News Stirling University supporting students and staff after death of teenager The 18-year-old's body was found in accommodation on Friday. By Neil Henderson February 9 2025, 2:46pm February 9 2025, 2:46pm Share Stirling University supporting students and staff after death of teenager Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5179768/stirling-university-death-student-support/ Copy Link The entrance to Stirling University. Image: Google Street View Students and staff at Stirling University are being supported following the death of a teenager on campus. The 18-year-old man’s body was discovered at the Alexander Court on-campus accommodation shortly after 2pm on Friday. The teenager, who has not been named, was a first-year undergraduate student. Stirling University death being treated as ‘unexplained’ A Stirling University spokesperson said: “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with family and friends at this difficult time. “The university is liaising with the police and ensuring that students and staff are fully supported.” A spokesperson for the university’s student union added that it was a “very sad time” at the university following the death. They added: “We are working alongside the University to ensure students are fully supported. “The Students’ Union would remind students that support services can be sought from Student Hub during the week and Spectrum Life 24 hours a day.” Police confirmed they had been called at 2.20pm on Friday to reports of a sudden death. The death is being treated as unexplained, however, it is not thought to be suspicious.
