Category: Hints and tips

How I kept a healthy work/life balance as a final-year student 

Student holding her dissertation

Starting your final year at university can be intimidating. On top of the usual assignments, there’s the ‘this is it’ mentality, and a dissertation to complete – but remember, you’ve got years of university experience behind you, so you’re more prepared than you might think.  What’s important is you give yourself plenty of time to get organised and make sure you look after yourself along the way.

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Results Day: keep calm this summer

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Don’t let the stress of waiting for exam 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. 1. Try to be a bit more mindful It’s so easy to get caught up in a loop of negative thoughts about what

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How does Clearing work? | Clearing 2026

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Have you secured your place for an undergraduate course starting in September 2026? If not, don’t stress. You can still land yourself a place through the Clearing process. But what is University Clearing? When does Clearing 2026 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

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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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Overcoming imposter syndrome at university

Imposter syndrome is the feeling of not being good enough, or worrying you don’t belong somewhere, even when you’re doing just fine. It’s really common among university students, especially when assignments are due and exams are coming up. What’s important is you’re able to spot it early so you can move past it and feel

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Welcome to our global alumni family! 

Congratulations to our latest graduates! On behalf of everyone at the University of Stirling and more than 115,000 graduates in 180 countries, we are thrilled to welcome you to our global alumni family. Whether you graduated from Stirling five days ago or five decades ago, you will always be part of this community.  Graduation marks

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How to stay on top of assignments and exams

Three students studying in campus central

With multiple assignments to get over the line and exams coming up, this time of year can be a bit stressful, but you’ve got this! A few small tweaks to how you study can make a big difference. Check out these tips from our Student Learning Services Team to help you feel prepared and more

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