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,
“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
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
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
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.
Have you secured your place for an undergraduate course starting in September 2025? If not, don’t stress. You can still land yourself a place through the Clearing process. But what is University Clearing? When does Clearing 2025 start? How can you prepare for Clearing? This rapid guide explains everything you need to know about the
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.
For the vast majority of us, university is the first time we live away from our family. With that new-found freedom to do as we please, without any parental discipline (yes!), it can be easy to slip into Netflix binge sessions and living off pot noodles and beans on toast. With all that change, remembering
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