MyGlasgow News

Industrial action 3 December - message from The Principal

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 14:38:00 GMT

As you may be aware, members of the UCU, UNISON, Unite and EIS trades unions have indicated that they will be taking strike action on Tuesday 3 December in a UK-wide dispute over pay.

Gilmorehill Halls Re-Launch Festival

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:21:00 GMT

The Gilmorehill Halls Re-Launch Festival is underway in celebration of the successful completion of the building works, writes Dr Anselm Heinrich, Head of Theatre Studies.

University welcomes GUU report

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:11:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has welcomed the publication of the independent report into allegations of misogynistic behaviour at the Glasgow University Union (GUU).

Christine Barr appointed HR Director

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Christine Barr has been appointed as Director of Human Resources with effect from 2 December 2013. Secretary of Court, David Newall, described her as "a driving force for progress".

Big response to latest Campus Vision consultation

Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:37:00 GMT

The second round of consultation on the University’s Campus Vision project ended earlier this month with nearly two thousand submissions from students, staff and members of the public. A new video has also been launched.

Work starts on new, Learning and Teaching building

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:20:00 GMT

Work began earlier this month on the new University of Glasgow / NHS Learning & Teaching Building on the South Glasgow Hospitals Campus.

Christmas (pay) comes early!

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:37:00 GMT

The Finance Office have announced that pay day in December will be brought forward from the normal, last banking day of the month (31st December) to 24th December.

Planning a "festive" look to the office?

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 09:44:00 GMT

The University's fire safety team is wishing you a SAFE Christmas and a Happy New Year. There are some simple things you can do to reduce risks if you are wanting some festive cheer in your office.

Changes to "Information for Staff"

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:09:00 GMT

We have made some changes to the Information for Staff pages. We hope you find the new content useful and we'd appreciate your feedback. Why not make it your home page?

Science and the Parliament

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 11:14:00 GMT

On 13 November, scientists and MSPs came together at the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Science and the Parliament event at Holyrood, to champion Scottish science.

New diversity learning resources available

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 12:20:00 GMT

The Equality and Diversity Unit’s Moodle page now provides access to three new learning resources which are available for all staff and students.

Get to know GUEST

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 13:47:00 GMT

Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team are a group of part time staff working to improve the environmental practice of the university, write Katie Arthur and Roisin Lyle-Collins.

News in brief

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:40:00 GMT

News, updates and events you might have missed.

Conference focuses on internationalisation agenda

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 11:47:00 GMT

The second University of Glasgow Internationalisation Conference took place last week. This year’s conference included 22 sessions and workshops led by staff from across all colleges and services.

IPD funding now available

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:22:00 GMT

Funding is now available, on a matched basis with Colleges, from the International Partnership Development Fund to support partnership building which will enhance the University’s global reach and reputation.

U21 news and updates

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:27:00 GMT

A round up of news and events from Universitas 21. The University of Glasgow is a founder member of U21, an international association of research-based universities committed to working together.

Professor James Murdoch receives Internationalisation Award

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:28:00 GMT

Professor James Murdoch of the University of Glasgow is one of two recipients of this year’s Universitas 21 (U21) Awards for Internationalisation.

University language officer scoops prestigious Scottish Gaelic Award

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:35:00 GMT

Fiona Dunn, Gaelic Language Officer at the University of Glasgow, has won the prestigious Workplace Initiative Award at the inaugural Scottish Gaelic Awards

Principal made Honorary Fellow of RCPSG

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:43:00 GMT

The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

University celebrates the 'Black and Gold'

Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:47:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow hosted an inaugural reception to honour the recent success of our students in sport and to celebrate the selection of this year’s sport bursars.

Medical Genetics teaching team reaches finals of Prospects Postgraduate Awards

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:13:00 GMT

The MSc Medical Genetics teaching staff were finalists in the Prospects Postgraduate Awards 2013, held on Tuesday 19th November at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Manchester, to recognise and reward excellence and good practice.

PRIDEPOP event planned for World Aids Day

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:07:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow LGBTQ+ Society and LGBT Youth Scotland are organising a charity event, PRIDEPOP, to mark World AIDS Day on 1 December.

Student duo in Scottish final of FameLab.

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 11:53:00 GMT

Two University of Glasgow students have made it to the Scottish Final of FameLab. They are Margaret Ballantyne (Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences) and Richard Middlemiss (Physics).

Students put on scam alert

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:28:00 GMT

University Services staff are helping a number of students who appear to be the victims of a scam linked to careers guidance.

2013 pay award to be delivered in January

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 12:41:00 GMT

The University's Director of Human Resources, Christine Barr, has confirmed that the 2013 pay award to staff will be made effective from January.

