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Your STIRLING
2017/2018
CELEBRATING
YOUR SUPPORT
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Thank you to all of our supporters in 2017/18.
We couldn’t have done it without you.
Dr Safaa Abdulrahim, Mr Duncan Adams, Mr David A Allan, Mrs Jacqueline I Allison, Mr Mike Alsop & Mrs Jane Alsop, Mrs Christine Anderson, Ms Christine
B Anderson, Mr Colin Anderson, Mr David Anderson, Mrs Lynne Anderson, Ms Nicola Anderson, Mr Philip J Anderson, Ms Lesley Andrews, Mr Dave Anstey,
Mr Liam Anstruther, Ms Jennifer Armitage, Mrs Lily Asghar, Mrs Jane R Ashcroft CBE, Mrs Agnes Austin, Mrs Alison E Bagnall MBE, Mr Michael Balahura, Mrs
Moira Ball, Mr William Ballantine, Dr Derek Banks, Ms Marianne Baraniuk, Mrs Elaine Barn, Mr Donald Barron, Miss Lisa M Battisti, Mr Bruno Berry, Mr Angus
W Bethune, Mr Stewart Bicker, Mrs Alison Binnie, Dr Clare Bird, Ms Sara Bishop, Mr Craig Black, Ms Lynne Black, Tom Blakeson, Dr Robert G Bomont DUniv,
Mrs Jane Bone, Mr Michael Boyle, Mr Alexander Bremner, Mr Anthony S Broadley, Professor Douglas Brodie, Mrs Carolyn Brown, Mr C Ian Brown, Mr Ian W
Brown, Ms Louise Brown, Mr Mike Brown, Mr Jeffrey Bryan, Mr Adrian Bryant, Mrs Aileen Bryson, Mrs Kerry Bryson, Mr Brian J Buchanan, Dr Carol Bugge, Ms
Claire Bungay, Mr Peter Burgon, Miss Gillian Butler, Mr Matthew Bywater, Ms Jane Cameron, Mr Kenny Cameron, Mr Malcolm H Cameron, Mrs Pauline
Cameron, Mr Stewart Cameron, Mr Austin Carey, Mr Ian Carpenter, Mrs Jane Chilton, Mr Steve Chinn, Dr Kevin Clarke & Mrs Linda Clarke, Mr John P Cleary
& Mrs Cecilia M Cleary, Miss Lynsey Cochrane, Mr Ian Cockburn, Miss Isobel Coll, Mrs Jane Connechen, Mr Bret Contreras, Mr Michael Cormack, Ms Elizabeth
Cornwallis, Dr Julie Cowie, Mrs Valeria Craciun, Mr David Craig, Mr Michael Crawford, Mr Jack Cree, Mr William Culbard MA, Ms Jane Cumming, Mr Fergus
Currie, Mrs Gyllian Curtis-Machin, Ms Vera Cvoro, Mr Anzelm K Cydzik, Ms Penny Dade, Mr Colin Dalgleish, Mrs Sheena Dawson, Mr Thomas Dawson, Miss
Kate De Ban, Mr Albert de Jong, Mr Richard J Deighton, Mr Anthony Dick, Miss Eilidh Dillon, Mr Karl Dillow, Mrs Gillian Docherty, Mr Blane Dodds, Mr Liam
Dodds, Mrs Claire Dolman, Mrs Laura Dominey, Mr Alan Donald, Mr Hugh Donaldson, Ms Katrina M Douglas, Miss Kimberley Doy, Mr Colin A J Duffus ACII
PMICS, Miss Claire Eades, Mr William Eadie, Mr George Eadie, Ms Juliet M J Earp, Dr David J Edgar, Mrs Louise Elliott, Ms Heather Emond, Dr Josie Evans, Ms
Katherine Eyres, Mr Michael Farrell, Mr Simon Featherstone, Mrs Anne Ferrier, Ms Deborah J Findlay, Miss Jennie Findlay, Mr Hugh F Fitch, Mr David Forsyth,
Professor John Forty CBE DUniv FRSE, Mr Mark Fowler, Miss Hazel Fraser, Mr Kenny J Fraser & Mrs Susan J Fraser, Mr Graham Frazer, Mr Andrew Freeland,
Professor John Gardner, Miss Kirsty Gelsthorpe, Ms Paula Gilbert-Haworth, Miss Esther I Gilfillan, Ms Lynne Gilmore, Ms Angela Gonsales, Mr Alan R Gould,
Mr Gordon Gourlay, Mrs Anne Graham, Ms Michelle Graham, Mr Stuart Graham, Mr John C Grant, Mrs Sarah E M Grant FCCA, Mrs Elizabeth Green, Mr
Andrew J Grelak & Mrs Elaine P Grelak, Mr Philip Hagen, Ms Matilda Hall, Mrs Janet Halley, Prof Peter Hancock, Mrs Rachel A Harrison, Ms Elizabeth Hatwell,
Mr Richard J Haworth, Mr Ian Hendry, Mrs Jane Henley-King, Mr Manuel Hernandez, Mrs Agnes Hewitt-Smith, Dr Hazel Hill, Ms Maureen Hodge, Miss Muriel
D V Hodge, Dr Andrew Hodskinson, Mrs Christine E Holland, Mr Nick Hopkins, Mr Christopher Hudson, Mr John Huggan, Mrs Jill K Hughes, Mr Keith Hurst,
Mr Hamish Hutchinson, Ms Soniya Johal, Mr Brian Johnston, Mr Adebayo A Jolaoso, Mr Christopher Jones, Dr David J Jones, Miss Rebecca Jones, Mr Anthony
Joslin, Mrs Janette Kean, Mr Kevin Keen, Mr Edward Kennedy, Mr Euan Kennedy, Ms Mary Kerr, Sir Ian Kershaw DUniv, Mr Iain Kilpatrick, Mr Robin C Kite, Mr
Bertie Kloetgen, Mrs Sandra Ladd, Mrs Clare Laming, Miss Allanah Langstaff, Mr James Larkman, Mr Andrew Lawson, Mr James Lawson, Mr Sebastian
Lawson-Thorp, Ms Martha Lester-Cribb, Mr Andreas Liesche, Mr Richard Lockett, Mrs Caroline Lockhart, Ally Logan, Mr Ronald Logan, Mr Stuart Logan, Mr
