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CELEBR ATING
YOUR SUPPORT
Scholars’ and Prize
Winners’ Reception
PAGE 6
Supporting Stirling
through the decades
PAGES 7 & 8
Lasting Legacy
PAGE 13
Thank you to all our supporters in 2016.
We couldn’t have done it without you.
Dr Safaa Abdulrahim, Mr Duncan Adams, Mr David Allan, Mrs Jacqueline Allison, Mr Michael Alsop, Mr Sivakumar
Anandaciva, Ms Christine Anderson, Mr Philip Anderson, Mr Colin Anderson, Mrs Janice Anderson, Mrs Lynne
To our valued
friends and donors Contents
Anderson, Mrs Cindy Anderson, Mrs Christine Anderson, Mr David Anstey, Mr Liam Anstruther, Dr Claire Appelquist,
Mrs Jane Ashcroft, Mrs Agnes Austin, Mr William Ballantine, Mr Andrew Bardsley, Mrs Elaine Barn, Mr Donald Barron, Welcome to the 50th anniversary edition of Your 3 The Stirling Fund
Miss Katrina Batchelor, Miss Lisa Battisti, Mr Ewing Bell, Mrs Lesley Bell, Mr Bruno Berry, Mr Angus Bethune, Mr Stirling, our supporters’ newsletter. It highlights
Stewart Bicker, Mrs Alison Binnie, Ms Sara Bishop, Mr Craig Black, Mr Tom Blakeson, Miss Emma Bogle, Dr Robert a history of giving to the University of Stirling 5 The Vice-Chancellor’s Fund
Bomont, Mrs Jane Bone, Mr Alexander Bremner, Mr Anthony Broadley, Ms Lesley-Anne Brodie, Professor Douglas which has been both inspirational and powerful.
6 Scholars’ and Prize Winners’ Reception
Brodie, Mr Christopher Brown, Mr Jeffrey Bryan, Mr Adrian Bryant, Mrs Elizabeth Bryson, Mrs Kerry Bryson, Mr Peter
Burgon, Mr Anthony Burt, Mr Matthew Bywater, Mr Malcolm Cameron, Mr Stewart Cameron, Mrs Pauline Cameron, 7 Supporting Stirling through the decades
A Treasury Minute in the House of Commons on 5 August 1965 records
Mr Ian Carpenter, Professor Alan Carruth, Mr Oscar Chan, Mrs Jane Chilton, Mr Steve Chinn, Mrs Bridget Clark, Dr
the formal gift of the estate to the University. From inception, the
Kevin Clarke, Mr John Cleary, Miss Lynsey Cochrane, Mr Ian Cockburn, Miss Rachel Collinson, Mr Kevin Condron, Mrs 9 Supporting our future leaders
generosity of private funders, has helped shape the University of Stirling
Jane Connechen, Miss Yeabu Conteh, Mr Michael Coombes, Mr David Craig, Miss Emily Craik, Mr Michael Crawford,
into what we are today. In the 1960s Lord Polwarth, Lord Ogilvy and Mr 10 You made the difference!
Ms Lynne Crombie, Miss Susan Currie, Mr Anzelm Cydzik, Mr Colin Dalgleish, Mrs Kathryn Davidson, Mr Thomas
Dawson, Mrs Sheena Dawson, Mr Albert de Jong, Mr Richard Deighton, Mr Neil Dewar, Mr Anthony Dick, Mr Blane AK Davidson led an Appeal to ensure the University had resources of its
Dodds, Mrs Claire Dolman, Mrs Laura Dominey, Mr Alan Donald, Mrs Lindsey Donald, Mr Hugh Donaldson, Mr Antony own to safeguard the new University’s academic independence and to 11 Japan Foundation – Japan Week
Douglas, Mr Colin Duffus, Mr George Eadie, Ms Juliet Earp, Dr David Edgar, Mrs Louise Elliott, Mr Michael Farrell, fast track the development of new buildings and student amenities.
Miss Jennifer Findlay, Mr Hugh Fitch, Mr Ross Fleming, Mrs Karen Forbes, Professor John Forty, Miss Hazel Fraser, 12 Golf at the University of Stirling
Mr Graham Frazer, Professor John Gardner, Miss Kirsty Gelsthorpe, Mr John Gormley, Mr Alan Gould, Mr Gordon The target was to raise £2m and it exceeded its target raising some £2.2m.
