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Iain Banks’ personal archives on exhibit as University of Stirling shares work of its famous alum

Never-before-seen writings and correspondence from author Iain Banks form part of an exhibit at the University of Stirling as it celebrates one of its most celebrated alumni.

man with glasses

Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Dougie Vipond awarded honorary degree by University of Stirling

Deacon Blue drummer and celebrated broadcaster Dougie Vipond has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Stirling.

Dougie Vipond poses with his degree on the University of Stirling campus.

Stirling graduate set to transform fencing in Scotland

A fencing coach and graduate of the University of Stirling is helping to transform the sport in Scotland.

Photo of Philip Carson taken at his fencing club

Climate change disrupts vital ecosystems in the Alps, research finds

Climate change disrupts vital ecosystems in the Alps, a study by a University of Stirling researcher finds

Dr Arthur Broadbent in the Alps

New project supports children and young people to access the mental health benefits of live music

New research identifies ways more children and young people in Scotland can experience the mental health and wellbeing benefits of live music.

Two violinists perform to a group of young people

Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish, research finds

Wild fish consumption can balance nutrient retention in farmed fish, research finds

Salmon

New research deepens our understanding of pescetarians

University of Stirling research has deepened our understanding of pescetarians

Maja Cullen, Devon Docherty and Dr Carol Jasper

Rachelle Atalla appointed 2024 Dr Gavin Wallace Fellow

Scottish-Egyptian writer Rachelle Atalla has been appointed as the 2024 Dr Gavin Wallace Fellow, hosted by the Division of Literature and Languages at the University of Stirling and supported by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland. 

Rachelle Atalla headshot photograph

Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Dougie Vipond to receive honorary degree

Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Dougie Vipond to receive honorary degree from the University of Stirling

Dougie Vipond

Researchers to develop new water quality monitoring system

Researchers at the University of Stirling are to develop a new system for monitoring freshwater quality in the UK.

Photograph of a river surrounding by green grass and mountains

Top 10 success for Stirling students in global university trading competition

University of Stirling students beat 411 teams worldwide to achieve tenth place in the 2023 Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group University Trading Challenge,

Left to right: Kunal Sharma, Sahil Parashare, Yojana Patil, Anushree Rane, Rishabh Gulati