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The surge in AI use amongst students: a companion or a concern? Whether it’s for helping them with their exams or helping them with their personal struggles, the increase in the usage of AI technology amongst university students leaves room for a lot of debate.

With the popularisation of AI, its everywhere and is practically unavoidable.

But do students rely on AI too much?
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Central Scotland Documentary Festival: Coroner to the Stars ★★★★★ 'Coroner to the Stars' explores the extraordinary career of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, examining Hollywood's most famous cases with care.

The coroner of so many of Hollywood stars - does this documentary truly delve into the life and career of Dr Thomas Noguchi?

Find out here!
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Wuthering Heights: A Jaw-Dropping Drama ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (And Everything You Need To Know Before The Cinema) I picked up Wuthering Heights hoping for Romeo and Juliet for goths. What I found was Normal People for Victorian freaks.

Wuthering Heights is a Victorian classic, and with the new adaption coming out in the new year, it's a must read. But will the adaption stay true to the book?
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True Crime Tuesdays: The Somerton Man Learn about The Somerton Man, a mystery that has baffled investigators for over seventy years. What happened that day?

Will we ever discover what happened to the Somerton Man?

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Give A Little Bit, Get A Little Bit: Finding Your Uni Pals You’ve got nothing to lose in kindness, and someone (in this case, me) has everything to gain in receiving kindness.

Finding friends at university can be hard, Jess reflects on how the best friends appear when you least expect it.

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BRIG's Autumn Film & TV Essentials As the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change colour, we need the perfect film and tv shows for the season.

BRIG takes a look at the Film and TV essentials as we step into the autumn season.

What are some pieces of media that get you in the Autumnal mood?

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Sports Spotlight: Louise Duncan Golf Star on The Rise Louise’s time at Stirling perfectly showcases how the University supports student athletes to excel both on the field and in the classroom.

"The University of Stirling has long been a powerhouse in developing world-class athletes [...]golfer Louise Duncan is quickly becoming another name to watch." Erin writes.

What other names are becoming rising stars at the University of Stirling?

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Moving Mountains: A Year of Firsts and Self-Identity The University of Stirling Mountaineering Club (USMC) and the people I have met in it have taught me how resilient and ambitious I truly am.

“The University of Stirling Mountaineering Club… and the people I have met in it have taught me how resilient and ambitious I truly am,” Amelia writes.

Read her journey about finding herself up the hills and down on the Stirling University campus :mountain:

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Stirling's Arts Societies to check out this Welcome Week Want to join one of the arts societies at Stirling? Get all the information you need on the variety of groups you could become part of!

Want to join one of the arts societies at Stirling? Get all the information you need on the variety of groups you could become part of!

What society are you thinking of joining?

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How To Actually Get Back Into Reading (Without performatively reading in public to look mysterious and quirky) Last semester, I managed to revive my book nerdiness, and I’ve loved it ever since. So, if you’re looking to get back into reading for fun and not full marks, here’s some tips.

If you’re looking to get back into reading for fun and not full marks, here’s some tips.

Have you struggled to remain a reader whilst studying?

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BHM Forth Valley Announces Local Events to Celebrate Black History Month Black History Month Forth Valley are hosting seven events throughout October to celebrate Black History Month, and calling on local Black Afro-Caribbean artists and business owners to contribute to th...

With BHM Forth Valley organising multiple events to celebrate Black History Month this October, could you contribute to their exhibitions?

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Mean City Fest: Punk Rock For Charity Glasgow is in for a treat this September as the Classic Grand hosts a festival just for the punks of Scotland, Mean City Fest.

Glasgow is in for a treat this September as Mean City Fest is coming to town

Will you be attending?

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Student Missing from Stirling University Accommodation Police Scotland are seeking information about a missing person last seen on the University of Stirling campus. Yuxin Cao, 22, was sighted at Polwarth House accommodation at around 10.30am on Monday 1 ...

NEWS: Police Scotland are seeking information about a missing person last seen on the University of Stirling campus.

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Stirling Students Go Free At Bloody Scotland Students of the University of Stirling can get free tickets to selected events at this year’s Bloody Scotland...

ARTS: Students of the University of Stirling can get free tickets to selected events at this year’s Bloody Scotland – Scotland’s international crime writing festival.

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UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns Deputy PM Angela Rayner stepped down from the Government following her admission that she underpaid stamp duty by £40,000.

NEWS/POLITICS: Angela Rayner stepped down as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary on Friday (September 5) following her admission that she underpaid stamp duty on a flat in Hove by £40,000.
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My Student Journey with ADHD Medication 4 - Too Tired to be Productive, Too Guilty to Rest When you’ve struggled to be productive for so many years of your life, finally getting to be productive is a rush.But you can’t always be productive, between burnout and life obligations, sometimes yo...

