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  Abtech : Customers » University of Stirling
The campus-based University of Stirling was founded by Royal Charter in 1967.
To solve these problems, the university decided to implement a storage area network (SAN), which would separate backup from other network traffic and at the same time provide a larger storage capacity, which could be shared among multiple hosts.
The university implemented a SAN based around a HP Surestore Virtual Array VA7100, with a HP Surestore E Tape Library 4/40 for backup.
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  The University of Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Stirling University, founded in 1967, occupies one of the most attractive campuses in the United Kingdom.
The campus, which is situated to the north of the historic town of Stirling, has 60 acres of woodland, 300 acres of mature landscaped parkland, a small castle, and a loch with an abundance of wildlife.
The town of Stirling (population approximately 35,000) is a manufacturing, administrative, shopping and tourist centre in the Central Region of Scotland to the west of the Ochil Hills and to the east of the Trossachs.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk /~sasp/stirling.htm   (391 words)

  
 Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University : IFSA-Butler Programs : Scotland : University of Stirling
The University of Stirling is an innovative university, with strong academics and a diverse student body of 9,000.
Stirling is supremely flexible in scheduling; the university even preregisters students for courses before arrival.
Stirling has an American-style assessment program, which means that professors base grades on exams and assignments throughout the semester, rather than solely on a single final exam.
www.ifsa-butler.org /programs/scotland/stirling   (230 words)

  
 University of Stirling
The University of Stirling was founded in 1967 and it is Scotland's newest university.
With a population of around 40,000, it is known as the gateway to the Highlands, and the tourist capital of the Central Region.
Stirling is an ancient fortress town, famous for its castle which was used as a royal residence and Parliament until 1603.
www.georgetown.edu /programs/oip/os/sites/ukeire/stirling.htm   (353 words)

  
 University of Stirling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University of Stirling is a campus university created in 1967, and located on the outskirts of Stirling in central Scotland.
Stirling was the first United Kingdom university to introduce the system of two semesters rather than having three terms.
The 9th Assembly of the Conference of European Churches was held at the University of Stirling in 1986, with delegates from almost every country in Europe.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/University_of_Stirling   (1178 words)

  
 University of Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The University of Stirling blends the best of Scotland's internationally respected educational heritage with the philosophies and structures of the American liberal arts system.
The university has unrivalled flexibility in course choice and means of study and has consistently been ranked high in teaching quality.
Stirling's location and comfortable character have encouraged many participants to extend their length of study beyond what they originally planned.
www.studyabroad.com /suny/brockport/scotland/universities/scotland_stirling.html   (262 words)

  
 Education UK - The best you can be
The University of Stirling is one of Scotland’s most modern and innovative institutions and, since its inauguration in 1967, has played an important part in the British Higher Education sector.
Not only was the University of Stirling the first in the UK to introduce a semester system, allowing for a flexibility of study not seen elsewhere, it has also been consistently rated highly for both teaching and research.
The University of Stirling is also known for its sports facilities, which include a 50m swimming pool, athletics track, rugby, soccer and hockey pitches, cricket square, tennis courts, squash courts, sports hall and fitness centre.
www.educationuk.org /pls/hot_bc/bc_profile.page_pls_profile_details?a=91&z=14995&p_lang=31   (592 words)

  
 Stirling - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stirling (Sruighlea in Gaelic) is a city and ancient burgh, in the Stirling council area of Scotland.
Stirling is renowned as the Gateway to the Highlands and is generally regarded as occupying a strategic position at the point where the flatter largely undulating Scottish Lowlands meet the rugged slopes of the Highlands.
In terms of national government, there is a Stirling constituency of the Scottish Parliament with the MSP being Sylvia Jackson of the Labour Party and a Stirling constituency of the House of Commons represented by Anne McGuire of the Labour Party.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stirling   (2007 words)

  
 CCIS Scotland
Stirling (population 35,000), located in central Scotland, is an attractive, ancient town that has played a pivotal role in Scotland's history.
According to the 2001 Sunday Times University Guide, "the University [of Stirling] has consistently been among the very best universities in Scotland." The academic calendar is based on the U.S. semester schedule.
Students can pick from a variety of university accommodations, including on campus residence halls or chalets, or rooms in flats on or off campus, all of which are without board.
www.ccisabroad.org /stirlingsemester.html   (451 words)

  
 USAC Programs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The Stirling program offers students the opportunity to enroll in a wide range of courses in a variety of disciplines at the University of Stirling, one of the top rated academic institutions in Scotland.
At Stirling, assessment is continuous throughout the semester, providing a student with an early indication of academic performance.
The Stirling program has a Program Coordinator who is responsible for the overall operations of the program abroad: securing appropriate student housing, hiring outstanding faculty, and overseeing the students' well being.
usac.unr.edu /usac/program.aspx?menu=1&pid=2881&cid=1&index=1&wid=2934&term=Semester/Year   (287 words)

  
 Overview of University of Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The University of Stirling occupies a parkland campus on the outskirts of the small former spa town of Bridge of Allan, 2 miles (3 km) north east of Stirling, close to the Wallace Monument.
Stirling has been at the forefront of educational innovation since then, being the first University in Britain to adopt a modular semester-based system of teaching, using this to promote inter-disciplinary degrees and has also been successful in adding new subjects to the academic diet.
The University also has two satellite campuses for the purposes of nursing and midwifery education, located in the grounds of Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and as part of the Lewis Hospital in Stornoway.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/features/featurefirst1111.html   (287 words)