Donors included the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen Mother. The donations 13 Lasting legacy
Gourlay, Mr Alisdair Graham, Mr Stuart Graham, Mrs Anne Graham, Mr John Grant, Mrs Sarah Grant, Mrs Elizabeth
Green, Mrs Doreen Gunn, Mr Philip Hagen, Mrs Janet Halley, Mrs Catherine Hamilton, Mr Richard Haworth, Mr James enabled the building of the Gannochy Sports Pavilion, the MacRobert Arts
14 The future for sport
Henderson, Mr Charles Hendron, Mr Manuel Hernandez, Mrs Myra Hessett, Mrs Agnes Hewitt-Smith, Miss Muriel Centre, the Nuffield Houses for visiting staff, student accommodation and
Hodge, Mrs Christine Holland, Miss Mari-Louise Hopkins, Mr Nick Hopkins, Ms Anne Hoyal, Mr Christopher Hudson, the Chaplaincy Centre. Across the campus evidence of philanthropy is
Mr John Huggan, Mr Stephan Hunt, Mr Keith Hurst, Mrs Karen Jarvis, Mr Brian Johnston, Mr Adebayo Jolaoso, Miss everywhere, from the collection of JD Ferguson paintings in the University Art
Wendy Jordan, Mr Anthony Joslin, Mr Terence Kane, Mrs Janette Kean, Mr Edward Kennedy, Miss Elizabeth Kenyon, Collection; to the Robertson swimming pool and the Iris Murdoch Building,
Mr Anthony Kerfoot, Sir Ian Kershaw, Miss Fiona Kettley, Mr Iain Kilpatrick, Mr Robin Kite, Mr Berthold Kloetgen, Mr to the refurbished Library and the redeveloped Garden of Time. Thousands of
James Larkman, Mr Andrew Lawson, Mrs Helen Lewis, Mr Richard Lockett, Mrs Caroline Lockhart, Mr Ronald Logan, students have benefitted from named scholarships, prizes and internships, and
Mrs Beryl Loughran, Mr Gregory Lovett, Ms Audrey Lum, Mr Joseph Macari, Miss Melissa MacDonald, Mr Alexander many more from the constantly expanding lists of alumni who give up their
MacDonald, Professor Neil MacFarlane, Mr Andrew MacIver, Miss Nicola Mackenzie, Mrs Monika MacKenzie, Ms Helen time and expertise to give masterclasses and provide one-to-one mentoring.
Mackie, Mr Duncan Macleod, Mr John MacLeod, Professor Malcolm MacLeod, Dr Stuart MacPherson, Ms Edwina Mair,
Mrs Maureen Mallon, Mr Shane Malone, Mrs Joanna Mandal, Mr Daniel Mapplebeck, Miss Joan Marshall, Ms Ella Today the advancement team continue to nurture relationships with
Marshall, Ms Elizabeth Marshall, Ms Victoria Marsom, Mr Paul Martin, Mr George Martin, Mr Alan Mathers, Mr Alan alumni, donors and friends. Gifts of every size have an impact on
Maxwell, Mr Alexander Maxwell, Mrs Carolina Maxwell, Ms Belinda May, Dr Graham Maybank, Mr Liam McCabe, Sir the areas that matter most to the Stirling community – and whether
Callum McCarthy, Professor Gerry McCormac, Ms Eilidh McFarlane, Mr Andrew Mcgarvey, Mr Ian McInally, Dr Karina you give your expertise or your financial support – your contributions
McIntosh, Mrs Eileen McKenzie, Professor David McKenzie, Mr Alexander McLaren, Mr Iain McLeod, Mrs Anne McLeod, continue to shape and improve the University of Stirling. This is our
Mr Andrew McManus, Mr Gregory McNally, Mr Gareth McNeilly, Mr Ronald McNiven, Mr Mark McWilliams, Ms Clair opportunity to say “thank you” to everyone who supports us.
Meldrum, Dr Victoria Millar, Mr Graham Moffat, Mr Damian Molloy, Mr Andrew Monk, Mr Paul Moody, Mr Stephen
Moore, Mr Alexander Moore, Mr Ian Morgan, Mrs Senga Morran, Ms Sarah Morton, Mrs Mary Morton, Mrs Linda With my sincere thanks and best wishes
Moyes, Mr Michael Mullin, Mr Zake Muluzi, Miss Isobel Munro, Mr Alistair Murton, Mrs Ann Myles, Mr Fraser Neill,
Mr Sebastian Nicolussi, Dr Graham Nimmo, Mrs Jacqueline Njoroge, Mr James Norris, Mr Brian Nowacki, Mr Gerard
O’Brien, Mr George O’Brien, Mrs Audrey O’Brien, Mr Johan Olsson, Mr Gregor Orr, Mrs Mary Orzel, Professor Andrew
Oswald, Mrs Sheila Page, Mrs Catriona Parkin, Mrs Joan Pennycook, Dr Victor Peredo Alvarez, Mr Graeme Perrie, Mr
Alexander Pole, Mr Damien Porter, Mrs Julie Prentice, Dr Robert Ramsay, Miss Elaine Ratcliffe, Mr Jack Reid, Mr Steven Kerry Bryson
Reynolds, Ms Charis Rice, Mr John Richardson, Ms Fiona Ritchie, Ms Fiona Robertson, Dr Iain Robertson, Miss Lynne Director of Directorate for Advancement
Robinson, Dr Anna Robinson, Mr David Roche, Rev Maggie Roderick, Mr Stuart Rodger, Rev Colin Rogerson, Mr Robert
Roseweir, Mr Robert Ross, Dr Lesley Rowan, Mrs Angela Rowbotham, Miss Jenny Russell, Mrs Fiona Sandford, Miss
Lesley Saunderson, Miss Fanny Schmidt, Mr John Scott, Mr Jeffrey Sephton, Dr John Shaw, Mrs Tracy Sheard, Rev
Ursula Shone, Mr Stewart Shuttleworth, Miss Julie Smart, Mr Derek Smeall, Mr Martin Smith, Mrs Jennifer Smith, Miss
Elaine Somerville, Mr Alistair Spowage, Mr David Spratt, Mr Gary Stapleton, Miss Jennifer Sterland, Mr Grant Stewart,
Mrs Kamala Stewart, Mr Simon Stockwell, Mr Robert Stott, Mrs Ann Strang, Mr Adam Stubbs, Miss Heather Sykes,
Mr Graeme Taylor, Mr Joe Taylor, Mr Mark Thomson, Mr Fraser Thornton, Mr Ralph Topping, Miss Laura Townsend,
Miss Susan Trubshaw, Mr William Turnbull, Miss Amanda Urquhart, Mrs Julia Waines, Mr Mark Wallace, Mr Graeme
Produced by the Directorate This publication can be made
Ward, Mr Ian Ward, Mrs Irene Ward, Mr Iain Watkinson, Mr David Watson, Mr David Waugh, Mr Hugh Wauton, Mr for Advancement available in different formats.