Gregory J Lovett, Mr Joseph Macari, Mr Alex MacDonald, Mr Alistair MacDonald, Miss Melissa MacDonald, Professor Neil MacFarlane, Mr Russell MacFarlane,
Professor Gordon & Mrs Jackie Mackay, Mrs Monika E MacKenzie, Ms Helen Mackie, Mr John A MacLeod & Mrs Shona MacLeod, Professor Malcolm MacLeod
PhD FBPsS FRSA, Mr Malcolm MacNaughton, Mrs Frances MacNeil, Dr Colin MacPherson, Dr Stuart A MacPherson, Mrs Maureen Mallon, Mr Shane Malone,
Ms Helen Mander, Ms Moira Maron, Ms Elizabeth V Marshall, Gregorie Marshall, Ms Victoria F Marsom, Mr George Martin, Mr Paul Martin, Mr Alan W
Mathers ACMA, Mr Martin Mathers, Mr Alan Maxwell, Mr Kieron Maxwell, Ms Belinda May, Dr Graham Maybank, Mr Alastair McAlpine, Ms Lindsey McArthur,
Ms Linda McAuslan, Mr Liam F McCabe & Mrs Kathy McCabe, Sir Callum McCarthy, Professor Gerry McCormac BSc (Hons), PhD, FSA, FHEA, FRSA, FRSE, Mrs
Cathy McEwan, Mr Andrew Mcgarvey, Dr Ian D McGowan PhD, Mr Ian D McInally, Mr David McKenzie, Mr Alexander McLaren, Mr Andrew McManus, Miss
Pamela McMillan, Mr Thomas G A McMullen, Mr Gregory McNally, Mr Gareth McNeilly, Mr Ronald McNiven, Mrs Carolina E Medberg Smith, Ms Clair Meldrum,
Dr Fiona Millar, Dr Victoria Millar, Mr Philip Mitchell, Mr Petros Mitsiadis, Mr Graham M Moffat, Mr Andrew Monk, Mr Paul Moody, Mr Richard Moore, Mr
Stephen Moore, Mr Alan Morgan, Mr Ian Morgan, Mrs Peggy Morgan, Mrs Mary Morton, Ms Sarah Morton, Mrs Linda Moyes, Mr Michael Mullin, Mr Zake
Muluzi, Miss Isobel Munro, Mrs Andrea Murphy, Mr Alistair Murton, Mrs Ann Myles, Mr Fraser Neill, Mr Sebastian Nicolussi, Dr Graham Nimmo, Mrs Jacqueline
D Njoroge, Mr James Norris, Mr Brian Nowacki, Mrs Audrey O’Brien, Mr Johan O Olsson & Ms Diane P M Kohl, Mr Gregor Orr, Mrs Mary Orzel, Professor
Andrew Oswald, Dr Tessa Parkes, Mrs Catriona Parkin, Miss Wendy Paterson, Laura Paton, Mrs Leslie Patterson, Mrs Joan H Pennycook, Dr Victor Peredo
Alvarez, Mr Graeme Perrie, Mr Alexander Pole, Mr Damien Porter & Miss Emma-Lisa J Hill, Mr Alan Pow, Mrs Julie L Prentice, Miss Kelly Pretty, Miss Elaine
Ratcliffe, Mr Stuart Rennie, Professor Emma Reynish, Mrs H B Reynish and Dr T J Reynish, Ms Fiona K Ritchie DLitt MBE, Ms Clare Roberts, Mrs Susan J Roberts,
Ms Fiona Robertson BA, Ms Fiona Robertson MLT, Dr Iain Robertson PhD, Dr Anna Robinson, Miss Lindsay Robinson, Rev Maggie Roderick, Mr Stuart Rodger,
Dr Terence W Rodgers PhD, Mr David Romilly, Mr David Rose, Mrs Michelle Rose, Mr Graeme Ross, Mr Robert C Ross, Dr Lesley Rowan, Mrs Angela
Rowbotham, Mrs Mary Rowlands, Mr Roger Sadewsky, Mrs Fiona Sandford, Miss Lesley Saunderson, Miss Fanny Schmidt, Ms Geraldine Scott, Mr James Scott,
Professor Jock Scott, Mr Jeffrey R D Sephton & Mrs Eileen Sephton, Dr John S Shaw, Mrs Tracy S Sheard, Mr Graeme Sheils, Mr Nicholas Sherington, Mrs Laura
Shewring, Mr Robert J Shorthouse, Mr Stewart Shuttleworth, Mr Robert Simpson, Miss Julie H Smart, Mrs Jennifer C Smith, Mr Martin Smith, Mr Alan Sneddon,
Miss Elaine Somerville, Mr James Spink, Mr Alistair F Spowage DL MBE, Professor Alan I Stainer, Mrs Gillian Staley, Mr William Stancer, Ms Jennifer Sterland,
Mr Grant Stewart, Mrs Kamala M Stewart, Mr Simon W Stockwell, Mr Adam Stubbs, Ms Natalie W Sweeney, Miss Heather A Sykes, Dr Isaac T Tabner & Mrs
Noriko Tabner, Sam Talbot, Mr Graeme Taylor, Mr Garland Thayer, Mr Colin Thompson, Mr Steven Thompson, Mr Harald Thomson, Mr Mark W Thomson, Dr
Patricia Thomson, Mr Fraser J Thornton, Miss Laura Townsend, Miss Susan J Trubshaw MA, Mr William A Turnbull, Miss Amanda Urquhart, Mr Neil Urquhart,
Mr Mark Wallace, Mr I-Jen Wang, Mr Graeme Ward, Mr Ian Ward & Mrs Lindi Ward, Mrs Irene M Ward, Mr Iain C Watkinson, Mrs Alexandra Watson, Mr David
Watson, Miss Jacqueline Watson, Mr David Waugh, Mr Hugh M Wauton, Mrs Fiona M Weaver, Mrs Carol A West, Mr Philip Wild, Mrs Pam Wilkinson, Mr Paul
Williams, Councillor Donald C Wilson, Mrs Rhona Wilson, Mr Stuart Wilson, Mr Dean Winsten-Korver, Dr Anne Winther, Mr David A Winton, Mr Alistair Wylie,
Mr Daniel R Wynn, Mrs Rhona Yates, Mr Graham Young, Mrs Honor Young, Alzheimer Scotland, Asset Alliance Ltd, Baxter Storey, Blue Group, Boyd &
Company Ltd, C Burns Construction, Culverwell Property Consultants, Deanston Distillery, Deloitte, Ede & Ravenscroft, Emirates, FDM Group Ltd, Kilmelford
