University of Stirling

A colour slide of a photograph of Castle Stalker, Argyll, taken in 1986, from the Peter and Margaret Rourke Collection.

New digital archive aims to save Scotland's deteriorating castles

The Scottish Castles Association and the University of Stirling are developing a digital archive to record Scotland’s castles, preserve historic collections and identify sites at risk.

Professor Josie Faser

Professor Josie Faser

University of Stirling

University of Stirling appoints new Principal and Vice-Chancellor

The latest drug death statistics paint a bleak picture for Scotland as they rose by 11% in 2025, with cocaine involved in more than half of the 1,133 fatalities and a rise in synthetic opioids

The latest drug death statistics paint a bleak picture for Scotland as they rose by 11% in 2025, with cocaine involved in more than half of the 1,133 fatalities and a rise in synthetic opioids

anatomy of a crisis

The rise of cocaine as a killer shows how Scotland's drugs landscape is changing

ASICA guides users through regular total-skin self-examination and provides support with examining their skin thoroughly

ASICA guides users through regular total-skin self-examination and provides support with examining their skin thoroughly

University of Stirling

Scots researchers seek former melanoma patients to test skin cancer recovery app

Petermann Glacier. Credit Adam Garbo

Petermann Glacier. Credit Adam Garbo

Scientists tracking glacier breaking away into 'rare' ice island as big as Manhattan

University of Stirling.

University of Stirling.

University of Stirling named Scotland's top university and UK sports university

Dr Jess Anderson has conducted extensive research into the impacts of

Dr Jess Anderson has conducted extensive research into the impacts of

New approach to literacy has pupils feeling supported rather than 'stupid'

Gabriella Wood and Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal

Gabriella Wood and Arvin Shaun Singh Chahal

Commonwealth Games 2026

University of Stirling surpasses own record for Commonwealth Games selections

University of Stirling and Team Scotland

University of Stirling and Team Scotland

Commonwealth Games

University of Stirling confirmed as Glasgow Commenwealth Games partner

File photo dated 13/05/19 of a general view of the University of Edinburgh Old College, Edinburgh. Staff at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on industrial action in a dispute over the university's plans to slash Â£140

File photo dated 13/05/19 of a general view of the University of Edinburgh Old College, Edinburgh. Staff at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on industrial action in a dispute over the university's plans to slash Â£140

Aberdeen University

Two Scottish universities named among 100 best in the world in latest rankings

Children's Hearings Scotland

'Baby blind spot' leaves Scotland's youngest children in care waiting years for home

Dean Fearn will make his Commonwealth Games debut this summer

Dean Fearn will make his Commonwealth Games debut this summer

Commonwealth Games

Rookies and old-timers combine in Scotland's Commonwealth Games swim team

University of Stirling

University of Stirling golfer selected for Team International at Arnold Palmer Cup

Climate change is increasingly transforming landscapes and communities across the world

Climate change is increasingly transforming landscapes and communities across the world

Climate Justice

Scottish university study shows link between ecological grief and climate justice

Duncan Scott will be focusing purely on performance at this year's GB Championships

Duncan Scott will be focusing purely on performance at this year's GB Championships

Duncan Scott: There's fewer nerves than usual ahead of this year's British Champs

Scotland became the first part of the UK to ban smoking in enclosed public places in March 2006

Scotland became the first part of the UK to ban smoking in enclosed public places in March 2006

Second-hand smoke exposure down 96 per cent since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows

Former prisoners were also eight times more likely to attend A&E

Former prisoners were also eight times more likely to attend A&E

Ex-prisoners eight times more likely to need ambulance due to mental health and drugs

Stirling University.

Stirling University.

University of Stirling

Staff at fourth Scottish university staff back strikes over job cut fears

School nurses say they are frustrated by barriers preventing them from offering more mental health support to pupils

School nurses say they are frustrated by barriers preventing them from offering more mental health support to pupils

Researchers warn school nurses prevented from doing more on pupil mental health

Duncan Scott and Tom Dean are two of Stirling's leading swimmers

Duncan Scott and Tom Dean are two of Stirling's leading swimmers

How University of Stirling are taking high-performance to the next level

University launches major study into Celtic nations' 'cultures of language learning'

University launches major study into Celtic nations' 'cultures of language learning'

University of Stirling

University launches major study into Celtic nations' 'cultures of language learning'

Professor Gerry McCormac

Professor Gerry McCormac

Scotland's highest-paid university principal announces retirement after sixteen years

Deer numbers will have to be reduced is mountain forest is to return

Deer numbers will have to be reduced is mountain forest is to return

Deer management

Scotland's mountain forest could return — but only if deer herds are culled

UCU members could go on strike at four universities.

UCU members could go on strike at four universities.

University of Strathclyde

Staff at leading Scottish university could strike over 'fait accompli' jobs cuts

New resources on the Teaching Slavery in Scotland website provides teachers with lesson plans, primary sources and informative videos to expand the way that the history of the transatlantic slave trade is taught in schools.

New resources on the Teaching Slavery in Scotland website provides teachers with lesson plans, primary sources and informative videos to expand the way that the history of the transatlantic slave trade is taught in schools.