Mark Wells, Miss Anna Wilkinson, Mrs Pamela Wilkinson, Mrs Norma Williamson, Mr Brian Wilson, Mr Stuart Wilson, Contact the Directorate for
Photography: Advancement for further
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Mr Daniel Wynn, Mrs Rhona Yates, Mr Graham Young, Mrs Honor Young, Aberdeen Asset Management, Accenture, University of Stirling Archives The University of Stirling’s commitment
Alzheimer Scotland, American Fund for Charities, Bridge of Allan Primary School, Carnegie UK Trust, Deloitte, Ede & Design: to our donors is detailed in our Donor
Bill of Rights available at
Ravenscroft, Enterprise Rent-a-Car UK Ltd, Executive Golf & Leisure, Friends of Logie Kirk, Japan Foundation, National mortonward.co.uk
www.stir.ac.uk/alumni/thank-you
Museums of Scotland, Robert Spotten Jewellery, Santander Universities UK, Scottish Funding Council, SJC Invest, The University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA
Booking Room, The Martin Connell Charitable Trust, The Robertson Trust, The Ronald Miller Foundation, The Ryder is recognised as a Scottish Charity
number SC 011159.
Cup, Turkish Airlines Inc. Scotland, Thank you to all of our generous donors who wish to remain anonymous
Donations received between 1st January and 31st December 2016 www.stir.ac.uk 2
THE STIRLING FUND
“Without the generous support of
the Stirling Fund, we would not have
been able to expand the Boot Camp
The Stirling Fund –
to include our 4th year undergraduate
cohort, enabling a greater number of
students to gain valuable experience
to help them in their future careers.”
Making a positive impact
Professor Graeme Acheson
Head of Stirling Management School’s Accounting and Finance Division
Stirling Fund recipients
Since its launch in 2001, the Stirling Fund has helped enhance and enrich the Students experience life During the Boot Camp, students attended lectures on
macroeconomic trends, trading strategy and psychology,
student experience for thousands of students. Your donations have not only on the trading floor and then became traders using Amplify Trading’s bespoke
supported clubs and societies, but improved facilities and purchased equipment. trading software.
Students from Stirling Management School’s Accounting
You have helped establish student-led initiatives that enhance job prospects, build and Finance Division were able to experience life on the
The software is linked through the internet to live market
prices of futures contracts traded on the Chicago Mercantile
confidence, tackle the stigma of mental health, alleviate unexpected hardship, trading floor during an intensive Boot Camp thanks to Exchange (CME) enabling students to trade in real time, but
the support of the Stirling Fund. with virtual money.
inspire entrepreneurialism and much more. Whilst the grants may have been
Fourth year students from Accounting and Finance joined the The Boot Camp culminated in a closing ceremony where some
relatively modest, many have supported ambitious and often transformational MSc cohort in a week of innovative teaching and educational students received recognition as ‘Top Traders’ based on
projects, which have a long lasting impact on our student community. training delivered by the London-based firm Amplify Trading. a combination of their trading performance and risk control.
Students benefitted from invaluable hands-on experience on
how to trade in financial markets.
