In this blog, Ryan McKay, Youth Spark Development Worker, and Louise McCabe, Professor of Dementia Studies, reflect on an exciting intergenerational workshop held as part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science 2024. On Saturday 2nd November 2024, a group of older volunteer co-researchers from the HAGIS research project joined
Applying to university is incredibly exciting. Heading off to uni can open all sorts of new doors to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, lifelong friendships and experiences that shape your future. But with loads of universities and thousands of courses to choose from, it can be difficult knowing how to get started on your new journey. That’s why
If there’s one thing we can all count on this Christmas, it’s plenty of heart-warming festive films to fill your time. But the clock is kind of ticking, here – and there are loads of great Christmas movies young and old to choose from. That’s why we’ve decided to supercharge your Christmas countdown by suggesting
University Active Travel Officer Kamern talks us through how to stay safe when cycling in winter, and the benefits of cycling during the colder months. For many people, cycling is a summer activity. Cycling in the winter can be cold, uncomfortable, and even dangerous. But with the right know-how and a bit of extra kit,
Sexual Violence and Misconduct Liaison Officer Kelly tells us how she supports students, and why roles like hers are so important in society. Hi Kelly. Can you tell me a bit about your role and how you support students? I’m an SVMLO, which stands for Sexual Violence and Misconduct Liaison Officer. I provide specialist support
This is it. You’ve created a shortlist of universities, attended a few open days and gotten the chance to explore each campus. Open days are an amazing opportunity to get a feel for what each uni is really like, ask important questions and find out what it’s really like to be an undergraduate student. But
Stress is your body’s reaction to feeling under pressure. As a university student who’s juggling classes, studying, exams, bills and other personal commitments, it’s likely you’ll experience stress at some point during your studies. What’s important is that you’re able to manage it so you can stay on top of your mental and physical health
Earlier in the year, the University of Stirling Students’ Union passed a motion for the Careers Service to divest from fossil fuels. Here’s why and what happened next.
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