University of Stirling Alumni and Friends

26/05/2026

Do you remember the excitement of your graduation day at Stirling? This summer, you can help welcome the next generation of Stirling alumni and be part of their celebrations.

We have two exciting opportunities to get involved with our summer graduations:

🎓 Volunteer at our alumni stand

Join the Alumni Relations team on campus during the graduation receptions on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 June. Chat with new graduates, welcome them to the alumni community, and help celebrate this special milestone. Volunteers would support the team for a few hours during the receptions. Get in touch to find out more!

Can’t make it on the day?

✍️ Send a handwritten message

Share a handwritten message of congratulations, encouragement, or advice for our newest graduates. Messages will be digitalised and displayed at the alumni stand throughout the celebrations.

How to participate:

1. Write a short message of congratulations, advice or words of encouragement on plain white paper using a black pen

2. Take a clear, well-lit photo (ensuring the message isn’t obstructed by shadows) or scan it

3. Email it to us at [email protected], telling us your name and year of graduation

To volunteer on the day, submit a message by post, or find out more, email [email protected].

21/05/2026

Attention University of Stirling alumni in Hong Kong 📢

Join us for an intimate alumni gathering at the private Art Alba Gallery, hosted by Stirling alumnus and gallery curator, Charles McLaughlin. 💚🎨

This event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of an exceptional selection of Scottish and Asian art, along with drinks, light bites, and great conversation with fellow alumni. It’s the perfect setting to reconnect with old friends, meet new faces, and hear the latest updates from Stirling.

🗓️ Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
🕕 Time: 6-8pm HKT
📍 Location: Art Alba Gallery, Sun Ying Centre, 9 Tin Wan Cl, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
🎟️ Tickets: £9.50 (~HK $100)

Book your ticket by Friday 29 May 2026: https://bit.ly/3Pa4pmF 🔗

This event has limited capacity and places are offered on a first come, first-served basis. Tickets are refundable if cancelled at least 72 hours before the event.

Should you have any questions regarding the event please email [email protected]. 📧

📸 Artwork Quadrum Dax by Eduardo Paolozzi, displayed at Alba Art Gallery, Hong Kong

19/05/2026

The Walking of the Marches is a public celebration of an ancient ritual which is open to students, staff, and alumni, and is organised by local volunteers. 💚

Part of the history and heritage of Stirling, the Walking of the Marches is when officials inspect their boundaries, or marches, to ensure they are intact and have not been encroached upon.

The main inspectors of the marches are known as Birlawmen, and among them is Professor Kirstie Blair, Deputy Principal (Academic).

The celebration sees the Birlawmen check the marches are intact and have been marked in the traditional manner by the turning of turfs.

They inform the Captain of the Birlawmen, who conveys a report to the Lord Provost, Lord Dean of Guild and Deacon Convenor of the Seven Incorporated Trades, who are then invited to accompany the
Birlawmen in a colourful celebratory procession through the city to the historic Cowane's Hospital, where entertainment is provided.

Staff and students who would like to attend this free event are encouraged to gather at Port Street, outside Nationwide Building Society, at 10.45am, before forming a group and joining the procession, which sets off at 11am from the rotunda at the foot of King Street.

📆 Saturday 30 May 2026
🕚 10.45am, for 11am start
📍 Port Street, outside Nationwide Building Society
👗 Casual, University hoodies/t-shirts, comfortable walking shoes
💸 Free

Register to join the University group and find out more about the event here: https://bit.ly/4nIhO2k 🔗

The Walking of the Marches is a public celebration of an ancient ritual which is open to students, staff, and alumni.

18/05/2026

Attention graduates! 📢 Did you complete your UK higher education course from the between 1 November 2024 and 31 January 2025? It's your turn to make your voice count with the survey. 👩‍🏫

It only takes 10 minutes to complete the survey, and your feedback will help shape the future of higher education for current and future students. Keep an eye out for an email, SMS, or call from Graduate Outcomes. 💚

Find out more here: https://www.graduateoutcomes.ac.uk/ 🔗

The Graduate Outcomes survey exists to improve the experience of future students. That’s why we want to hear from you. We’d like to understand more about your career path and experiences after leaving higher education.

14/05/2026

Our May 2026 edition of the Stirling Minds e-newsletter is out now! 🥁💚

🎊 In this edition, you’ll find recent alumni stories, the latest University news and developments, details of upcoming events, exciting opportunities available to you, and so much more! 🎊

If you don't think you received a copy, please check your spam or junk folders. If it’s not there, email [email protected] 📧

14/05/2026

Recent graduates may remember when the Cottrell link bridge was closed as part of the Campus Central re-development project, but who remembers when it was first being built? 🌉💚

12/05/2026

Back again like they never left 🐦💚

Our campus oystercatchers have officially returned to nest, turning this into a yearly tradition we look forward to every spring

04/05/2026

! Happy Star Wars Day to all our alumni and friends of the University 💚✨

30/04/2026

✨ Introducing Sporting Minds, the first edition of our NEW sport e-newsletter! ✨

This newsletter will cover everything from breaking news and research insights to interviews and behind-the-scenes stories, bringing you closer to everything happening at Stirling from the pitch to the pool.

This edition's feature: A new era of rugby with Allan Dell 🏉

Haven’t received a copy? Check your spam or junk folder. If it’s not there, subscribe to receive this and future editions here: https://stirlingalumni.typeform.com/to/PvEBxvA9 🔗

If you wish to find out more about supporting rugby and sport at Stirling, then please email [email protected]. 📧

University of Stirling Sport 💚

27/04/2026

Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly evening with drinks, refreshments and games 💚🥂

This is a great opportunity to network with fellow alumni, reconnect with the university community, and get a sense of life on campus today, at an event that also happens to coincide with the 51st Dumyat Hill Race.

📅 Wednesday 6 May 2026
🕡 6:00pm to 7:30pm
📍 Oscars Coffee Bar, Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling

🎫 The event is free to attend, just let us know you’re coming. For more information and to register, click here: https://bit.ly/4ccUw0i 🔗

23/04/2026

As we approach our returning Spring Drinks on 6 May, and remember the glorious weather at last year's event, enjoy this of from years past, in similar spectacular sunshine! 😎☀️

Sign up for this years Spring Drinks here: https://bit.ly/4ccUw0i 🔗

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