Students Getting to the Heart
of Key Scottish Election Issues
A grant was secured from the Investment in Catriona Matthew, 2010 World Duathlon Champion, visited
campus recently to attend an event to celebrate the students’
The ‘No’ Vote in the 2014 Scottish Referendum, the
landslide victory of the SNP across Scotland in the General
National Cataloguing Grants scheme,
Triathlon club ongoing successes.
administered by The National Archives,
Election, the 2016 Scottish Parliament Election, and then Catriona said: “Student athletes have a unique challenge
to catalogue Lord McConnell’s The triathlon club recently benefitted from a range in trying to combine studies with training and competing
Brexit. During this period of unprecedented change in the
political landscape, your donations enabled the Scottish archive collection. The collection of equipment including a road bike, strengthening at the highest level in their respective sports. Having
Political Archive and the Students’ Union to organise a will be launched in September 2017 equipment and a supply of trisuits to wear at national benefitted from the University’s scholarship programme,
series of events to engage our student community in as part of the University’s 50th and international events and competitions. I know that it ranks highly in the UK Higher Education
current politics. sector, providing important academic flexibility alongside
Anniversary celebrations. Details are
Craig Bathgate, Triathlon Club President said: “With the professional, high quality support for sport.”
available at www.stir.ac.uk/50
A key event was ‘Stirling Question Time’ – the Stirling Fund’s support, the club has been able to
University’s Scottish Parliament Election Hustings develop infrastructure and purchase equipment giving
– which provided an opportunity for students members the greatest opportunity to achieve their
to put their questions to the candidates for the goals, whether that be winning at an international
Clackmannanshire and Dunblane constituencies. level or just improving their skills. This year has been
our most successful. Our club numbers have reached
This was followed by a keynote lecture by Lord
50 and 16 of our members have taken part in their first
Jack McConnell, From Student President to First
Minister, covering his career in politics from his multi-sport event. This would not be possible without
time as Students’ Union President to his current the support of the Stirling Fund.”
work in the House of Lords. The University is a centre of excellence for triathlons,
supporting and developing triathletes through the
International Sports Scholarship Programme. Alumna
The Rt Hon Lord McConnell
of Glenscorrodale
Launch of the University of Stirling Foundation Fund Appeal which Creation of library – 25,000 books accumulated Logie Kirk congregation present the University with a The Gannochy Trust donates £100k towards the
raised over £2.2 million and was supported by 442 donors through purchase and donations silver mace – still used at all ceremonial occasions today construction of the Gannochy Sports Pavilion
1966 1967 1968 1969
£250k donation from the Macrobert Trust for the The Carnegie Trust donates £40k to the
building of an arts and conference centre library for purchase of Special Collections
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THE VICE-CHANELLOR’S FUND – THE SPIRIT OF PHILANTHROPY SCHOLARS’ AND PRIZE WINNERS’ RECEPTION
The Vice-Chancellor’s Scholars’ and Prize
The Principal, Professor Gerry McCormac, launched In the autumn, students, staff and donors gathered
the Vice-Chancellor’s Fund in 2013 to support projects to celebrate the achievements of over 150 of the
which enhance and enrich the student experience – University’s best and brightest young people – our
Fund Winners’ Reception
particularly one-off or start-up costs for new projects. 2016 scholars and prize winners. The reception,
The Fund, made possible by a generous personal which has become a regular fixture in the University
contribution from the Principal, supported a variety of calendar, gave donors the chance to meet the students
initiatives, including grants for fencing, lacrosse and who are benefitting from their generosity and the
American football as well as support for ‘Lunch with students an opportunity to thank them in person.
a Leader’, a project aimed at facilitating connections
between students and businesses furthering
understanding of entrepreneurship and enterprise.
Scott Reid Memorial Prize
The Scott Reid Memorial Prize was established in 2016 by
the family of Scott Reid, who graduated from Stirling in
1996 with a BA Hons in History.
“I am grateful to the Principal, Scott had a successful career working for several high profile
whose generous personal Scottish museums, before moving to Wales to become curator
of Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery. He tragically
gift, not only funds projects passed away aged only 40.
that enhance the student
Scott was respected and well-liked, described as a ‘kind and
experience, but also highlights generous colleague’ who was always willing to share his
the importance of philanthropy.” enthusiasm and expertise with others.
Kerry Bryson As a lasting tribute to celebrate Scott’s achievements and
Director for Advancement University sports scholars
remember his selfless support to his friends, his family
established the Scott Reid Memorial Prize.
Scott Reid’s
parents, Jack
and Vivianne
Reid, with
Director for
Advancement,
Enhancing career Students support Kerry Bryson
goals for Arts and local community
Humanities students This project supported local charities through weekly
fundraising activities, raising awareness and increasing
In order to enhance employability and improve confidence student participation in volunteering both on campus
levels amongst Arts and Humanities students, a group of and within the local community.
student volunteers were commissioned to make a short film
Kerry Bryson with Abune
showcasing a range of career options available. Some of the local charities to benefit from the students’ support: scholar, Rebecca Cameron
I. Good Green Fun, a local children’s charity: students raised
The students interviewed various Stirling alumni including a professional
funds through regular bucket collections, pub quizzes and
“I was extremely proud to receive
tennis coach, an MP, and an international operations manager, giving
chocolate sales. the award and incredibly grateful
a flavour of some of the career opportunities available to them.
II. Scribblers Picnic Music Festival: student volunteers assisted that such wonderful people
Professor Alison Green, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty the organising committee.
of Arts and Humanities, commented: “The film was previewed at
recognised my hard work.”