Slavery project could set a new standard for reform efforts

The Stone of Destiny has been used in coronations for centuries

The Stone of Destiny has been used in coronations for centuries

Stone of Destiny

Fate of ‘hidden’ Stone of Destiny fragments traced by researcher

David Bond at University of Stirling

David Bond at University of Stirling

University of Stirling

Rounds at prestigious courses included in annual University of Stirling Golf Auction

Tory 'illiberal playbook' left democracy 'vulnerable' says Stirling Uni academic

Tom Dean, one of GB's greatest-ever swimmers, has relocated to Scotland and will train at the University of Stirling

Tom Dean, one of GB's greatest-ever swimmers, has relocated to Scotland and will train at the University of Stirling

Tom Dean: Relocating to Scotland is nerve-racking, but I'm sure it's the right move

Triple Olympic gold medallist Tom Dean

Triple Olympic gold medallist Tom Dean

University of Stirling

Triple Olympic gold medallist joins university swim programme

Faith Kipyegon is one of the most successful athletes to have come out of Kenya

Faith Kipyegon is one of the most successful athletes to have come out of Kenya

Mental health support for elite athletes needs to be rethought, new research suggests

A new study contends that nearly 400,000 Scottish homes will require adaptation by 2040.

A new study contends that nearly 400,000 Scottish homes will require adaptation by 2040.

Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland

Thousands of ageing Scots will require home adaptations in coming decade

Rory Campbell was one of 43 young people to attend a Bridge Camp this summer at the University of Stirling, part of a research and outreach project to solidify bridge as a learning tool.

Rory Campbell was one of 43 young people to attend a Bridge Camp this summer at the University of Stirling, part of a research and outreach project to solidify bridge as a learning tool.

Why is this pensioners' favourite game being introduced in schools?

Sunscreens, like oil, are hydrophobic – meaning that they do not dissolve in water.

Sunscreens, like oil, are hydrophobic – meaning that they do not dissolve in water.

University of Stirling

Scottish scientists discover new threat to marine life: sunscreen meeting plastic

Millicent Wenlock wants to provoke social change in the UK after her graduation.

Millicent Wenlock wants to provoke social change in the UK after her graduation.

'An uphill battle': The Stirling Uni student who fought her way to graduation

University of Stirling

Unique Scottish hill race which began with £1 bet celebrates 50th event

Marissa studied at Stirling University

Marissa studied at Stirling University

MARISSA MACWHIRTER

Is going to university just a huge waste of time and money? I am afraid to say it is

Professor Richard Quilliam and Dr Luke Woodford of the University of Stirling

Professor Richard Quilliam and Dr Luke Woodford of the University of Stirling

New method to monitor sewage pollution in rivers developed in Scotland

Right to Movement running by the wall in Bethlehem

Right to Movement running by the wall in Bethlehem

Stirling to host unique screening of documentary about Scots and Palestinian runners

Legislation preventing smoking in homes with children could help bring about ‘real change’, an academic has argued

Legislation preventing smoking in homes with children could help bring about ‘real change’, an academic has argued

Scots academic calls for ban on smoking in homes with children

A beaver feeding at Bamff Estate

A beaver feeding at Bamff Estate

Beaver dams can improve water quality for wild swimmers and anglers - study

The man was a student at the University of Stirling

The man was a student at the University of Stirling

University of Stirling

University student found dead as police treat incident as 'unexplained'

Tennis ace Jamie Murray has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Stirling

Tennis ace Jamie Murray has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Stirling

Tennis ace Jamie Murray ‘very proud’ to receive honorary degree

Jamie Murray is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Stirling (John Walton/PA)

Jamie Murray is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Stirling (John Walton/PA)

Jamie Murray to receive honorary degree from University of Stirling

One of the manuscript registers of the Scottish Privy Council held by the National Records of Scotland from which the new website was compiled.

One of the manuscript registers of the Scottish Privy Council held by the National Records of Scotland from which the new website was compiled.

National Records of Scotland

Historic Scottish government records published online for first time

Restored montane willows at Ben Lawers

Restored montane willows at Ben Lawers

Endangered mountain trees making a comeback in Scotland, study shows

Do bees think like people?

Do bees think like people?

Study finds bumblebees 'guilty of fuzzy thinking' — Just like people

Andrea Flores Mendez, who works with UAE Team Emirates cycling, marked the end of her PhD and Masters studies

Andrea Flores Mendez, who works with UAE Team Emirates cycling, marked the end of her PhD and Masters studies

University of Stirling

Top nutritionists working in elite sport celebrate graduation from Scots uni

Lucy Hope will head to her second Olympic Games this summer

Lucy Hope will head to her second Olympic Games this summer

Lucy Hope on longevity and why Paris 2024 may be her Olympic swan-song

Steven Tigg has helped turn University of Stirling into one of the leading swimming programmes in the world

Steven Tigg has helped turn University of Stirling into one of the leading swimming programmes in the world

The mastermind behind Scotland's most prolific medal factory

More than 65% of people aged over 60 experience some form of hearing loss, according to a World Health Organisation report on hearing from 2021.

More than 65% of people aged over 60 experience some form of hearing loss, according to a World Health Organisation report on hearing from 2021.

Study aims to help reduce risk of social isolation among those with hearing loss

Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Dougie Vipond to receive honorary degree

SCOTLAND & ALCOHOL

Police Scotland

Class A drug use now greater safety concern in Scottish football than excess drinking

Empty alcohol bottles after a Scottish football match

Empty alcohol bottles after a Scottish football match

SCOTLAND & ALCOHOL

Scotland & Alcohol

Is 'out-of-date' alcohol legislation causing binge drinking and drug use in football?