Limited, Reed Elsevier Pension Investment Management Ltd, Santander Universities UK, Standard Life Aberdeen plc, The Mackay Clinic, Tilney Financial
Planning Ltd, Vision Outsourcing Ltd, Walter Scott Global Investment Management, William Tracey Group, Creative Scotland, National Fund for Acquisitions,
Scottish Funding Council, Stirling Council, The Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland, The Altajir Trust, American Fund for Charities, Carnegie UK Trust, Dementia
Services Development Trust, Friends of Logie Kirk, Garfield Weston Foundation, Hugh Fraser Foundation, The Japan Foundation, The Japan Scotland
Association, The Japan Society, Karen Napier Charity, The Life Changes Trust, The MacRobert Trust, The Masons’ Company, Museums Galleries Scotland, The
R S Macdonald Charitable Trust, The Robertson Trust, The Ronald Miller Foundation, Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Trust, Stanley Morrison
Charitable Trust, The Taylor Family Foundation, Williamson Trust. Thank you to all of our generous donors who wish to remain anonymous.
Donations received between 1 January 2017 and 31 July 2018 to University of Stirling, Stirling Student Union, Dementia Services Development Centre
and Macrobert Arts Centre.
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Contents
Introducing
new faces in the
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Advancement team
To our valued friends and supporters.
Welcome to the 2018 edition of Your Stirling, the annual review
newsletter for our supporters. Last year marked a special year
for the University as we celebrated our 50th anniversary. We
launched the commemorative publication Fifty: The University
of Stirling in 50 Objects, and welcomed many of you to one of
News
our 100 events for alumni and friends worldwide. Many of these
events could not have been accomplished without the help of
our 400 donors and 700+ ambassadors. Thank you.
From discovering a species of plant, to creating an app to help
people with dementia, Stirling researchers continue to advance
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knowledge. Our academics’ articles for news website The
Conversation were reviewed more than 6.5 million times by a
global audience. All articles are covered in the alumni enews – Cutting-edge
please email alumni@stir.ac.uk if you would like to receive copies. research
Last May, planning permission was received for two projects:
Sport and Campus Central. The sport project is highlighted in
this edition and more information on Campus Central will be
revealed in the alumni magazine, Stirling Minds, later in the year. Building Stirling’s
sporting future
Everyday the advancement team nurture relationships with
our alumni and friends. Gifts of every size are welcome - and
whether you give your financial support or if you volunteer time
to organise and help at events or mentor students – please
be assured that your contributions to shape and improve the
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University of Stirling are most welcome.
With my sincere thanks and best wishes,
Kerry Bryson
Spotlight on Lasting
Director for Advancement
Scholarships Legacies
Produced by the This publication can be made
Advancement team available in different formats. Contact
the Advancement team for further
Contributions from: Hazel information at alumni@stir.ac.uk
McIlwraith, Head of Fundraising
The University of Stirling’s
Design: commitment to our donors is detailed
The Write People for Design Ltd in our Donor Bill of Rights available at
Photography: www.stir.ac.uk/alumni/thank-you
David Baxter, Jeff Holmes, Elaine University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA
Livingstone, Whyler Photos, Paul is recognised as a Scottish Charity
Stuart, Craig Watson Number SC 011159
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UNIVERSITY NEWS
Booker Prize Foundation
Universities Initiative
The University of Stirling hosted a literary event with Graeme Photo courtesy of Ms Harumi Osaka from Atomi High School
Macrae Burnet, author of ‘His Bloody Project’ which was
shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2016.
