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Stirling’s women footballers win cup and secure play-off spot

SWPL2 play-off to take place on Friday 23 May

University of Stirling women footballers celebrated cup win.

Immersive golf studio launched for golf scholars at Stirling

Funded by the Macleod Foundation, the facility will help golfers perfect their game

Performance Golf Studio external shot.

Unique hill race which began with a £1 bet celebrates 50th event

The University of Stirling's Dumyat Hill Race attracts 450 competitors each year.

Runners run towards the camera as the Dumyat Hill Race gets under way.

Stirling golfer selected for major international competition

Ross Laird will compete at the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup

Ross Laird pictured on the golf course in Spain.

Eight University of Stirling swimmers selected for World Championships

Two University of Stirling coaches are also selected for the competition

Freya Anderson in the pool.

Stirling swimmers win 13 golds at Aquatics GB Championships

The success in London puts athletes in contention for World Championships

Duncan Scott in pool.

Four trophies for Stirling golfers at Scottish Championships

Wins in the men's, women's and team events

Stirling's winning men's golfers

University of Stirling athlete crowned champion with record-breaking performance

Tristen Bell wins the BUCS Modern Pentathlon Championships

Tristen Bell celebrates after winning the swimming leg of the Modern Pentathlon.

Stirling tennis stars lift BUCS National Trophy

Stirling student also enjoys success in wheelchair basketball final

University of Stirling tennis players won the National Trophy at BUCS Big Wednesday.

Stirling research on penalty kicks scores at global conference

The study found that professional footballers trade off the chance of a goal with the possibility of missing a goal, to save face.

footballer and goalkeeper penalty kick

Stirling athlete is proud Baton Relay bearer

Judoka scholar Gabriella Wood helped launch the Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay.

Gabriella Wood smiling whilst holding a baton

Stirling swimmers confirmed for Aquatics GB 2025 World Class Programme

14 University of Stirling swimmers have been invited on to Aquatics GB's World Class Programme for the 2025 season.

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Curling scholar to help shape future of Scottish sport

Holly Wilkie-Milne has been selected through a competitive recruitment process to sit on the sportscotland Young People’s Sport Panel.

Close-up of a curler in action

Stirling student athletes triumph on national stage

The University of Stirling has achieved stand-out success at the 2024 British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) Nationals, taking home an impressive 31 medals

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Marc Austin appointed Lead Coach of National Triathlon Centre

Commonwealth Games medallist and Stirling alumnus Marc Austin has been appointed Lead Performance Coach of the National Triathlon Centre, located at the University of Stirling.

Marc Austin standing in front of the Wallace Monument, Stirling

Stirling swimmers make history at British Uni champs

University of Stirling’s female swimmers made history this past week as they became the first Stirling women’s team to win the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Long Course title.

University of Stirling women's swim team with trophy

Stirling student tennis stars crowned national champions

The win means Stirling currently holds all four BUCS men's national titles

Stirling men's tennis team pose for photo with trophy.

Hat-trick of Australian Open titles for Anna McBride

University of Stirling tennis ace only dropped four games in run to her third title

Anna McBride poses in front of trophy cabinet at Australian Open 2025.

Stirling tennis scholar to defend titles at Australian Open

Anna McBride is current singles and doubles champion

Anna McBride poses with tennis racquet.

Five Stirling athletes to compete at World University Games

Stirling athletes will compete in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and curling.

Cross-country skier Hannah McHugh pictured in competition.

Duncan Scott recognised with OBE in New Year Honours

The royal honour caps an incredible year for the University of Stirling swimmer.

Duncan Scott poses with Union Flag outside University of Stirling Sports Centre.

University of Stirling golfer McClymont secures Ladies European Tour spot

University of Stirling's high performance golf programme has produced another professional golfer as Lorna McClymont qualifies in Morocco.

University of Stirling golfer Lorna McClymont golfing

Silver medal for University of Stirling swimmer at World Championships

Angharad Evans on the podium as part of Great Britain's Medley Relay team

Angharad Evans poses with Union Flag.

Winning Students 100 scholarship supports athletes for 2024/25

24 sports scholars from University of Stirling awarded under the scheme

University of Stirling Sports Centre

Tennis scholar Liam Hignett wins world silver medal

University of Stirling student part of Team GB success at the Master'U BNP Paribas

Liam Hignett celebrates in France.

Swimmers set for world short course championships

Angharad Evans and Paige van der Westhuizen competing in Budapest

Angharad Evans poses with Union Flag, Paige van der Westhuizen poses with Zimbabwean flag.

