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The Official Twitter account for the University of Stirling. World-class research, innovative teaching in a beautiful, inspiring, modern campus environment.
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We've got a special message from our honorary graduate @SamHeughan to all of our students sitting #exams this week. You got this! ππͺ #GoodLuck #Outlander #Heughligans
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Award-winning actor @SamHeughan β best-known for playing the lead role in hit television show #Outlander β has spoken of his delight after receiving his honorary degree. #SamHeughan @Outlander_STARZ @SamHeughanSite @Heughligans #Heughligans @MyPeakChallenge
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Calling all #Heughligans - Want to see @SamHeughan receive his honarary degree? Tune in to our live stream from 2:30pm and you can! ππ#SamHeughan @Outlander_STARZ #OutLander @SamHeughanSite @Heughligans Click here:
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A little kindness goes a long way. Wishing everyone a very #MerryChristmas when it arrives. #BeKind #BeTheDifference #StirChristmas
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You can now watch Honorary Graduate @samheughanβs speech on our YouTube channel (with subtitles!). πππ #IGStirUni #StirGrad
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We've got a special message from our honorary graduate @SamHeughan to all of our students sitting #exams this week. You got this! ππͺ #GoodLuck #Outlander #Heughligans
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Wow! What a support for our #UofStirling footballers π€©π @LilianThuram21 @JudyMurray @DougieVipond @evemuirhead @RossMurdoch_ . Let's get behind the team, secure your tickets at
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There are over 120 nationalities studying and working at UofS. Our campus is a better place for having them. FΓ ilte. #WeAreScotland
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If thereβs one thing you can count on, itβs the #UofStirling community coming together to #BeTheDifference. Our #StirChristmas mini film will get you in the holiday spirit! Spread the festive love and tag someone below to show them youβre thinking of them. ππΏοΈβ¨
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Award-winning actor @SamHeughan β best-known for playing the lead role in hit TV series #Outlander β received his Honorary Doctorate from #UofStirling last week! You can watch his speech now π #SamHeughan @Heughligans #Heughligans @MyPeakChallenge.
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A cold, quiet night on campus and our Stirling Squirrel has had an idea to spread some #Christmas cheer. Feeling Christmassy yet? Enjoy! π ππ
βοΈ #MerryChristmas
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This is Ace. Been waiting heckin' ages on a treat. 13/10 good campus doggo πΆ
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It's been an incredible day and what a journey for our men's football team. Although not the outcome we wanted, we couldn't be more proud of the team and the entire #UofStirling community who showed such amazing support. π @ScottishCup
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Ok, so we have some BIG news we're excited to unveil for our #StirGrad celebrations next week. π±π. @LordMcConnell @SamHeughan @Outlander_STARZ @HHamiltonTV @doneanddustedtv @WhitbreadPLC @PeteCheema @ScotGrocersFed @the_brc @ScotlandsTowns @scottishlabour
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Congratulations Sam. We're very excited to have you!! π.
Huge honour, Thank You @StirUni ! Itβs a very dear place to me and Iβm so thrilled to attend.x.
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Wherever you are and whatever you do, we hope you have a wonderful #Christmas. πβ¨ Please share and tag the people in your life to let them know you are thinking of them this Christmas. π #MerryChristmas #StirChristmas
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Itβs an honour and a privilege to be named Sports University of the Year in @thetimes and @thesundaytimes Good University Guide 2020! #SportsUniOfTheYear2020
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Theyβve done it! Congratulations to Olympic Champions, Duncan Scott and Jack McMillan π₯π .@SportatStirling @ScottishSwim @Aquatics_GB
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50yrs ago today we opened our doors to the first UofS students. Stirling was the first new university in Scotland in 400 years π #Stirling50
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Since 2008, weβve been Scotlandβs University for Sporting Excellence. Weβre thrilled to be building on this sporting success by being named #SportsUniOfTheYear2020 by the @thetimes and @thesundaytimes Good University Guide 2020! π₯³π
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Want to learn how to speak like a local with these great Scottish words/phrases and their meanings? Keep watchingππ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ #ThisIsStirling #InternationalStudentsDay!. Learn more about the Scots language here:
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Meet Sherlock. Excitable as h*ck. Struggled to get a photo. 14/10 would cuddle for hours πΆ #StirUniDoggos
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Congratulations to Dr Andy Murray - tennis legend and the latest honorary graduate of @StirUni @andy_murray
http://t.co/ezR5732srI.
