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Insects remain resilient natural pest control method, new Stirling research shows

Using other insects like predators and parasitic wasps to control agricultural pests is considered safer and more environmentally friendly than using chemical pesticides.

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Scotland's Community Custody Units for women praised but researchers warn reform is needed

Units are at risk of becoming 'mini prisons' because they have retained so many features of traditional prisons.

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Stirling triathlete secures place on Olympic programme

Alex Robin selected to join British Triathlon Olympic World Class Programme

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Stirling students raise record £52k for Movember

University of Stirling students worked together to raise a record-breaking £52,264 for men’s health charity Movember last month.

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Groundbreaking University of Stirling salmon health study awarded £1.4m grant

Dr Rose Ruiz Daniels has secured more than £1.4 million in funding for a study that she believes can transform understanding of salmon health and disease resilience.

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University of Stirling achieves Living Wage accreditation

The accreditation acknowledges Stirling's long-term commitment to paying staff in line with the cost of living.

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University of Stirling study paves the way for patient-centred treatment of vulvodynia

A first-of-its-kind study identified critical knowledge gaps by asking patients, clinicians, and researchers what should be prioritised to improve both care and outcomes.

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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.

Public health students preparing for next pandemic

An immersive global health emergency simulation was held

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Inspirational nurses celebrated by University of Stirling students

An awards ceremony was held at Forth Valley Royal Hospital

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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.

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