September 2024 news
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Scottish Housing Day report calls for national conversation on 'homes for life'
Housing in Scotland must support the country’s population to age well, according to a report released today.
More than 150 athletes awarded Stirling sports scholarships
More than 150 athletes spanning 28 sports have been awarded prestigious sports scholarships from the University of Stirling – Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence – for 2024/25.
Researchers find evidence that bumblebees make the same memory errors as humans
Researchers have found evidence that bumblebees make the same memory errors as humans
Stirling scientists are pioneers of a lifesaving emergency mapping system
A lifesaving satellite emergency mapping system pioneered by scientists at the University of Stirling has been launched
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Football club’s performance can influence students’ choice of university, research finds
Students can be swayed by the performance of English Premier League football clubs when choosing a university, according to new research.
Scotland’s most vulnerable children taking years to be placed in permanent homes
Scotland’s care system is taking years to find many of the country's most vulnerable children permanent homes – and too many of them have no contact with their siblings, according to new research.
Stirling academic joins political thinkers to debate Scottish independence
University of Stirling lecturer Dr Tom Montgomery is among some of Scotland’s top political thinkers who will take part in a conference this month on Scottish independence.
Plaque unveiled in memory of the late great Billy Bremner
A blue plaque marking the childhood home of Scottish and Leeds United legend Bill Bremner has been unveiled in Stirling.
Stirling shortlisted for THE University of the Year 2024
The University of Stirling is in the running for the top award – University of the Year – at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2024.
New solar panels will help cut carbon emissions
New solar panel project will help cut carbon emissions
University of Stirling recognised for its commitment to advancing gender equality
The University of Stirling has been awarded a prestigious Athena Swan Charter award for its commitment to advancing gender equality.
University of Stirling golfer wins coveted Curtis Cup
University of Stirling golf scholar Lorna McClymont has won the Curtis Cup – one of the most coveted team competitions in the amateur game – with Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I).
Meet Jessica Piasecki: the Olympian and researcher putting a focus on female physiology
Originally from Manchester, Jessica Piasecki was a talented hockey player before emerging as a cross-country star and representing her country for the first time in the sport at the age of 16.