  
 University of Stirling - Centre for English Language Training
It is surrounded by the University golf course and overlooks the lake and the nearby hills, while being just five minutes walk from the other buildings of the University.
If you wish to study away from Stirling University, you will be required to spend periods of study at the University at certain times and especially during the initial period.
Those who have applied for a place at Stirling University can continue their course for further two weeks at the end of block 2.
www.studyoverseas.com /el/stirling1.htm   (1617 words)

  
 stirling
The University of Stirling was opened in 1967 on a brand new campus built on the estate of the 18th century Airthrey Castle.
Built in the shadow of the Ochil Hills, the campus is situated on a magnificent 300 acre estate, centred around a large man-made loch and the 18th century Airthrey Castle.
The University is responsible for the teaching of nurses and midwives in the Forth Valley, Highlands and Western Isles.
www.history-ontheweb.co.uk /uni/stirling.htm   (743 words)

  
 Stirling University of - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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 EducationGuardian.co.uk | Higher | University of Stirling
Traditionally one of Scotland's top universities, Stirling's main campus is located in 310 acres of stunning countryside, on the shores of a loch.
Sports facilities here are first-rate, and the university has an excellent reputation for producing talented athletes.
Stirling was the first university in the UK to introduce the acclaimed semester system, with students benefiting from the flexibility of the modular structure.
education.guardian.co.uk /higher/universityguide/profile/story/0,9988,491265,00.html   (216 words)

  
 UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING - CENTRE FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING
The Institution: The University of Stirling was founded in 1967 and has approximately 9,000 students, of whom around 11% are from overseas.
The University is set in 360 acres of some of the most beautiful campus scenery in the world.
The University lies 2 miles from the town of Stirling in Central Scotland, less than one hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
www.ceebd.co.uk /ceeed/un/uk/ukus0021.htm   (431 words)

  
 Scotland--University_Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The University of Stirling offers you flexible academic programs on a beautifully landscaped, modern and compact campus filled with ducks, swans and plenty of flowering shrubs in the spring.
Built around tranquil Airthrey Loch at the base of the Trossach hills, the park-like location is only a short bus ride away from the town of Stirling.
Courses in the environmental sciences, ecology, and environmental education, marine biology and marine science, as well as in Scottish studies, film and media studies, communication and psychology are popular among students.
www.arcadia.edu /cea/index.aspx?id=1825   (220 words)

  
 Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University : IFSA-Butler Programs : Summer Programs : University of Stirling Summer ...
The University of Stirling is an innovative university with strong academics and a diverse student body.
The Stirling campus is self-contained, so you'll find a sense of community and a wide variety of activities there.
Due to the intensive nature of the program, you may not enroll in more than two courses, and the University of Stirling recommends that you not take more than 7.5 U.S. semester credit hours in the summer.
www.ifsa-butler.org /programs/summer/stirling   (238 words)

  
 Undergraduate Study - University of Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The University of Stirling offers a broad range of taught postgraduate degrees and is recognised as a centre of excellence for research.
The Study Abroad Office welcomes students from around the world to study at the University of Stirling for a semester or year.
We also provide information and support for Stirling students who are interested in studying abroad during their third year as part of our International Exchange Programme.
www.external.stir.ac.uk /students   (242 words)

  
 University of Stirling in general - Universities Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
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 Marquette University | Study Abroad | Stirling
The University of Stirling offers one of the most picturesque settings possible for studying abroad.
The campus is located in very close proximity to the charming town of Stirling, a smaller Scottish town complete with cobblestone roads and a castle, and Glasgow and Edinburgh are easily accessible by train.
This program is offered through Arcadia University, a Marquette-affiliated institution, and is available to all Marquette students who would like to study abroad.
www.marquette.edu /abroad/where/stirling.shtml   (135 words)

  
 Fishupdate.com: University of Stirling to help reduce poverty in Malawi
THE University of Stirling has been awarded nearly a quarter of a million pounds from the Scottish Executive’s International Development Fund to set up practical education and training schemes aimed at reducing poverty in Malawi.
The grant, which amounts to £245,000 over three years, will fund a collaborative project between the University’s Institute of Aquaculture and Malawi’s Mzuzu University to teach farmers, fishermen and school children how to make the most of their aquatic resources – from fish farming to safe use of water.
We’ll be passing on practical knowledge to lecturers and teachers in Malawi’s schools, vocational colleges and universities.
www.fishupdate.com /news/fullstory.php/aid/3328/University_of_Stirling_to_help_reduce_poverty_in_Malawi_.html   (447 words)

  
 The University of Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
There are many reasons to choose the University of Stirling as your place of study.
Stirling offers an attractive, supportive, caring and social working environment.
University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland, UK, Telephone: +44 (0)1786 473171
www.external.stir.ac.uk   (86 words)

  
 Department of Applied Social Science - University of Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Welcome to the Department of Applied Social Science at the University of Stirling.
Applied Social Science is one of the most popular and successful areas of study at the University.
If you are interested in studying at the University, choose an area of study that interests you from the right hand side.
www.dass.stir.ac.uk   (177 words)

  
 Europe, Search by Continent, Programs, Study Abroad, Northwestern University
Northwestern has a number of program-specific requirements that students must adhere to while they are abroad.
Regardless of style, students are assigned to a single study-bedroom and share a kitchen and living room.
The program bins in the Northwestern Study Abroad Office Resource Library often contain more detailed information, such as orientation booklets, course syllabi, university catalogues, handbooks, etc. The office is located at 630 Dartmouth Av., close to Tech.
www.northwestern.edu /studyabroad/programs/region/europe/stirling.html   (191 words)

  
 Home - Information Services - University of Stirling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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Over the summer, you may wish to use the facilities of a nearby university library.
To gain access to resources in a different part of the country there are access schemes for staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students with different conditions applying.
www.is.stir.ac.uk   (319 words)

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