January is Dog Walking Month, and to celebrate we’re taking a look at Paws for Progress – a charitable organisation founded by an alumna during her time at Stirling.
There can be no doubt that 2020 was a year most of us would like to see the back of as we all eagerly wait to usher in the new year in the hope of a more ‘normal’ 2021. But, before we get to New Year, we can at least look forward to celebrating Christmas,
Higher education (and international education) is an exciting opportunity to study and experience cultural exchanges, see and explore a new country, enjoy the different seasons, cuisines, hear and speak new languages and open your mind to the limitless possibilities of a ‘New You’. Two years ago, when I was aspiring to return to studying, I
Our students and staff share their experiences of returning to University, explaining how they’ve adapted to the new online learning and teaching. Environmental Geography is all about global change – how humans and the Earth adapt to external stressors as part of a complex ever-changing dynamic system. This year we’ve seamlessly moved teaching content, resources
Written by Rachel Swan, BA (Hons) English Studies and Psychology student at the University of Stirling. With COVID-19 continuing to have an impact on our daily lives, the University of Stirling’s clubs and societies have been finding ways to adapt to the new environment and continue to engage with and support their members. The Stirling Law
Hi, I’m Dr. Dianne-Dominique Theakstone, and I’m registered blind. Between 2004-2020, I’ve completed three Master’s degrees and a PhD at the University of Stirling. Alongside this, I worked as a contracted lecturer, placement supervisor on the Housing Studies course and Teaching Assistant on various modules. At present, I’ve embarked upon a Master’s in social work
When I first started my Mental Health Nursing Degree in 2018, I did not think that I would be going out to work during a pandemic just a year and a half down the line. I was already on placement in the community just before the UK went into lockdown. I got the chance to
The global COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has had a major impact on our lives in 2020, and every single one of us has faced some incredible challenges over the last several months. There are still many hurdles to overcome in the days and weeks ahead. But everyone here at the University of Stirling is incredibly excited