Be Connected
Discover a programme of events, activities and resources for our Stirling community of students and staff.
Our Be Connected programme is inspired by the 5 ways to wellbeing.
Below you’ll find a range of live, in-person and virtual events, activities and resources, from live workouts hosted by our Sports Centre staff and friendly drop in coffee sessions, to craft workshops and meditation sessions. We update the calendar each week, so keep checking back to see what's on.
There's also a great array of online resources for you to learn something new, keep fit and well or soak in some culture. Follow our hashtag #BeConnected on the University’s social media platforms to keep up to date about what we’re offering and promoting every week.
Select a day to see what's on:
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Class |
Description |
Time |
Joining link |
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Live Full Body Blast with Alex |
Wake up and sweat with Full Body Blast. This class combines intense bouts of exercise with short recovery periods. Work your full body and torch maximum calories in a minimum amount of time! No equipment needed. | 7:15am - 7:45am | |
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Household Badminton |
Celebrate live sport returning to campus by challenging housemates to a game of badminton! Household Badminton is a great way to play recreational sport with your own household to grab some exercise and take your mind off studying. A member of your household can book a badminton court on behalf of your household to come down and play at a specific time. Prices apply. | 10.30am - 9:30pm | |
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10% Happier 10 minute lunchtime meditation |
Feel welcome to come along to these 10 minute weekly lunchtime meditation sessions with Emily, one of the Student Counsellors. If you feel the need to switch off, take a pause and recharge -this session is for you - a moment to take a brief pause from whatever it is you are doing to focus your mind. Emily will lead you through a brief guided meditation - no need to be seen or heard, just turn up, invite others if you feel it would benefit them too and just give it a go. | 12:30pm - 12:45pm | |
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Global café |
A fun and relaxed way for international students to make new friends with local people and other students from around the world. Email Ivana for Zoom link. | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | |
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Hedgehog Conservation Talk |
To celebrate Hedgehog Awareness Week the Environmental Enterprises Society are running an exciting week of actiivty - Todays talk will look at why hedgehogs are vulnerable to extinction and what we are doing on campus to help them thrive! | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | |
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Live Cardio and Tone with Jenny |
Target your whole body with this toning and sculpting class that incorporates a mix of high and low impact moves. No equipment needed. | 5.15pm - 6.00pm |
Passcode: 561943 |
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Class |
Description |
Time |
Joining link |
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Chaplaincy Chat Hour with Hamish |
Drop in for a friendly chat over coffee with our Chaplain Hamish and guests in the Virtual Chaplaincy. A great place to meet new friends. | 11:00am - 12:00pm | Join chat |
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Live Full Body Blast with Alex |
Wake up and sweat with Full Body Blast. This class combines intense bouts of exercise with short recovery periods. Work your full body and torch maximum calories in a minimum amount of time! No equipment needed. | 12:15pm - 12:45pm | Join class on Zoom |
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Live Pilates with Tamara |
A total body conditioning class that strengthens the core, improves posture and balance, and enhances flexibility and agility through a series of challenging and low impact mat-based exercises. No equipment needed. | 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Join class on Zoom |
| Life Beyond Stirling: CV Masterclass |
CVs are often your first chance to make a good impression: a good CV (Curriculum Vitae) can make all the difference. A well presented CV will grab the reader's attention and make them want to find out more about you. It is one of your key marketing documents in your pursuit of employment, and along with the covering letter, is often the only opportunity you have to impress the employer. |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Via Target Connect |
| Patches4Peace |
Join the Patches4Peace student led sewing and craft group. Meet up with like-minded crafters to chat and sew, knit or colour. More information on Facebook page. |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Find out more |
| Hedgehog First Aid Training | Join Hedgehog Friendly Campus on a call to learn how to help a hedgehog in need! | 4:00pm - 5:00pm | |
| Live Vinyasa Yoga with Jenny | In this class you will find flowing sequences to warm and tone the body, with the importance of breathing from one posture to the next. This class is suitable for those who want a more challenging practice. No equipment needed. | 5:45pm - 6.30pm |
Passcode: 064384 |
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Activity |
Description |
Time |
Joining link |
