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Dr Lynda Donaldson selected for Homeward Bound programme with Antarctic Expedition in January 2025

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:51:00 GMT

Alumna Dr Lynda Donaldson selected for the Homeward Bound global leadership initiative for women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine).

Watch Dr Theo Fischbacher's interview as a lifelong member of #TeamUofG

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:51:00 GMT

Alumnus Dr Theo Fischbacher revisits the University campus after 50 years for a tour of the Wolfson Medical School with Professor Malcolm Shepherd.

Dr Edward T. Morgan receives Bernard B. Brodie Award

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:51:00 BST

Alumnus Dr Edward T. Morgan becomes the 25th recipient of the Bernard B. Brodie Award in Drug Metabolism and Disposition.

Atir Guliyeva appointed as Alumni Sustainable Development Goal Ambassador for the British Council

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:51:00 BST

University of Glasgow alumna Atir Guliyeva is appointed as Alumni Ambassador for Quality Education for the General Council's UK Sustainable Development Goals.

Professor Richard Susskind appointed Commonwealth’s Special Envoy for Justice and Artificial Intelligence

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:51:00 BST

University of Glasgow alumnus Richard Susskind to support UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 by assisting Commonwealth countries in achieving equal access to justice through the use of AI.

Christmas Island remembers Sara Maude Robertson

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:51:00 BST

Christmas Island Women’s Association Representatives, the Shire of Christmas Island and local community members gathered in June to commemorate UofG graduate Sara Maude Robertson (Medicine, 1899).

From Bushmills to Brighton - A Journey with Multiple Sclerosis

Fri, 24 May 2024 14:51:00 BST

UofG graduate Dr Jonathan White will be undertaking the challenge of a lifetime, cycling a 600-mile challenge to raise money for charity Overcoming MS.

UofG Aberdeen Club Annual Dinner 2023

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:47:00 GMT

The Annual Dinner of the University of Glasgow Aberdeen Club was held this November.

Sir Harry Burns awarded Honorary Fellowship from Royal College

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:19:23 GMT

Scotland’s former Chief Medical Officer has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Alumni in Toronto have enjoyed an opportunity to catch-up this summer.

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:21:00 BST

Alumni in Toronto have enjoyed an opportunity to catch-up this summer.

Glasgow University Women's Club host their popular Annual Dinner

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:20:00 BST

Over 40 UofG alumni and guests joined the GUWC for their annual dinner with guest speaker Sir Robin Murray FRS, Scottish psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatric Research at King's College London.

NYC Alumni End of Summer Meet Up

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:20:00 BST

Over 20 UofG alumni in the New York area gathered to celebrate the end of summer.

Dr Krishan Sethi awarded Queens Platinum Jubilee Medal

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:20:00 BST

Dr Krishan Sethi has served as a family physician to the northern Manitoba region for over 40 years and was recognised for his outstanding career in medicine to the Northern region of Manitoba.

UofG alumnus awarded EY Entrepreneur of the year 2023

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:16:51 BST

Matt Malone, founder and CEO of Groundworks and University of Glasgow Alumnus has recently been named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Mid-Atlantic Award winner.

Join the Singapore Alumni Association Committee

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:10:00 BST

Applications are open to join the Singapore Alumni Association Committee

Alumnus leads award winning COVID-19 vaccine development team

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:49:48 BST

Alumnus Dr Archie Lovatt has won a Life Science industry award for leading a team of over 150 experts who played a key role in the vaccination of 30% of the world population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Glasgow graduate cast in film, 'The Difference Between Us'

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:23:00 BST

The film is being premiered at the CCA from Saturday 21st July 2023.

OSGUG celebrates their 30-year anniversary with the UofG Chancellor

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:10:00 BST

The Chancellor’s Lunch marks the delayed celebrations of OSGUG's 30-year anniversary from summer 2020.

UofG alumni named on Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:45:00 GMT

Alumni Giosuè J. Prezioso, David Zuo, Angus Hardy and Craig Everett are named on Forbes 30 under 30 list 2023

Alumnus Ian Manson reflects on major accomplishment as Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:54:00 GMT

Ian Manson, Clyde Gateway Chief Executive and former Senior Depute Director of Development and Regeneration for Glasgow City Council, discusses the success of The Olympia building regeneration.