III. Start-Up Stirling, a local food bank charity: over 1,000
the Final Year Conference to great acclaim and is being used local families have received donated items collected by Benjamin Anderson
to motivate students to consider a range of careers.” Scott Reid Memorial Prize Winner
the students.
IV. A three day “Can-Paign” Can Drive for Start-Up Stirling
raised over 300 donations from students and staff at the
University of Stirling in three days.
British Film Institute donates
£7.5k to the Macrobert
1970 1973 1976
Gift of 14 paintings by JD Fergusson Pioneering Scottish documentary maker John Grierson’s
to the University Art Collection archive is donated to the University by his widow
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SUPPORTING STIRLING THROUGH THE DECADES
Ronald Miller CBE – foundation has supported various projects, including the construction of the
Stirling Management Centre (now the Stirling Court Hotel), the purchase of video
over 30 years of support conferencing facilities, and the refurbishment of a seminar room.
In 1998 the ‘Ronald Miller Fellowship’ scholarship was established and now supports
The University of Stirling has had a longstanding postgraduate students each year studying in the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
Supporting Stirling
relationship with Alexander Ronald Miller (or AR as
he was most often known) – initially in his role as Ronald received an honorary degree from the University in 1986, but sadly
Chairman of Motherwell Bridge (Holdings) Ltd and later passed away in 1996. The impact of his vision and generosity continues to
when he became a trustee of the Miller Foundation. benefit students of the University of Stirling today.
through the decades
Ronald trained at the Royal College of Science and
Technology, later becoming the University of Strathclyde,
before joining the family firm Motherwell Bridge (Holdings)
“The Ronald Miller Foundation has been an
Ltd. Under Ronald’s direction, the family business became outstanding supporter of the University over the
one of Britain’s leading international private companies, past 30 years, supporting building developments,
and in 1970 he was awarded the Commander of the research and scholarships.”
Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to export.
Owen Adams
Faculty Manager, Faculty of Natural Sciences
In 1986, the Ronald Miller Foundation donated £3,000 to help
The University of Stirling has benefitted from loyal supporters who facilitate research in Management Science. Since then, the
share our vision and have continued to support us over the years.
The Robertson Trust – sharing Since 2013, the Robertson Trust has supported the employment of a Learning
and Engagement Curator in the University Art Collection. The Curating team
our vision for nearly 20 years has successfully engaged the local community and school children with the
University’s Art Collection though art classes, workshops, tours, seminars
The Robertson Trust is a long standing and valued and lectures. Outreach activities have included the annual art summer school
supporter of the University of Stirling, funding capital with ARTreach, which supports adults with learning difficulties, Create and
projects and scholarship programmes. Established in Curate, a project working with female prisoners at Cornton Vale, and hosting
1961 by the Robertson sisters Elspeth, Agnes and Ethel, ARTiculation Scotland, a public speaking competition for 16 to 19 year olds.
The Robertson Trust is now the largest independent trust
The Trust’s scholarship programme enables up to 10 new students a year
in Scotland, distributing over £15 million each year.
to attend the University. The funding, which is matched by the University,
In 2001 the Trust’s gift of £750,000 supported the construction is targeted towards students from challenging backgrounds.
of the Scottish Swimming Academy based at the University.
Each student supported by the Trust also takes part in a dedicated
Named The Robertson Swimming Pool, the Academy
training and mentoring programme Journey to Success. This programme
continues to be used by our elite athletes, local community
has been devised to ensure students maximise their potential at
groups, students, staff and members of the public.
University and gain the confidence to compete successfully for graduate
level jobs. The Robertson Trust has also supported the Macrobert
Stirling library Arts Centre and the Dementia Services Development Centre.
The Gannochy Trust, established in 1937 by Arthur Gannochy Trust supported the University again in 2002 with
Kinmond Bell, whisky distiller and philanthropist, has another significant donation to sport through the University “Like the University of Stirling, The
provided significant contributions to a wide range of Swimming Academy.
Robertson Trust is committed to helping
University projects throughout the last five decades.
In 2009 the Trust supported the University’s Library Refurbishment people in Scotland realise their potential
The Trust first supported the University in 1968 with
a donation of £100,000 to build the Gannochy
Project with a donation towards the establishment of an assistive and we are pleased to have been a long-
Sports Pavilion.
learning suite. The Gannochy Trust Disability Team Rooms have standing supporter of the university’s
had a positive impact on teaching, learning, studying and research work. In addition to the projects we have
The Trust also supported the development of Scottish National at the library. provided funding for, we are proud that
Tennis Centre. The centre has expanded over time and has been
Other projects supported include the redevelopment of the the partnership with our Scholarship
a training base for Commonwealth Gold Medallist, Colin Fleming.
Macrobert Arts Centre and the Iris Murdoch Centre, home to the team is helping more young people gain
It also provided a training base in the 1990s for a young local
school pupil who would go on to become two-time Olympic
Dementia Services Development Centre. all the benefits – educational, social and
Gold Medallist, Sir Andy Murray. Over five decades, the Gannochy Trust has helped improve cultural – that university life can offer
facilities, enhance student experience, widen access and enhance as they begin to formulate their own
opportunities, all having a positive impact on the lives of students, ambitions.”
staff and local communities. Gannochy Trust – we thank you.