At this special event, Graeme read extracts from his book before taking part in a
Japan Week
question and answer session. The University of Stirling’s Japan
The Booker Prize Foundation’s Universities Initiative is an international scheme
Week 2018, now in its sixth
designed to encourage students to read contemporary fiction. Funded by The Booker year, offered an eclectic week of
Prize Foundation and the University of Stirling, each new first year undergraduate events including lectures, films,
student received a free copy of Graeme Macrae Burnet’s acclaimed book. workshops and displays.
£22m for international
The events were open to staff, students
and members of the community. There was
something for everyone.
research hubs Kerry Bryson, Director for Advancement at
the University of Stirling, said: “Japan Week
provides a fantastic opportunity for the
The University will receive £17 million for a new Institute of
important relationship between Japan and
Aquaculture and Global Aquatic Food Security, and £5 million the University to be promoted, whilst giving
for Scotland’s new International Environment Centre. students, staff and the community a chance to
This funding is part of the £90.2 million UK City Region Deal for Stirling and get involved and learn about Japanese culture.”
Clackmannanshire announced by the UK and Scottish Governments, in partnership “Each year Japan Week enables us to
with local authorities, on 31 May. Both new initiatives will position cutting-edge develop our links with international partners
research alongside industry, regulators and policymakers, with opportunities for and communities, opening up a variety
development and further investment through enhanced collaboration. of opportunities to learn about different
The Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell MP, visited the campus on histories, traditions and cultures.”
Thursday 31 May to mark the announcement. With thanks to Counsel General of Japan
Edinburgh, The Japan Foundation and Japan
Scotland Association for their continued support.
Gold Coast stars toasted
at celebratory reception Shaping
A celebratory reception was held in June to recognise the tennis stars
achievements of the University of Stirling’s Gold Coast 2018
Commonwealth Games athletes. of the future
The event, hosted by BBC presenter Dougie Vipond, saw University staff, athletes We have been successful in
and stakeholders come together to hear about the athletes’ experiences on the securing one the UK’s leading
Gold Coast. The group brought home an impressive 11 medals in total.
tennis pathway programmes.
Tennis Scotland at Stirling was named one of
two National Academies, as part of the Lawn
Tennis Association’s ten-year Performance
Strategy for British Tennis. As Scotland’s
University for Sporting Excellence, we are
delighted to have played a key role in the
successful bid to host the National Academy,
which will contribute significantly to the
development of tennis in Scotland.
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Student experience
set for £21m
transformation
Work has started on changes to the
transport flow in and around campus,
which is expected to be completed in
September.
The changes include the introduction of a new and
improved transport hub, minor changes to car parking
and new bus routes through the campus. When the
main Campus Central building works are completed,
the Queen’s Court will be fully transformed into a
Santander Universities
pedestrianised zone, with the exception of access for
emergency and service vehicles. The Campus Central
project is one of the University’s biggest infrastructure
celebrate ten-year investments since our foundation, designed with input
from the Students’ Union, staff and local stakeholders.
anniversary To find out more about supporting Campus Central
contact the Head of Fundraising, Hazel McIlwraith, on
hazel.mcilwraith@stir.ac.uk or 01786 466649.
As Santander Universities enters its second decade in
the UK, the University of Stirling is getting ready to sign
an agreement to provide funds for scholarships and
enterprise activities. Williamson
Santander, through its Santander Universities division, maintains partnerships
with close to 1,200 academic institutions in 20 countries. Santander Universities
Lecture 2018
was introduced in the UK in 2007 and the bank is already collaborating with
The University of Stirling hosted the 33rd
83 British Universities and Higher Education Institutions, with agreements
focused on promoting international exchange, entrepreneurial activities and Williamson Lecture in February with Sir
the mobility of students and researchers within the network. Julian King, European Commissioner for
The University is now entering its seventh year of partnership with the Security Union, delivering this year’s
Santander Universities. lecture.
Commissioner King discussed the benefits of continued
Continued strong
UK-EU cooperation against terrorism and cybersecurity,
and some of the issues that will need to be worked
through in developing a future UK-EU relationship as the
performance in EU and UK begin the next phase of Brexit negotiations.
This annual lecture was established in memory of Andrew
respected rankings John Williamson, a Politics student who was killed in a
road accident in 1981. The memorial lecture was created
and funded by his parents with the aim of bringing a
The University continues to perform strongly in high-profile political speaker to the University each year to
respected rankings. speak on a theme of contemporary political interest.
In June, Stirling was ranked 49 in the world in the prestigious Times Higher
Education Golden Age University Rankings 2018. The Golden Age University
Rankings cover universities established in the two decades between 1945
and 1967. This came as the Guardian released its 2019 league table – with
Stirling climbing 14 places to 40th in the UK. When compared against
Scottish institutions, Stirling is ranked in 5th place – overtaking Strathclyde,
Aberdeen and Heriot-Watt.
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New faces in
Advancement
The Advancement team welcomes Hazel
McIlwraith as Head of Fundraising and Deborah
Miller as Head of Alumni and Business Engagement.