Alumnus Professor John Fraser achieves world record, game changer for organ transplantation

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:54:00 GMT

Prof John Fraser has led the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) to achieve a new world record for the greatest distance and longest amount of time a heart has remained ‘ex-vivo’ (outside a body) before successful transplantation.

Emeritus Professor Paul McMenamin awarded a member of the order of Australia in the 2023 honours list

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:27:00 GMT

Professor Paul McMenamin is the the former Director of the Centre for Human Anatomy Education at Monash University and also headed up the Ocular Immunology group in the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology until his retirement in 2020.

Meet the Finalists and Winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2022-23

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:56:00 GMT

Congratulations to UofG alumni who have been announced as finalists for the Study UK Alumni Awards in the USA, India and Saudi Arabia 2023!

Alumnus Dr Peter McQuillan awarded the Best Young Dentist Award

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus Dr Peter McQuillan was awarded the Best Young Dentist Award for London 2018.

New Oratorio by Alumnus Ian Fletcher (LLB 1969) premieres in London

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:10:11 GMT

Jonah, based on the Biblical story, will be performed in London’s Cadogan Hall May 9 2023 alongside a rich programme with a Theme of the Sea.

Alumnus Dr Gregor Reid awarded the Dr Rogers Prize

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus Dr Gregor Reid was awarded the Dr Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

UofG Aberdeen Club Annual Dinner 2022

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:47:00 GMT

Alumni from the Aberdeen area gathered for dinner at the Royal Northern and University Club

Alumni receive British Veterinary Association prestigious Veterinary Achievement Awards

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Alumni Dr David McKeown and Professor Tim Greet receive prestigious veterinary achievement awards for their exceptional commitment and contributions to the profession.

BHF In Conversation With... Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Former BHF Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Glasgow 1998 - 2010.

Dr Sean Callanan appointed as Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:43:00 BST

Dr Callanan is appointed as fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons following his work to advance education and scholarship.

Summer alumni gatherings in Mexico and Austria

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:46:00 BST

Alumni have enjoyed a summer of international gatherings in Mexico City and Vienna.

UofG alumnus announced in the 50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Award

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:56:00 BST

Legal Officer Joan Bull received the award in recognition of her relentless and outstanding efforts in promoting national development.

Dr Frank Dunn graduates again, 52 years after becoming an alumnus

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:35:00 BST

Graduating in June 2022 from the School of Critical Studies, Dr Dunn remembers his first graduation in 1970.

Professor Jim McManus appointed as Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR)

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:46:00 BST

Professor McManus is appointed as Fellow of the prestigious society following his work in the Public Health Service.

What does it mean to be an alumnus?

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:59:00 GMT

Dr Hector M Baillie (BSc 1975) ponders what it means to be an alumnus and the contribution alumni can make.

Friends of Glasgow University Library online event

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:59:00 GMT

The Friends of Glasgow University Library invite UofG alumni to join a virtual tour of Stationers’ Hall, London, on Monday 9 May at 6.30pm.

Glasgow University Women's Club host London meeting

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:59:00 GMT

The Glasgow University Women's Club (London) was very pleased to start the year with a face-to-face meeting.

Dr Ian Mills awarded Inaugural College Medal

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:57:00 GMT

Alumnus Dr Ian Mills (BDS 1987) is the first recipient of this prestigious award, conferred by the College of General Dentistry (CGDent)

UofG recognised in Open UK’s 2022 Honours List

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus Amol Meshram and current PhD student Paul Ogbonoko Owoicho have appeared on Open UK’s 2022 Honours List.

Dr Carsten Weerth has been elected head of BDZ Deutsche Zoll

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Weerth is also the Customs Chief Inspector at the Main Customs Office and founder of the Centre for Customs Law and Customs Research.

UofG Professor of Environmental Statistics to give online talk on a post COP 'Digital Earth.'

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Professor Marian Scott will deliver the online talk, organised by the Consorcio Universidades por la Ciencia

UofG Aberdeen Club celebrates Annual Dinner

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Alumni from the Aberdeen area gathered for dinner at the Royal Northern and University Club

Dr Iliyasu newly appointed at Kano University.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Iliyasu has been appointed as ProChancellor and Chairman Governing Council of Kano University.

Dr Gregor Reid named as co-winner of Dr Rogers Prize

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The award celebrates the perseverance and innovation of Canadian pioneers in acupuncture and probiotics research.

UofG alumnus completes charity Scotland run!

