Category: Hints and tips

Support for commuting students

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If you’ve got a longer journey to campus, it’s good to know what’s here to help you. From dedicated study support to advice on saving money on travel and campus wellbeing spaces, here are some of the ways we’re making the commuting experience a little easier. Money Support Team Whether you’re looking for tips on

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Support for neurodivergent students

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Everyone experiences university in their own way. If you’re neurodivergent – whether you’re autistic, have ADHD, a specific learning difficulty like dyslexia, or something else – we want you to know we’re here to support you. From personalised learning strategies to quiet spaces and wellbeing resources, there are a range of services in place to

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Get ready for the new semester: five tips for a strong start

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It’s a new academic year! To everyone who’s joining us for the first time, welcome – and to all our returning students, welcome back. We thought we’d take this chance to share some advice to help you get off to a strong start this semester – and remind you about some of the support on

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Your welcome week checklist

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This is it: you’ve put in the work, secured an offer and it’s almost time to join us here at the University of Stirling. We’re so excited to welcome you onto campus, and we want to do our best to help you make the most of your first weeks at Stirling. That’s why we’ve put

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Looking after your wellbeing at university

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As a university student, it can be tough balancing classes, coursework and studying with your personal commitments – but it’s important you still take the time to look after your wellbeing. To help you feel your best, here are our top tips: Get as much sunshine in as you can Sunlight produces vitamin D, which

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5 Top Tips for Your Stirling Application

Do you want to join us as an undergraduate student at the University of Stirling? We know you’re going to love it here. But before we can offer you a place at Stirling, you’ll need to submit an application to our team. We know the undergraduate application process can be a little bit stressful, but

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Tips for making the most of the new semester

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Whether you’re just about to start your course or are getting ready to pick up your studies after the winter break, January is a great time to get organised and set yourself up for success. Here are our top tips to help you make the most of the new semester: 1. Set realistic goals Setting

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