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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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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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Here’s how to make the most of Postgraduate Welcome Week

The wait is over! It’s finally time to join us here at the University of Stirling and kickstart your postgraduate studies, and we can’t wait to see you here on campus.  We have teamed up with the with the University of Stirling Students’ Union to create a fun and inclusive Welcome Week programme for our incoming

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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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Belfast Alumni Reunion 2024

We were thrilled to welcome our alumni back to the Ulster Museum for our first reunion in Belfast since 2015. The night was a roaring success! Guests mingled over drinks and canapés while enjoying the enchanting melodies of the Arco string quartet. A highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the inspiring speeches from our distinguished

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Debunking myths about hydration

Person drinking water outdoors

In the wake of #WaterTok, and the Stanley Quencher cups phenomenon in 2023, there’s been a surge in flavoured and ‘enhanced’ water products flooding the market. These products boast an ocean of claims, from better hydration to improved health, well-being, and even beauty. But amidst this hype, the crucial question remains: do these products actually

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