Kenneth Ferguson
Director
Golf course opens and Gannochy Launch of the Annual Rehanging of JD Fergusson paintings – a
centre improvements Williamson Lecture Series restoration project funded by Scottish Amicable
1980 1983 1986 1987 1989
International Sports Scholarship Programme Ronald Miller makes an initial donation of £3,000 The Wolfson Foundation award a further grant
established. The first recipient was Colin Dalgleish to help facilitate research in Management Science towards the Wolfson Molecular Biology Laboratory
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SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE LEADERS YOU MADE THE DIFFERENCE!
Supporting our You made the
future leaders difference!
The Dr Dee Amy-Chinn Scholarship supports Your support over the last year has made a real
students with diverse life experiences that have difference to the University community. Here’s
400 £1.5M
marked their journey to postgraduate study. a snapshot of some of your achievements.
The Dr Dee Amy-Chinn Gender
“How do you thank someone
Studies Scholarship
Dr Dee Amy-Chinn was a lecturer at the University of
who has changed your life?”
Laura Wylie
402 DONORS
AMBASSADORS
Scholarship recipient
Stirling and instrumental in founding the Gender Studies
MSc/MLitt programme.
in 40 countries
RAISED
Following her tragic death of cancer in 2016, her family
established the Dr Dee Amy-Chinn Gender Studies Scholarship
to support students with diverse life experiences that have
marked their journey to postgraduate study. INTERVIEW: Laura Wylie STUDENTS
were mentored by alumni
The inaugural award was made to Laura Wylie, who is studying
MLitt in Gender Studies.
Who is your inspiration?
David Allan Amanda Bouin
I was studying languages at the University of Edinburgh
when I chose a module about gender, sexuality and David Allan is a long standing supporter of the After obtaining my Business
ethnicity in German film. My tutor was an inspirational University having helped at a wide range of University Studies with French degree
role model who encouraged me to believe that issues events including graduation receptions, open days and from the University of Stirling in
(class, gender and sexuality) I had previously thought applicant days as well as serving as a member of the 1990, I moved to France to have
would hold me back, could actually be positive tools. distribution panel for the Vice Chancellor’s Fund. a ‘gap’ year. Here I am over 25
Steve Chinn and
Laura Wylie years later still living in Paris
Why the University of Stirling? and still enjoying French life.
When I heard a few years To celebrate the 50th Anniversary,
Stirling offered one of the very few taught programmes “The best thing about coming ago that there was no one I am organising, along with the
on gender studies. Other universities offered courses, but back as an alumni ambassador representing the alumni chapter alumni representatives of The
they focused on gender history. Whilst I appreciate the value
of history, I want to focus on contemporary issues and to make
is the opportunity to meet in France, I was happy to offer University of Edinburgh, a debate
my services and to give back a in June on the impact of Brexit
an impact now! The course is also very student-focused, with a diverse range of people
little bit to the University that on Scotland followed by a whisky
students from all backgrounds and cultures, and Stirling has a including students, staff, had given me so much. tasting. We already have the former
beautiful campus. parents, alumni and even French Consul, who spent several
Along with another Stirling
What has this scholarship meant to you?
prospective students. There alumna, Severine Peyrichou, we
years in Edinburgh and is now part
of the French government think
have been many changes have organised several events in
tank on all Brexit issues, to give us
I’m fascinated by gender and sexuality in the media. since I lived on campus, but it a Scottish pub in Paris. The British
the Epean view on the subject.
This scholarship is allowing me to research the Council offered the opportunity
still feels like home to me.” to several British alumni groups I always enjoy meeting Stirling
intersection of ‘fem’ and ‘class’ in queer film. I can’t thank
Dee’s family enough. David Allan to organise joint events. In the alumni and hope that any French
past year we have had a reception alumni reading this will join
What does the future hold? at the British Embassy, theatre our Facebook group and we
classes, a debate on Brexit, a can continue to strengthen and
Ultimately I would love to do a PhD focusing on gender Human resources talk in which build our Stirling network.
and sexuality in film. I still have a passion for research. our very own alumnus Alan
Depauw was one of the speakers
David is pictured with
Alumni Relations and a presentation by an MEP.