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Paddy Watson and fellow dental colleagues completed the challenge of running the entire length of Scotland, from John o’ Groats to Gretna.

Professor MacMillan awarded Nobel Prize for Chemistry

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 BST

Professor MacMillan won along with Benjamin List for their work on the development of asymmetric organocatalysis. 

UofG Alumna awarded University of Oxford Vice Chancellor's Award

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST

Dr Holmes-Henderson was recognised for her outstanding and innovative research project.

BHF In Conversation With... Professor David Wheatley

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST

Former UofG Professor and British Heart Foundation Chairholder.

Professor Jim McManus awarded President’s Medal

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST

Professor McManus provided outstanding service to public health during the pandemic.

British Academy awards medal to Honorary Glasgow graduate

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST

Professor David J. Breeze OBE was awarded the prestigious Kenyon Medal

Emeritus Professor John Renwick recipient of Sir Walter Scott Medal.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 BST

Awarded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

BHF In Conversation With... Professor Stuart Cobbe

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 BST

Former UofG Professor and British Heart Foundation Chairholder.

Glasgow graduate receives Diana Award

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 BST

Mashal Aamir was recognised for her humanitarian work.

Wanda Diaz-Merced: The Blind Astronomer

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow graduate revolutionising astronomy appears on BBC Radio Four.

Glasgow graduate receives Law Society lifetime honorary membership

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 BST

Solicitor Colin Cameron was instrumental in establishing Malawi’s independence.

Alumnus wins Quant of the Year Award

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:31:00 BST

Jim Gatheral, Presidential Professor of Mathematics at Baruch College's Weirssman School of Arts and Sciences and University of Glasgow alumnus, was named "Quant of the Year" at the 2021 Risk Awards.

Rev Professor D. W. D. Shaw OBE (1928–2020)

Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 BST

Remembering Scotland's most senior Theologian.

Glasgow alumnus Zahin Razeen named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 BST

Zahin is Co-Founder and CEO of Dhaka-based startup Hydroquo+, and a UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Dr John Houston named one of The Top 25 Biotech CEOs of 2021.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 BST

John Houston is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Arvinas, a biopharmaceuticals company focused on oncology treatment.

Alumnus, Professor Patrick Gunning launches Dunad Therapeutics.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 BST

Dunad Therapeutics is the third Company to come out of Gunning Group’s research.

Professor Tommy MacKay awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow Graduate Professor Tommy MacKay awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by British Psychological Society.

Alumna writes guest Archives blog to mark Women's History Month

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow alumna and historian, Bernadette Cahill, blog post to mark Women's History Month 2021.

Anas Sarwar becomes Scottish Labour Leader

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow graduate elected to lead Scottish wing of the Labour party

Zoology Alumna selected to be an ambassador for WWF

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Lauren Arthur becomes an ambassador for WWF.

Alumnus Professor Henderson named an IEEE Fellow 2021.

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus Professor Henderson named an IEEE Fellow 2021.

Alumnus Dr R. Barr awarded Member of the Order of Canada

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Ronald Barr was awarded for outstanding achievement and service to the nation of Canada.

Alumnus Harry Smith awarded Provost’s Award for Online Teaching

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Harry Smith, industry assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, was awarded Illinois Institute of Technology’s inaugural Provost’s Award for Online Teaching.

John Logie Baird commemorated on 50 pence coin

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Glasgow alumnus John Logie Baird, pioneer of television, to be commemorated on new 50 pence coin.

Glasgow graduate Laura Muir nominated for World Athletics Award

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Laura has been nominated for the Female World Athlete Award 2020.

Glasgow alumnus Ian Forrester QC honoured in Scottish Legal Awards

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Ian Forrester QC is to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Scottish Legal Awards

Glasgow alumnus Richard Gadd wins Olivier Award

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Richard has been awarded the 2020 Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Affiliate Theatre

Glasgow Alumnus’ start-up is nominated for Designs of the Year 2020

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

Soundbops, created by Glasgow graduate Michael Tougher has been nominated for the Beazley Designs of Year 2020

Glasgow alumnus recognised by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

Donald McClymont, Chairman and CEO of indie Semiconductor has been selected by Goldman Sachs to be honoured at their annual Builders + Innovators Summit

Glasgow graduate publishes second book based on successful mental health Instagram account

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

Clinical Psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn publishes second book, ‘A Toolkit for Happiness’