Duncan Scott is Scottish Sportsperson of the Year

University of Stirling athlete takes top accolade at The Scottish Sports Awards

Duncan Scott poses with Union Flag outside University of Stirling Sports Centre.

Stirling wins a prestigious Times Higher Education Award

The University has won Outstanding Marketing/Communications Team of the Year

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Stirling tennis scholar set for world title bid with Team GB

Liam Hignett to compete at major university tennis event

Liam Hignett in action for the University of Stirling.

Graduating golf star Lorna McClymont’s mission to go pro

University of Stirling scholar targeting Ladies European Tour place after this week's graduation

Lorna McClymont posed with golf club in front of University of Stirling loch, with Wallace Monument in background.

Major recognition for Duncan Scott at Aquatics GB Awards

Steve Tigg - who coached eight Stirling athletes to the Paris Olympics - also recognised.

Duncan Scott poses with Union Flag outside University of Stirling Sports Centre.

Tennis ace Jamie Murray among distinguished honorary graduands to be recognised by University of Stirling

Equality campaigner Margot Wallström and entrepreneur Stanley Morrice will also receive honorary degrees at next week’s graduation ceremonies.

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Stirling sport students benefit from new mentorship programme

'Elevate' pairs students with industry professionals

The exterior of the Sports Centre

Coaches behind Stirling Olympians win sportscotland award

Brad Hay and Steve Tigg announced as High Performance Coaches of the Year

Brad Hay pictured at sportscotland awards, alongside a stock image of Steve Tigg.

Respected swim coach Ben Higson set for top role at Stirling

Higson - who has coached at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games - has been appointed Head Coach of the University's acclaimed high-performance swim programme.

Ben Higson profile image.

Stirling expert contributes to overhaul of sports concussion guidance

A neuropsychologist at the University of Stirling has played a key role in an overhaul of the Scottish Sports Concussion Guidance

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Poem floated on University of Stirling pool to celebrate ‘Game Changer’ Steve Tigg

The University of Stirling’s high-performance swim programme has been recognised as part of The National Lottery’s 30th birthday celebrations – with a specially composed poem floated on the pool.

Poem from Robert Montgomery installed on University of Stirling pool.

Three Stirling triathletes set to compete on world stage

Three sports scholars from the University of Stirling will compete at the World Triathlon Championship Finals in Spain next week.

Millie Breese in competition.

Rapturous homecoming for Stirling’s Olympic swimmers

University of Stirling swimmers who competed at this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris – winning three medals – have received a rapturous reception on their return to campus.

Olympics homecoming

Swim coach Steve Tigg set for top GB role

Celebrated swim coach Steve Tigg – who has led the University of Stirling’s coveted high-performance programme for seven years – has been appointed to the top job in British swimming.

University of Stirling Sports Centre

University of Stirling success at Scottish Swimming Awards

The University of Stirling’s high-performance swim programme was celebrated at the Scottish Swimming Awards 2024 – with Duncan Scott winning Swimmer of the Year and coaches Steven Tigg and Bradley Hay jointly awarded Coach of the Year.

Duncan Scott poses with Union flag outside the University of Stirling.

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.

University of Stirling Sports Centre

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).

Lorna McClymont celebrates winning her match on the final day of the Curtis Cup.

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.

A female runner training on an indoor athletics track

Stirling golfer to represent her country in historic contest

University of Stirling golf star Lorna McClymont will this week compete in the prestigious Curtis Cup – which pits the best women amateur golfers in Great Britain and Ireland (GB&I) against their American counterparts.

Lorna McClymont action shot

Duncan Scott wins second medal at Paris Olympics

Team GB and University of Stirling swim star Duncan Scott has won his second medal at the Paris Olympics - taking silver in the Men's 200m Individual Medley.

Duncan Scott in the pool.

Olympic gold for Stirling swimmers in Paris

University of Stirling swimmers Duncan Scott and Jack McMillan have won Olympic gold for Team GB in Paris - after a phenomenal showing in the Men's 4 x 200m Freestyle Relay.

Duncan Scott

Stirling student golfer is Scottish Men’s Amateur champion

University of Stirling student golfer Alexander Farmer has won the Scottish Men's Amateur Championship - just weeks after his stablemate Lorna McClymont won the Women's event.

Alexander Farmer poses with trophy.

Eight University of Stirling swimmers set for Olympics

Eight swimmers from the University of Stirling – Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence – are going through their final preparations ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris, which begin this week.

Stirling's eight Olympians outside the University of Stirling Sports Centre.

Dean Robertson is Scottish Student Sport’s Coach of the Year

The University of Stirling’s Head of Golf Dean Robertson has been crowned Coach of the Year at the Scottish Student Sport Awards.

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