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James Watt North Power Shutdown

Last updated: Wed Nov 20 13:22

To allow for essential electrical maintenance, there will be a power shutdown in the James Watt North building at the following times: 

  • 07:00 (GMT) on Friday 22 November until 16:45 (GMT) on Saturday 23 November 
  • 07:00 (GMT) on Friday 29 November until 18:00 (GMT) on Sunday 1 December    

Specialist teams are working hard to ensure that there will be no interruption to any services and we do not expect any disruption, but as a precaution, we advise that UofG IT services should be considered at risk during these times. This includes Moodle, MyCampus, the UofG Life app and the MyGlasgow Student and Staff Portals. 

We thank you for your patience while we complete this essential work.

Security Advice: Scam Emails

Last updated: Tue Oct 8 9:59

We have received reports of scam emails which appear to come from University colleagues, asking staff and students to purchase items including gift cards. 

If you have received an email that may be a scam, please report it through the IT: Security Help form in UofG Helpdesk. Do not open attachments, click links or share personal details.

How to spot a scam email 

If you receive any unexpected emails, even if they appear to come from someone you trust, think: 

  • Are you being asked for money or personal details?
  • Does the email address of the sender look right?  
  • Do the URLs of any links look right? (you can ‘hover’ over a link to see its real address)  
  • Are attachments in the format you would expect?  

What if I have interacted with a scam email? 

If you think you may have interacted with a scam email, for example clicking links, opening attachments, making payments or sharing details, the Information Security team can help. Get in touch using the IT: Security Help form in UofG Helpdesk.