Deborah Miller, Head of Alumni of research at the University and grow The Citizens Theatre where she led the £19.4
and Business Engagement its research income. Subsequent to that million capital redevelopment programme.
she was Head of New Business at Robert
Deborah aims to make it easy for “I am thrilled to be joining Stirling at this
alumni and businesses to engage with Gordon University, developing international
exciting time and working across two capital
the University, to benefit from that opportunities and partnerships. Deborah
campaigns. Universities are engines at the
engagement and support the breadth of then spent nearly five years as a Vice Principal heart of national and international prosperity.
work carried out across the University. in further education, focused on commercial With reduced levels of public funding and
As an alumna of the University, having development and curriculum leadership for increased competition both at home and
gained her MBA in 2013, she understands apprenticeships, professional development from overseas, philanthropic giving is now at
the connection the alumni network feels and higher education programmes. the heart of UK university culture.
towards Stirling. Stirling’s alumni network,
and the businesses and organisations “Philanthropy provides vital funds to enable
Hazel McIlwraith, Head of Fundraising the University of Stirling to invest in ground-
the University works with, contribute
enormously to its education and research Hazel is responsible for fundraising across breaking research that pushes the boundaries
activities. They help to enrich the student the University, with a particular focus of knowledge, improves social mobility by
experience, strengthen governance, on building the University’s major giving widening access to degree study, enhances
enhance curriculum development, highlight programme, including corporate donations student experience and creates the best
and help to address research challenges, and sponsorship, trusts and foundations. possible environment for people to excel.
and improve student wellbeing. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music ”But it’s not just about money – fundraising
Deborah previously worked at the and London School of Musical Theatre, also builds networks of friends and
University of Stirling for five years in Hazel has had a varied and successful career supporters who contribute to the long-term
research and business development, in the private, public and voluntary sectors. wellbeing of the University in ways beyond
helping to broaden the scope and scale She joined the University in June 2018 from their financial contribution.”
ALUMNI AMBASSADOR PROFILE
Jon Beckett (affectionately known as ‘JB’)
JB graduated with a BA in Business Law from the University of Stirling in 1996.
He has worked in professional fund investing for over two decades and is
currently an investment gatekeeper for £180bn of funds managed by Scottish
Widows. He is a Director of the Association of Professional Investors and author of
‘#NEWFUNDORDER’. He sits on the Advisory Board and is an Ambassador for the
Transparency Task Force (TTF).
JB is one of the founding volunteer ambassadors for the Student Managed
Investment Fund (SMIF) and sits on the SMIF Advisory Panel/Oversight Committee.
The aim of the SMIF is to provide students with the experience of managing actual
funds through targeted investments with diversification according to agreed rules
and procedures. The SMIF gives our students exceptional practical understanding of
theoretical aspects of investment valuation, while improving additional management
skills to make them stand out from the crowd.
With your help we can make a significant difference to the professional experience
of our students and for the future benefit of the financial sector. If you are interested
in supporting the SMIF, or want to find out more, please contact alumni@stir.ac.uk
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RESEARCH NEWS
Innovative dementia app
wins international award
An innovate app has won an international award for ‘Best Collaborative’
project at the Blackwood Design Awards (BDA).
Developed by the University of Stirling’s Lesley Palmer, Chief Architect at DSDC, said: The Dementia Fund exists to
Dementia Services Development Centre “Research has proven that good design provide critical funding towards
(DSDC) and Space Group in Newcastle, the enables people with dementia and other age- research and knowledge
Iridis app is the first in a suite of technologies related impairments to enjoy a greater quality exchange which brings positive,
to assess and provide recommendations of life and remain independent for longer. With lasting and meaningful
on how suitable a residence, care facility, 50 million people estimated to be living with improvements in the lives of
hospital or other building is for older people dementia worldwide, we must invest in the those with dementia, as well as
and those with dementia. Iridis enables the ageing population now to improve services and
their families and carers.
use of smartphones and tablets to assess supportive design principles within our homes.
homes and buildings – to comply with Providing guidance on how to adapt living To find out more about
dementia design principles. Since its launch, conditions allows people to stay independent supporting the Dementia Fund,
the app has been downloaded thousands of for longer, future proofing existing house stock contact Hazel McIlwraith on
times, in the UK, Europe, Australia, Canada for years to come. In turn this will reduce the hazel.mcilwratih@stir.ac.uk
and the USA. demand on healthcare services.” or 01786 4666649.
Special thanks to Gregorie Marshall, Ally Logan and family for their generous donations supported through
their retrospective golf events. We’d also like to thank architect, Laura Paton, who completed 17 mammoth
challenges in 2017 – from marathons, to hikes, to long distance swims, and a fun Santa Dash – all in memory
of her gran. All proceeds went towards the Dementia Education for Family Carers and Volunteers project.
Thank you!
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The Stirling Fund 2017 Stirling Fund grants went to:
• Careers & Graduate Employability Toolkit
Since its launch in 2001, the Stirling Fund • Nursing’s Story: Celebrating the history
has helped enrich the student experience for of nursing
• CHEERLEADING STIRLING
thousands of students. Your donations have • Research Images
not only supported clubs and societies, but • Compressor fund
• Sports Union Media team
have improved facilities and equipment. • Inclusion and safety, University of Stirling
Kayak Club
The Stirling Fund makes a real impact on the student experience • Musical Theatre Society
at Stirling, with tangible benefits for the wider world. • Life at Stirling: A Celebratory Pamphlet
and Reading
Your backing has helped student-led initiatives grow into • Dance Club
transformational projects that improve job prospects, build • Love Your Campus
confidence, promote safety and wellbeing, and celebrate our • Muay Thai
• Makerspace: Into Innovation
campus, our history and the future. In short, your support has • TEDx University of Stirling
had, and will continue to have, a long-lasting impact on our • Mental Wellbeing Room
student community. • The PGR Student Journey
The successful applicants in 2017 received funding of more than £27,000
towards various projects. Here are some examples of the work you support.
Research
Images 2018
Summing up complex research in a simple
and succinct way can be tricky but an image
can say a thousand words.