| Hedgehog Workshop | Let's find out how many hedgehogs we have on campus! No previous experience required. First session is approx. 3 hours. The hedgehog tunnels we deploy on Wednesday must then be checked for prints every morning for 5 days. You don't have to be there every day but MUST join for the training on Wednesday. | 11:30am - 2:00pm | Reserve your place - booking essential |
| Live 'Move to Meditate' Yoga with Tamara | We will open the body, strengthen the core, and connect to the breath as we prepare our bodies for a seated meditation. | 12:15pm - 1:00pm | Join class on Zoom |
| Conversation Club with Friends International | A great chance to practice your English and meet new friends. | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Email for link |
| Dare to Be Square | Join the Chaplaincy’s Knitting group as we knit and crochet squares for a new Chaplaincy blanket which we will donate to a local charity. Whether you can knit, would like to learn to knit or just want to hang out with us, we have something for everyone. Being creative and learning new skills are great ways to relax, refocus your mind and relieve stress. Free materials and friendly chat always. Email chap1@stir.ac.uk for more information. | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Join MS Teams group chat |
| Hedgehog House Building Session | Let's de-stress by building some hedgehog houses at the University Gardens! All materials will be provided. The houses will be placed on campus for hedgehogs to hibernate in next winter. Get in touch to take part. | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Reserve your place - booking essential |
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| Live Upper Body Toning with Jenny | Strengthen and tone your upper body at home. | 7:30am - 8:00am | Join class on Zoom |
| Household Badminton | Household Badminton is a great way to play recreational sport with your own household to grab some exercise and take your mind off studying. A member of your household can book a badminton court on behalf of your household to come down and play at a specific time. Prices apply. | 10:30am - 9:30pm | Find out more |
| Life Beyond Stirling: Interview Masterclass |
At some point in your career you are likely to attend an interview and, whether it’s face to face or online, an informal chat or a full panel interview, this session will give you the practical tips and advice you need to prepare effectively. | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Via Target Connect |
| Hedgehog Awareness Week - Scavenger Hunt (with prizes!) |
The Scavenger Hunt is around 3km long, the same distance a hedgehog usually walks in a night! Get your friends together in a team and have a great day outside! £25 Amazon vouchers for fastest team and best selfie with clues! Book your team slot and Meet Outside the Atrium near the Bridge. | 2:00pm - 6:00pm | Pick your team's start time: Start Time Scavenger Hunt |
| Activity | Description | Time | Joining link |
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| Household Badminton | Household Badminton is a great way to play recreational sport with your own household to grab some exercise and take your mind off studying. A member of your household can book a badminton court on behalf of your household to come down and play at a specific time. Prices apply. | 10:30am - 9:30pm | Find out more |
| Live Full Body Blast with Alex | This class combines intense bouts of exercise with short recovery periods. Work your full body and torch maximum calories in a minimum amount of time! No equipment needed. | 12:15pm - 12:45pm | Join class on Zoom |
| Live Vinyasa Yoga with Jenny | In this class you will find flowing sequences to warm and tone the body, with the importance of breathing from one posture to the next. This class is suitable for those who want a more challenging practice. No equipment needed. | 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Join class on Zoom |
| BIG Hedgehog Quiz and raffle |
Join the Enviornomental Enterprises Society, make a teams with your friends and compete in a fun night for prizes! Quiz costs £2 pp and £5 for a team of upto 5 people. The entry fee will raise money to support the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. Pay the entry fee on Just Giving. | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Join MS Teams group chat |
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Household Badminton |
Household Badminton is a great way to play recreational sport with your own household to grab some exercise and take your mind off studying. A member of your household can book a badminton court on behalf of your household to come down and play at a specific time. Prices apply. |
10:30am - 7:00pm | Find out more |
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Hogfriendly Litter Pick |
Meet outside the Atrium at the Bridge. Materials provided. Let's keep our campus clean! |
2:00pm - 4:00pm | In Person - by Atrium door/link bridge |
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Live Mindful Yoga Flow with Tamara |
Moving with the breath, keeping slow and steady, work your way through this yoga flow. No equipment needed. |
9:30am - 10:15am | Join class on Zoom |
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Macrobert Art Centre's Epic Art Challenge |
We're delighted to announce that Epic Art Challenge is back for 2021! This year we're looking for artists to submit their work centred around the theme - 'The Most Incredible Thing'. Use pens, pencils, paint, pastels to create something amazing - we'll leave that to your imagination! Did we mention there's prizes to be won? |
Deadline: May 31st | Find out more |