APPLICANT DAY #STIRAPPLICANTDAY - SATURDAY 13 APRIL 2019, 8.30AM-3.00PM - University of Stirling
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APPLICANT DAY SATURDAY 13 APRIL 2019, 8.30AM-3.00PM #STIRAPPLICANTDAY
1ST
IN SCOTLAND
2ND IN THE UK
FOR GOOD CAMPUS
ENVIRONMENT
Times Higher Education Student Experience
Survey 2018
THIS IS STIRLING
WELCOME
CONTENTS
Please check-in at our registration desk
in the Atrium, Andrew Miller Building,
to collect your Applicant Day pack. Our
I am delighted you are considering coming to study at
registration desk is open from 8.30am
Stirling. You have applied to a university where everyone is until 3.00pm.
treated with respect, and where ability - not background -
is valued above all else. There are presentations throughout the
day, which range from subject-specific talks,
We take pride in offering our students an spacious accommodation and excellent mock lectures and student-led sessions, to
education informed by innovation and sports facilities, to our on-campus theatre, information about general aspects of life
excellence, an inspiring academic experience art-house cinema and a wide variety of as a student.
and a living and learning environment that is clubs and societies.
second to none. In addition, each subject area has an Academic
Student representatives, lecturers, Showroom where you can drop in at any time
At Stirling, we are committed to making a student support staff and members of the between 9.30am–3.00pm. You’ll meet
positive difference in the world and our focus Students’ Union are on hand throughout the lecturers, tutors and current students to
is on helping students achieve their full day to offer you an insight into life at Stirling discuss your course in detail.
potential, giving them the best possible start and help you feel at home here.
in life as a graduate. Things to know 2
Enjoy your visit - and I look forward to
Now that you have an offer to study with us, seeing you back on our campus soon. The Atrium information stands 3
this is your chance to learn more about your
Campus tours 4
chosen course and get a taste of what life as
a Stirling student is like. General information presentations 6
I encourage you to ask lots of questions and Subject presentations 8
get to know our beautiful campus. Everything
you need is within a few minutes’ walk – Academic showrooms, tours
Professor Gerry McCormac 9
and activities
from our diverse catering outlets, Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Campus map 12
Accommodation tours 13
Your Students’ Union 15
ARE YOU STIRLING? Food for thought - cafés on campus 16
1
THINGS TO KNOW
2
NEED HELP? CAMPUS TOURS ARE YOU HUNGRY? STAY CONNECTED MEET YOUR NEW FAMILY
Speak to our friendly Help Desk staff Our campus, accommodation With so much going on and so Join our free Wi-Fi network Are you ready to connect with
in the Atrium. Our team of Student and sports tours are essential much information to take in, don’t in three easy steps: other offer holders and meet
Ambassadors are also happy to help, for all visitors to the University. forget to take time out and get a new friends? You don’t have to
and can tell you all about student life Our 330-acre campus isn’t just bite to eat. For more information
1 Connect to ‘UoS Guest Wi-Fi’ wait until September. Join our
at Stirling. a gorgeous place to call home on our cafés and restaurants, 2 Open your web browser exclusive Offer Holders Facebook
– we are 2nd in the UK for campus see page 16. Group today and dive into group
environment1. For more information
3 Follow the on-screen chats, voice your opinion in polls,
instructions
on campus tours, see page 4. land tips from current students and
You’re connected! get advice about accommodation,
Your device will log you in societies, life on campus and more.
automatically for at least 90 days. JOIN THE GROUP: STIR.AC.UK/29Y
Applicant Day is a public event and an official photographer For support, contact Keysurf
and filmmaker will be present. The material may be used by the on 0300 103 0861.
University for marketing and publicity in our publications, website,
social media or in any third party publication. If you wish to be
exempted from this activity then please make the photographer LET'S GET SOCIAL
and filmmaker aware.