The Stirling Fund supported the Research Images competition,
which aims to encourage dissemination of research among
our internal research community. In turn, it then improves and
supports the research profile of the University.
The competition celebrated the diversity of research at Stirling
and demonstrated the impact of research that we are leading.
An image showing two boys walking hand-in-hand alongside
their father – who is using a wheelchair – won the inaugural
images competition. Nearly 2,000 people voted for the image,
entitled ‘Enabling carers to be active’, which was submitted
by PhD student Shubhanna Hussain-Ahmed of the Faculty of
Natural Sciences.
The image, entered in the Living Well category, highlighted
behaviour change research to understand and address the
barriers carers of all ages face in keeping active.
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STIRLING FUND
Early attempts
at 3D printing
Mental Wellbeing Room Makerspace:
Mental health issues can affect anyone, and our mental
wellbeing can fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. When
Into Innovation
you’re not feeling great, it can feel harder to take action to Our Library Makerspace has been
benefit your wellbeing. so successful in its first year that it’s
Trying to manage your time, study, meals and sleep around examination periods growing!
can often cause stress and worry, which is why a new wellbeing space has been
established in the library to promote wellbeing amongst students and staff. Thanks to the Stirling Fund the library was able to
invest in a larger Makerspace and some exciting new
Society president Annabelle Cooper says the space, unveiled in the lead-up to kit. We’ve added a new Ultimaker 3 to our current
the exam period, has been created to alleviate stress and aid mental health. 3D printing facilities, and we’ve taken delivery of a
As well as books and flowers, the wellbeing space contains a selection of food
Glowforge laser cutter, which we are very excited
and drink, games and mental health support material, all overlooking Stirling’s
about. The space, which is open to all students,
famous scenic campus. The space is intended to feel less like a formalised study
aims to improve the digital creativity skills of our
location and more like a living room.
students, while giving something back to the wider
Faculty liaison librarian Maya Jeffrey says counselling experience has made her community. In particular, a partnership is in place
aware of how common mental health issues are: “I sit on the (University’s) with Stirling Council to provide volunteer placements
equality and diversity committee, and there was a report about the crisis for students to work in local communities (libraries
students had in looking after themselves, so we thought it would be a good and schools), helping adults and children to learn
opportunity to provide a tranquil space.” about Makerspaces and digital creativity. This will
The award from the Stirling Fund paid for soft furnishings. Additional funding offer students the experience of working with
was awarded from the Vice-Chancellors Fund, and support was also given by the children and using state-of-the art technologies to
Library and the Students’ Union. help build their employment prospects.
Your support can help to ensure the Stirling Fund continues to improve the student experience
both on and off campus. To donate to the fund or to find out more about previous projects
supported by the Stirling Fund, contact the advancement team at alumni@stir.ac.uk or by
calling +44 (0) 01789 466678.
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Building Stirling’s sporting
future
A £20 million transformation of the University of Stirling’s
sports facilities has been given the green light.
The redevelopment, which has received “The unique feature of sport at the University Academy, National Tennis Academy,
planning approval from Stirling Council, of Stirling is the environment within which sports hall and squash courts will remain
will see Scotland’s University for Sporting Olympic medallists train and compete in their current form.
Excellence create an iconic new sports alongside students, staff and the wider The redevelopment will further support
complex that will be integrated with community. This development will mark the our ambition to be the sector leader in
existing world-class facilities. beginning of another exciting chapter for sport health, fitness and wellbeing. It will also
at the University and within the Stirling area.” increase the opportunities to involve
Director of Sport Cathy Gallagher said: people of all ages in the community, from
“This investment will literally break new As part of a wider programme of campus
young children to older people who want
ground in respect of sport, physical enhancement, construction work of the new
to stay fit and active.
activity and wellbeing. Our ambition is facility is due to begin in autumn this year,
with the centre anticipated to be in operation We believe in giving our students and the
to set standards at local, national and
by summer 2020. communities we serve the best facilities
international levels, and the significantly possible. If you would like to find out
enhanced facilities will unleash new Users of the new building will also benefit more, or support the new facility, contact
participation, innovative opportunities from improved changing facilities and Hazel McIlwraith by calling 01786 466649
and an unrivalled experience. communal spaces. The National Swimming or emailing hazel.mcilwraith@stir.ac.uk
10 www.stir.ac.ukThe new building will include:
Three-court
sports hall 2 STUDIOS
Purpose-built
Strength and Indoor
conditioning area cycling studio
STATE-OF-THE-ART INNOVATIVE
high-performance suite fitness suite
A comprehensive transition programme has been
developed to maintain the highest level of user
experience throughout the construction period.
You can find full details of temporary facilities at
stir.ac.uk/sport
www.stir.ac.uk 11Brilliance from Stirling athletes
Following swimming and triathlon glory at the Gold Coast Commonwealth
Games, the University of Stirling’s athletes continue to deliver as its golfers
and tennis players claimed British titles amongst other successes.
Here are our latest sporting headlines:
GOLF TENNIS
Having won a clean sweep at the Scottish The University’s tennis stars continued
Student Sport championships earlier in the the British success at the BUCS
month, Stirling’s leading golfers travelled to Individual Tennis Championships in
the BUCS Tour Finals at Woodhall Spa full of London. Natasha Fourouclas won
confidence. The athletes didn’t disappoint. Laird the women’s singles event, defeating
Shepherd and Chloe Goadby won the respective teammate Patricia Skowronski in the
men’s and women’s titles, with Gemma Batty final. The duo then teamed up to
finishing a close second to Chloe. finish second in the women’s doubles
where they lost out to fellow Stirling
The team, led by High Performance
pair, Rebecca Pedrazzi and Ingrid
Golf Coach Dean Robertson, have
Vojcinakova.
won the Scottish, British and European team
titles in 2017/18 – making it one of the most
successful seasons in the team’s history.
