University of Stirling Blog

Interrobang* by Stirling Makar Laura Fyfe

Stirling Makar and alumna, Laura Fyfe (MLT Creative Writing, 2016) was asked to collate memories, anecdotes and sensory details from our student and alumni community to compose a collective poem that could be shared worldwide. We hope you enjoy reminiscing and are transported back to life on campus. Here we learned how to make a

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Results Day: keep calm this summer

Students canoe Airthrey Loch

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

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Clearing: What to say on the phone when you call us

An old style telephone

The big day has finally arrived. You have got your results, you’ve logged into UCAS Hub, and it’s been confirmed that you are now in Clearing. Now is the time to call your chosen universities and find your Clearing place.  Picking up the phone can be daunting, but don’t worry. Our friendly team has lots

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How to Write a Killer UCAS Personal Statement

A young person about to write a UCAS Personal Statement. A laptop is open in front.

The UCAS Personal Statement is an important part of the undergraduate UCAS application. It could be the difference between you getting a place at the University of Stirling, and not. With that in mind, we’ve got you covered with this short and sweet guide to writing your UCAS Personal Statement. What is a UCAS Personal

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Graduation – What’s Next?

Friends celebrating graduation

You’ve made it! You’ve completed your studies, got yourself a degree, and had your graduation photos taken by the loch…so now what? Life after University can be exciting and terrifying in equal measure! Some graduates have a plan, some graduates plan to have a plan and some just don’t want to think about plans at

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Celebrating the Persian tradition of Nowruz [student blog]

My name is Emily, and I’m a fourth year Criminology and Sociology student who’s originally from London. The University of Stirling has around 120 nationalities represented on campus, and with that comes lots of opportunity to learn about different cultures and experience new things! Homesickness is something that a lot of students are worried about

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Changed your mind? How to get the course you want 

A student working on her laptop on a sunny day

The UCAS deadline for applying to university for 2023 entry closed in January. So you have probably completed and submitted your application. But are you having second thoughts about your course choice?   If so – don’t panic! It’s not too late to change your mind and apply for another course.   This blog will tell you

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