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Clearing 2026 | Deadlines and Timings

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Trying to secure a place on an undergraduate course for September 2026? Don’t stress if you didn’t get the results you were hoping for. You can still get a place on a course through UCAS Clearing. What is Clearing? Simply put, Clearing is part of the UCAS application process. It pairs applicants with UK university

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Alumni-led innovative social enterprise changing lives in Ghana

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It’s always a source of pride to see our alumni making a positive difference in the world, and it’s especially meaningful when their work supports their communities. Cletus Baalongbuoro came to the University of Stirling to pursue postgraduate studies in Energy Management. His desire to transform communities like the one he grew up in drove

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UCAS Extra vs Clearing – What’s the difference?

Happy students at University of Stirling

The UCAS deadline for September 2026 entry has now passed, but don’t worry! If you want to start your studies this September, then two potential routes are still open to you: UCAS Extra and Clearing. But what are they? And what’s the difference between the two? What is UCAS Extra? UCAS Extra is an extra

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Stirling Love Stories

Stirling has been the backdrop to thousands of love stories, from first lectures to late-night study sessions. Moments that are forever intertwined with the University. This year we asked our alumni to share their Stirling Love Stories.

Missed the UCAS deadline? Here are your options.

A happy student at University of Stirling

Do you still need to submit your UCAS application? The deadline to apply for your chosen University of Stirling undergraduate course passed on 14 January 2026. But if you haven’t finished (or even started!) your application yet, you are not alone. Lots of applicants have a last-minute change of heart about applying to University, or

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Overcoming imposter syndrome at university

Imposter syndrome is the feeling of not being good enough, or worrying you don’t belong somewhere, even when you’re doing just fine. It’s really common among university students, especially when assignments are due and exams are coming up. What’s important is you’re able to spot it early so you can move past it and feel

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Welcome to our global alumni family! 

Congratulations to our latest graduates! On behalf of everyone at the University of Stirling and more than 115,000 graduates in 180 countries, we are thrilled to welcome you to our global alumni family. Whether you graduated from Stirling five days ago or five decades ago, you will always be part of this community.  Graduation marks

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My study abroad experience: Bethan Wells

A student standing in front of a sports field at Mount Allison University in Canada

“An unforgettable whirlwind.” That’s how fourth-year Accountancy and Finance student Bethan describes her experience studying abroad in Canada. We caught up with Bethan to hear what inspired her to apply, how she prepared for life at Mount Allison University, the academic differences she noticed, and why she’s so glad she took the opportunity. Hi Bethan!

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