The logo of the UK Young Acadmy
The logo of the UK Young Acadmy

A College of Arts academic joins first UK-wide Young Academy

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT

A College of Arts academic is among the first members of the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.

Left to right Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Rhona Brown, the new co-directors of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, standing on the Lion and the Unicorn staircase at UofG
Left to right Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Rhona Brown, the new co-directors of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, standing on the Lion and the Unicorn staircase at UofG

New Co-Directors at the Centre for Robert Burns Studies

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Two Scottish Literature academics will lead University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Centre – the biggest concentration of Burns experts in the world, it was announced today.

Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300
Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300

SAPHIRE fund grants to Scottish researchers to enable collaboration with international partners

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

The RSE has today announced the latest recipients of the Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE) Fund which includes three academics from UofG.

Lord Dalmeny and Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle looking through the Burnsiana book, now on loan to the University. Photo Credit Martin Shields
Lord Dalmeny and Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle looking through the Burnsiana book, now on loan to the University. Photo Credit Martin Shields

University of Glasgow experts reveal fascinating new insight into Robert Burns domestic life

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

An astonishing discovery found at a 13th century Scottish castle has shed new light on the day-to-day domestic life of Robert Burns and his family, academics at the University of Glasgow have revealed.

The Future of Scots project logo
The Future of Scots project logo

The Future of Scots symposium

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT

The symposium is the first event of its kind looking to draw lessons from other minority-language

Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300
Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300

Burns Night 2023 - To a Mouse

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:28 GMT

The University of Glasgow houses the biggest concentration of Robert Burns experts in the world. Here they celebrate Burns Night 2023.

A portrait of the late Dr John Richards outside No 8 University Gardens at the University of Glasgow
A portrait of the late Dr John Richards outside No 8 University Gardens at the University of Glasgow

Tributes paid to Dr John Richards

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Dr John Richards, Senior Lecturer in History of Art, has died following a serious illness

The graphic shows the shortlist in the Knowledge Exchange Champion category, clockwise from left, Professor Fiona Macpherson, University of Glasgow, Professor Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen and Professor Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland.
The graphic shows the shortlist in the Knowledge Exchange Champion category, clockwise from left, Professor Fiona Macpherson, University of Glasgow, Professor Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen and Professor Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland.

Finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Two College of Arts academics are among the finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023, the annual celebration of business-academic partnerships, hosted by Interface.

A portrait of the late Dr John Richards outside No 8 University Gardens at the University of Glasgow
A portrait of the late Dr John Richards outside No 8 University Gardens at the University of Glasgow

Students, friends and colleagues share their memories of Dr John Richards

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT

The news of John's death has been received with incredible sadness amongst colleagues and former students in Glasgow and far beyond.

The tree in the east quadrangle
The tree in the east quadrangle

Glasgow’s Innovation Accelerator moves forward with share of £100m project boost

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Six ambitious new projects linked to the University of Glasgow are set to share in a major new investment from the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Left to right Professor Catherine Steel; Professor Deirdre Heddon and Professor Louise Welsh named as RSE Fellows 2023
Left to right Professor Catherine Steel; Professor Deirdre Heddon and Professor Louise Welsh named as RSE Fellows 2023

Three members of Arts community elected RSE Fellows

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

RSE Fellowships recognise professional achievements and societal contribution.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

QS 2023 Rankings by Subject

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Arts & Humanities at UofG have risen seven places to 59 in the latest 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

University of Glasgow cloisters
University of Glasgow cloisters

Faith in Scotland’s constitutional future?

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Academics at the University of Glasgow have been awarded funding to look at the role of faith in deciding Scotland’s constitutional future.

A event to mark Tolkien's visit to University of Glasgow - the image shows some of Tolkien's books
A event to mark Tolkien's visit to University of Glasgow - the image shows some of Tolkien's books

University of Glasgow to celebrate Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien  

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 BST

Academics at the Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic are celebrating Tolkien’s Glasgow connection with a special event to mark the 70th anniversary of Tolkien’s Sir Gawain and the Green Knight lecture at UofG.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

Policy Futures for the Digital Creative Economy

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:00 BST

Hard on the heels of the University of Sydney’s Vice-Chancellor visit to build links with UofG, cooperation is in evidence work on the creative digital economy.

Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.
Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow leads on investigation on immersive learning and education

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has today officially launched a project, supported by Meta, to study the benefits immersive technologies can bring to education.

Lleft to right: Julie Gardham, Senior Assistant Librarian, and Keira McKee, Book Conservator, with the University of Glasgow’s First Folio. Credit Martin Shields
Lleft to right: Julie Gardham, Senior Assistant Librarian, and Keira McKee, Book Conservator, with the University of Glasgow’s First Folio. Credit Martin Shields

A rare glimpse of Shakespeare’s First Folio 

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:00:00 BST

23 April is Shakespeare’s birthday and this year you can celebrate by seeing Shakespeare’s First Folio for yourself at UofG's Hunterian Art Gallery.

Delegation from Germany's Rhine-Palatinate stands in front of the UofG
Delegation from Germany's Rhine-Palatinate stands in front of the UofG

UofG celebrates law and language learning links with Germany

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow welcomed a delegation from the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, celebrating its language and law links with Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).

Robert Burns sitting a his desk with a quill in his hand.
Robert Burns sitting a his desk with a quill in his hand.

Frank R Shaw - A Tribute

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:00:00 BST

A philanthropic Scots American, who was a friend, supporter, and benefactor of the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies, has died.