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#UofStirling is delighted to welcome celebrated #gardener @TheMontyDon as an Honorary Graduate. He told #graduates: "We've got a troubled world but I do believe you have the answer, you have the future. Look after this beautiful planet." Full story: π .
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#UofStirling swimmer @Dunks_Scott has made history by becoming the most successful British Olympian at a single Olympic Games - winning a record four medals at the #Tokyo2020 Olympics. π€©π Find out more π
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COMEEEE OOONNN!!!! π₯π₯πͺ. #UofStirling swimmer @Dunks_Scott takes GOLD in the 200m freestyle! ππ @birminghamcg22 #CommonwealthGames2022
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We couldn't not share this breathtaking photo by @PeterRibbeck on the anniversary of the #MoonLanding! πππFor anyone wondering, this is NOT a photoshop job. Isn't that amazing? #IGStirUni #Apollo11
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Just when we thought #UofStirling campus couldn't get more breathtaking! π€©. A lovely shot of the Northern Lights last night by Hassan Khan on FacebookπΈ
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Congratulations to seven-time Grand Slam doubles champion, Davis Cup winner and former doubles world number one, @jamie_murray, on becoming our latest #UofStirling Honorary Graduate. Read more π
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Itβs been an emotional morning for #tennis fans. Honorary Graduate #AndyMurray is an outstanding role model and will continue to be an inspiration for people everywhere. Thanks for all the great sporting memories @andy_murray! ππΎ
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Congratulations to our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Gerry McCormac who has been presented with a knighthood at Windsor Castle, recognising his leadership in #HigherEducation and the contribution of #UofStirling to the economy. Read more:
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It's been a year like no other. It's difficult to put into words the love and pride we feel for our #UofStirling community, but we gave it a go! You've all adapted to #BeTheDifference in 2020. Help us spread the #StirChristmas love, tag someone to show youβre thinking of them.π
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Thinking of our honorary graduate Sir Alex Ferguson and his family at this difficult time. π
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Good news! #UofStirling and @stirlingunion have announced the scrapping of #graduation ceremony fees. The decision means students will, from this year, not be charged a graduation ceremony fee by the University. ππ Read more here π
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Behind the scenes of our Christmas video with the goodest boy on campus (GBOC). He even dressed smart for the occasion. π
#campusdoggos
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Big congrats to #UofStirling & @Team_Scotland athlete @Dunks_Scott β he's now the most successful Scottish athlete at a single Commonwealth Games. π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ. π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
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A huge congratulations to @Dunks_Scott for another medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics! A brilliant swim in the 200m Individual Medley ππ
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Happy #Anniversary!! ππ 51 years ago today we opened our doors to 164 undergraduate and 31 postgraduate students - the first #UofStirling students! #Stirling was the first genuinely new university in #Scotland for over 400 years. π
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Frosty one today folks! Take care if youβre out and about on campus. β οΈβοΈ #igstiruni