University of Stirling
@StirUni
@universityofstirling
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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
#STIRAPPLICANTDAY 1
Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
THE ATRIUM
REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION STANDS
(8.30AM - 3.00PM)
Check-in and Help Desk Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)
ANDREW MILLER BUILDING
Check-in here and pick up a copy of our Applicant An opportunity for Scottish and EU Students to
Day programme. discuss student finance with a representative of the
Student Awards Agency for Scotland.
Accommodation Zone
All you need to know about our student Santander
Accommodation accommodation. Find out how Stirling students can benefit from
Bookshop
Zone Market Street Santander funding opportunities.
Admissions and Applicant Advice
Campus Advice on qualifications, offers or applying to the Sport at Stirling
Tour Outside to Student
Developments
Accommodation University of Stirling. All you need to know about playing sport and
Bank
Collection
Showcase
Point being active at Scotland’s University for Sporting
New
Careers and Employability Service
Library
6 Excellence.
Students’ Tips and advice about preparing yourself for life
5 11 Union
Zone after University. Stirling Venues
4 10
Our 100 bedroom Stirling Court Hotel is located
3 9 Catering
on campus. It’s the perfect choice for friends and
Sport at
Stirling
8 Speak to representatives from the University’s main
2 Stu
den family visiting during term time.
catering provider, BaxterStorey.
7 ts’
Un
ion
1 and Student Support Services
Sho College and Mature Student Advisers
p Help and assistance with student money advice,
If you are a mature student, at college or are
e sk disability support, counselling and wellbeing.
l pD thinking of going to college first, speak to a
He
member of our team to discuss all the options and Students’ Union Zone
Check-in Haldane’s support available. Speak to our Students’ Union representatives to
find out about our clubs, societies, support and
Macrobert Arts Centre
much more.
Link bridge to the
Cottrell Building
Our cultural hub offers a cinema programme as
Stairs to Queen’s
Court and the
Lift Access
Arts Centre
Study Abroad
Macrobert
well as a fantastic range of live performances, from
Stir Café
comedy to dance, and drama to music. Most of our degrees also offer the opportunity to
study abroad.
New Developments Showcase
Find out about our Campus Central and sports UK and International Student Enquiries
complex development projects worth £41 million. For students from outside Scotland who would like
Key specific advice on scholarships, tuition fees, visas
1 Admissions and Applicant Advice
and much more.
2 Study Abroad
3 Macrobert Arts Centre
4 Stirling Venues
5 Catering
6 Santander
7 College and Mature Student Advisers
8 UK and International Student Enquiries
9 Careers and Employability Service
10 Student Support Services
11 Student Awards Agency for Scotland
(SAAS)
3
4
Why not explore the campus on our Student
Ambassador-led tours? There’s no need to book
a place in advance – just turn up at the tour
CAMPUS collection point.
For information on subject tours, please see the subject information on pages 9-11.
TOUR TITLE DESCRIPTION DURATION TIME COLLECTION POINT
TOURS
Campus Tour This tour begins and ends at the 60 minutes Tours will depart The Atrium,
Atrium, taking you around our every 30 minutes. Andrew Miller
stunning campus. You will walk The first tour Building.
past our main academic departs at 8.30am.
buildings, sports facilities and The last tour
lochside student accommodation. departs at 3pm.
This tour includes a stop at the
Pathfoot Building and at student
accommodation.
Sport As Scotland’s University for Sporting 30 minutes Tours will depart Tours depart
Excellence, you can explore our every 30 minutes from the Sports
state-of-the-art facilities with our The first tour Centre reception*.
Sports Centre staff. You don’t departs at 9.50am.
need to study sport to make use The last tour
of the facilities. departs at 2.20pm.
Accommodation This tour is essential for those who 30 minutes Tours will take Tours depart from
will be moving away from home place throughout the courtyard outside
to attend university. You’ll explore the day. The last Willow Court
a range of accommodation on tour departs at accommodation.
offer. 3.00pm. (See map on page 12)
Interested in living on campus?