Manager Jennifer Forman
David Jacobs, the eminent US television producer best known for the 1980s American TV series ‘Dallas’, establishes the David Launch of appeal for new Establishment of the annual
Jacobs scholarships. The scholarships supported many students through an internship programme in partnership with UCLA dementia services building Hetherington Lecture Series
1990 1991 1994 1998 1999
HRH The Princess of Wales officially opens the Gannochy The Graduate Association funds MSc
National Tennis Centre and the Wolfson Laboratories Scholarships for students from Malaysia
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JAPAN FOUNDATION – JAPAN WEEK GOLF AT THE UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
Japan Foundation – Golf at the
Japan Week University of Stirling
From traditional arts to contemporary pop, Japanese Japan Week also presented an opportunity to remind students Director of Physical Recreation for more than 20 years,
culture is rich and diverse. Building on established links about their study abroad opportunities, and explored many Professor Ian Thomson pioneered the International
with Japan, the University was able to extend its annual different aspects of culture: from how to grow a Bonsai, the Sports Scholarship Programme, introduced in 1981 to
popular Japan Week to offer a series of lectures from arts of Japanese embroidery, manga, calligraphy and origami. enable elite athletes to prioritise sporting and academic
Japanese academics, artists and intellectuals. Audiences were able to enjoy a tea ceremony, a fashion show of achievement. He also oversaw a range of sporting
traditional kimonos and demonstrations from karate to koto. The initiatives including the first Master’s degree in PE/Sport
Between September 2016 and March 2017, the Japan Consul General of Japan in Edinburgh, Mr Daisuke Matsunaga, which evolved into the undergraduate Sports Studies
Foundation’s Intellectual Culture Lecture Series included: a long standing practitioner gave his insight into the Zen Way. degree programme, instrumental in forming the Scottish
from Nagasaki University, Professor Nakata presented on The Consul General also generously sponsored a lecture on saki. Institute of Sport and the National Swimming Academy.
a Future Perspective on Environmental Management for Ian’s vision, dedication and leadership have shaped the
We thank the Japan Foundation, the Japanese Consulate in
Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture Production in the provision of physical education and sport in universities,
Edinburgh, the Japan Scotland Association in Tokyo and our
Japanese Coastal Waters whilst Professor Yamamoto’s lecture schools and the wider Scottish and national communities.
other Japanese partners for their generous support. Engaging
covered New Advanced Robotics and Robotic Fish; President
with other cultures is a central feature of the University’s
Katagiri from Future University entertained an audience
approach to learning and teaching. More importantly, it is a
spanning all generations on his topic The Future is Not Yet
signal to Japan, our partners and students, that Stirling is a
Invented before going on to deliver an equally enlightening
presentation at a Scottish Council for Development and
place that values them, their traditions and their culture. “One thing is certain – golf is in a
Industry (SCDI) industry leaders networking event; and, very good state in this 50th year.”
Professor Testuro Matsuzawa from Kyoto University gave a
Professor Ian Thomson
lecture on chimpanzee cognition, Dr Mike Lacktorin from
iCLA, Yamanashi Gakuin University gave a keynote address Jack McDonald
on Cultivating Humanity in Japan through the Liberal Arts.
Your Stirling invited Ian to reflect on golf, a core sport Golfing success continues today and in 2016 produced
within the International Sports Scholarship Programme two further Walker cup players in Jack McDonald and
(ISSP) and the winning students’ network. Cormac Shevlin (following Richie Ramsay in 2006) as
well as adding Eilidh Briggs to the Curtis Cup roster.
The University of Stirling Golf Club is unquestionably Britain’s
most successful student golf club. Stirling has At the last count, 22 golfing alumni were playing
won the Scottish Universities and British Universities professional golf and more than 120 had represented their
Team Championships on more occasions than any respective countries in international golf competitions.
other University. A history of committed staff at different levels, excellent
working relationships with governing bodies and funders
From modest beginnings as the University Golf club using
and the hard work and determination of our student
facilities at Stirling golf club, a fundraising drive was launched
and alumni golfers – one thing is certain – golf is in a
raising funds to support 50 students from trusts and
very good state in this 50th year of the University.
foundations, alumni and other individual donors. Through good
stewardship and golfing success, many of these relationships
with funders have continued over 40 years including the
Macleod foundation and the Royal and Ancient (R&A). The
first R&A scholarship was awarded to Catriona Matthew who
later became a world-class professional player, eight times a
Solheim Cup player and winner of the 2009 British Open.
Launch of the Annual Fund Dame Judi Dench opens the Iris Murdoch building – home of the The University’s first Telephone Campaign takes place –
(now the Stirling Fund) Dementia Services Development Centre – over £2 million raised over 1,000 alumni contacted and £70k raised
2001 2002 2003 2005 2007
Opening of the National Swimming Academy. Supporters Launch of the University’s first major fundraising campaign – A £5m appeal to
include the Robertson Trust and the Gannochy Trust transform the Library – the flagship project marks the University’s 40th Anniversary
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LASTING LEGACY THE FUTURE FOR SPORT
Lasting Legacy The future for sport
The Garden of News from the Art Collection Announcing proposal for
Time – where When Professor Kathleen Jamie’s “visionary and new sports facilities – a
the past, profound” poetry collection The Bonniest Companie was
named the 2016 Saltire Society Book of the Year, the Art
very fitting legacy for our
present and Collection was fortunate to receive a private donation 50th anniversary year
from Professor Douglas Brodie, Assistant Principal and
future of the Executive Dean at the University of Strathclyde, to In a world where sport has become a science, and to instil pride and inspire participation in sport and to support
University purchase the expressive and delicate illustration by
Olivia Gill created for the front cover of Kathleen’s book.
health and well-being a global driver, Stirling is taking
a strategic approach to ensure that we offer the best
talented individuals to succeed as performance athletes.
