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Weegie Scampi: Discovery of ancient Glaswegian shrimp fossil unveils new species

Wed, 08 May 2024 00:01:00 BST

The newly identified species of shrimp was named Tealliocaris weegie in honour of the people of Glasgow.

Historic Repatriation: Jamaican Giant Galliwasp Returns Home

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 BST

The University of the West Indies and University of Glasgow partner to repatriate 170-year-old Jamaican Giant Galliwasp specimen.

Flying the Flag for Refugee Week

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:00:00 BST

Artist Iman Tajik's flag flown from the University of Glasgow flagpole to mark Refugee Week 2023

New and improved Collections Search now live

Tue, 23 May 2023 08:00:00 BST

Discover more of the University of Glasgow's extensive collections with our new and improved Collections Search.

Rethinking the Hunterian Art Gallery

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

In April 2023, The Hunterian will reveal a full redisplay of its art gallery, framing questions about how these amazing collections and wonderful spaces can be more meaningful to more people.

Hunterian coins reveal lost Roman Emperor

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

New research on ancient gold coins from The Hunterian collection at the University of Glasgow has revealed a long-lost Roman Emperor named Sponsian.

Scotland’s largest gold nugget now on display at The Hunterian

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:00:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is now home to the largest gold nugget found in Scotland in over 400 years.

First solo exhibition in Scotland by Elizabeth Price announced for November 2022 and to focus on Glasgow’s textile heritage

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian are pleased to announce details of the first exhibition in Scotland by Turner Prize winning artist Elizabeth Price.

The Hunterian announced as co-commissioning partner for Imperial War Museums’ £2.5m art commissioning programme

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:00:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has been appointed as one of five co-commissioning partners for Imperial War Museums’ £2.5m art commissioning programme.

Hunterian receives funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian is one of ten museums to receive funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund.

Alexandra Bircken’s 'The Doctor' donated to The Hunterian

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Alexandra Bircken’s 'The Doctor' donated to The Hunterian in Glasgow through the Valeria Napoleone XX Contemporary Art Society Scheme.

The Hunterian receives ‘Girl with Butterflies’ on behalf of the nation

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT

'Girl with Butterflies', a rare watercolour by Frances Macdonald McNair, has been acquired for the nation through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme.

Hunterian to premiere new work from Jimmy Robert

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 BST

'Tobacco Flower' is a major body of new work by Jimmy Robert, made especially for Glasgow International.

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