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October 2020 news

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New ?1.1m study to assess impact of bar/club opening hours on emergency services

A new ?1.1 million study led by the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø is seeking to understand recent changes in opening hours for bars and nightclubs, and how these changes impact on health, crime levels, and emergency services in Scotland.

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University signs Researcher Development Concordat

The ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø has become a signatory of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.

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Stirling academic¡¯s research plays part in new opera

Research by a ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic has underpinned one of the first performances to be live streamed from the Royal Opera House.

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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.

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Stirling academic wins prestigious global award

A ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic has received a prestigious international award in recognition of their research, which has benefits for animal welfare and sustainable food production.

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Bumblebee reproduction at heightened risk from radiation

New research by experts at the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø has revealed the reproduction rates of bumblebees living in radiation-contaminated areas, such as Chernobyl, are more severely impacted than previously thought.

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Stirling expert part of international team combatting marine plastic pollution

A ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø expert will lead a project researching the sources, impacts, and degradation of microplastics, as part of an international collaboration to combat marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia.

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Stirling housing student scoops top award

A ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø housing student has received a prestigious award after wowing industry judges with her work on housing law and policy.

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Stirling child trafficking experts publish research

A team of experts from the ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø commissioned by the Scottish Government to research the professional response to child trafficking in Scotland has published its research.

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Professors made Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

Two ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø professors have been made Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of their outstanding contributions to research.

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Stirling University scoops national equality awards

Two ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø departments are celebrating their continued commitment to equality and inclusion after being awarded Athena SWAN bronze awards.

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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.

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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).

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University congratulates graduates honoured by Queen

The ±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø Principal and Vice-Chancellor has congratulated three members of the University community on their recognition in the latest Queen¡¯s Birthday Honours.

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±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø education experts complete exam review

A team of Stirling researchers led by education expert Professor Mark Priestley has completed an independent review into the handling of this year¡¯s Scottish National Qualifications.

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Stirling expert appointed to Anti-Slavery Group

±¬ÁϳԹÏÍø academic Dr Paul Rigby, has been appointed to provide expert advice to the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner (IASC).

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