November 2020
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Stirling ageing expert to speak at international ¡®futures¡¯ event
A leading expert in ageing from the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø is to give a talk to an international symposium exploring the needs, hopes and responsibilities of different age groups and our futures.
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø granted funding for three COVID-19 projects
The ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø is set to contribute to the understanding of, and response to, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts, with three new research projects.
Stirling research evaluates effectiveness of conservation efforts
New research from the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø into the effectiveness of international conservation projects could help to save endangered species from extinction.
Stirling research on socio-environmental disasters receives ?1m funding
A project seeking to support marginalised South African communities suffering from climate change-induced or exacerbated crises has been launched at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø.
University supports businesses with launch of graduate apprenticeships
The ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø has welcomed its first cohort of students to its flagship graduate apprenticeship programme.
±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø launches study to support climate resilience policy in Rwanda
Experts at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø have been awarded a share of ?200,000 to support marginalised groups impacted by severe flooding and drought in Rwanda.
New study reveals impact of face masks on person identification
Research by experts at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø has revealed the impact that the increased wearing of face masks may be having on people¡¯s ability to recognise each other.
?3.85m Stirling-led study to tackle impact of plastic pollution in Africa
A new ?3.85 million study ¨C led by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø ¨C is aiming to understand the public health risks and environmental impact of plastic pollution in developing countries.
Aquaculture sustainability can be improved through collaboration with agriculture, experts say
A collaborative approach with the agriculture sector ¨C specifically around plant biotechnology ¨C is key to the sustainability of aquaculture, according to experts.
Scotland players must shut out the importance of Euro play-off to succeed, says top psychologist
Scotland players must focus on their own individual performances rather than become distracted by the significance of tonight¡¯s Euro 2020 play-off final if they are to triumph, according to a top sports psychologist.
New fellows join research partnership to mitigate climate-change related disasters in South Africa
Four new postdoctoral fellows have joined a research project partnership supporting marginalised communities in South Africa suffering from climate-change induced crises.
Social distancing is increasing loneliness in older adults
Social distancing introduced in response to COVID-19 is increasing feelings of loneliness in Scotland¡¯s older population and impacting their wellbeing, according to a new ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø study.
Voluntary action and Covid-19 ¨C new research will explore lessons learnt and recommendations for UK recovery
Experts from across academia and the voluntary sector are to carry out a major research project into the role of voluntary action in the Covid-19 pandemic ¨C exploring the challenges, what worked well and making recommendations to inform planning for future crises.
Politics students to live stream US election analysis
Politics students at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø are taking part in an international live streaming event offering unique analysis on the US election in real time.