University of Stirling - External Relations

The External Relations Team

The role of External Relations is to support, develop and deliver a range of activities that promote the University's reputation and attract students, staff and funding.

External Relations Support
Communications and Media
Student Recruitment and Admissions Service
Development and Alumni Relations

Mairi Thornton

Director of External Relations & Development
Policy & Strategy for Communications, Major Gift Fundraising, Development and Alumni Relations

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466678
Email: externalrelations@stir.ac.uk

External Relations Support

Fiona Gillis

Personal Assistant & Office Manager
Personal Assistant, Database & Other Office Systems

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466678
Email: fiona.dewar@stir.ac.uk

Alan Campbell

External Relations Assistant

Tel: +44 (0)1786 467055
Email: alan.campbell@stir.ac.uk

Development & Alumni Relations

Isabel Lee

Campaign Director

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466053

Email: isabel.lee@stir.ac.uk

Khlayre Mullin

Acting Head of Development Services

Fundraising, Annual Fund and Scholarships

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466675
Email: k.l.mullin@stir.ac.uk

Jennifer Nicol

Alumni Relations & Development Manager

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 467034
Email: jennifer.nicol@stir.ac.uk

Suzie Huggins

Events Manager
Graduations and University events

Tel: +44 (0) 01786 466054
Email: suzie.huggins@stir.ac.uk

Brenda Mason

Events Assistant
(part-time)

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 467033
Email: brenda.mason@stir.ac.uk

Mark Stocks

Database & Support Assistant

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466679

Email: mark.stocks@stir.ac.uk

Communications and Media

Andy Mitchell

Head of Communications & Media
Media Relations and Internal Communications

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 467058
Email: mediarelations@stir.ac.uk

Graham Thomson

Web Author
University Website

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466674
Email: graham.thomson@stir.ac.uk

Robert Morrison

Web Developer
University Website

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 467764
Email:

Helen Tabel

Publications Manager
Publications, Advertising, Visual Identity and Photo Library

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466676
Email:

Trudy Whyle

Communications Officer (part-time)
Media Relations and Internal Communications

Tel: +44 (0) 1786 466687
Email: mediarelations@stir.ac.uk

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	External Relations Department University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland UK
	Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 467055
	Fax: + 44 (0) 1786 463000
	Email: externalrelations@stir.ac.uk

The University's Student Recruitment and Admissions Service will be pleased to help you every step of the way, from your initial course enquiry, to your application and right through to your arrival in Stirling. Read our details below to find out who can best answer your questions.

International & Study Abroad Office
UK/Europe Office
Undergraduate Admissions Office
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Recruitment Support Office

Ian Cockbain

Director of the Student Recruitment & Admissions Service / Deputy Director of External Relations
Ian is the head of the service and is responsible for all student recruitment, both UK and overseas and student admissions.

Email: ian.cockbain@stir.ac.uk

Pamela Hislop

Office Manager

Email: pamela.hislop@stir.ac.uk

International Office

Neil Christie

Head of International Office East
Neil works in the “East” team, recruiting students from Asia and the Middle East. Additionally, his team process all applications for our Centre for English Language Training.

Beata Dosa

International Manager
Beata is responsible for developing relationships with our agents and attending recruitment fairs.

Stuart Shorthouse

International Development Manager
Stuart is responsible for developing links with institutions worldwide with a view to creating pathways for admitting students directly to Stirling.

Anne Pitcairn

International Student Adviser
Anne gives students visa advice, and will be the first point of contact for any queries you may have.

Gordon Armstrong

International Office Assistant

Stephanie Niven

Head of International Office West
Stephanie leads the “West” team and works with our exchange partners worldwide. She is also responsible for recruiting students from both North, Central and South America, Canada and Africa.

Elizabeth Shotton

Study Abroad Manager

Nan Gardner

Study Abroad Officer
Please do get in touch with Nan if you are coming to Stirling on exchange or as a visiting student and have any questions.

Nancy Barrett

North American Liaison Officer
Based in Virginia, USA.

International Office Contact

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	Student Recruitment and Admissions Service International Office University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland UK
	Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 467046
	Fax: + 44 (0) 1786 466800
	Email: international@stir.ac.uk
	Web: www.stir.ac.uk

Study Abroad Office Contact

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	Student Recruitment and Admissions Service Study Abroad Office University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland UK
	Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 467040
	Fax: + 44 (0) 1786 466800
	Email: study-abroad@stir.ac.uk
	Web: www.stir.ac.uk

UK/Europe Office

Beverley Whitehead

Head of UK/Europe Office
Senior Student Recruitment Officer (UK/Europe)
Beverley is in charge of the UK/Europe team within Student Recruitment and Admissions. In addition to working with potential students in the UK, she has particularly responsibility for promoting the University in Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.

Emma Caldwell

Student Recruitment Manager (UK/Europe)
Emma works within the UK/Europe team to promote the University's range of undergraduate study opportunities. In addition to working with potential students in the UK, she has particular responsibility for promoting the University in countries of Northern and Western Europe.

UK/Europe Office Contact

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	Student Recruitment and Admissions Service UK/Europe Office University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland UK
	Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 466031
	Fax: + 44 (0) 1786 466800
	Email: recruitment@stir.ac.uk
	Web: www.stir.ac.uk

Undergraduate Admissions Office

Kate Davidson

Head of Undergraduate Admissions Office

Moira Laing

Undergraduate Admissions Manager

Undergraduate Admissions Office Contact

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	Student Recruitment and Admissions Service Undergraduate Admissions Office University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland UK
	Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 467046
	Fax: + 44 (0) 1786 466800
	Email: admissions@stir.ac.uk
	Web: www.stir.ac.uk

Postgraduate Admissions Office

Susan McGiffen

Head of Postgraduate Admissions

Linsey Kirkpatrick

Assistant Postgraduate Admissions Manager

Postgraduate Admissions Office Contact

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	Student Recruitment and Admissions Service Postgraduate Admissions Office University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland UK
	Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 466655
	Fax: + 44 (0) 1786 466800
	Email: graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk
	Web: www.stir.ac.uk

Recruitment and Student Marketing

Sarah Stewart

Recruitment and Marketing Officer

Fiona Anderson

Information Officer

Recruitment Support Office Contact

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	Student Recruitment and Admissions Service Recruitment Support Office University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland UK
	Tel: + 44 (0) 1786 467046
	Fax: + 44 (0) 1786 466800
	Email: Recruitmentsupport@stir.ac.uk
	Web: www.stir.ac.uk

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