MyGlasgow News

Marc Alexander awarded digital humanities prize

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:50:00 BST

Dr Marc Alexander has been awarded the prestigious Paul Fortier prize in Digital Humanities by the international Alliance of Digital Humanities Organisations

£2.9m ESRC grant to examine ethnic identity and inequality in UK

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:11:00 BST

Professor Satnam Virdee and Andy Smith of Sociology have been awarded, along with colleagues from the University of Manchester, a £2.9million grant to examine the dynamics of ethnic identity and inequality in the UK.

Prestigious fellowship goes to Glasgow cancer Doctor

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:24:00 BST

Dr Prabhakar Rajan from Cancer Research UK’s Beatson Institute at the University of Glasgow has been awarded a prestigious Clinician Scientist Fellowship.

Potingair press launched by University's Archaeologists

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:01:00 BST

A new Glasgow-based publisher, Potingair Press (http://www.potingair.com), has just been launched.

Our International Story

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:55:00 BST

The Library’s Archive Service is developing a new international extension of the successful University Story website.

St Petersburg University of Management and Economics visit to Glasgow reinforces ties

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 10:17:00 BST

On Friday 20th July, Prof Victoria Marich of the St Petersburg University of Management and Economics returned to Glasgow to follow up on the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that had taken place earlier in the year.

Christmas and New Year arrangements 2012

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:58:00 BST

The festive season may seem a long way off, but the Senior Management Group after consulting with a range of interested groups, has decided that the University will not be open on Monday 24 December, and that staff will have an additional “other day’s” holiday this year.

University of Glasgow in the media

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 09:44:00 BST

July saw a variety of University research and news make it into the media, even in the quiet period of the summer holidays and Glasgow Fair fortnight.

Royal Society of Edinburgh recognises Dr Rob Jenkins for achievements in physical sciences

Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:47:00 BST

This week, the Royal Society of Edinburgh awarded Dr Rob Jenkins of psychology the RSE/Makdougall Brisbane Medal, recognising excellent achievements of early career researchers in the physical sciences.

New Centre for Copyright brings major boost to UK creative industries

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:02:00 BST

A pioneering initiative to support the growth of the UK’s vital creative industries and arts sector was announced last week.

Cycle Glasgow - Sunday 19th August

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:31:00 BST

The University is organising its 10th sponsored Cycle Glasgow event in Kelvingrove Park in support of the Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre.

My Campus Update

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:15:00 BST

MyCampus is now working normally after some technical problems when the system went live for online registrations for continuing undergraduates.

Telephone update

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:23:00 BST

The university continues to upgrade the telephone system.

Staff Development Service relocating to St. Andrews building

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:41:00 BST

The Staff Development Service is relocating to the St Andrew's Building effective Monday August 20th.

Travel Planning: A Better Way to Work

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:10:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is taking part in a new scheme to help our staff and students commute to work in a healthy way

Learning Works

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:14:00 BST

We are pleased to announce the return of the Learning Works programme for the year 2012/2013

Call for the Sustainable Development Network

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:21:00 BST

The Sustainable Development Network (SDN) was set up to bring together staff and students engaged in research and learning in sustainability related activities

Honorary Professorship granted to Maritime Historian

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:02:00 BST

The School of Social and Political Science has granted an Honorary Professorship to Dr Hugh Murphy, the first Visiting Reader in Maritime History at the National Maritime Museum.

Careers Fairs 2012/13

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:29:00 BST

The Careers Service has put together a list of careers fairs taking place in the University throughout 2012/13.

Courses for Adults September 2012

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:53:00 BST

Centre for Open Studies offers many and varied learning opportunities and Access to university study