Check out our accommodation and facilities. More information on page 13. EXCITING NEW
*Exciting Sports Centre redevelopments are underway. Information about
SPORTS FACILITIES
our temporary facilities and access routes can be found at: stir.ac.uk/1nl COMING
2020/21
COTTRELL PATHFOOT
BUILDING East and South car parks
BUILDING
Bus
stops
Lo ctu tre
Le hea
gi re
Car park
T
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SC2 Pathfoot Dining
-
Room
SC1
B3
B4 4 5
Rear
Entrance
C1/2
W1 9
A3
6 7 8
A5 3 A4
1 2 Pathfoot Front
Rear
Pathfoot Crush Hall
D1 Reception Entrance
A6 Entrance
Lecture
Theatre
H5 T D3
K12
-
-14
A Lift access
tr
iu
m
Lift access
Macrobert Arts Centre
(ground level)
Academic Showroom locations
Academic Showroom locations
1 4U5* Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography
K12
2 2A91 Nursing
-14
Aquaculture, Marine Biology
3 2A73 Psychology Pathfoot Dining Room: Digital Media, English, Film and Media,
4 2X6 Sport History, International Management, Journalism, Languages, Law,
5 2X4 Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy Philosophy, Politics, Religion
6 2A19 Social Work Presentations and
Lecture Theatres other activities
7 2A13 Accounting and Finance; Economics; Management, Logie Lecture Theatre
Work and Organisation; Retail and Marketing; Sport Macrobert Arts Centre Pathfoot Lecture Theatre
Business Management and Sustainable Events
Management A3 A4 A5 A6 B3 B4 W1 Tour Collection Points C1/2 D1 D3 H5 SC1 SC2
8 2A9 and 2A11 Primary Education and Secondary Education
T Meeting point for production facility tours
9 2A1 Computing, Mathematics (Film and Media, Digital Media and Journalism)
* this room is located on Floor 4. The Pod coffee shop
5
GENERAL INFORMATION
6
PRESENTATIONS
Remember to check-in at the Atrium on arrival and collect a copy of the Applicant Day programme. Join our general information talks and visit our
information stands in the Atrium to find out about accommodation, finance, student life and more. Remember to give yourself time to get to each
of your chosen presentations.
COTTRELL BUILDING
MACROBERT ARTS
LOGIE LECTURE THEATRE LECTURE THEATRE A3 LECTURE THEATRE A4 LECTURE THEATRE B4 LECTURE THEATRE A6 LECTURE THEATRE W1
CENTRE
9.10am – 9.35am Welcome Welcome
9.50am – 10.15am Welcome Accommodation and Welcome SAAS - Student Student Finance for Study Abroad
Student Support Finance for Scottish UK Students living
Services and EU Students outside Scotland
10.30am – 10.55am Accommodation and SAAS - Student Student Finance for Sport at the
Student Support Finance for Scottish UK Students living University
Services and EU Students outside Scotland
11.30am – 12.15pm
12.30pm – 1.15pm
1.30pm – 1.55pm Student Life Study Abroad
2.30pm – 2.55pm Accommodation and Study Abroad Sport at the Coming to University: Parents’ Survival Careers and
Student Support University A Guide for College Guide to University Employability
Services and Mature Students Service - Realise your
potential
Please see page 7 for detailed information about our presentations.
PRESENTATION INFORMATION
Welcome to Stirling Careers and Employability Service Sport at the University Student Life
Practical information to help you make the Begin with the end in mind. We can help All you need to know about our fantastic Find out from our current students what it’s
most of your day. Find out more about you explore options, develop skills, find sports facilities and opportunities to really like to live, work and study here.
studying at the University of Stirling, internships and part-time work, helping you participate in sport at Stirling, Scotland’s
including information on course structures, make the most of your time at university. University for Sporting Excellence.
University facilities and support for students.
