Tag: Sport

Alumni stories: Eugene Bobrov

Joining us remotely from China, Ukrainian student Eugene Bobrov recently completed his MSc Sport Performance Coaching (Online). Read on to discover Eugene’s stellar journey and find out how achieving his Masters has helped fuel his passion and boost his career. Eugene Bobrov’s passion for football began in his hometown of Donetsk, Ukraine, where he played

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Local runs in Stirling you can take part in 

Dumyat Hill Race starting line at the University of Stirling

A lot of us are constantly searching for new ways to stay fit — and if you haven’t given running a go, it’s really worth trying.   Running is a great sport for beginners, and it’s a great way to stay in shape and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Not only that, but running can be a

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Everything you need to know about Sport at Stirling

Uni isn’t about locking yourself in the library for days on end. Here at Stirling, our students love to explore and share the passions and interests that make them unique – and if you’re into sport, you’re going to love the University of Stirling.  We are Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, and we really live up to that name. Between our 55 sports clubs, fitness

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Alumni Stories: Gordon Crawford

We caught up with National Coach for Swiss Triathlon Gordon Crawford, who graduated with a Masters degree from the University of Stirling in 1997. Since graduating from Stirling, Gordon has not only worked with Swiss Triathlon, but also coached with Triathlon Scotland, Triathlon Ireland, the Welsh Sports Council, British Triathlon and more. Gordon’s Swiss U23/Elite team

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Five things that happen to your body when you run a marathon

The University of Stirling campus marks the half-way point of the inaugural Stirling Scottish Marathon. Ahead of the event, expected to attract around 6,500 runners, we caught up with one of our resident sport science experts, Dr Angus Hunter, to explain what happens to the body when you take on a 26-mile run. Here’s Dr

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