University of Stirling International Study Centre

Sport and leisure on campus

Sport

The University is considered to be one of the leading universities in the UK for sport. Students will have access to a superb range of sports facilities and services, allowing you to take part in physical activity and improve their sporting performances to whatever level they desire.

The Stirling University Students' Association (SUSA) represents and serves all students' interests, and works to make your time at Stirling as happy and fulfilling as possible.

Sport for Leisure

The University offers an extensive range of sports and fitness classes during semester. Qualified staff deliver programmes for all ages, tastes and abilities, from golf to yoga to weight training. In addition, friendly competitions are organised, with football and hockey leagues and one-day events in tennis, golf and badminton.

Serious about sport

Inter-University Leagues

Stirling has an excellent record in inter-university leagues, competing against other universities in Britain and abroad and producing regular winners in golf, swimming, tennis, football, rugby, netball and hockey. Recent achievements include 11 athletes who competed at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, five Olympians at the 2004 Olympics, a double silver medallist at the 2004 Paralympic Games and a double silver medallist at the 2005 World Student Games.

Top Sports Performance

Stirling has a long and distinguished record in supporting high level sports performers so that they can combine academic study with the pursuit of sporting excellence. This is achieved through an International Sports Scholarship Programme which offers invaluable support for talented sports performers with an excellent record in national level competition. In addition, the Club Performance Programme helps to improve the success of University teams in national and international competitions.

Sports facilities on campus include:

• 50-METRE POOL – THE NATIONAL SWIMMING ACADEMY
• THE GANNOCHY NATIONAL TENNIS CENTRE
• GOLF COURSE AND GOLF ACADEMY
• SQUASH COURTS
• FITNESS AND STRENGTH CONDITIONING CENTRES
• LARGE SPORTS HALL
• DANCE STUDIO
• GRASS PITCHES AND ARTIFICIAL FLOODLIT PITCHES
• AIRTHREY LOCH FOR ANGLING AND CANOEING
• 400-METRE ATHLETICS TRACK
• NEW FOOTBALL ACADEMY PLANNED FOR SEPTEMBER 2007

Leisure

The "Best Bar None"

SUSA recently won the “Best Students’ Union in Scotland” award and is one of only two Associations in Scotland to achieve “Best Bar None Accreditation” for excellence in Corporate and Social Responsibility in both 2005 and 2006. SUSA is run for students by students, and all members can get involved in the running of the Association’s activities. You will automatically become a member of SUSA when you start the Undergraduate Certificate programme.

Entertainment for everyone

SUSA provide an entertainment programme which appeals to all student tastes. Best known are the bars and campus nightclub, which provide a social focus for the University.

Macrobert Arts Centre

This well established arts centre, located at the heart of the campus, has exceptional facilities including a cinema, a theatre and its own cafe bar.

Clubs and Societies

One of the best ways to meet new people is to join one of the many clubs and societies. From political societies and environmental groups, to the student TV and radio stations, you are sure to find a club that matches your interests.

Clubs and Societies including:

• AIR TV
• AIR3 RADIO
• AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
• CHOCOLATE APPRECIATION
• HIP HOP SOCIETY
• PHOTOGRAPHY SOCIETY
• WEB TEAM

Facilities on Campus include:

• STATE-OF-THE-ART CINEMA
• THEATRE WITH SEATING FOR 500 PEOPLE
• THE ROBBINS CENTRE - HOME TO THE SUSA
• GLOW - STUDENT NIGHTCLUB WITH 3 BARS
• STUDIO - CAFE BAR WITH PLASMA SCREENS, SOFA'S AND OUTSIDE DECKED AREA
• SHOPPING PRECINCT WITH BANK, POST OFFICE, TRAVEL AGENT, PHAMACY, BOOK SHOP AND FOOD MARKET.

 

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