Parents’ and Guardians’ Survival Study Abroad
Accommodation and Student Guide to University Almost all degree courses allow students to
Support Services Going to university is an exciting time for study at one of the University’s international
exchange partners. Find out which exciting
All you need to know about applying for students… but what about the parents and NEED DIRECTIONS?
University accommodation, what’s included guardians? We’ll provide you with helpful countries you could visit and information on
Find your venues on our maps on pages
and budgeting for your catering needs. information, as well as tips to help you how to arrange your exchange.
5 and 12. Alternatively, speak to one of
We’ll also introduce you to the support support your son/daughter through the (Not applicable for Social Work and
our student ambassadors or a member
available for students with accessibility application process. Teaching Qualification in Further Education)
of staff. We're happy to help!
issues and services such as counselling
and wellbeing advice.
SAAS – Student Finance (Scottish Student Finance (UK students,
and EU students) outside Scotland)
Coming to University: A Guide An opportunity to find out more about Find out more about the cost of studying
for College Students and Mature student finance from a representative of the in Scotland, the support available and the
Students Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). financial benefits of a Scottish degree. This
Your essential guide to a successful transition This session is for Scottish and EU domiciled session is for students who are domiciled in
to university, exploring and explaining the students. England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
various routes into university and the support
available to college and mature students.
7
8
Find out more about the academic subjects that interest you by visiting our Academic Showrooms, attending
our presentations and tours, and taking part in other activities. Subject specific tours and Academic
Information on presentation times, venues and academic tours is shown below. Remember to give yourself time to get Showroom venues are on pages 9-11.
to each of your chosen presentations.
COTTRELL BUILDING PATHFOOT BUILDING
MACROBERT ARTS LOGIE LECTURE LECTURE LECTURE LECTURE LECTURE LECTURE LECTURE PATHFOOT LECTURE
CENTRE THEATRE THEATRE A3 THEATRE A4 THEATRE B4 THEATRE A6 THEATRE B3 THEATRE W1 THEATRE
ROOM C1/2 ROOM D1 ROOM H5
10.30am – 11.15am Primary Secondary Economics Sport Business Law International Film and Media
Education Education Management Management
and Sustainable Studies with
Events European
Management Languages and
Society (IMELS)
11.30am – 12.15pm Sports Studies Accounting and Environmental Computing Social Work Politics Religion Journalism
Finance Sciences (including
Environmental
Science and
Outdoor
Education)
12.30pm – 1.15pm Sport and Criminology, Marketing, Retail Geography Mathematics Nursing History French Aquaculture and
Exercise Science Sociology and Marketing (including Marine Biology
Social Policy Environmental
Geography
and Outdoor
Education)
1.30pm – 2.15pm Psychology Biological Management, English Philosophy
Sciences Work and
(including Animal Organisation
Biology, Applied (including
Biology, Biology, Business Studies,
Cell Biology, Human Resource
Conservation Management,
Biology and Management)
Management,
and Ecology)
2.30pm – 3.15pm Spanish * Digital Media
* Includes information on courses taught in conjunction with Forth Valley College.
Attend the Primary Education presentation for Primary Science and Secondary Education presentation for Engineering Technologies, Chemistry and Physics.
SUBJECT PRESENTATIONSACADEMIC SHOWROOMS,
SUBJECT TOURS AND ACTIVITIES
Accounting and/or Finance Biological Sciences Criminology, Sociology
Academic Showroom: (including Animal Biology, and Social Policy
Room 2A13, Cottrell Building
Applied Biological Sciences, Academic Showroom:
Making the most of my Room 2X4, Cottrell Building
Biology, Cell Biology,
student journey: * Criminology mock lecture:
NEED DIRECTIONS? Student stories about improving career Conservation Biology and
Find your venues on our maps on pages 1.30 – 2.15pm, Lecture Theatre B3,
prospects through internships, study abroad Management and Ecology)
5 and 12. Alternatively, speak to one of Cottrell Building
and volunteering. Sessions are repeated: Academic Showroom:
our Student Ambassadors or a member Room 4U5, Cottrell Building
11.30am – 12.10pm and
of staff. We're happy to help! Tour: * After the talk, join us for a
12.30 – 1.10pm
Lecture Theatre W1, Cottrell Building tour of our research and teaching
laboratories.
