StirlingUniHistHerit@ustirhistpol

This page is part of the social media presence of the University of Stirling's programmes of History and Heritage, sharing information on our activities.

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Joined February 2015
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TODAY Dr Andy Clark's research and the National Theatre of Scotland's play "Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in" Wednesday Oct 14, 2026 15:00 Room D1, Pathfoot Building University of Stirling
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University of Stirling@StirUni
Oct 12
When Europe’s monastic libraries were looted 🏛️📚, Britain’s richest book collectors went hunting 🔎. Featuring Kelsey Williams at #UofStirling via @ConversationUK Read more 👇🏻 brnw.ch/21x6l3Z brnw.ch/21x6l40

Launch of HIV tool in Indonesia

A new computerized tool to help authorities reduce HIV infection and track the disease has been launched in Jakarta. Developed…

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Mining Landscapes@coal_legacies
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Collier gravestone of John Rankine 1715-1763 depicting the pickaxe, wedge and hammer Woodlea Cemetery #Kincardine. The graveyard dates from 16C and the stones feature traditional representations of mortality and trade and occupational symbols. See kincardinehistory.com/
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Dr Andy Clark The Protest, the Research, the Play: "Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in" (by the National Theatre of Scotland) Creative Histories Group Wednesday Oct 14, 2026 15:00 Room D1, Pathfoot Building University of Stirling
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Come hear our very own Dr Andy Clark will talk about his research into the Lee Jeans sit-in in Greenock in 1981 and his experience working alongside writers and actors from the National Theatre of Scotland for their 2026 play on the protest: Stand & Deliver: The Lee Jeans Sit-in.
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Congratulations to our Stirling History PhD Dr Calum Cunningham on his article "A Fortress Untaken: The Jacobite Attempt on Edinburgh Castle, 1715" in the Journal of Irish and Scottish Studies! jiss.aberdeenunipress.org/ar…

A Fortress Untaken: The Jacobite Attempt on Edinburgh Castle, 1715

The Jacobite rising of 1715–16 is often viewed by historians and in the popular imagination as beginning as a Highland revolt with little or no support from Scottish urban centres. This article...

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University of Stirling@StirUni
Oct 5
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop 🤜🤛 #MondayMotivation
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University of Stirling@StirUni
Oct 2
Therapets on campus 📅 Friday 9 October 📍 Campus Central, Level 3 ⏰ 11:30am–1:30pm 🎟️ Free – booking required Open to all University of Stirling students and staff. 🐾 More info: brnw.ch/21x67uu

Paws Against Stress (Therapets) | About | University of Stirling

Pop along to our first free Paws Against Stress session and meet some cute pups!

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Mining Landscapes@coal_legacies
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Brilliant #DoorsOpen weekend at Airthrey Copper Mine with the #BridgeofAllan Well House Restoration team, beneath your feet walk, cave rescue and Isla (trainee SARDA dog) demonstrations, copper smelting (just brilliant) and opportunity to peer down the 120’ shaft #miningheritage
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Congratulations to our History PhD student Konstantinos Pappas on the blog post of his Eccles / British Library research fellowship! bl.uk/stories/blogs/posts/a-…

'A Nation Is Coming'

Rethinking Native American Education through the British Library collection.

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Come and support our Dr Stephen Bowman and Stirling PhD Dr Kieran Taylor at a talk about their new book "Portable City"! Tuesday 29 September 2026, 4pm-5.30pm Andrew Hook Centre for American Studies In Humanities Hub, 1 University Gardens. hook.gla.ac.uk/seminars/
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University of Stirling@StirUni
May 18
📢 It's International Museums Day and we have some BIG news! Delighted to share that #UofStirling's much-loved Art Collection has gained Recognition Status for all it contributes to Scotland's art and culture. Find out more 👇🏽#IMD2026 Full story: brnw.ch/21x2AC7
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IS @ Uni of Stirling@isstirling
May 17
Got a favourite feel-good read? Share the book that boosts your mood and send us your recommendation for our Health & Wellbeing collection: stir.ac.uk/9iq. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Dunblane Museum@DunblaneMuseum
May 18
It's #InternationalMuseumDay #MuseumDay. Dunblane Museum tells stories from long history of Dunblane, from 4000-year-old necklace, to medieval Cathedral, Jacobite Battle of Sheriffmuir, & achievements of tennis stars Jamie and Andy Murray
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Megan Dee@meganjanedee
May 15
Sign up and find out more about our MSc International Conflict and Cooperation at @StirUni @ustirhistpol - webinar on 21 May 14:00 (BST) bigmarker.com/student-suppor…

MSc International Conflict and Cooperation Webinar at the University of Stirling

Join Course Director, Dr Elisabeth Schweiger, to find out more about our MSc International Conflict and Cooperation and get answers to any questions you might have about studying at Stirling.

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Please congratulate our Sarah Bromage for her and her colleagues' achievement! We are so lucky to have her managing the Art Collection at the University of Stirling! "Stirling Art Collection awarded National Significance status" stir.ac.uk/news/2026/may-202…

Stirling Art Collection awarded National Significance status | About | University of Stirling

The accolade celebrates the University's renowned collection and its ethos of embedding art into everyday life on campus.

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BASIC@BASIC_int
May 6
Join BASIC and the University of Stirling (@ustirhistpol) to explore insights from the working paper at a #RevCon side event taking place on Friday 8 May 1:15 - 2:15 EDT in Conference Room E at the UN Headquarters.⬇️
BASIC@BASIC_int
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(1/3) 🌎BASIC x University of Stirling at #NPTRevCon We are pleased to share "Strengthening dialogue in the Non-Proliferation Treaty: the nuclear responsibilities approach", a working paper by Dr @meganjanedee submitted by @ustirhistpol and BASIC. buff.ly/2yJ1Cyw
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Congratulations to our division's staff for their Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence Awards! Outstanding University Team, Service or Department: Honourable Mention for University of Stirling Collections! ...
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Congratulations to our division's staff for their Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence Awards! Outstanding Commitment to EDI and Social Justice: Honourable Mention for Dr Neil Crawford! Teacher of the Year in Arts and Humanities: Honourable Mention for Dr Sean Kippin!
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Congratulations to our division's staff for their Recognising and Advancing Teaching Excellence Awards! Outstanding Programme Winner: MSc/LLM Human Rights and Diplomacy! Katie Howie Lifetime Achievement Award Winner: Professor Emma Macleod! stirlingstudentsunion.com/yo…
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