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University of Stirling Head of Golf set to lead Great Britain and Ireland into transatlantic battle

Dean Robertson will captain Great Britain and Ireland in the historic match up. University of Stirling Head of Golf Dean Robertson is eagerly anticipating going head-to-head with the United States, as ...
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Couples who meet online are less happy in love according to new study

Researchers studied more than 6,000 individuals in relationships, examining how they found their partners and the impact this had on relationship satisfaction The study examined how the internet is ...
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University of Stirling secures £2m grant for aquaculture welfare project in Asia

Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture has been awarded $2.7m for a project aimed at improving the welfare of farmed fish in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. Dr Timothy Wiese, Professor Dave Little and ...
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When sunscreen meets plastic: A newly discovered threat to marine ecosystems

Scientists at the University of Stirling have carried out the first study into co-pollution – where plastics in the sea act as carriers for other chemical contaminants, including ultraviolet (UV) ...
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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. David Wilson-Wynne (centre) receives his award ...
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Stirling’s women footballers win cup and secure play-off spot

The University of Stirling women’s football team have enjoyed a successful fortnight – claiming their first silverware in senior football and securing a promotion play-off place. The students lifted ...
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Significant health benefits from workplace step count challenges, study finds

Workplace activity participation challenges can significantly and immediately improve physical fitness and wellbeing, according to new research co-led by the University of Stirling. The study, ...
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AQUASoS; an integrative scalable interdisciplinary approach for climate resilient sustainable aquaculture

Funded by Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Collaboration with Can Tho University, Centre for Enviroment, Fisheries & Aquaculture, HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, ...
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Report highlights critical shortage of housing for older people, demands urgent solutions

Senior citizens are unaware of the options available to them, says the report. There is an urgent need for housing solutions for England’s ageing population, according to a new report highlighting a ...
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Improved conditions needed if Scotland is to achieve a more circular economy, research finds

Systemic changes are needed if Scotland’s businesses are to accelerate the growth of circularity in Scotland, says new research. Systemic changes are needed if Scotland’s businesses are to accelerate ...
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Ticking time bomb: new modelling predicts huge increase in ticks across Scotland

The prevalence of ticks in Scotland will increase by a quarter under the most optimistic climate change scenario, according to new modelling by mathematicians at the University of Stirling. The ...
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Wild bumblebees capable of logical reasoning, study finds

Wild bumblebees are capable of logical reasoning, new research by a University of Stirling psychologist has found. The pioneering study tasked bees with spontaneously finding corresponding ...