Sail and stay

Back by popular demand is "Sail and Stay” to help offer holders from Northern Ireland come to our Applicant and Offer Holder Day on Saturday 15 April 2023.

All the spaces on this trip have now been booked, but if you would like to be added to the Sail and Stay waiting list, please email recruitment@stir.ac.uk

This year "Sail and Stay" is a little different as we'll be flying over to Scotland instead, find all the details below.

We've included a great travel and accommodation package for you (plus one friend or family member) to come to the University of Stirling campus.

For only £70 per person our package includes:

Return bus and flight from Northern Ireland to the University of Stirling campus on Friday 14 April 2023
Overnight, shared city centre accommodation at Stirling Youth Hostel (the accommodation is shared, single-sex rooms and exclusive to the University for the night)
Dinner on Friday evening
Breakfast on Saturday morning
Optional Friday evening social activity
Transportation to campus for Applicant and Offer Holder Day followed by return bus journey and flight to Northern Ireland on Saturday evening

Pick up location and times

The flight on Friday 14 April departs Belfast International Airport at 13:05. You have the choice of meeting the group directly at the airport, or alternatively, our coach can pick you up at one of the five locations in Northern Ireland at 14:00. Transport to Stirling will be provided by coach.

On Saturday 15 April, you will depart Glasgow International Airport at 20:15 and arrive back at Belfast International Airport at 21:00. Bus transport will be provided.

Tentative pickup times are listed below and we will confirm the exact times by email. Please arrive at the pick-up location 15 minutes before arrival to avoid delays.

Time	Location
09:15	Craigadick Park & Ride, Maghera
09:30	Castledawson Roundabout Park & Ride
10:00	Dunsilly Roundabout, Antrim
10:30	Glengall Street, Belfast (at the side of the Europa Hotel)
11:00	Belfast International Airport

A complete timetable and further information will be made available closer to the event date. If you have any questions regarding the trip, please contact us at recruitment@stir.ac.uk or call 01786 467046.

Open day attendees in student accommodation

What our previous attendees thought

"Just wanted to say thanks again for all the hard work you did to organise the trip! It was fantastically put together from start to finish, we felt so at ease the whole time. All the staff were so friendly and were able to answer any questions we had. I would definitely recommend the trip to anyone considering Stirling. It definitely helped with my choice. Thanks again, and hopefully see you in September!"

Student

“It was a well organised fun filled informative friendly event which made my daughter’s mind up as to where to further her studies – Stirling!”

Parent

Sail and stay participants at applicant day

What our previous attendees thought

"Everything was arranged for me, and I felt I got more out of the applicant day than what I would have if I'd decided to come independently."

Student

"It was a great way to make new friends with people who are all considering going to Stirling, which could be a great asset for next year when I arrive."

Student

Cancellation policy

In the unlikely event that you need to cancel your place on Sail and Stay 2023, please email recruitment@stir.ac.uk. Our refund policy is outlined below.

Date of cancellation	Refund
1 February – 2 March 2023	Full refund
3 March – 16 March 2023	50% refund
17 March – 30 March 2023	25% refund
31 March 2023 onwards	No refund

recruitment@stir.ac.uk