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Looking after your wellbeing at university

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As a university student, it can be tough balancing classes, coursework and studying with your personal commitments – but it’s important you still take the time to look after your wellbeing. To help you feel your best, here are our top tips: Get as much sunshine in as you can Sunlight produces vitamin D, which

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Five tips to help you manage coursework stress

As great as being a university student is, there’s no denying that juggling coursework deadlines with personal commitments can feel overwhelming at times. If you’re struggling to keep on top of things, don’t panic – there are steps you can take to get back on track. Here are five tips to help you manage your

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Your mental health matters: how we’re here to help you 

University is about finding your own path – but you don’t have to do it alone. At Stirling, we’re here to support your mental health and wellbeing so you can thrive. Here’s how we can help you: Student Services Hub  The Student Services Hub is your first stop for mental health support by helping you

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Missed the UCAS deadline? Here are your options.

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Do you still need to submit your UCAS application? The deadline to apply for your chosen University of Stirling undergraduate course passed on 29 January 2025. But if you haven’t finished (or even started!) your application yet, you are not alone. Lots of applicants have a last-minute change of heart about applying to University, or

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5 Top Tips for Your Stirling Application

Do you want to join us as an undergraduate student at the University of Stirling? We know you’re going to love it here. But before we can offer you a place at Stirling, you’ll need to submit an application to our team. We know the undergraduate application process can be a little bit stressful, but

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Tips for making the most of the new semester

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Whether you’re just about to start your course or are getting ready to pick up your studies after the winter break, January is a great time to get organised and set yourself up for success. Here are our top tips to help you make the most of the new semester: 1. Set realistic goals Setting

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Exploring resilience at the Festival of Social Science

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In this blog, Ryan McKay, Youth Spark Development Worker, and Louise McCabe, Professor of Dementia Studies, reflect on an exciting intergenerational workshop held as part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Festival of Social Science 2024. On Saturday 2nd November 2024, a group of older volunteer co-researchers from the HAGIS research project joined

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3 Things you should ask yourself when applying to university 

Applying to university is incredibly exciting. Heading off to uni can open all sorts of new doors to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, lifelong friendships and experiences that shape your future.  But with loads of universities and thousands of courses to choose from, it can be difficult knowing how to get started on your new journey. That’s why

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