Category: Hints and tips

Winter cycling tips

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University Active Travel Officer Kamern talks us through how to stay safe when cycling in winter, and the benefits of cycling during the colder months. For many people, cycling is a summer activity. Cycling in the winter can be cold, uncomfortable, and even dangerous. But with the right know-how and a bit of extra kit,

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Tips for managing stress at university

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Stress is your body’s reaction to feeling under pressure. As a university student who’s juggling classes, studying, exams, bills and other personal commitments, it’s likely you’ll experience stress at some point during your studies. What’s important is that you’re able to manage it so you can stay on top of your mental and physical health

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How to have a productive reading week

Reading week is almost upon us. For some, it’s a golden opportunity to catch up on studies and consolidate learning. For others, a time to take a foot off the gas a little and chill out. However you spend your reading week, make it worth your while. Here are five tips on how to have a productive reading

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Looking after your wellbeing in autumn

Two students walking around campus in autumn

There’s a lot to love about autumn – the stunning scenery, cosy nights in, seasonal-inspired hot drinks and, of course, Halloween. But for a lot of people, autumn (and winter) can be tough, because it means darker mornings and nights – and the lack of sunlight can cause many of us to feel a bit

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Results Day: keep calm this summer

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Don’t let the stress of waiting for results ruin your summer. We’ve got plenty of hints and tips to help you keep the nerves at bay and enjoy your summer break. Try to be a bit more mindful It’s so easy to get caught up in a loop of negative thoughts about what might happen

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Thirsty work – Tips for nurses to stay hydrated

Scottish male undergraduate nurse in uniform at healthcare centre

Hydration is more than just quenching thirst; it’s essential for overall health. Proper hydration ensures optimal physical and mental performance, which is particularly important for nurses who are constantly on their feet, making critical decisions, and often wearing PPE that can hinder fluid intake. Recognise the signs of dehydration Dehydration can sneak up on anyone,

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How do nurses manage hydration in a fast-paced environment?

“We probably don’t talk about staff hydration enough,” says Gillian, a lecturer in nursing and Emergency Department nurse of 20 years. “Shifts can be long and hard, it’s physical work and you are on your feet a lot, plus hospitals get really warm. Being dehydrated impacts concentration and the ability to make decisions. You feel

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Welcome University of Stirling Graduates!

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On behalf of everyone here at the University and over 100,000 former students around the globe, we would like to welcome the class of 2024 to our alumni community! When you graduate from the University, you automatically become a life-long member of our alumni community. Jennifer Forman, Alumni Relations Manager, explains how to take advantage

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