Ahead of World Mental Health Day on Saturday, 10 October 2026, our Mental Health Advisor Christine shares five practical tips for looking after yourself and your wellbeing. Connect Make sure you regularly engage with your peers, friends and family. All connection helps – from small conversations while you’re waiting for your lecture to start to
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You’ve made it to your final year! It’s an important time, with lots to do, but there’s plenty to look forward to too. To help you make the most of it, recent graduate Ciara shares the advice she’d give herself if she was starting final year again. Show up If I was to do my
The UCAS deadline for applying to university for 2026 entry closed in January. So you have probably completed and submitted your application. But are you having second thoughts about your course choice? If so – don’t panic! It’s not too late to change your mind and apply for another course. This blog will tell you
At the University of Stirling we welcome applications through UCAS Clearing from all students, including mature students. Clearing is not just for school leavers who didn’t achieve the results they needed or changed their mind. Mature students are classed by UCAS as anyone over the age of 21 who didn’t go to university after school
Have you secured your place for an undergraduate course starting in September 2026? If not, don’t stress. You can still land yourself a place through the Clearing process. But what is University Clearing? When does Clearing 2026 start? How can you prepare for Clearing? This rapid guide explains everything you need to know about the
Do you still need to submit your UCAS application? The deadline to apply for your chosen University of Stirling undergraduate course passed on 14 January 2026. But if you haven’t finished (or even started!) your application yet, you are not alone. Lots of applicants have a last-minute change of heart about applying to University, or
Imposter syndrome is the feeling of not being good enough, or worrying you don’t belong somewhere, even when you’re doing just fine. It’s really common among university students, especially when assignments are due and exams are coming up. What’s important is you’re able to spot it early so you can move past it and feel
“An unforgettable whirlwind.” That’s how fourth-year Accountancy and Finance student Bethan describes her experience studying abroad in Canada. We caught up with Bethan to hear what inspired her to apply, how she prepared for life at Mount Allison University, the academic differences she noticed, and why she’s so glad she took the opportunity. Hi Bethan!
