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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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Meet the Student Support Team: Christine Taylor

Student Advisor Christine with her dog

Student Advisor Christine Taylor tells us how she supports students with their mental health, what she’d like students to know about making an appointment with her, and shares her grandad’s top tip for picking new books to read. Hi Christine! Can you tell me a bit about your role and how you support students? I

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How to prepare for Undergraduate Open Day

The prospect of heading off to university is incredibly exciting. But trying to choose the perfect uni can be a little bit tricky. After all, there are loads of options out there — and the right fit for you might not necessarily be the right fit for everyone else. That’s why it’s important to ‘try

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The Stirling historian and the Spice Girl

Historian Dr Ian Cawood meeting Spice Girl Mel C in Liverpool

University of Stirling historian Dr Ian Cawood appeared in the new series of BBC One’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ featuring Spice Girl Mel C. As a Victorian political historian, I am fairly used to remaining something of a niche item when it comes to media exposure. Having written a book on Liberal and

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Careers advice for new graduates

University of Stirling graduation reception

Congratulations on coming to the end of your course at the University of Stirling. The University’s Careers Service is here to support you now and at any time in the future – they offer lifelong support for Stirling alumni. Let’s dive into their Top Tips and advice for graduating students. Don’t worry! Change is always

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Thirsty work – Tips for nurses to stay hydrated

Scottish male undergraduate nurse in uniform at healthcare centre

Hydration is more than just quenching thirst; it’s essential for overall health. Proper hydration ensures optimal physical and mental performance, which is particularly important for nurses who are constantly on their feet, making critical decisions, and often wearing PPE that can hinder fluid intake. Recognise the signs of dehydration Dehydration can sneak up on anyone,

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