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Gerry McCormac

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University of Stirling’s Vice Chancellor and Principal Announces Retirement

January 12, 2026January 14, 2026

Students received an email this afternoon from Hamish Grossart, Chair of the University Court, announcing that Gerry McCormac, the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Stirling, has indicated a wish…

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Students Fear Future as Stirling Uni Loses 175 Staff in Voluntary Severance Scheme

December 1, 2025February 15, 2026

Stirling students fear the impact of 175 staff members leaving the university under the new voluntary severance scheme - despite the Vice Chancellor's salary increasing by £119,000 in two years.…

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EXCLUSIVE: Stirling University halves scholarships for non-Scottish UK and ROI students

April 6, 2025October 24, 2025

Non-Scottish UK and Republic of Ireland students starting in 2026 could be entitled to half the total value of scholarships as those who start in 2025, as the University cuts awards.…

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What could Principal Gerry’s pay rise buy a Stirling student?

March 9, 2024March 10, 2024

Here is a fun but also depressing list of things that Principal Gerry McCormac could spend his pocket money on.…

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Professor McCormac presented with a knighthood at Windsor Castle

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

The knighthood recognises Professor McCormac's leadership in higher education and the continuing contribution that the University of Stirling makes to the economy.…

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Students leaving halls to be charged up to £400 despite refund promise

April 2, 2020June 13, 2020

Principal Gerry McCormac promised a "refund procedure" in a video message to students.…

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New sports centre reaches highest point in construction

October 11, 2019October 12, 2019

The sports centre redevelopment remains on time, as construction works continue.…

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£21.7 million ‘Campus Central’ project gets underway

May 9, 2019May 25, 2019

The project is expected to be completed by 2021.…

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Principal earning seven times more than average staff after pay rise

January 23, 2019December 20, 2023

Principal and Vice-Chancellor McCormac's wage will rise by £5000.…

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Staff and students unite for pension picket line

February 27, 2018November 9, 2023

Staff and students gathered to continue demonstrations on the second day of UCU strike action.…

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