A world-class university, which has sport, health and well-
meet It is now on display in the Pathfoot Building. opportunities for our students, elite performance being at the heart of its identity, must have the best sporting
athletes, staff and the wider community to deliver a facilities, and the last few months have seen the development
The Art Collection also received a painting from the estate of world class sports hub. of an exciting set of plans. The University has engaged the
David Michie, the internationally regarded Scottish painter. award winning architectural practice, FaulknerBrowns to
Fishing in the Old Port, Les Sables D’Olonne, oil on canvas Professor Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor said: create an iconic design for a new sports complex. Students,
was painted in 1978 after a visit to France with Elizabeth “Following the appointment last year of our new Director of staff and a wide range of stakeholders have been consulted to
The garden was originally conceived in 1986 when Blackadder (DUniv 2002) and her late husband John Houston. Sport, Cathy Gallagher, we are embarking on ambitious plans ensure the facilities are transformational and that Scotland’s
Anthony, Lord Cochrane of Cults, sought the help of Both Elizabeth and John’s work is represented in the Collection, to transform our sporting infrastructure as a key component University for Sporting Excellence remains best in class and
Professor John Forty, the then Principal, to create a Elizabeth having generously donated paintings in 2002 to mark of becoming a top 25 university in the UK by 2021. A core continues to raise the standards for the future of sport.
tribute to his mother who loved beautiful gardens. her friendship with the then Principal, Colin Bell. aim within the University’s sports strategy is to enhance Subject to all requisite approvals being in place and final
Lord Cochrane’s generous donation enabled the
The curators are keen to hear from alumni and students from our inclusive culture that encourages everyone, whether a Court approval, the proposed timeline for completion and
University gardeners, together with John’s wife,
all over the world with stories about the Art Collection. beginner or an international athlete, to participate in sport. opening of the new facility will be announced following final
Blanche, to lay out a garden.
An excellent academic reputation, coupled with great social Court approval. The launch of the plans for our new sports
If you would like to contact the Art Collection, please email and sporting programmes, ensures that the education we facilities will be a fitting legacy for our 50th anniversary year.
Today the University continues to work with Professor Forty to art.collection@stir.ac.uk provide is linked to individual health and well-being. We aim
enhance and redevelop the garden. The Garden of Time will be
a place where nature meets art, and where students, alumni,
staff and friends can celebrate a special memory or anniversary,
recognise a loved one or achievement.
The garden is being transformed and will be brought to life by
a series of sculptures, trees and a new path that leads from the
gateway, through the garden to the existing water feature.
Celebrating an achievement or remembering a loved one in
the Garden of Time will be a fitting way to dedicate a tribute
to anyone who has fond memories of the Airthrey Estate, the
University of Stirling and its beautiful campus.
The redeveloped garden will provide a unique opportunity to
create a lasting legacy in one of the most picturesque locations
in Scotland. “We believe that a creative environment
stimulates creative thinking and can
If you would like further details, please contact Natalie
Sweeney at n.w.sweeney1@stir.ac.uk or log on to inspire a whole community.”
www.stir.ac.uk/anniversary/gardenoftime Jane Cameron
Art Curator
Artist’s impression
Library formally opened by Vice Chancellor’s Fund launched Iain Banks archive, including working papers Donations reach £2.9m
HRH The Earl of Wessex and publications, donated to the University
2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017
Launch of the strategic partnership First cohort of 10 Robertson University celebrates
with Santander Universities Trust scholars awarded its 50th anniversary
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This year the University is celebrating
its 50th Anniversary. To mark
the occasion the Directorate for
Advancement has relaunched a
new giving circle to thank anyone
donating £1,000 or more to the
University in any 12 month period.
As a founding member, you
will be helping to transform the
spaces that make our campus
unique, and will be enhancing the
everyday experience of students
who live, study and work here.
It is hoped that many of the
University’s alumni and friends will
accept the invitation to become
a member of the 1967 Circle.
Payments can be made monthly
by Direct Debit at £67 per month,
or through an annual gift of
£800, supplemented by the UK
Government’s Gift Aid Scheme.
Donations to the 1967 Circle will
be used to fund projects that
enhance the student experience
and will also help leverage funds
for other capital projects.
Payments can be set up online
via www.stir.ac.uk/1967circle
or by contacting the University
at alumni@stir.ac.uk.
“We arrived as young students in
the earliest years of the University
and it transformed and shaped our
lives. Joining the 1967 Circle offers
an ideal opportunity to give back to
the institution and support the next
generation of Stirling Students.”
Kevin and Linda Clarke,
Founding Members of the 1967 Circle
Shaping Stirling’s Future
This publication can be made available in different formats.
Contact Directorate for Advancement for further information on alumni@stir.ac.uk
The University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA is recognised as a Scottish Charity with number SC 011159.
Information correct at time of print July 2017.
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