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Breakthrough Stirling study could unlock key to more reliable truffle cultivation

As one of the world’s most revered gourmet foods, some truffles can sell for more than €1,000 per kilogram, making cultivation a lucrative business

Truffle hunter Bill Collins, who helped with surveying for the study - unearthing a truffle in California, on a site that formed part of the study.

Sakura trees planted at Stirling to celebrate thriving friendship with Japan

Each spring a reminder of Stirling's close relationship with Japan will bloom following the installation

Representatives of the University of Stirling, Nagasaki University and the Japanese Consulate General in Edinburgh at a tree planting ceremony

Stirling students and staff set for Zambia sporting project

A group of University of Stirling student and staff volunteers are set to travel to Zambia this summer as part of the national Volunteer Zambia programme.

Group of Stirling staff and students who are part of Lunteer Zambia project

Hundreds celebrate their achievements on Stirling campus as temperatures soar

Students recognised alongside two inspirational honorary graduates

Claire Scott, Drew Campbell, Mia Barr

Stirling ranked among world’s top 200 institutions for UN sustainability targets

The University also placed in the top 100 worldwide for six SDGs in the 2026 THE Sustainability Ratings

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Scottish basketball great receives honorary degree from Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence 

Honorary graduates Kieron Achara and Dr Walter Humes join hundreds of students at Stirling’s summer graduation

Kieron Achara with two graduating students.

Stirling announced as Team Scotland’s Official University Partner for Glasgow 2026

The exclusive partnership deepens the organisations' close working relationship

Jon Doig, George Smith, Sam Downie and Cathy Gallagher.

Wheelchair basketballer is 20th University of Stirling athlete selected for Glasgow 2026

Shayne Humphries will compete in 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball event

Shayne Humphries poses with Saltire Flag.

LGBTQ+ population faces barriers to fertility treatment

The Stirling-led research uncovered discrimination, funding inequalities and gaps in care for people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities wanting to have children.

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Scottish basketball great among distinguished honorary graduands to be celebrated at University of Stirling

Kieron Achara MBE will be joined by Dr Walter Humes, Shumela Ahmed-Poole and Harry Adam in receiving honorary degrees next week

A graduation ceremony in front of a packed hall at the University of Stirling

Children need to use screens less to improve brain health, study shows

More time moving and sleeping also recommended by researchers

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University of Stirling celebrates breakthrough TV awards success

Students win Royal Television Society award for documentary

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MBE for senior leader at the University of Stirling

Joanna Morrow is recognised for her services to education

Joanna Morrow, Deputy Secretary at University of Stirling.

Major recognition for University of Stirling at Scottish Student Sport Awards

Three major wins for athletes and coaches at prestigious event

University of Stirling tennis players at Scottish Student Sport Awards.

Youth mental health crisis deepening in UK, and labour market could be to blame

The study finds young women and people in Scotland most affected, and raises urgent questions about NEET rates

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BBC journalists hail success of University of Stirling partnership

Students gained industry experience from award-winning team

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