Staff and students events

Memoria

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Pathfoot Gallery Four

Developed over the course of Audrey Grant's year-long residency, Memoria explores the visible and invisible traces left on the historic Airthrey Estate landscape.

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Event series

Be Connected

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University of Stirling

Discover a programme of free events and activities for our Stirling community of students and staff. Bookings for activities will open approximately four to six weeks before the event date.

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The Divine Sky - Sekai Machache

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Pathfoot Gallery One

Sekai Machache (she/they) is a Zimbabwean-Scottish visual artist and curator based in Glasgow. Her work is a deep interrogation of the notion of self and she is interested in the relationship between spirituality, imagination and the role of the artist in disseminating symbolic imagery to provide a space for healing.

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Remembering Together: Collective Creative Responses to the Pandemic

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Pathfoot Gallery Three

This exhibition explores how two separate projects chose to make sense of the pandemic, reflecting on how we as a society remember and honour traumatic times.

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Margaret Mitchell: Six Works

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Pathfoot Gallery Two

This series of six works, acquired by the University’s Art Collection in 2023, focus on Margaret Mitchell's nephew Steven, offering an insight into his life’s trajectory.

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Seven Women: Ken Currie

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Pathfoot Gallery One

In 2023 the University Art Collection was delighted to be gifted seven works by renowned artist Ken Currie and we are pleased to display Seven Women together in this exhibition.

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This Fragile Earth: Pioneer Scottish Artists who anticipated the climate crisis

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Pathfoot Crush Hall

This exhibition focusses on a group of pioneering Scottish artists who as early as the 1970s and 1980s were responding to the threat of climate change.

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Global Café

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Chaplaincy

International students: come along and join us for tea or coffee, make friends, chat and play games. 

Part of the Be Connected series.

Chappy's Chatty Hour

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Chaplaincy

Join Lesley, Chappy the bear, and friends for an hour of conversation and fun on a Friday lunchtime.

Part of the Be Connected series.

The Winston Smith Library of Victory and Truth

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Library, Campus Central

Visit The Library - a visual art installation with 1,984 copies of the iconic 1984 novel by George Orwell.

Free Movie Nights for Students

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Macrobert Arts Centre, University of Stirling

Join your fellow students for free screenings throughout the semester in partnership with the Macrobert Arts Centre!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Free Eco Craft Workshops

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Atrium or Room 3.04 (Campus Central Level 3).

Come along and try a range of crafty activities throughout the semester, free of charge, and meet new people while doing so!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Connecting Cultures

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INTO Lecture Theatre

Come along for a fun and informative evening to learn about Scottish culture and customs, try traditional snacks, and make new friends!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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International Students: Interviews and assessment centres - what to expect and how to perform well

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Online

Whether you're preparing for your first job interview or want to do better in future interviews, this event will help you succeed. Join us at "International Students: UK Interviews and Assessment Centres" to learn what UK employers expect and how to perform well. This session is for international students and graduates only.

Fireside Discussion

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Off-campus

Join us for presentations on the Baha’i Faith and Writings.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Tour of Scotland - Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park

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After booking, Unicorn Tours will contact you with pick up and drop off locations.

Join us to explore Scotland with a welcome tour to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park.

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On A Wing And A Prayer: a day of workshops and performance

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Pathfoot Crush Hall

A day of sound and workshops to celebrate the launch of the album, On A Wing and A Prayer.

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Tour of Scotland - St. Andrews and the beaches and fishing villages of Fife

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After booking, Unicorn Tours will contact you with pick up and drop off locations.

Join us to explore Scotland with a welcome tour to the town of St. Andrews and the beaches and fishing villages of Fife.

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University of Stirling Day of Culture

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The Atrium

Celebrate a day of culture at the University of Stirling.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Into the Oceanic: documentary screening

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Pathfoot Lecture Theatre

Into the Oceanic is a documentary featuring two films by Elizabeth Ogilvie and Robert Page who collaborated with world-class scientists.

Meditative Moments

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Off campus

Our Baha'i Faith Representative invites you to a moment of shared reflection.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Random Acts of Kindness Giveaway

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Across campus

Enjoy our Lucky Letter giveaway as part of Random Acts of Kindness 2025!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Meditation

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Acorn Room, Loch View Wellbeing Suite, 2A1 Cottrell Building

Meditation can help reduce anxiety and let you de-stress, come along to this free meditation to discover the benefits.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Talks at the Smith: University Art Collection

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The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, 40 Albert Place, Stirling

Join the University of Stirling Art Collection Curators for a talk at the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. 

