We caught up with Scottish author Claire McFall, who studied Film and Media Studies at the University of Stirling from 1999 to 2003, to chat about her time at Stirling. Her first book, Ferryman, won the 2013 Scottish Children’s Book Award, was short-listed for the Grampian Children’s Book Awards and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. The Ferryman series has
Congratulations! You’ve received an offer to study your postgraduate degree at the University of Stirling. Before you can start, there are a few things you need to do. This blog will help you make sure you’ve ticked all the boxes before your course begins no matter whether you have an unconditional or a conditional offer.
As a university student, you are probably just about done with this semester by this point. Everyone gets a little (or a lot) stressed out. ‘Just relax’ is probably the most annoying advice imaginable. So, what can you actually do to unwind when you feel stressed? We’ve compiled a handy-dandy list of simple, practical ways
The University of Stirling is pleased to announce the unveiling of a dedicated statue celebrating its iconic mascot, the Stirling Squirrel. Plans to erect the 18-foot, hand carved granite constructed statue have been in the works for several months and have been a well-guarded secret, until now. The statue managed to secure funding after a successful GoFundMe campaign was launched
Our next Virtual Postgraduate Open Day will be on Wednesday 26 October 2022, 2-4pm (BST). Register now to secure your place. OK, so you’ve decided you want to pursue a postgraduate degree. Achieving your Masters is a fantastic way to explore new passions and boost your career. But chances are, you’re also wondering how you’re going
On a bright and sunny spring morning, our group of 11 members left Stirling University, on a journey to explore the famous Scottish Highlands. Incidentally, we were an all girl’s group and coincidentally Women’s Day also fell on the same weekend, call that our double whammy adventure! Our spirits were high, as we each were
We might be living in uncertain times, but that shouldn’t stop you from exploring how postgraduate study could boost your career and help you to achieve your goals. To help you find the right course and university for you, it usually makes sense to visit potential universities, speak with academics and get a taste of
Qiu Yuanyuan is a UofStirling alumna who graduated with an MSc in Media Management in 2005. She now serves with Jiangsu Broadcasting Corporation as Director of the International Department & Jiangsu International Channel. What does International Women’s Day mean to you? According to the United Nations, International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on
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