Want to experience the City of Stirling on a budget? Check out these top five tips from Emily, a third year Criminology and Sociology student here at the University of Stirling. Stirling has so much to offer, and often many of the best experiences don’t cost a penny! Hopefully, I can provide you with some
You won the Study UK Alumni Award for Social Impact in 2016 – what did it mean to you to win this award?It means a lot as it ensured that my learning at the University of Stirling brought a significant impact to the development of dementia care in Hong Kong. The British Council invited me
Whether you’re a vegan yourself or looking to expand your options and cut down on your meat consumption, knowing where to find some great vegan food and drink options is crucial. Stirling is a great place to find something vegan-friendly to eat, both on our lovely campus as well as in the city centre. So,
Beginning life as a first-year student can feel daunting but I can assure you it will be one of the most exciting times of your lives. There are a million guides on the internet titled “A guide to being a fresher” detailing skills ranging from having the next 3-4 years of your life planned to
We talk to two University of Stirling sports graduates, Catherine Kerr and Amy Beattie, who were instrumental in creating the University’s #BeConnected event programme, which launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. Catherine Kerr completed her BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science in 2014, and currently serves as a Senior Fitness Officer at the University of Stirling.
Shumela Ahmed has been part of the Stirling community since 2013 when she completed her access course. She went onto complete a BA (Hons) in Journalism Studies and Politics and a PGDip Tertiary Education with TQFE. Shumela is a Co-Founder of the Resilience Learning Partnership (RLP) and spoke to us about the impact of their work. What brought
Do you want to learn more about the University of Stirling? Register for our next Open Day on Saturday 23 October 2021, 2-5pm (BST). Although we are living in uncertain times, lockdowns and social distancing won’t last forever. When the time comes, you’ll still be able to get started on a brand-new adventure at university. With more and
We spoke to Suzanne Ruby, a BA (Hons) Psychology graduate from the University of Stirling. As Operations Manager at Paws for Progress, Suzanne told us how she got involved with a career in dog-assisted therapy. What brought you to Stirling? I moved to Montrose from the South of England when I was 17, spending my
