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OUR RESEARCH MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

At the University of Stirling, our researchers are truly making a difference.
We’re working to improve the lives of people with dementia, feeding communities
through sustainable aquaculture research and finding creative ways to inspire
better health and wellbeing. Our challenge-led research is conducted to the
highest standards of quality and integrity, allowing us to support and improve
life across the world.

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University of Stirling research is making a tangible difference across the globe
– with new analysis recognising that 87% is of the highest standard, having an
outstanding or very considerable impact on society.

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RESEARCH THEMES

Our research is encompassed within three overarching themes: Cultures,
Communities and Society; Global Security and Resilience; and Living Well.


RESEARCH PROGRAMMES

Alongside our overarching themes, our research programmes further highlight our
broad areas of expertise in 12 distinct areas. See what we're working on. 


FACULTY RESEARCH

Staff in our five academic faculties are the starting point and driving force
behind the research taking place at the University of Stirling.


RESEARCH NEWS

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SKIN CELL DISCOVERY COULD HELP ATLANTIC SALMON FEND OFF SEA LICE


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‘PLANTAS MONSTRUOSAS’: UM GUIA ESPECIALIZADO PARA ESPÉCIES INVASORAS E AS
BATALHAS ÉPICAS QUE ELAS VENCEM

Os alienígenas estão entre nós? A resposta é sim, e eles também podem ser
verdes.

By Zarah Pattison, Senior Lecturer in Plant Sciences, University of Stirling


‘MONSTER PLANTS’: AN EXPERT GUIDE TO ALIEN INVASIVE SPECIES AND THE EPIC BATTLES
THEY WIN

Are aliens among us? The answer is yes, and they can be green too.

By Zarah Pattison, Senior Lecturer in Plant Sciences, University of Stirling


TINY ANIMALS USE STOLEN GENES TO FIGHT INFECTIONS – AND COULD FIGHT ANTIBIOTIC
RESISTANCE TOO

Rotifers are microscopic animals and their populations are entirely female.

By Chris Wilson, Lecturer in Biology, University of Oxford, Reuben Nowell,
Lecturer in Animal Evolutionary Biology, University of Stirling and Tim
Barraclough, Professor of Evolutionary Biology, University of Oxford


FROM THE CLYDE TO THE SEINE, REDISCOVERING GLASGOW’S HISTORY OF URBAN SWIMMING
COULD HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SWIMMABLE CITIES

Connecting the rich, and often unknown, histories of open swimming in urban
waterways to the growing swimmable cities movement could help to shape the
futures of urban swimming.

By Lucy Janes, PhD Candidate, Literature and Languages, University of Stirling

View all our articles at The Conversation


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SAVING EUROPE'S FRESHWATERS

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to repair tens of thousands of water bodies across Europe.

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COMBATTING POVERTY AND HUNGER VIA SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE

We have enhanced farm management in Europe, Latin America and Africa, which has
led to increases in fish production, optimising the use of space and resources,
and reduced the environmental impact from aquaculture.

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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.

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NAVIGATING HYDRATION: SEPARATING SCIENCE FROM MARKETING HYPE

Our experts dissect some of the popular subcategories of the functional water
market, separating myth from reality to empower consumers with evidence-based
insights into optimal hydration practices.

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TACKLING DEPRESSION AND SUICIDE

Our research seeks to explore new ways in which free mental health awareness and
intervention can create positive outcomes and new care pathways for patients
struggling with depression or at risk of suicide.

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INSPIRING INNOVATION

Our expertise has attracted major investment that positions the University at
the heart of regional growth and research innovation. Plans are in place for a
new £17 million Aquaculture Hub and £5 million International Environment Centre
at the University as part of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal.
We are also leading the Forth Environmental Resilience Array – a
multi-million-pound project that will use sensors, satellite data and artificial
intelligence to provide vital information on water quality and other critical
factors that will drive sustainable economic recovery on a local, regional and
ultimately global scale. 


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In order to promote a healthy research culture across the University, we are
engaged in a wide range of activities designed to ensure everyone's voice is
heard and everyone's efforts are recognised. We believe that a supportive
culture of collaboration and teamwork will allow all of our staff to achieve
their potential, and we encourage staff at all levels to act as good role models
and demonstrate fair, collaborative and supportive behaviour.


MOST POPULAR PAPERS

Read and download our most popular research papers. You can also explore the
entire catalogue of University of Stirling publications.

University of Stirling research papers ranked by AltmetricPositionResearch
paperAltmetric score1The source of the Black Death in fourteenth-century central
Eurasia

2The Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition, and Climate Change: The Lancet
Commission report

3The number of tree species on Earth

4A randomized trial to assess the potential of different beverages to affect
hydration status: development of a beverage hydration index 1

5Asynchronous carbon sink saturation in African and Amazonian tropical forests



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