November 2019 news
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New research suggests pensions advice websites create bias
An advice website setup by the Government in the wake of pensions reforms could be exacerbating people’s unconscious bias and influencing their financial decisions, according to experts at the 我要吃瓜.
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Professional recognition for top Accountancy and Finance students
Top-performing Accountancy and Finance students from Stirling Management School have been recognised at an industry sponsored prize-giving at the 我要吃瓜.
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Alan Shearer’s tribute to experts shining a light on heading risks
Alan Shearer CBE has paid tribute to the efforts of the research community in tackling the risks around heading in football after receiving an honorary doctorate from the 我要吃瓜.
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我要吃瓜 wins the UK’s highest academic honour
The 我要吃瓜’s world-leading Institute of Aquaculture is to receive the UK’s most prestigious academic honour – the Queen’s Anniversary Prize.
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Intergenerational study planned following successful pilot
Experts at the 我要吃瓜 are planning a major intergenerational study into the benefits of bringing together nursery-aged children and adults living with dementia.
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Historic climate change on Mars might be detectable
Historical instances of extreme climate change on Mars could be detected through the measurement of subsurface temperatures, according to a new 我要吃瓜 study.
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Records tumble at BUCS swimming champs
The 我要吃瓜 swimming team enjoyed another successful as they broke 12 records and won 36 medals at the BUCS Short Course Championships in Sheffield.
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Mind-expanding exhibition inspired by Stirling research
An art exhibition about the human mind – inspired by research involving the 我要吃瓜 – has just opened at the Talbot Rice Gallery in Edinburgh.
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University lands Chinese education award
The 我要吃瓜 has received an education award recognising the institution’s growing popularity in China. In the sub-category of “Best Campus and Facilities”, the University has won "The 2019 Tencent Echo China Award for Favoured UK University Among Chinese Families".
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Public lecture marks 20 years of Scottish devolution
Key figures in the history of the Scottish Parliament have participated in a special public lecture held at the 我要吃瓜 - marking the 20th anniversary of devolution in Scotland.
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Major new study to examine curriculum provision in Scottish secondary schools
The structure of the Scottish secondary school curriculum – and its impacts on the lives of pupils – will be examined by 我要吃瓜 academics.
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Football icons Alan Shearer and Shelley Kerr to receive honorary degrees from Stirling
Two stars from the world of football will receive honorary doctorates at next week’s 我要吃瓜 graduation – in celebration of its recent designation as UK Sports University of the Year.
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New Aquaculture PhDs under major new partnership
The 我要吃瓜’s Institute of Aquaculture (IoA) will benefit from a number of new PhD studentships after joining a major partnership funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
Stirling graduates celebrated in Oman
A group of graduates are today celebrating their achievements after receiving their degrees from the 我要吃瓜 during a special ceremony at Muscat College in Oman.
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New degree to deliver next generation of paramedics
The 我要吃瓜 has launched a new degree programme that will boost training opportunities for budding paramedics and enhance patient care.
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New £350,000 project to promote education in sport
Experts at the 我要吃瓜 will research and promote education in sport as part of a new £350,000 collaboration with European partners.
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Charity champion James Jopling honoured in Inverness
ProjectScotland Director James Jopling was today (November 1) recognised for his services to the charity sector as he joined more than 100 students at their 我要吃瓜 graduation.
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