NEWS: My Student Journey with ADHD Medication 4 – Too Tired to be Productive, Too Guilty to Rest
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Lush shuts Stirling store in solidarity with Gaza as Scotland announces measures against Israel Lush shut all of its stores for a day on September 3rd in solidarity with civilians suffering in Gaza as a result of the ongoing invasion.

NEWS/POLITICS: Lush shuts Stirling store in solidarity with Gaza as Scotland announces measures against Israel.

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Sabrina Carpenter ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Review ★★★★☆ Sabrina Carpenter Man’s Best Friend review . Fun disco pop, cheeky lyrics, and highlights including “Goodbye” and “My Man on Willpower”.

MUSIC: Sabrina Carpenter is back with her seventh studio album, Man’s Best Friend, and it’s a fun mix of disco, pop, and cheeky lyrics.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Bad Girls Of History ★★★★☆ Brig bops along to banging tunes, and learns about the Bad Girls who made History, at this immersive audio-visual experience at the Edinburgh Fringe

ARTS/MUSIC: Brig boos along to banging tunes, and learns about the Bad Girls who made History, at the immersive audio-visual experience at the Edinburgh Fringe.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Frat ★★★☆☆ Brig's review of Frat, a new play that tries to show how things have changed at US Cilleges, but which fails to convince

ARTS: Brig’s review of Frat, a new play that tries to show how things have changed at US Colleges, but which fails to convince.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Holy Matrimony ★★★★☆ Brig's review of church speed dating comedy Holy Matrimony at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025

ARTS: Brig’s review of church speed dating comedy Holy Matrimony at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.

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Witchbrook: What we know so far Witchy life sim Witchbrook is soon coming to all platforms. This is what we know so far.

GAMING & TECH: Witchy life sim Witchbrook is soon coming to all platforms. This is what we know so far.

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University of Stirling Head of Golf set to lead Great Britain and Ireland into Transatlantic Battle The Walker Cup is fast approaching, and Dean Robertson, University of Stirling’s Head of Golf is excited to come face to face with the United States.

SPORT: The Walker Cup is fast approaching, and Dean Robertson, University of Stirling’s Head of Golf is excited to come face to face with the United States.

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Edinburgh Fringe: Mythos Ragnarök ★★★★★ Mythos Ragnarok's wrestling Norse gods brings mythology and over-the-top fight scenes together at the Edinburgh Fringe.

ARTS: Mythos Ragnarok’s wrestling Norse gods brings mythology and over-the-top fight scenes together at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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Alfresco Diaries: The Search for a Stirlingshire Waterfall Alfresco Diaries 1: Alice goes on a slightly reluctant adventure to find a slightly disappointing waterfall. Somehow, she has reflections.

BRAW: Alfresco Diaries 1: Alice goes on a slightly reluctant adventure to find a slightly disappointing waterfall. Somehow, she has reflections.

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Bottas and Perez Announced as Cadillac's new f1 drivers Introduction After months of speculation, Cadillac has officially announced that Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez will drive for them in the 2026 Formula One season. This marks a major step for the Am...

SPORT: Cadillac has confirmed Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez as its Formula 1 drivers for the 2026 season and their debut.

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Edinburgh Fringe 2025 - My Name is Rachel Corrie ★★★☆☆ This year the Edinburgh Fringe has seen a new production of My Name is Rachel Corrie directed by Susan Worsfold and starring Sascha Shinder.

ARTS: This year the Edinburgh Fringe has seen a new production of My Name is Rachel Corrie directed by Susan Worsfold and starring Sascha Shinder.

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University of Stirling Triathlete Places Third at Major European Competition Mere weeks after University of Stirling triathlete Isla Hedley won the Under-23 race at the World Triathlon Cross Championships, she went to Germany to compete in the XTERRA European Championship

SPORT: Mere weeks after University of Stirling triathlete Isla Hedley won the Under-23 race at the World Triathlon Cross Championships, she went to Germany to compete in the XTERRA European Championship where she placed third.

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The Women’s Prize for Fiction hits 30, are we still into it? In 2025, why do we still need a prize for women’s fiction? That’s the question that Kit De Waal, Diana Evans and Leila Lalami Abhor.

ARTS: In 2025, why do we still need a prize for women’s fiction? That’s the question that Kit De Waal, Diana Evans and Lelia Lalami Abhor.

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Edinburgh Fringe: Royal Pigeon Mail ★★★★☆ Our 4-star review of Royal Pigeon Mail at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

ARTS: Brig’s 4-star review of Royal Pigeon Mail at the 2025’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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