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Wow! Almost 400 #UofStirling student #nurses β and up to nine staff β are joining healthcare workers on the frontline in the battle against #coronavirus (COVID-19)! π Find out more and read what some of them had to say π #BeTheDifference #TeamNHSFV
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WOW! ππ For the month of April, the #WallaceMonument is being illuminated in blue to recognise the heroes of today β across so many organisations β who are serving the people of #Scotland during this national emergency. Amazing! π. πΈ by @TheWallaceMon #IGStirUni
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GOOOOOOLLLLD for @Dunks_Scott!! π₯πββοΈπ₯ What an amazing effort by the #UofStirling swimmer!! ππ . @birminghamcg22 #CommonwealthGames2022
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Staff and students across campus with messages of support for the University of Stirlingβs student footballers ahead of their encounter with @dundeeunitedfcΒ in the @ScottishCupΒ . No matter the result, we're proud of you all! Roll on Saturday! πβ½
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π£ We're delighted to announce football icons Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) and Shelley Kerr (@Kerr5Shelley) will receive honorary degrees from #UofStirling at next weekβs #StirGrad! β½π Find out more π @ScotlandNT
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In the first collaboration of its kind in Scotland, we have partnered with @RangersFC to give sports students the opportunity to become fully embedded in Rangersβ coaching staff. Read more: @Stir_AcadSport
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Happy #Anniversary!! ππ 52 years ago today we opened our doors to 164 undergraduate and 31 postgraduate students - the first #UofStirling students! #Stirling was the first genuinely new university in #Scotland for over 400 years. π
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We couldn't not share this breathtaking photo by @peterribbeck on the anniversary of the #MoonLanding! πππFor anyone wondering, this is NOT a photoshop job. Isn't that amazing? #IGStirUni #Apollo11
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Huge congratulations to UofS honorary graduate @andy_murray β with tonight's win, he's the first person to win BBC #SPOTY three times. π
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Here's tae ye, Rabbie. Wer toastin' ye wi' Scotland's ither national drink. π. #BurnsNight #BurnsNight2018
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New #research from #UofStirlingExpert @WoodEcology models the proposed reintroduction of the Eurasian lynx to #Scotland. Find out more π @ScotWildlife @BangorUni @aberdeenuni
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(Thread π§΅) The University of Stirling Football Club make history later this month when its Men's First Team take on Premiership side @dundeeunitedfc in the Fourth Round of the @ScottishCup at Tannadice Park, Dundee, at 3pm on Saturday 21 January.
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Is that a zebra crossing? No, it's a few deer. The things you see at #UofStirling graduationπ. #StirGrad
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As the #UK is set to withdraw from the #EU this week, Principal and Vice-Chancellor @GerryMcCormac has written to staff and students to reiterate that #UofStirling will always be an inclusive, welcoming and international institution. π #ScotlandIsOpen #WeAreInternational
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#UofStirling swimmer Duncan Scott has won his first OLYMPIC GOLD π₯after helping power Team GB to victory in the Men's 4x200m Freestyle final. Read the full story πππββοΈ@Dunks_Scott @SteveTigg @UofSSwim @ScottishSwim @britishswimming #Tokyo2020 @TeamGB
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of our former Chancellor Dame Diana Rigg. She was an active member of the local community and will be missed by all those that knew her. Our thoughts are with her friends and family at this difficult time.
