June 2025 news
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Leading international athletes among those to graduate from the University of Stirling
Graduates include a Paralympian, professional golfer and history-making judoka
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“It made me believe in myself again”: 67 students graduate from transformative access course
Sixty-seven students have taken a significant step forward in their personal and academic journeys after completing the University of Stirling’s flagship Access to Degree Studies programme.
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University of Stirling student’s 5,000-mile journey to celebrate history-making degree
Yong Wang flew from eastern China to be the first graduate of a partnership with the University of Chinese Academy of Social Science (UCASS) in Beijing.
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Influential leaders from the worlds of sports and events honoured at Stirling graduation
Nicky Reid, CEO of the SPFL Trust, and Paul Bush OBE, former Director of Events at VisitScotland, receive honorary degrees.
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Swedish politician and devoted volunteer celebrated at Stirling graduation
Sweden’s former Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström and inspirational Lynda Morrison receive honorary degrees.
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World champion Dechlan is boxing clever at University of Stirling graduation
Former professional boxer Dechlan Nicoll has been on a remarkable journey as he celebrates graduating with a degree in psychology
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University of Stirling dementia expert wins national award for outstanding work
David Wilson-Wynne of Stirling's Dementia Services Development Centre (DSDC) won for Outstanding Contribution to Dementia in the Dementia Care Awards.
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Research reveals how Ukrainian cultural heritage is being protected amid Russian invasion
The report also highlights the importance of everyday heritage in Ukraine’s cultural resilience during Russia’s full-scale invasion
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Graduate’s toolkit will help intellectually impaired adults access cancer screening
Catherine White used a grant from the University to set up See My Health
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Inspirational honorary graduates celebrated at summer graduation
Four passionate advocates will receive honorary degrees at next week's ceremonies.
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Tighter regulations needed on marketing of sunbed use, new research finds
The report analysed marketing activities and strategies used by commercial sunbed operators in Ireland
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Stirling triathlete wins silver medal in World Series
Tom Williamson secures his first podium finish in the prestigious competition
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Stirling ranked among global top 200 institutions for UN sustainability targets
A record 2,389 universities submitted evidence to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025
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Stirling research centre designated by World Health Organization
The Institute for Social Marketing and Health joins only three other institutions in Scotland
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Stirling golfer wins major international team competition
Ross Laird wins the prestigious Arnold Palmer Cup
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Wasps thought to be asexual could support chemical-free pest control enhancements
New research challenges the previous assumption that asexual females of the species could not mate and produce offspring sexually
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