Category: Hints and tips

Results Day: keep calm this summer

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Don’t let the stress of waiting for results ruin your summer. We’ve got plenty of hints and tips to help you keep the nerves at bay and enjoy your summer break. Try to be a bit more mindful It’s so easy to get caught up in a loop of negative thoughts about what might happen

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How do nurses manage hydration in a fast-paced environment?

“We probably don’t talk about staff hydration enough,” says Gillian, a lecturer in nursing and Emergency Department nurse of 20 years. “Shifts can be long and hard, it’s physical work and you are on your feet a lot, plus hospitals get really warm. Being dehydrated impacts concentration and the ability to make decisions. You feel

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Thirsty work – Tips for nurses to stay hydrated

Scottish male undergraduate nurse in uniform at healthcare centre

Hydration is more than just quenching thirst; it’s essential for overall health. Proper hydration ensures optimal physical and mental performance, which is particularly important for nurses who are constantly on their feet, making critical decisions, and often wearing PPE that can hinder fluid intake. Recognise the signs of dehydration Dehydration can sneak up on anyone,

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Welcome University of Stirling Graduates!

University of Stirling summer graduation. 27th June 2024

On behalf of everyone here at the University and over 100,000 former students around the globe, we would like to welcome the class of 2024 to our alumni community! When you graduate from the University, you automatically become a life-long member of our alumni community. Jennifer Forman, Alumni Relations Manager, explains how to take advantage

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Your Favourite Hiking Spots Around Stirling – Part Two

Walking can help you find out more about, and connect with, your local area. You can explore some of the best of Scotland’s landscapes and experience a wealth of history and culture right on our doorstep at the University of Stirling. Discover some of our unmissable walking routes, as our Stirling community share three more of their favourite hiking

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Your Favourite Hiking Spots Around Stirling

Walking helps you find out more and connect with your local area. Luckily, you don’t need to go far to experience incredible views and relaxing surroundings. Discover what’s waiting for you at the University of Stirling as our community share some of their favourite hiking spots in and around Stirling.

How does Clearing work? | Clearing 2024

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Have you secured your place for an undergraduate course starting in September 2024? If not, don’t stress. You can still land yourself a place through the Clearing process. But what is University Clearing? When does Clearing 2024 start? How can you prepare for Clearing? This rapid guide explains everything you need to know about the

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How to prepare for exams

Group of students studying upstairs in Campus Central

It’s that time of the year again, with coursework due and weeks going by so fast, exam season is approaching already! Worry not! Here are a just a few tips to help you with your preparation and get you on your way. Everything starts with a first step and the rest will fall into place.

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