Hundreds attend pilot's University funeral

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 08:12:00 GMT

Hundreds of mourners packed the Bute Hall at the weekend to pay tribute to the pilot killed in the Glasgow helicopter crash on 29 November.

Print strategy project offers new machines and lower cost and carbon

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 12:06:00 GMT

The University is extending its project to adopt a more efficient print strategy, working with its supplier, Canon.

University research Centre wins Queen's Anniversary Prize

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:53:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Boyd Orr Centre for Population and Ecosystem Health has been awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education

Tradition and humour in academic dress

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 13:13:00 GMT

Dr Neil Dickson has spent two years researching the history of academic dress at the University of Glasgow. The garments date to the 1860s and have a sometimes surprising story behind them.

Bike marking scheme on Campus aims to cut thefts

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:53:00 GMT

The Campus security team, working with BikeRegister, have launched a University bike marking scheme aimed at cutting crime across campus. The well established UK online bicycle identification and registration scheme helps identify stolen bikes and assists in owner recovery.

World Aids Day

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 11:04:00 GMT

1st December was World AIDS Day and the University marked the occasion by lighting up the south face of the Tower on Gilmorehill.

Torchlight procession will mark year of the Commonwealth Games

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:45:00 GMT

To mark the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, staff, students and their families are being invited to take part in the University of Glasgow's Commonwealth Torchlight Procession. It will take place on Sunday 26 January.

Festive staff evening and special holiday opening at the Hunterian

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:50:00 GMT

All University staff are invited to a special festive evening in the Hunterian Art Gallery on Wednesday 11 December from 5.00pm - 7.00pm. The event offers the opportunity to relax and spend some social time with colleagues while enjoying a glass of wine, mince pies and the major exhibition 'Allan Ramsay: Portraits of the Enlightenment'.

News in Brief

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 12:45:00 GMT

Some other news, events and information from around the University

Principal's Early Career Mobility Fund selects nine

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 12:31:00 GMT

The Principal's Early Career Mobility Fund is taking on nine Ph.D. students/post-doctoral researchers from across the University this academic session, giving them the opportunity to visit one of our key partners, Columbia University in New York.

Search Begins for Future Commonwealth Leaders

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 16:04:00 GMT

33Fifty, a key Commonwealth Games Legacy 2014 programme, co-sponsored by the University of Glasgow, has been officially launched by Shona Robison MSP, Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport.

University appoints two new Equality Champions

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 10:55:00 GMT

Gender Equality Champion Professor Anne Anderson, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Social Sciences, has been appointed as the University’s Gender Equality Champion. Religion and Belief Equality Champion Professor Neal Juster, Senior Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice Chancellor has in turn, been named as the new Religion and Belief Equality Champion.

University coach gets national recognition

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 09:28:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow Head Basketball Coach has been recognised for an outstanding contribution to coaching over the past 12 months. Kevin McQuade, who is also a former student at the University, was awarded basketballscotland Performance Coach of the Year Award for the West of Scotland.

Daniel Streicker wins new international prize from Science and SciLifeLab

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Daniel Streicker, Research Fellow, has been named the first grand prize winner of the new Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists.

John Swinney to address the Annual Policy Scotland Lecture - December 10

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 08:37:00 GMT

Policy Scotland invites you to their Annual Lecture, taking place tomorrow

BERA/BCF/Routledge Prize 2013

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 08:34:00 GMT

The BERA/BCF/Routledge Prize 2013 has been awarded to the School of Education Research Project and Glasgow Partner Schools

Principal's Christmas Podcast

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Principal has spoken of the tremendous effort from staff that has underpinned work on the REF and preparations for next year's Enhancement-led Institutional Review. He has also praised the University's role in informing the debate ahead of next year's independence referendum.

Email security advice

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:44:00 GMT

The Internet is currently awash with bogus emails containing viruses or malicious code, appearing to come from Royal Mail and other carriers, banks, Skype, scanners and copiers, friends and colleagues. This is a new type of virus attack called Ransomware and it is SERIOUS. *

New Heat and Power system will cut CO2

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 10:06:00 GMT

Work gets underway early in the New Year on a major University project to install a district heating system driven by a Combined Heat and Power CHP) source.

Researcher in the field - Episode 2

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:40:00 GMT

The latest podcast from researcher-in-the-field Professor Paul Garside. The aim of the trip was to establish research collaborations with African scientists and to take the University of Glasgow's scientific and public engagement materials and knowledge to schools, health care professionals and charities in Africa.

Change on the way for University recycling

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 10:28:00 GMT

The way the University collects, sorts and recycles its waste is about to change. You will soon see new waste recycling bins being placed across the campuses.