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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.

More than 2,000 students graduated from the University of Stirling this week.

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.

Graduate poses with University of Stirling branded fan.

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

Dechlan Nicoll graduate from the University of Stirling in Psychology wearing boxing gloves

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.

Graduation ceremony at the University of Stirling

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

Tom Williamson stands on the podium after winning silver.

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

Ross Laird pictured on the golf course in Spain.

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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