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Looking after your wellbeing in autumn

Two students walking around campus in autumn

There’s a lot to love about autumn – the stunning scenery, cosy nights in, seasonal-inspired hot drinks and, of course, Halloween. But for a lot of people, autumn (and winter) can be tough, because it means darker mornings and nights – and the lack of sunlight can cause many of us to feel a bit

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Meet the Student Support Team: Sophie Rupp

Student Hub Assistant Sophie and her dog Mabel

Student Hub Assistant Sophie tells us about the ways she supports students, how wanting to help people resulted in her applying for her role and shares how she’s training her dachshund to be a therapy dog. Hi Sophie! Can you tell us about your role and how you support students? The Student Services Hub is

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Leen Ali

Stirling Students' Union President Leen Ali

Get to know your Union President for 2024/25, Leen Ali. Hi Leen! Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union? As Union President, I am the overall representative for Stirling students and an ambassador for the Students’ Union. My responsibilities include promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as chairing meetings such

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Meet the Student Support Team: Hazel Walker

Student Counsellor Hazel Walker

Student Counsellor Hazel tells us how she supports students to make positive life changes, shares what she’s grateful for in her role and talks about the importance of reconnecting with nature. Hi Hazel! Can you tell us how you support students? I provide a non-judgemental, confidential space for students to speak about how they’re feeling

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Adelayo Adebayo

Stirling Students' Union Vice President Education for 2024/25 Adelayo

Get to know your Vice President Education for 2024/25, Adelayo Adebayo. Hi Adelayo! Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union? I’m the Vice President Education and, as the name suggests, my role centres on education – something I believe brings people together. I focus on the learning experience and student wellbeing

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Meet the Student Support Team: Ross Arthur

Assistant Student Advisor Ross Arthur

Assistant Student Advisor Ross tells us how he supports students to effectively manage money, shares how a personal experience encouraged him to apply for his role, and talks about recently celebrating his 8th birthday. Hi Ross! Tell us about your role and how you support students. There’s a few ways I support students. I meet

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Meet your sabbatical officers: Laura Shaw

Sports Union President for 2024/25 Laura Shaw

Get to know your Sports Union President for 2024/25, Laura Shaw.  Hi Laura. Can you tell us about your role at the Students’ Union?  I’m in charge of running the Sports Union and looking after all 54 sports clubs here at Stirling.  A big focus of mine is making sure we’re getting new members every

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An incredible summer of sport

The seven University of Stirling swimmers who represented Team GB at the Paris Olympic Games pose with great Britain flags outside the Sports Centre.

As the University welcomes its largest number of undergraduate sport students, Professor Paul Dimeo reflects on Stirling’s success. It’s been an incredible summer of sport. Our athletes performed on the world stage at the Paris Olympics, returning with three medals. Closer to home, other students worked in local sports clubs, as coaches and backroom staff,

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