Name: Becky Boulton Job title: Postdoctoral research fellow What course/subject did you study? BSc (Hons) Animal behaviour Briefly describe what you do and your areas of interest in your field? I am an evolutionary ecologist and I work with beneficial insects like bees and parasitoid wasps. I am really interested in how these animals find
What is Chinese New Year? Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, takes places on 1st February 2022 and is the most important event in the Chinese calendar. Not sure what it’s all about? Our Student Ambassadors James and Yuanling explain: Year of the Tiger 2022 is the Year of the Tiger –
Valentina Figueroa, from Canada, is a University of Stirling student currently studying the MSc Strategic Communication and Public Relations course. In this blog, Valentina shares some of her advice for adjusting to the transition to studying abroad as an international student. Making the decision to study abroad for the first time can be scary, and
We’re proud to call Stirling our home! With a population of almost 100,000, the bustling city of Stirling provides a great community for city life. Third-year BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology student Emily Snowling shares what she thought of Stirling before she came here, her first impressions of the city, and finally, what it’s like
With Christmas and New Year behind us, it’s time to look forward to one of Scotland’s most beloved celebrations: the 25th of January. Known as Scotland’s ‘other national day’ after St Andrew’s Day in November, this date marks a special occasion. Any guesses? Of course, we’re talking about Burns Night! It’s an important date in
Let’s not kid ourselves, here: Scotland is an incredibly wet place. But we’re not just talking about dreich rainy days. Our stunning little country is home to more than 31,000 freshwater lochs. We’ve also got 11 major rivers, dozens of tributaries and over 150 waterfalls. Toss in a whopping 6,160 miles of gorgeous coastline, and you’re starting to get the
Scotland has so much to offer — and believe it or not, you can find the best of every Scottish experience right here in Stirling. In this blog, University of Stirling student ambassador Achilleas, explains why Stirling is like its own miniature Scotland. If you had to name a country famous for its scenic landscapes,
Uni isn’t about locking yourself in the library for days on end. Here at Stirling, our students love to explore and share the passions and interests that make them unique – and if you’re into sport, you’re going to love the University of Stirling. We are Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, and we really live up to that name. Between our 55 sports clubs, fitness
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