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Power of the pedal

Active Travel Officer Kamern with his bike

How can cycling benefit you? University of Stirling Active Travel Officer Kamern Brown shares his experience – and it goes way beyond cheap travel. In 2019, Sustrans found that 61% of news media focused on cycling and active travel framed it in a negative light. This may well contribute to why cyclists often feel like

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Adelayo Adebayo

Stirling Students' Union Vice President Education for 2024/25 Adelayo

Get to know your Vice President Education for 2024/25, Adelayo Adebayo. Hi Adelayo! Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union? I’m the Vice President Education and, as the name suggests, my role centres on education – something I believe brings people together. I focus on the learning experience and student wellbeing

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Meet the Student Support Team: Ross Arthur

Assistant Student Advisor Ross Arthur

Assistant Student Advisor Ross tells us how he supports students to effectively manage money, shares how a personal experience encouraged him to apply for his role, and talks about recently celebrating his 8th birthday. Hi Ross! Tell us about your role and how you support students. There’s a few ways I support students. I meet

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Laura Shaw

Sports Union President for 2024/25 Laura Shaw

Get to know your Sports Union President for 2024/25, Laura Shaw.  Hi Laura. Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union?  I’m in charge of running the Sports Union and looking after all 54 sports clubs here at Stirling.  A big focus of mine is making sure we’re getting new members every

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An incredible summer of sport

The seven University of Stirling swimmers who represented Team GB at the Paris Olympic Games pose with great Britain flags outside the Sports Centre.

As the University welcomes its largest number of undergraduate sport students, Professor Paul Dimeo reflects on Stirling’s success. It’s been an incredible summer of sport. Our athletes performed on the world stage at the Paris Olympics, returning with three medals. Closer to home, other students worked in local sports clubs, as coaches and backroom staff,

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10 free things to do around the University of Stirling

Nestled in the heart of Scotland, the University of Stirling’s campus is a fantastic place to explore. With our breathtaking 330-acre grounds, the campus offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, artistic inspiration, and historical intrigue. If you’re looking for a budget-friendly way to immerse yourself in this extraordinary setting, here are 10 fantastic activities

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Justine Pédussel

Vice President Communities for 24/25 Justine Pédussel

Get to know Justine Pédussel, your Students’ Union Vice President Communities for 2024/25, Hi Justine. Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union? As Vice President Communities, my main focus is on creating stronger communities for students. For me, that’s about building relationships between different societies to help students feel included and

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