Faculty of Social Sciences news
Women and babies in prison research explored
Top child welfare experts have gathered at the University of Stirling to discuss the wellbeing of babies and women in prison.
Success in top social science Fellowship
Professor Alison Bowes and Professor Kirstein Rummery have both been conferred with the Award of Fellow by the Academy of Social Sciences.
Article 50 triggered - Message from the Principal
As you will be aware, the Prime Minister has triggered Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty today, Wednesday 29 March 2017. This will signify the formal start of the two-year negotiation for the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union.
University opens its doors to mark milestone 50th anniversary
The University of Stirling threw its doors open to the community for a day of discovery this weekend, to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary.
Consultation on increased use of electronic tagging launched
A consultation examining how electronic tagging should be expanded in Scotland to help reduce reoffending levels has been launched.
Huge postcode disparity in proportion of children in care
A study by the University of Stirling and six other British universities has revealed significant inequalities in child welfare across the UK.
Partnership in Japan to enhance dementia care
Developing dementia-friendly communities in Scotland and Japan will be the focus of an international partnership involving the University of Stirling.
Befrienders could boost new mothers’ mental health
Women experiencing mental health difficulties directly before and after giving birth could benefit from a charity’s befriending service, a University of Stirling report has revealed.
Stirling top in Scotland for welcoming international students
The University of Stirling is top in Scotland for welcoming international students, according to a survey published today.
Practical postgraduate education takes centre stage in Stirling
Education leaders gathered at the University of Stirling to showcase the Scotland-wide Making the Most of Masters (MMM) programme which uses work placements as an alternative to traditional academic Masters dissertations.
