Now that you’re back on campus, we wanted to share some of the best places to refuel and hang out whilst you’re here, including some exciting new additions. We asked one of our Student Ambassadors, Ruby, to tell us about some of her favourites! If you’re looking for any of the places she mentions, here’s
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It’s never too early to start thinking about uni. There are loads of things you’ve got to bear in mind when trying to find the right university for you – from course flexibility and accommodation, to support services, scholarship opportunities and student life. Open Day is your golden opportunity to get an all-in-one crash course on all of the above and so much more.
Choosing a university is a big decision. Here are five of the top reasons why we think University of Stirling should be your number one choice.
So here’s my next blog in our series highlighting our amazing Stirling alumni family. This time I’m looking at some of our alumni who are being the difference by working to improve people’s lives across Scotland and beyond. David Scott – Director of the Nil by Mouth CampaignBA (Hons) Politics 2003 Since 2011 David has
As it’s Halloween, I thought it would be fun to look at some Scottish Halloween traditions. Many are rooted in Celtic times but you’ll find that some are still practised today. Halloween can be traced back to an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain which means summer’s end. It marked the final harvest. Samhain was celebrated
Be inspired by our alumni who are being the difference across the world. This week we’re celebrating the success of some of our “creative minds”. Stirling is ranked 1st in Scotland and top 10 in the UK for Media and Film Studies (Guardian University Guide 2019). We’re 2nd in Scotland and top 20 in the UK
Aye/Naw Yes/No. How? Used interchangeably with ‘why’. We don’t know how, either. Daft Silly, nonsensical. Daftie Someone who does daft things. Did ye, aye? A phrase made popular by Glaswegian comic Kevin Bridges. When someone’s exaggerating or spinning a yarn, this is your retort. Wheesht Silence is required – as in ‘haud yer wheesht’ (be
From church ruins to hidden art, skeletons to sculpture The University of Stirling’s campus is arguably one of the most beautiful in the world but it also holds some surprising secrets and hidden corners. Here are some unusual, and occasionally bizarre, reasons to explore and enjoy our campus. Find the sculptures The campus is rich