Digital Media
Academic Showroom:
Our Academic Showrooms are Pathfoot Dining Room, Pathfoot Building
open from 9.30am – 3.00pm. Tours: Join us for a tour of our production
All activities, tour times and Aquaculture facilities. Each tour lasts 30 minutes and
Academic Showroom: Computing (including Applied departs from the Crush Hall, Pathfoot
venues are provided below.
Room K12 – 14, Pathfoot Building Computing) Building. For further information and to
Tour: Join us for a tour of our teaching Academic Showroom: book a place on a tour, please visit our
* Please note that as places are limited at
facilities and study spaces. Tours depart from Room 2A1, Cottrell Building Academic Showroom.
these events, priority will be given to applicants.
room H5 in the Pathfoot Building straight Refreshments: Computing applicants are 11.30am: Production facility tour
after the presentation. invited to join us for refreshments in room 1.30pm: Production facility tour
4B96 at 12.15pm. Screening of student work plus Q&A
session: * 12.30 – 1.15pm,
Room D1, Pathfoot Building
910
Economics Film and Media History (including Heritage Languages
Academic Showroom: Academic Showroom: and Tourism) Please see the individual subject listings
Room 2A13, Cottrell Building Pathfoot Dining Room, Pathfoot Building Academic Showroom: for French and Spanish.
Making the most of my Tours: Join us for a tour of our Pathfoot Dining Room, Pathfoot Building
student journey: * production facilities. Each tour lasts Mock lecure: * 1.30 – 2.15pm,
Student stories about improving career 30 minutes and departs from the Room D1, Pathfoot Building
prospects through internships, study abroad Crush Hall, Pathfoot Building. For Law
and volunteering. Sessions are repeated: further information and to book Academic Showroom:
11.30am – 12.10pm and a place on a tour, please visit our Pathfoot Dining Room,
12.30 – 1.10pm Academic Showroom. International Management Pathfoot Building
Lecture Theatre W1, Cottrell Building 11.30am: Production facility tour Studies with European Student-led legal debate: *
1.30pm: Production facility tour Languages and Society (IMELS) 11.30am – 12.05pm,
Screening of student work plus Academic Showroom: Room D3, Pathfoot Building
Q&A session: * 12.30 – 1.15pm, Pathfoot Dining Room, Pathfoot Building
English Room D1, Pathfoot Building Student-led Q&A session: *
Academic Showroom: 1.30 – 2.15pm,
Pathfoot Dining Room, Pathfoot Building Room D3, Pathfoot Building
Management, Work and
Student-led Q&A Session: *
12.30 – 1.15pm, Room D3, French Organisation (including
Pathfoot Building Academic Showroom: Business Studies, Human
Pathfoot Dining Room, Pathfoot Building Resource Management)
Student-led Q&A session: * Journalism Academic Showroom:
Environmental Sciences 1.30 – 2.15pm, Academic Showroom: Room 2A13, Cottrell Building
(including Environmental Room D3, Pathfoot Building Pathfoot Dining Room, Making the most of my
Pathfoot Building
Science and Outdoor Education) student journey: *
Tours: Join us for a tour of our Student stories about improving career
Academic Showroom:
production facilities. Each tour lasts prospects through internships, study abroad
Room 4U5, Cottrell Building
30 minutes and departs from the and volunteering. Sessions are repeated:
Tour: * After the talk, join us for a Geography (including
Crush Hall, Pathfoot Building. For 11.30am – 12.10pm and
tour of our research and teaching Environmental Geography and further information and to book 12.30 – 1.10pm
laboratories.
