golds

It comes as Scott celebrates a decade at the University of Stirling

Jack McMillan and Duncan Scott

University to play Burntisland Shipyard in Scottish Cup First Round

Students, staff and community urged to show their support

University of Stirling Football Club footballers in action.

University Head of Golf captains GB&I at Walker Cup, as hosts prove too strong

Dean Robertson represents his country on the world stage

Dean Robertson at the 2025 Walker Cup.

New research urges rethink of mental health support for elite athletes

Current approaches can be out of touch with lived realities, according to the study

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University athlete set for World Athletics Tour race, hosted on campus

University of Stirling runner Ryan Martin will this weekend pit himself against athletes from around the world as he takes on The Monument Mile Classic, hosted on campus.

Ryan Martin stands with coach Michael Wright at an event in Aberdeen.

University of Stirling Head of Golf set to lead Great Britain and Ireland into transatlantic battle

Captain Dean Robertson's final preparations ahead of prestigious Walker Cup

Dean Robertson head shot, in front of Wallace Monument.

Podium place at major European triathlon competition

Isla Hedley wins bronze at the XTERRA European Championship

Triathlete Isla Hedley pictured against a University of Stirling backdrop.

Stirling swimmers win gold medals at World Aquatics Championships

Duncan Scott and Jack McMillan are part of winning relay team.

Great Britain won their first gold medal at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore with victory in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay. Olympic champions Matt Richards, James Guy, Jack McMillan and Duncan Scott triumphed in the final race of day six in six minutes and 59.84 seconds.

Pioneering study can improve injury prevention in flag football ahead of Olympic debut

A Stirling-led study could have a major impact on one of the world's fastest growing sports

Three female flag football players stand arm-in-arm

10 University of Stirling swimmers set for World Championships medal bid

Eight to represent Great Britain, one Zimbabwe, one Malaysia

University of Stirling swimmers pose in front of Airthrey Loch.

Success for triathletes at the University of Stirling

Isla Hedley and Millie Breese crowned champions in major events

Millie Breese and Isla Hedley

Five medals for University of Stirling swimmers in Slovakia

Stirling swimmers win three silver, two bronze

Evie Davis, Rory Dickson and Lucy Grieve pose with their medals.

Stirling athlete to run 1,500-metre event at Euros

Ryan Martin will compete for Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Ryan Martin poses with Union Flag on the University of Stirling running track.

Five Stirling athletes set for World University Games

Wheelchair basketballer, two gymnasts and two swimmers set for Germany

Cameron Lynn, left, and Shayne Humphries are travelling to Germany with GB Students.

Hat-trick for Stirling at Scottish Student Sport Awards

Angharad Evans wins Female Athlete of the Year

Bradley Hay, Cathy Gallagher and Angharad Evans with their Scottish Student Sport Awards

Leading international athletes among those to graduate from the University of Stirling

Graduates include a Paralympian, professional golfer and history-making judoka

Graduating athletes Scott Meenagh, Louise Duncan, Tristen Bell and Gabriella Wood walk towards camera.

Stirling triathlete wins silver medal in World Series

Tom Williamson secures his first podium finish in the prestigious competition

Tom Williamson stands on the podium after winning silver.

Stirling golfer wins major international team competition

Ross Laird wins the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup

Ross Laird pictured on the golf course in Spain.

Stirling students return to Women's Premier League with brilliant Play-off Final win

Kaitlyn Cook wonder strike secures 1-0 win against Rossvale

Stirling students celebrate after winning SWPL2 Play-off Final.

Five University of Stirling swimmers selected for Euro U23 Championships

A strong Stirling contingent will travel to Slovakia in June aiming for European glory

Swimmer Evie Davis standing in front of the University of Stirling sports facilities