Faculty of Arts and Humanities news
Stirling researchers to uncover Scotland¡¯s hidden reading history
Experts at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø have been awarded ?1m for a unique project aiming to uncover the history of reading in Scotland from 1750 to 1830.
Stirling philosopher recognised with ?1m of UK government support
A ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic has been recognised as a rising star of research after being awarded more than ?1m for an innovative new project.
University signs Norwegian partnership
The ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø is expanding its international partnerships after signing a new agreement with the Norwegian Institute for Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU).
New study on the literary and cultural lives of merchants in Early Modern Britain
A new ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø study investigating the literary and cultural activities of merchants in Early Modern Britain could help inform present-day educational debates.
Stirling students lead charity campaign to support Coronavirus appeal
Students at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø are being praised after turning their talents to support an international fundraising appeal launched in the wake of COVID-19.
Replicas are also ¡®the real thing¡¯ say researchers
Heritage specialists at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø are calling on those who create, use and care for replicas to rethink their approaches after launching a new website to promote recognition of their authenticity, value and significance
Stirling expert part of team that has developed the world¡¯s first ¡°non-cuttable¡± material
A ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic is part of a team that has developed the world¡¯s first ¡°non-cuttable¡± material ¨C which could be used to make items such as bike locks, armour and security doors.
Impact of shale gas ¡°ignored¡± in England, new study finds
The UK Government and its advisory groups ¡°marginalised or ignored¡± the environmental and public health ramifications of permitting shale gas extraction in England, according to new research.
Volunteers sought to help record Scotland¡¯s political past
The Scottish Political Archive ¨C housed at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø ¨C is appealing for volunteers to help create a comprehensive record of its 2014 Independence Referendum collection.
Even better than the real thing? The value of replicas at heritage sites
Two ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academics have co-authored a book looking at the value of replicas at heritage sites and in museums.
Young writers celebrated by leading poets in national competition
The winners of a national poetry competition for young writers from across the UK ¨C supported by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø and Newcastle University ¨C have been announced.
The app allowing people to explore Scotland¡¯s heritage during lockdown
A free smartphone app ¨C created by a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic ¨C is helping people to experience and explore Scotland¡¯s coalmining heritage and the remnants of the industry during the current COVID-19 lockdown.
New Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities Director announced
The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director, Professor Claire Squires.
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø reveals factors behind a resilient community
A new study has identified the key components of ¡®community resilience¡¯ ¨C and experts believe their findings will help to develop and enhance responses to extreme events.
Mind-expanding exhibition inspired by Stirling research
An art exhibition about the human mind ¨C inspired by research involving the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø ¨C has just opened at the Talbot Rice Gallery in Edinburgh.
New boxing archive has a nice ring to it
Scotland¡¯s proud boxing history is to be preserved in a new archive - housed at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø - following a funding award by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Colonial settlers¡¯ memories explored in new online course
The experiences of former European settlers of colonial Algeria will be the focus of a new online course launched by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø.
Stirling graduates¡¯ documentary helps kick-off film festival
A film ¨C made by ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø graduates ¨C exploring inclusion within the world of rugby will be screened on the opening night of an international film festival.
Graphic novel illustrating history of Scottish Parliament backed by crowdfunding campaign
A crowdfunding campaign to support the creation of a graphic novel ¨C telling the story of the Scottish Parliament ¨C has been launched.
Stirling graduates make national television debut
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø graduates' documentary about a mixed martial artist is to air on the BBC Scotland channel tonight.
¡®Urgent action¡¯ needed to clean up Scotland¡¯s air further
Further action is required to support efforts to improve the quality of air in Scotland, an analysis led ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academics has found.
Salt rules linked to 9,900 cases of cardiovascular disease and 1,500 cancer cases
A relaxation of UK food industry regulation has been linked with 9,900 additional cases of cardiovascular disease, and 1,500 cases of stomach cancer.
Scotland¡¯s energy future inquiry informed by ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø expertise
A major inquiry into Scotland¡¯s future energy requirements has benefited from input from a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic.
Refugees¡¯ contribution to life in Scotland celebrated
An open day celebrating refugee communities¡¯ contribution to life in Scotland will be hosted by the Art Collection at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø.