Outdoor Education) a place on a tour, please visit the Lecture Theatre W1, Cottrell Building
Academic Showroom: Academic Showroom.
Room 4U5, Cottrell Building 11.30am: Production facility tour
Tour: * After the talk, join us for a 1.30pm: Production facility tour.
tour of our research and teaching Screening of student work plus
laboratories. Q&A session: * 12.30 – 1.15pm,
Room D1, Pathfoot BuildingMarine Biology Philosophy Nursing Sport Business Management and
Academic Showroom: Academic Showroom: Academic Showroom: Sustainable Events Management
Room K12 – 14, Pathfoot Building Pathfoot Dining Room, Pathfoot Building Room 2A91, Cottrell Building Academic Showroom:
Tour: Join us for a tour of our Tours: Join us for a short tour of Room 2A13, Cottrell Building
teaching facilities and study spaces. our nursing facilities. Tours depart Making the most of my
Tours depart from room H5 in the throughout the day from Room 2A91, student journey: *
Politics Cottrell Building.
Pathfoot Building straight after Student stories about improving career
Academic Showroom:
the presentation. prospects through internships, study abroad
Pathfoot Dining Room, Pathfoot Building
and volunteering. Sessions are repeated:
11.30am – 12.10pm and
Secondary Education
12.30 – 1.10pm
Academic Showroom:
Marketing, Retail Marketing Primary Education Lecture Theatre W1, Cottrell Building
Room 2A11, Cottrell Building
Academic Showroom: Academic Showroom:
Education mock lecture:
Room 2A13, Cottrell Building Room 2A9, Cottrell Building
11.30am – 12.15pm,
Making the most of my Education mock lecture:
Lecture Theatre A6, Cottrell Building
student journey: * 11.30am – 12.15pm, Sports Studies
Student stories about improving career Lecture Theatre A6, Cottrell Building Academic Showroom:
prospects through internships, study abroad Room 2X6, Cottrell Building
and volunteering. Sessions are repeated: Social Work
11.30am – 12.10pm and Academic Showroom:
12.30 – 1.10pm Psychology Room 2A19, Cottrell Building
Lecture Theatre W1, Cottrell Building Academic Showroom:
Room 2A73, Cottrell Building
Tours: Explore our Psychology
Spanish
laboratories with guided tours leaving
Mathematics Academic Showroom:
from our Academic Showroom
Academic Showroom: Pathfoot Dining Room,
Room 2A1, Cottrell Building
throughout the day.
Pathfoot Building
NEED DIRECTIONS?
Find your venues on our maps on pages
Refreshments: Mathematics applicants Student-led Q&A session: *
5 and 12. Alternatively, speak to one of
are invited to join us for refreshments in 12.30 – 1.15pm,
our student ambassadors or a member
room 4B108 at 1.15pm. Religion Room SC2, Pathfoot Building
of staff. We're happy to help!
