As it’s Halloween, I thought it would be fun to look at some Scottish Halloween traditions. Many are rooted in Celtic times but you’ll find that some are still practised today. Halloween can be traced back to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain which means summer’s end. It marked the final harvest. Samhain was celebrated
Haverin’ Talking garbage or exaggerating. The Big Light The light up on the ceiling. Should never be turned on when your parents are in the room – you’ll get shouted at. Glesga Glasgow. Patter Your repertoire. Stoatin’ An inebriated state. Gid yin A retort to call out exaggeration or falsehoods. Hunners Lots of. An official
Think about what you really want to do This is the first step. Think broadly at first – what are you into? If it helps, write down or draw up all of your interests in a list or mind map. From there you can start an informed search to choose the right course (ProTip: the
Careers fairs are great for scoping out your next career move, whether you’re undergrad or postgrad. They give you the chance to speak directly to employers, universities and education providers – expanding your networks is a great way to start off your career. Know what’s up First things first. Get to know the venue, the
Be inspired by our alumni who are being the difference across the world. This week we’re celebrating the success of some of our “creative minds”. Stirling is ranked 1st in Scotland and top 10 in the UK for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019). We’re 2nd in Scotland and top 20 in the UK
Aye/Naw Yes/No. How? Used interchangeably with ‘why’. We don’t know how, either. Daft Silly, nonsensical. Daftie Someone who does daft things. Did ye, aye? A phrase made popular by Glaswegian comic Kevin Bridges. When someone’s exaggerating or spinning a yarn, this is your retort. Wheesht Silence is required – as in ‘haud yer wheesht’ (be
From church ruins to hidden art, skeletons to sculpture The University of Stirling’s campus is arguably one of the most beautiful in the world but it also holds some surprising secrets and hidden corners. Here are some unusual, and occasionally bizarre, reasons to explore and enjoy our campus. Find the sculptures The campus is rich
Heading to the University of Stirling this September? Studying here is an unforgettable experience. Discover more about us to see why.
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