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The University of Stirling (Scots: University o Stirlin, Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Shruighlea (abbreviated as Stir or Shruiglea, in post-nominals)) is a public university in Stirling, Scotland, founded by a royal charter in 1967. It is located in the Central Belt of Scotland, built within the walled Airthrey Castle estate.
The university was founded in 1796 through the will of John Anderson, professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow.He left the majority of his estate to create a second university in Glasgow which would focus on "Useful Learning" – specializing in practical subjects – "for the good of mankind and the improvement of science, a place of useful learning".
University of Strathclyde: Glasgow: Chartered university: 1964 (foundation 1796) 24,860: 2,010: The Place of Useful Learning: The Royal College of Science and Technology was granted university status by royal charter in 1964, although the precursor Anderson Institute can be traced back to 1796 and the name Anderson's University was used between ...
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NHS Forth Valley is one of 14 regional health boards [4] and serves a population of around 300,000 in a diverse geographical area which covers the heart of Scotland. The Health Board controls an annual budget of £570 million, and employs around 8000 staff.
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In 1983, he received his MA in Mediaeval History with Archaeology at the University of St. Andrews, where he also carried out his doctoral research, on medieval Galloway. He joined the University of Stirling in September 2002, having previously been an honorary lecturer in history at the University of Aberdeen .
St Mary's Land was very similar to its adjoining building, Chessels's Land. It housed the Environmental Studies department as well as scientific research. St Mary's Land was demolished in 2013 in preparation for construction of new student accommodation. The University Outreach Centre, Levels Cafe, and student accommodation now stand in its place.