MyGlasgow News

Consultation for new hospital Teaching & Learning Facility

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:24:00 BST

This week sees the start of public consultations on plans for the new NHS / University of Glasgow Teaching and Learning facility at the South Glasgow Hospitals site.

Professor John Butt's recording success

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:05:00 GMT

Professor John Butt, Gardiner Professor of Music at the University of Glasgow and musical director of Edinburgh's Dunedin Consort, has a “hit” on his hands! Bach’s St John Passion is Recording of the Month for the BBC’s Music magazine and Gramophone magazine.

Telephone update: Garscube

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:17:00 BST

The telephone upgrade continues in Garscube

Hunterian move not confirmed

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:57:00 BST

Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has made it clear that much work remains to be done before any final decisions are taken over a move by the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery to the Kelvin Hall.

Launch for new research group

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:33:00 BST

A new research group within the Institute of Health and Wellbeing has enjoyed a successful launch

International honour for University musician

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:59:00 BST

Dr. Jane Stanley's work Pentimenti for two pianos has been selected to represent Australia during ISCM World Music Days 2014

Applications for Staff Mobility Programme

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:22:00 BST

Applications for Staff Mobility Programme – deadline April 30, 2013

Donna tackles the ‘Tomb Raiders’

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:52:00 BST

One of the University’s Research Associates has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to study the trafficking of Latin American cultural property.

New Student Safety Campaign

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:58:00 BST

A new, student safety poster campaign has been revealed aimed at tackling two common causes for concern: assaults on male students and property thefts from female students.

Icons of war event

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:21:00 BST

Come and hear Professor John Tulloch Visiting Senior Research Fellow in the Adam Smith Research Foundation give a short reflexive talk on icons of war and terror

Professor G Ross Roy (1924 – 2013)

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:26:00 BST

A tribute to Professor G Ross Roy,Distinguished Emeritus Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of South Carolina.

Service for heart disease victims

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:10:00 BST

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland is inviting friends and families to a Celebration of Life service at the University's Memorial Chapel on Tuesday 23 April at 6pm.

Hunterian Creative Writing Workshops

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:32:00 BST

Calling all writers to free Hunterian Creative Writing Workshops this April!

Pensions Auto Enrolment Update

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:44:00 BST

Briefing sessions will take place this week for staff seeking more information about pensions auto enrolment.

Neal Juster - a biography

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:23:00 BST

Former roles at the Universities of Strathclyde and Leeds and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

My Campus User Guides

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:57:00 BST

The Student Lifecycle Support & Development website is being developed as the main repository for all MyCampus user guides (Job Aids, etc). The first phase of documents are now available on the website with others to be publsihed over the coming weeks.

Draft Scottish HE code published

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:11:00 BST

The process of creating a new code of governance for Scottish Higher Education is reaching its final stages.

Staff cricket club on the hunt for new stars

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:43:00 BST

The University’s inclusive, friendly and welcoming cricket club is keen to attract new members for the summer season.

Are you up for the Converge challenge?

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:50:00 BST

The Converge Challenge is the largest business competition and entrepreneurial training programme in Scotland.

Ultrasound pioneer book launch

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:20:00 BST

“Imaging and Imagining the Fetus”, the development of obstetric ultrasound by Professor Ian Donald, will be launched next month in Glasgow.

New International Dean for South East Asia

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:37:00 BST

Professor Frank Coton, Vice-Principal (Learning and Teaching), will take up the role of International Dean for South East Asia on 1 June.

Boost for Columbia University partnership

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:29:00 BST

The University has awarded funding to seven PhD students and post-doctoral researchers as part of the Principal’s Early Career Mobility Fund.

Deadline looms for international travel

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:47:00 BST

The deadline for applications for the University’s Staff Mobility programme is 30th April 2013.

Internationalisation and the student experience key to future research – Vice Principal

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:58:00 BST

Senior Vice-Principal Professor Andrea Nolan has spoken of the importance of diversifying the student population as a way of strengthening international research collaboration as well as enhancing the university’s educational environment.

What makes Glasgow great?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:26:00 BST

University hosts launch of a campaign to re-brand the city.

New Glasgow Gateway for Learning & Teaching

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:32:00 BST

The 2013 UoG Learning & Teaching Conference saw Professor Frank Coton unveil a new learning & teaching resource for staff.

Glasgow Science Festival gets profile boost with Evening Times partnership

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:49:00 BST

The Glasgow Science Festival has been successful in securing a media partnership with the Glasgow Evening Times.

DAO on awards short leet

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:01:00 BST

The University’s Development and Alumni team has been short-listed for a prestigious Times Higher Education award.

MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:27:00 BST

From Wednesday 1 May, the MRC/University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) will transfer entirely to the University of Glasgow.

First Minister announces funding for Innovation Centres

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:43:00 BST

First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond MSP has unveiled a major investment to support two new Innovation Centres led by the University.

Fellowship honour for Professor Tessa Holyoake

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:37:00 BST

Professor Tessa Holyoake has been made a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.