University of Glasgow and UCL to hold joint symposium

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

The half-day symposium will highlight their work to improve the lives of victims of conflict

Study UK Alumni Awards open for applications

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

Raise your profile and extend your professional network globally with the Study UK Alumni Awards 2020-21

Alumnus writes short play for major national arts project

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

Alumnus Andy Edwards writes short play ‘Happy Ark Day’ for National Theatre of Scotland and BBC Scotland’s ‘Scenes for Survival’

Alumnus John Lunn interviewed for podcast series 'Belle Books & Stories'

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:59:00 BST

UofG alumna Kay Hutchison interviewed fellow alumnus and Emmy award-winner John Lunn for podcast series 'Belle Books & Stories'.

Alumnus appointed President of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:59:00 BST

Professor Ian Ramsey has been appointed as President of the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) for 2020/2021.

Alumnus appointed Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University, Nigeria

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:59:00 BST

Professor Nlerum Okogbule (PhD 2012) has been appointed Vice Chancellor of the Rivers State University in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Alumnus appointed Director General of MI5

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:59:50 BST

Ken McCallum (BSc 1996) has been appointed Director General of MI5

Alumni make Forbes 30 Under 30 List - Again!

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:41:46 BST

Co-founders of Citruslabs, Susanne Mitschke and Patrick Renner appear in 'All Star Alumni' category

Alumnus pitches on Dragon’s Den

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:04:00 GMT

Ross Lamond (LLB 2016) pitched eco friendly dog treats to the Dragons

Mountbatten Programme

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:30:00 GMT

Looking for UofG Law School graduates to apply for internships in New York

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Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:27:00 GMT

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The GU68 Engineers Trust are Looking for Two Trustees

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:02:00 GMT

Two UofG Engineering alumni wanted as trustees for GU68 Engineering Trust

Did you know you can find Glasgow in Austin, Texas?

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:23:00 BST

Austin Alumni Association

Alumnus wins Youth Mountain Culture Award

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:36:00 GMT

Tim Miller (BSc 2019) is awarded The Scottish Youth Award for Excellence in Mountain Culture

Alumnus wins International Society for Air Breathing Engines Award

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:48:00 GMT

Emeritus Professor Herb Saravanamuttoo won The International Society for Air Breathing Engines (ISABE) Award for 2019

NYC Alumni Attend Burn's Supper Celebration

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:43:00 GMT

University of Glasgow alumni in New York attend Burn's Supper hosted by University of Aberdeen

World Changing Alumni Award Dinner

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:10:00 GMT

World Changing Alumni Award Dinner was held at the Principal's Lodgings in honour of Eunice Ntobedzi

Celebrating 70 Years of the GU Club of Aberdeen

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:31:00 GMT

The 70th Anniversary of the Glasgow University Club of Aberdeen was celebrated in December

A piece of history, 60 years of Engineering Society scarf

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 14:30:00 GMT

60 years since the Glasgow University Engineering Society (GUES) scarf was redesigned by Peter Lovie (BSc 1962)

Alumna leads discussion panel during Book Week Scotland

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 10:31:00 GMT

Dr Anne Pettigrew MBChB (1974) leads panel 'Women in Medicine'

University of the Third Age (U3A)

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 12:37:00 BST

Find out about becoming a member of the U3A.

Alumnus named Gaelic Ambassador of the Year

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 11:32:00 BST

Dr Alasdair Whyte, a singer from the Isle of Mull has been named Gaelic Ambassador of the Year

Alumnus leads Green Party Official Opposition

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:52:00 BST

Peter Bevan-Baker (BDS 1984) leads first Green Party Official Opposition in North America

Alumna to perform US Debut of play at the Kennedy Centre

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 09:53:00 BST

Mary Jane Wells will perform in the US debut of 'Heroine' at the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC

Alumna named Curator at Boston Museum

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:07:00 BST

Michelle Millar Fisher named new curator of contemporary decorative arts at Boston Museum

Alumna wins businesswoman of the year award

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:06:00 BST

Alumna Dr Kate Broderick (BSc 1999, PhD) wins San Diego Businesswoman of the Year Award

Award success for alumni business founders

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:02:00 BST

Corien Staels and Carla Brown are commended for their key leadership roles

Alumna wins prestigious humanitarian award

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:04:00 BST

Dr Elizabeth Frost awarded the Nicholas M Greene Global Humanitarian Award