Mock lecture: * 2.30 – 3.15pm, Academic Showroom:
Lecture Theatre B3, Cottrell Building Pathfoot Dining Room, Pathfoot Building
Student-led Q&A session: *
1.30 – 2.15pm, Sport and Exercise Science
Room SC2, Pathfoot Building Academic Showroom:
Room 2X6, Cottrell Building
1112
12
Accommodation Tours Main University Buildings
Alangrange
Stirling Court Hotel
Residences
Bridge of Allan Hermitage Wood
d
Stirling University Innovation Park
Kenilworth Roa
and Dunblane She
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Car Park
d
Footpath
Airthrey
Presentations, 10 Medical Grounds Nextbike
Pendreich Centre Maintenance
Academic Showrooms, Way Depot She
rif Disabled Parking Bays
5 Airthrey
Tours and more fm
He
15 2 Castle Yard ui Drop Off Point
nd
7
Alexander
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17
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4 8 Court Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Pathfoot 1
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Sports
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Building
St
3 6 Pavilion
Airthrey
Bus Stop
9
Castle
16 No entry - road closed
Grass Pitches
Main Entrance
Catering Outlets
Golf Course
Artificial
Swimming Boat
House
Airthrey Loch Haldane’s Eatery
Pool
Pitches
13 The Bite
Market Street
Airth
Stir Café
Atrium
Event Registration,
rey R
Games Crush Hall Pod
-
Fields 3
12 5
4 Information Stands Umami
oad
Tennis
Sports Centre Tours
Centre
11 2 and Campus Tours Café Bar at Macrobert Arts Centre
1 Macrobert
8
B99
Sports Centre Café
Refresh
INTO Key places Students’ Union
-
14 Sports
Centre
18 6 Presentations,
Stirling Court Hotel
Athletics
Academic Showrooms, 1 Queen’s Court
CAMPUS
Track
7 Tours and more 2 Macrobert Arts Centre Pathfoot Dining Room
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an
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8 9 3 Atrium/Andrew Miller Building
tta
10
i
Sp
(Including ATM and shops)
4 Students’ Union
5 Library Residences
Scottish Stirling 19
Stirling (A
Institute Court Hotel 6 Cottrell Building 1 Andrew Stewart Hall
of Sport
Property 7 Logie Lecture Theatre 2 H. H. Donnelly House
Management
Office 8 RG Bomont Building 3 Fraser of Allander House
9)
9 Colin Bell Building 4 Polwarth House
11 Spittal Hill 10 Iris Murdoch Building 5 Willow Court
11 National Tennis Centre 6 Beech Court
Stirling University
Stirling Innovation Park Hillfo 12 Cramond Sports Hall 7 Muirhead House
ots R
oad 13 Robertson Trust Swimming Pool 8 Juniper Court
14 Sports Centre Alexander Court
13 9
15 Pathfoot Building (Including Townhouses)
B9
Friarscroft 98 16 Airthrey Castle 10 Pendreich Way
17 Golf/Sports Pavilion 11 Spittal Hill
18 INTO Building 12 Alangrange
19 Stirling Court Hotel 13 Friarscroft
ARE YOU STIRLING?LIFE AT STIRLING
TOUR TITLE DESCRIPTION DURATION TIME COLLECTION POINT
Accommodation This tour is essential for those 30 minutes Tours will take Tours depart
who will be moving away from place throughout from the
home to attend university. the day; the last courtyard outside
You’ll explore a range of the tour departs at Willow Court
different types of 3.00pm. accommodation.
accommodation on offer. See page 12 for
location.
ACCOMMODATION The accommodation rents in 2019/20 will be:
The University of Stirling is pleased to offer New undergraduates on 38-week contracts:
students a variety of accommodation types, Polwarth House:
locations and price ranges to suit everyone’s needs £3,192 (£84/week)
and budgets. All rooms are single rooms and will Fraser of Allander/Donnelly/Muirhead:
be provided with either a single or 3⁄4 sized bed £3,626 (£95.42/week)
dependent on the allocated property. Andrew Stewart Hall (Ensuite):
£4,951 (£130.30/week)
If you have specific accommodation needs, let us Juniper/Willow Court (Ensuite):
know as soon as possible so that we can help. £5,809 (£152.86/week)
What’s included in the rent? Social
Alexander Court:
Accommodation Guarantee £3,760 (£98.94/week) • Heating, lighting and electricity Refresh serves brasserie style food within
We will guarantee you an offer of University- • Wi-Fi Willow Court.
managed accommodation in your first year of • Room and contents insurance
New nurses on 45-week contracts: Andrew Stewart Hall, Juniper Court and John
study if you meet the eligibility criteria. All you • Bedding and bedlinen
John Forty’s Court (Standard) Forty’s Court have a games room and social space
need to do is confirm your place at Stirling and • Housekeeping assistance
£4,218 (£93.73/week) with pool tables and/or table tennis.
apply for accommodation by the advertised date. • 24/7 staff assistance
* Please check online for eligibility criteria. John Forty’s Court (Ensuite) Accommodation with TV in lounge areas are
£5,717 (£127.05/week) covered by a TV licence*
Additional information
How to apply
• All individual single bedrooms *If you have a TV in your bedroom you are responsible for
Our online application booking system ensuring you purchase the correct licence.
