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University of Stirling’s graduating nurses celebrate securing jobs

NHS Forth Valley has employed 116 nurses of the 179 who graduated from the University of Stirling last week

Graduating nurses who are going on to work at NHS Forth Valley

Sporting stars honoured at University of Stirling graduation

Rugby union international Finn Russell and Aquatics GB swimming coach Steven Tigg awarded honorary degrees

Finn Russell and Steven Tigg

Duncan Scott first swimmer selected for Glasgow 2026

Scotland’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete of all time announced for home competition

Duncan Scott with his gold medal.

Democracy champion honoured at University of Stirling graduation

Former Bulgarian foreign minister and diplomat Nadezhda Neynsky awarded honorary degree

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“Much room for improvement” for climate change teaching in England, say experts

Curriculum experts call for policymakers to address gaps in the system

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“I want people to see me, not my dementia”

Award-winning Joan, 75, is using her Alzheimer’s diagnosis for the good – including delivering university lectures.

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Rugby star Finn Russell among honorary graduands to be recognised

Top swimming coach Steven Tigg and diplomat and pro-democracy campaigner Nadezhda Neynsky will also receive honorary degrees next week

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Beavers provide a boost for declining pollinators new Stirling study reveals

Study lead Patrick Cook hopes that beaver wetlands will now be viewed as a scalable nature recovery strategy to reverse the decline of pollinators

A beaver foraging in wetland in Scotland

Stirling launches clinical trial to tackle street benzodiazepine use

Findings could help cut drug-related deaths

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Recognition for University of Stirling at Aquatics GB Awards

Major recognition for Stirling programme at national awards

Stirling success at the Aquatics GB Awards.

New Stone of Destiny fragments uncovered by Stirling researcher

A rigorous study of the fragments transforms understanding of the history of the Stone

1200x630 A fragment of the Stone gifted to Queensland Museum in Australia. Please credit Queensland Museum, photographer Peter Waddington

Young people using unregulated nicotine pouches despite health risks, research finds

Nicotine pouches are small tobacco-free sachets which can be legally sold to under-18s in the UK

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Locals and MPs give thumbs-up to Alloa film project

The Stirling-led project saw locals turn historians to produce a documentary about life in the town.

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Fire safety measures risk leaving some trapped in their own homes

Urgent action called for as system prioritises fire safety over accessibility, say experts

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University of Stirling surveillance expert is new Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner

Surveillance expert Professor William Webster has played a significant role in shaping national policy on biometrics and surveillance across the UK.

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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.

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