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So here’s my next blog in our series highlighting our amazing Stirling alumni family. This time I’m looking at some of our alumni who are being the difference by working to improve people’s lives across Scotland and beyond. David Scott – Director of the Nil by Mouth CampaignBA (Hons) Politics 2003 Since 2011 David has
We spoke to loads of happy grads on both days – here’s what four of them had to say about Graduation, their time at Stirling and plans for the future. Kate Penton-Voak BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology “I had always wanted an internship and struggled to get one in the summer months as I would
As it’s Halloween, I thought it would be fun to look at some Scottish Halloween traditions. Many are rooted in Celtic times but you’ll find that some are still practised today. Halloween can be traced back to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain which means summer’s end. It marked the final harvest. Samhain was celebrated
Haverin’ Talking garbage or exaggerating. The Big Light The light up on the ceiling. Should never be turned on when your parents are in the room – you’ll get shouted at. Glesga Glasgow. Patter Your repertoire. Stoatin’ An inebriated state. Gid yin A retort to call out exaggeration or falsehoods. Hunners Lots of. An official
Careers fairs are great for scoping out your next career move, whether you’re undergrad or postgrad. They give you the chance to speak directly to employers, universities and education providers – expanding your networks is a great way to start off your career. Know what’s up First things first. Get to know the venue, the
Be inspired by our alumni who are being the difference across the world. This week we’re celebrating the success of some of our “creative minds”. Stirling is ranked 1st in Scotland and top 10 in the UK for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019). We’re 2nd in Scotland and top 20 in the UK
Aye/Naw Yes/No. How? Used interchangeably with ‘why’. We don’t know how, either. Daft Silly, nonsensical. Daftie Someone who does daft things. Did ye, aye? A phrase made popular by Glaswegian comic Kevin Bridges. When someone’s exaggerating or spinning a yarn, this is your retort. Wheesht Silence is required – as in ‘haud yer wheesht’ (be