• All properties are self-catering
for new students will open in April 2019.
• On-site laundry facilities (card operated)
The accommodation booking system will be open Transport
• Drinks and confectionery vending machines
to students who have either a conditional or
are available • Bicycle storage
unconditional offer of a place to study in
• Nextbike cycle hire
September 2019.
• Frequent bus services between the campus
and City Centre
NEED DIRECTIONS?
Our maps can be found on pages 5 and 12.
Alternatively, speak to a Student Ambassador or
a member of staff. We’re happy to help.
13STIRLING:
14
ALIVE WITH
SCOTLAND
In Stirling, you can find all that’s good about Scotland –
vibrancy, history, energy and a wealth of opportunities.
The City of Stirling combines the charm of a historic
destination with the buzz of a contemporary city.
There truly is something for everyone, and much
of it’s aimed directly at students.
In Stirling, you will find a land shaped by Seamlessly blending in with the City’s rich
historic battles and legendary warriors. Where history is Stirling’s thriving nightlife. From the
castles aren’t works of fiction - but living, buzzing bars and clubs of the City Centre, to
breathing monuments to a proud history. the more traditional real ale and whisky pubs,
Hundreds of years ago, Stirling attracted some shopping, cinema and chic coffee houses,
of Scotland’s greatest heroes, from William Stirling is a place that suits the needs of every
Wallace to Robert the Bruce. Today, Stirling social student. Stirling is a place that is alive
attracts some of the world’s greatest DJ’s, from with people.
Slam to Gary Beck, with much more planned
Stirling is the most affordable city to live
in 2019.
anywhere in the UK*, providing an ideal student
environment. The City’s strategic location
and transport links provide its residents with
easy access to both Glasgow and Edinburgh
(less than an hour away) as well as stunning
countryside within 10 minutes.
* UNiDAYS 2018Your award-winning Students’ Union is the beating heart of the Stirling Students Union @stirlingunion
University, providing exciting social spaces, support, societies and @stirlingunion
sports clubs. The Students’ Union is committed to ‘Making Students’ stirlingstudentsunion.com
Lives Better’ by offering a range of services, activities and events.
SABBATICAL OFFICERS CLUBS AND SOCIETIES SOCIAL SPACES SPORTS UNION
MEET AND GREET We have over 80 non-sporting clubs and The Union is home to three social spaces: The Stirling Sports Union operates more
Meet the students that lead the Students’ societies. There are societies for political parties than 50 clubs that compete both locally
• Studio, which serves food and
Union. They can answer all your questions and history buffs, art lovers and dramatists, and nationally. Our football, golf, tennis,
drink throughout the day
about life here at Stirling. Come along to entrepreneurs, language fans and volunteers. swimming, rugby, triathlon and American
the Atrium, Andrew Miller Building, to meet If there’s nothing that piques your interest, we • Venue, our vegan/vegetarian outlet by football teams bring home a huge amount
our officers and learn more about student can even help you start your own club. day and multi-purpose space by night of silverware throughout the year – and
life. From clubs and societies, to our amazing they’re always looking for talented students
With many of our students coming from • Underground, which serves your
environmental projects, there’s loads to get to join their clubs.
overseas, our International Society is a great favourite Starbucks coffees and treats
involved in.
way for international students to make new There are sports activities for everyone so
Located next to the Atrium, the Students’
friends and find out what it’s like to study check out the full range of clubs on offer.
Union is the perfect place to spend your free
at Stirling. stirlingstudentsunion.com/sportsunion
time.
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