Research
Spotlights
Research conducted at the University of Stirling inspires positive change, brings new perspectives and aims to address some of society’s biggest challenges. Explore our Research Spotlight articles for a closer look at just some of the influential research we’re working on.
The Daily Mile
Our research showed that a simple local solution could improve the fitness of school pupils. Now 10,000+ schools have adopted The Daily Mile approach.
Aquaculture research
Our Institute of Aquaculture's priorities reflect a global interest in understanding how aquaculture can support the rapidly increasing human population without depleting wild-fish stocks.
Saving Europe's freshwaters
Find out how our research has been critical to implementing major new policies to repair tens of thousands of water bodies across Europe.
Education and the Curriculum for Excellence
How education experts at Stirling are helping to ensure young people get the best possible education.
Terror and Wonder
Find out how our research helped to shape the world's largest ever public exhibition of the Gothic at the British Library.
Healthy Ageing in Scotland
We undertook the first comprehensive study of over 50s in Scotland that gathers information on their health, economic circumstances and social wellbeing.
Tackling tobacco
Find out how our work to make tobacco products less attractive is helping to tackle one of society’s biggest health problems.
Dementia and ageing research
We find innovative solutions to the challenges of ageing and dementia that are enabling older people to live independent lives, for longer.