FOOTBALL
The men’s 1st XI ended their Scottish Lowland Football League season with an
excellent 2-0 victory over East Kilbride who finished second in the table. The
team now prepare for a two-tie playoff against Liverpool John Moores University,
where the winner will secure a place in next season’s BUCS Premier North Division.
Meanwhile, the women’s 1st XI earned a hard-fought point at Spartans, who
currently sit one place above the University in the Scottish Women’s Premier
League. The men’s under 20s booked a place in the Under 20 Challenge Cup Final
with a 4-3 win over Cumbernauld.
SWIMMING CURLING TRIATHLON
Having returned from the Gold Sport and Exercise Science student Fourth-year Sport and Exercise
Coast with no less than 11 medals, Bobby Lammie and his Team Mouat Science student George Goodwin
the University’s high-performance teammates returned from the World narrowly missed out on a top-20
swimmers turned their attention Men’s Curling Championships in Las finish at the Challenge Roma event
to the BUCS Team Championships. Vegas with a bronze medal. They in Italy, performing well in the swim
With a particularly strong squad defeated South Korea 11-4 in the and bike stages before fading in the
heading to the meet, Head third/fourth place play-off. The team run to finish 21st.
Performance Swim Coach Steven made the semi-finals having topped
Tigg will be hoping for another the round-robin stage but narrowly
positive showing from his charges. lost to Canada to move into the
bronze medal match.
12 www.stir.ac.ukScottish Rugby unveils franchises to form Super 6 Stirling County Rugby Football Club, in partnership with the University, has been awarded a franchise to be part of Scottish Rugby’s new Super 6 competition, which will begin in 2019. The competition, which will replace the existing Premiership top amateur league, will be a semi-professional format aiming to bridge the gap between the amateur and professional game. The franchise offers numerous opportunities for the University, including a coaching and playing resource for the University team. It will also enhance student recruitment prospects. Individual profile: Duncan Scott The University’s student athletes enjoyed a successful trip down under, returning from the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games with a total of 11 medals. Third-year swimming scholar and Student of the Year Duncan Scott topped the haul as he became the most decorated Scottish athlete at a single Games, winning six medals at the Optus Aquatic Centre. The 20-year-old won bronze in the 200m freestyle, 200m butterfly and 4x100m freestyle relay, alongside Stirling teammates Scott McLay and Craig McLean. Duncan went on to claim a sensational gold in the 100m freestyle, a further bronze in the 4x200m freestyle relay and silver in the 200m individual medley. Commenting on his success, Duncan said: “Gregor Tait used to hold the title of the most successful athlete at a single Games and he was amazing for the sport: he’s helped all the swimmers that are performing now to come through. I’ve been a World Champion as part of a relay team but to be Commonwealth Champion individually is great.” FACTOID The Robertson Swimming Pool and The National Swimming Academy opened in 2002 funded by sportscotland, the University of Stirling, the Robertson Trust and the Gannochy Trust. www.stir.ac.uk 13
SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship and prizes
In the autumn, students, staff and donors gathered to celebrate the achievements of over 375 of the
University’s best and brightest students – the 2017 Annual Scholarships and Awards Reception. The
annual reception gives donors the chance to meet the recipients who benefit from their generosity.
The students can also say ‘thank you’ in person.
Recipient profile: help form a healthy interface between man Donor profile:
and nature – is taking shape. I attend lectures,
Olivia Azevedo, practical sessions, seminars. I do coursework Jock Scott, Abune,
Altajir Scholarship and read extensively. Abune Scholarship
2017/18 Jock is an alumnus,
“I also work as ’student ambassador’ at the
ambassador, donor and Honorary Professor of
The University of Stirling provides University’s Open Days. This is a way for me
the University. His career spans over 30 years
talented students with a world-class to give something back to the institution that I
global experience, which included a period
degree, regardless of background. think highly of and inform future students what
working for PwC as a director in the Middle
Third Year BSC Environmental Sciences they can expect from their studies at Stirling.”
East, responsible for 12 countries and 2,700
student Olivia Azevedo explains how As she enters her final year as an staff. Today he is an accredited mediator
scholarship funding has helped to undergraduate student, Olivia reflects: “I and founder of his company Abune, where
change her life: cannot wait for what’s still ahead and I am he facilitates discussions between two or
“The Altajir scholarship validates my starting to think that I would quite like to more parties who are in a dispute and want
work so far but it has also motivated do a PhD in the future and to help with to resolve their differences without further
me to aspire to bigger things. environmental policy-making. litigation – “it’s a bit like couples therapy
for organisations”. He is a guest lecturer
“At Stirling, I found peer support and “I am grateful to the people who thought that
at Stirling, LSE and London Metropolitan
staff motivation helped me to achieve I was worthy of an Altajir Scholarship, it’s such
University. Jock set up the Abune Scholarship
an honour. I still cannot believe it.”
my educational goals and glimpse to support students in Philosophy. The alumni
future professional paths. My interest Your giving has funded over 375 scholarships in team look forward to welcoming him back to
in science – specifically how it can 2017 to help students like Olivia. Thank you. Stirling in the late summer for a reunion.
Scholarships can change lives
The University of Stirling provides the ideal environment for talented athletes to develop
and flourish in their chosen sport, offering expert support and a comprehensive collection of
world-class facilities set on our scenic campus.