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Fantastic news! #UOfStirling has ranked 28th in the UKβs best universities in the latest Guardian University Guide. π₯³ . Well done to everyone whose hard work has contributed to this excellent result. π . Read the full story here: π
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Olympic champion and #UofStirling-based swimmer Duncan Scott has won his third medal at #Tokyo2020, taking silver after obliterating his own British record in the Men's 200m Individual Medley! Read more ππββοΈ @Dunks_Scott @TeamGB @SportatStirling
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Now THAT is a 'cool' way to arrive at Uni. ππ¦
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Congratulations to six-time #CommonwealthGames medallist @RossMurdoch_ who graduated today with an MSc Sport Management β marking the end of a phenomenal 10 years with our high-performance swim squad ποΈπββοΈπ π #StirGrad
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Duncan Scott was part of a historic @TeamGB one-two in Tokyo - winning #Olympic silver in the Men's 200m Freestyle, just 0.04 seconds behind teammate Tom Dean. Massive congrats Duncan! ππ Read the full story π #Tokyo2020 #SportsUniOfTheYear2020
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#UofStirling will lead 10 major projects investigating the impact of the #COVID19 pandemic after receiving almost Β£500,000 in funding from @scotgov .Read the full story for more info on all the projects π
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So much love for this photo. Big thanks to our photographer @jeffholmes24! πβοΈ . #StirGrad17 #WeAreInternational #ScotlandWelcomesTheWorld
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Fantastic news to start our Friday! π #Stirling is the only Scottish city to be longlisted for UK's City of Culture 2025. For the first time, each listee will receive Β£40,000 worth of investment. Find out more π #BeHereBeStirling
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We LOVE this photo of the charming streets of #Stirling! π . πΈ Beautiful photo taken by @lifebyalona_ #IGStirUni
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Lilian Thuram β Franceβs most-capped footballer and a #WorldCup winner, who starred for @FCBarcelona, @juventusfcen, @ParmaCalcio_en and @AS_Monaco_ENβ during his club career was βdeeply honouredβ to receive an honorary degree from #UofStirling! ππ
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The first leaves are falling. It's noticeably chilly. Autumn is coming. π. [ image: lauraholliealex / Instagram ]
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Proud of the UofS researchers & colleagues in Glasgow involved in #FootballandDementia β½οΈ Shout out to @alanshearer & the BBC team for raising awareness of such an important issue. π
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Training hard ahead of the big game. Best of luck to our amazing team!
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LET'S GO @RossMurdoch_!!! π€©. #UofStirling swimmer Ross takes BRONZE in the 50m breaststroke at the @birminghamcg22 #CommonWealthGames2022! Absolutely amazing. ππ
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What a great effort!! π€©π It's another medal for #UofStirling swimmer @Dunks_Scott as he takes BRONZE in the 400m individual medley. Absolutely amazing! π₯ . @birminghamcg22 #CommonwealthGames2022
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The Wallace Monument rising above the fog. π Stunning photo by @mikedowphotography #igstiruni
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Campus is looking gorgeous this morning. Look how big that moon is!. Happy #StarWarsDay (and #MayThe4thBeWithYou). π¬
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.@JohnSwinney has announced that Stirlingβs @MarkRPriestley is to lead an Independent Review in to the handling of this yearβs exam results for @scotgov. #SQA #exams.
"I am today announcing that an Independent Review will be led by Professor Mark Priestly of Stirling University. The review will look at events following the cancellation of the examination diet and the alternative certification model put in place by SQA.".
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Did you know that quite a few of the #Outlander filming locations can be found at and around #UofStirling? ππ From here itβs easy to walk in the footsteps of Honorary Graduate @SamHeughan's character Jamie! π @Heughligans #Heughligans
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#UofStirling staff and students: please check your email for an update on our response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The University is temporarily suspending all face-to-face teaching and physical exams for all students. These will now be administered online or by other methods.
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What a fantastic result! Congratulations to all of the #UofStirling athletes who competed at #Tokyo2020π.
The Olympics have officially come to an end ππ. but that means itβs time for a university medal table round-up! . We couldnβt be prouder of all the BUCS students and alumni who smashed it out in #Tokyo2020 . Bring on the Paralympics!π₯ #BUCSTakesOnTokyo
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We can't get enough of our stunning new campus central. Hope everyone is enjoying the new space and settling in nicely!
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Big Happy Birthday to our #UofStirling Chancellor The Rt Hon Lord Jack McConnell! ππ₯³π @LordMcConnell
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Say hello to our newest #UofStirling residents! πππ£ Thanks for snapping this picture @johnraephotography #IGStirUni
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50 yrs ago, we welcomed our first students. 164 undergrads & 31 postgrads were the first in the new Pathfoot Bldg. #HolyroodLive #Stirling50
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On #InternationalStudentsDay, weβre thankful for the 120 nationalities studying and working here. Our campus is a better place for having them. π. #WeAreInternational.#ScotlandWelcomesTheWorld
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