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ASSEMBLE!

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Pathfoot Crush Hall

An ad hoc live event inviting individuals and groups to take the space and share experiences of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Soulspace

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Chaplaincy

Soulspace is a time for sacred reflection, open to people of all faiths or none.

Part of the Be Connected series.

Sashiko Stitching Workshop

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Pathfoot Crush Hall

Inspired by the Japanese technique of Sashiko, join teacher Sue Crawley for a relaxed evening of slow stitching.

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Big Games Nights

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Campus Central Level 3

Are you ready to get thinking, meet new people, and work together? Come along to our brand new Big Games Nights this semester.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Paws Against Stress (Therapets)

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Campus Central Level 3

Open to all University of Stirling students and staff, join our next Paws Against Stress (Therapets) event, on Saturday 1 March, delivered by volunteers of Canine Concern Scotland Trust.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Challenges and the Future of Minority and Indigenous Rights Protection Conference

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Stirling Court Hotel

This conference will reflect on the rights of indigenous peoples and ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities, and the need to fundamentally rethink and recommit to their protection.

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Event series

Green Week 2025

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University of Stirling

Green Week takes place every year and is an interactive week of events focused on sustainability, active travel, biodiversity, and waste reduction.

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Accelerate Action: International Women's Day Discussion Panel

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Campus Central Level 3

Join us in celebrating International Women's Day with a focus on innovation, empowerment, and entrepreneurial success!

Part of the Be Connected series.

Sustainable and Active Travel Fayre

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Atrium

Join us on the 11 March, 11:00am – 3:00pm in the Atrium, to browse our Sustainable and Active Travel Fayre.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Roadside Repair Workshop

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Atrium, Campus Central

Come along to learn how to safely deal with simple roadside repairs for your bike.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Green and Blue Space Sustainable Fashion Fayre

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Atrium, Campus Central

Come along to our Sustainable Fashion Fayre to have a look at a wide range of clothing.  

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Spring litter pick

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Meet at Queens Court

Grab gloves, rally your friends, and help us tidy up our green spaces. Join us for our Spring Litter Pick.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

Natural paper and notebook making workshop

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Campus Central, Level 3, Room 3.04

Join Herbal Homestead and Create Club for a sustainable focused workshop in ‘sewing’ seeds of hope.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

Dunk ‘n Discuss: Resource Revolution – Embracing the Circular Economy

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The Hive, Scion House, Stirling University Innovation Park Stirling FK9 4LA

Join us for an enlightening roundtable at The Hive, where we dive into the transformative world of the Circular Economy.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Community gardening session

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Stirling Students' Union community garden

A community gardening session with a zero-waste twist. Learn ways in which we can use different materials to upcycle into creative ideas.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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BioBlitz

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Meet outside the Atrium at the Loch Bridge

Join us for an immersive exploration of biodiversity at our BioBlitz event. Drop-in on one of our informative walks and embark on a scientific journey as we gather nature enthusiasts, citizen scientists, and curious minds for a day filled with discovery.

Part of the Green Week 2025 series.

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Celebrating Holi: the Festival of Colours

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Haldane's Restaurant

Join us to celebrate the Hindu festival of colours! Create a glorious rainbow whilst enjoying music, food, and time spent with others.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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University of Stirling Spring Fair 2025

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Atrium

Come along on 1 April to shop local businesses, take part in workshops, enjoy giveaways, and celebrate spring.

Part of the Be Connected series.

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University of Stirling Easter Egg Hunt 2025

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University of Stirling main campus

Mark your calendars and join our 2025 Easter Egg Hunt on campus!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Alpaca Therapy

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Haldane's grass area

Join us on 22 April to meet an alpaca!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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Graduation ball June 2025

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Stirling Court Hotel, University of Stirling

Get your ticket to the June 2025 Graduation Ball and celebrate your achievements.

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University of Stirling Big Summer BBQ

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Queen's Court

Book now to enjoy mocktails, music, burgers and hopefully some sun!

Part of the Be Connected series.

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