Stirling is a place where ability – not background – is valued. We believe that any student with the talent, ability and drive to study
with us should be given the opportunity, regardless of financial circumstances. You can help by making an investment in a young
person’s future with a gift that will have an impact right now but will also resonate well into the future. Supporters of named
scholarships and awards are invited to meet the student recipients at the annual Scholarships and Awards Reception in November.
To find out more about supporting scholarships talk to the Head of Fundraising, Hazel McIlwraith, on hazel.mcilwraith@stir.ac.uk
or 01786 466649.
14 www.stir.ac.ukREGULAR GIVING
Legacies are an important way
of continuing to provide life-
changing educational experiences
and supporting innovative
research that makes a real
and lasting impact on society.
Research such as ‘The Rose
Project: Best for Babies’
Legacies: giving
The University’s renowned Centre for Child
Wellbeing and Protection (CCWP) hosted
‘The Rose Project: Best for Babies’ event on
back... to the future
12 May, in collaboration with Aberlour –
Scotland’s children’s charity. Speakers included
Stirling honorary graduate Dame Elish
Angiolini and Tam Baillie, The Children and
Making a will is one of the single most important things you can do. Young People’s Commissioner in Scotland.
It ensures that the people you love are taken care of, and reflects the The public seminar, which was part of
causes you believe in. Your legacy will benefit the University long Stirling’s 50th anniversary year programme,
supported the launch of CCWP and
into the future and is a wonderful way of commemorating a life.
Aberlour’s research into the wellbeing of
Since launching its legacy programme in Stirling alumnus Paul Lewis, an award- babies and women in prison.
2012, over 100 alumni and friends have winning financial journalist and
indicated that they plan to remember the broadcaster, including as presenter of Event speaker Professor Judith Phillips,
University in their will. Legacy income Money Box on BBC Radio 4, writes: Deputy Principal (Research) at the University,
represents a valuable source of funding, said: “Our Centre for Child Wellbeing and
“Putting the University in your will is Protection is a shining example of the kind of
enabling us to plan for the future, fund
straightforward and you will be joining
unforeseen opportunities, and stay at the interdisciplinary approach to research that we
over 100 of your fellow graduates who
forefront of groundbreaking research. excel in here at Stirling.
have notified the Advancement team of
We understand that a legacy is one of the this intention. “The Centre brings together internationally
most personal gifts you can make and we recognised experts in social work, child
“If you would like to leave a legacy, just
are honoured that so many people choose to protection, education and maternal and
add the University of Stirling to the list of
remember the University of Stirling in this way. child health. These multidisciplinary teams
gifts in your will. If you gift at least 10%
By choosing to remember us in your will, of the taxable amount of your estate, the collaborate to make a positive impact on the
you weave your name into fabric of the overall tax rate for the rest of your estate is wellbeing of vulnerable children – whose
University and become part of the Stirling cut from 40% to 36%. That means a little development can be compromised by a range
story for generations to come. less tax for the Government of the day and of personal, familial and social adversities.”
a little more to smile about for your heirs.” The research was supported by a generous
If you are considering supporting the University
in this way, please contact the Director for To discuss the legacy programme, legacy from the late Dr Elizabeth Rose, a
Advancement for a confidential discussion. We please contact Kerry Bryson on highly respected consultant obstetrician and
work with you to make sure any bequest is DirectorAdvancement@stir.ac.uk or gynaecologist who worked at Airthrey Castle
used in exactly the way you would wish. +44 (0)1786 466678. Maternity Hospital and Cornton Vale prison.
Garden of Time If you’d like to purchase a path
stone, adopt a tree or support
As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations in 2017, we began the acquisition of sculptures
redevelopment of a garden to the east of the University campus. for the Garden of Time, please
The Garden of Time is a place where nature meets art, and where students, alumni, staff and contact alumni@stir.ac.uk
friends can celebrate a special memory, anniversary or achievement, or remember a loved one. for details. Everyone is
We know how significant the University grounds are to not only Stirling students, but also to welcome to contribute to the
members of the local community and visitors from around the world. Our beautiful campus development of the garden
environment serves as the backdrop to so many special memories and moments, and the Garden of
and mark their memories.
Time gives everyone a chance to mark them in a way that tastefully integrates into the landscape.
www.stir.ac.uk 15You make it happen
#BETHEDIFFERENCE
Your support over the last year has made a real
difference to the University and our students
DONORS: FUNDS RAISED:
430 donors £1,391,302.08
01/01/2017 – 31/07/2018 01/01/2017 – 31/07/2018
THE STIRLING FUND:
of donations
£27,000+
100%
go towards
supporting our
students and supporting 16
academics projects in 2017/18
SCHOLARSHIPS:
535 50+ 123
titled scholarships and sports
listed for 2017/18 bursaries supporting scholarships
530+ students in 2017/18
ACTIVITIES/SOCIETIES:
The University is
50 1,956
2nd in Scotland student sport clubs student sports club
and top 10 in the UK members
for extra-curricular activities/societies
(Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2017)
1,550 1,850
clubs and societies sports club members
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www.stir.ac.uk 19Fifty: The University of Stirling in 50 objects This book celebrates the 50th anniversary of the University of Stirling with a variety of colourful stories: writers, academics, poets, students and alumni respond to objects that give a unique insight into Stirling‘s journey through the last five decades. From unforgettable concerts in Pathfoot to the swans on the Loch, while turning the pages you will discover familiar and unexpected things about the University of Stirling! You can get your copy from the outlets below.
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