Category: Campus life

Campus Services over the 2024 Winter Break

Winter campus image - Wallace Monument, Loch, Cottrell Building, Snow, Ice

We have collected useful information about available resources if you stay on or around the University of Stirling campus during the festive break. You can also read about our support for students over the winter break. The winter break period for Christmas and New Year 2024-2025 runs from Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Thursday 2 January

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Meet the Student Support Team: Joshua Thorpe

Student Learning Services Academic Skills Advisor Joshua tells us how he supports students to develop skills that make learning easier, the sense of relief students experience when they use the service, and how it feels to have recently become an author. Hi Joshua! Can you tell us about your role and how you support students?

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Meet the Student Support Team: Kelly Marriot

Sexual Violence and Misconduct Liaison Officer Kelly Marriot

Sexual Violence and Misconduct Liaison Officer Kelly tells us how she supports students, and why roles like hers are so important in society. Hi Kelly. Can you tell me a bit about your role and how you support students? I’m an SVMLO, which stands for Sexual Violence and Misconduct Liaison Officer. I provide specialist support

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Tips for managing stress at university

Two students walking down the stairs in campus central

Stress is your body’s reaction to feeling under pressure. As a university student who’s juggling classes, studying, exams, bills and other personal commitments, it’s likely you’ll experience stress at some point during your studies. What’s important is that you’re able to manage it so you can stay on top of your mental and physical health

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Power of the pedal

Active Travel Officer Kamern with his bike

How can cycling benefit you? University of Stirling Active Travel Officer Kamern Brown shares his experience – and it goes way beyond cheap travel. In 2019, Sustrans found that 61% of news media focused on cycling and active travel framed it in a negative light. This may well contribute to why cyclists often feel like

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10 free things to do around the University of Stirling

Nestled in the heart of Scotland, the University of Stirling’s campus is a fantastic place to explore. With our breathtaking 330-acre grounds, the campus offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, artistic inspiration, and historical intrigue. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to immerse yourself in this extraordinary setting, here are 10 fantastic activities

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