Student journalism success for Stirling
Stirling students were celebrating after scooping a host of accolades at a national journalism awards ceremony.
Global human rights and climate change inquiry lands at Stirling
Experts looking at the responsibility of major global corporate carbon emitters ¨C so called ¡®carbon majors¡¯ ¨C for the impacts of climate change have gathered at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø.
¡®Life after Facebook¡¯ discussed by Stirling media expert
A former national newspaper editor ¨C and new ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø honorary professor ¨C will outline the future of journalism in a talk tomorrow night.
Cinema-going memories explored in new research project
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academics are collaborating on a major new research project on cinema from the 1930s onwards.
App users can stroll through Scotland¡¯s coalmining legacy
A smartphone app that shares secrets of Scotland¡¯s coalmining heritage ¨C through interactive guided walks ¨C has been created by a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic.
Women¡¯s football conference kicks off on International Women¡¯s Day
A ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø researcher has co-ordinated a national conference on women¡¯s football ¨C held at Scotland¡¯s national football stadium.
European ¡®conflict¡¯ requires Stirling students¡¯ negotiation skills
Rising tensions between neighbouring nations will be the focus of a NATO simulation exercise involving ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø students.
Housing, food and fuel poverty protections in the spotlight
Legal frameworks to protect citizens¡¯ rights to a decent standard of living will be explored by a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic.
Back-to-back student journalism wins for Stirling
A ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø student has landed a top national journalism award.
Game of Thrones star shares social insights with Stirling students
Actor Maisie Williams has urged ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø students to ¡°take risks¡± and grab opportunities ¨C as she visited campus to launch her new social networking app.
Misinformation targeted by Stirling researcher
Tackling false information in news reports, the public sphere and on social media will be the focus of a world-first event co-organised by a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø researcher.
Media and communications conference makes Scottish debut at Stirling
A major UK media and communications conference starts at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø today ¨C the first time it has been held in Scotland.
Lifetime achievement award for Sir George Reid
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Professorial Fellow Sir George Reid has won Scotland¡¯s top award for public service.
Global survey of news photographers reveals financial challenges
An international study of news photographers ¨C authored by ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academics ¨C has revealed a sharp decline in the number working full-time.
Stirling academic helps shape landmark human rights report
The First Minister of Scotland¡¯s advisory group on human rights leadership ¨C which includes a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic ¨C has recommended a new framework to improve people¡¯s daily lives.
¡®Real-life Game of Thrones¡¯ Scots history show stars Stirling academic
A major BBC history series focusing on Scotland¡¯s clans features expertise from a senior ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic.
Scottish Government steering group on clean air appoints Stirling academic
A steering group set up by the Scottish Government to help improve air quality in Scotland has appointed a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic.
Stirling academic goes off-piste to explore risk in new short movie
A short movie exploring skiing and the philosophy of risk is to feature expertise from a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic.
Human rights report unveiled by Scottish Parliament committee
The Scottish Parliament should be an international human rights leader, according to a report citing research by a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic.
Ambassador to outline Slovakia¡¯s key anniversaries in Stirling talk
Seminal points in the history of Slovakia will be explored in a lecture by the country¡¯s ambassador to the UK.
Establishing responsibility for the impacts of climate change
The links between climate change impacts ¨C including storms, wildfires and environmental damage ¨C and human rights obligations will be debated at a public event involving a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic at the London School of Economics.
Stirling academic outlines options for strengthening human rights laws and addressing poverty in Scotland
Scotland can show the world how human rights can be effectively enshrined in law, a Scottish Human Rights Commission report authored by a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic has suggested.
Life and work of Scots filmmaker and poet celebrated
A centenary celebration of a leading Scots filmmaker and poet officially begins next month.
Public relations in spotlight at anniversary event
Experts from the field of UK public relations will gather for debates at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø ¨C as the institution marks 30 years of teaching and researching the subject area.
Climate change laws explored by Stirling expert
The UK Government¡¯s approach to tackling climate change via legislation has been examined by a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic.
Experts discuss the ethics of ¡®nudging¡¯ to promote behavioural change
Internationally-renowned experts from a range of fields were joined by policymakers at a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø workshop to discuss the ethical issues related to behavioural interventions.