MyGlasgow News

Have you had YOUR say?

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:23:00 BST

The 2014 University of Glasgow Staff Survey is still 'live' and waiting for your opinions. So far more than £2,600 has been raised for charities. VIDEO

Meet Denis Fischbacher-Smith

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 14:59:00 BST

Professor Denis Fischbacher-Smith has just become the University of Glasgow’s first Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Learn a little more about your colleague.

University wins 7 Game Changer Awards

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 09:46:00 BST

The University's efforts to support the XX Commonwealth Games have been recognised at a national awards ceremony.

Book your place at the Campus Conversation

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 15:13:00 BST

Places will be limited at this June's Campus Conversation...so book your seat now. June 17 2pm - 3.30pm in the Sir Charles Wilson building lecture theatre. A wide ranging Q&A and first results of the 2014 Staff Survey.

Opinions needed for Campus Vision

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:33:00 GMT

A third round of engagement with staff and students on plans for Gilmorehill campus development - including an exhibition - is underway. Complete the questionnaire and take your chance to win a £50 Amazon gift card.

Brewster's Millionth for Enlighten

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:45:00 BST

Enlighten, the University's publications database and open access repository, has recorded its one millionth download of Glasgow research. The item was a 2004 paper by Professor Stephen Brewster.

2014 Converge Challenge

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:33:00 BST

Scotland’s premier business competition is back for 2014, with a top prize of £60,000!

MRC team set for move to city centre

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:29:00 BST

The Medical Research Council / Chief Scientist Office Social and Public Health Sciences Unit is moving from Gilmorehill to the city centre.

KE & Impact Conference – 22 April 2014

Fri, 04 Apr 2014 10:16:00 BST

The University is convening an internally-facing Knowledge Exchange and Impact (KEI) Conference on the afternoon of 22 April 2014 at the Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor Hotel.

3D study to improve care for patients

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 11:49:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is a partner in a UK-wide £1.78 million study to improve the quality of life for patients suffering with multiple long-term health conditions.

On your MOOCS, get set, go…

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 10:30:00 BST

The first Massively Open Online Course (MOOC) from the University of Glasgow will soon be underway.

$100,000 grant to University team

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:24:00 BST

Dr Daniel Smith from the Institute of Health and Wellbeing has won funding worth $100,000 from the United States for studies into depression-related illness.

News and events round-up

Mon, 07 Apr 2014 12:08:00 BST

A round-up of University news and events from across the Campuses

International Partnership Funding

Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:24:00 BST

There is still time to apply for funding from the International Partnership Development Fund for 2013-14 – but members of staff are being urged not to delay as the current funding round closes in July.

U21 student winners

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:43:00 BST

Six of the University's students have won funding to support overseas travel as ambassadors for Glasgow.

University poster campaign for Games

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:15:00 BST

The University has launched an eye-catching poster campaign to coincide with the XX Commonwealth Games.

Researcher in the field - Episode 7

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:40:00 GMT

In the latest instalment of “Podcasts from Africa”, Professor Paul Garside visits the Mathare Valley in Nairobi where around 190,000 people live in less than one square kilometre. VIDEO

Gifford Lecture Series announced

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:30:00 BST

The University is proud to welcome Professor Jean-Luc Marion from the University of Chicago to deliver the 2014 Gifford Lecture Series

Nominations are now open for the Tom Gibson Memorial Awards

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:03:00 BST

The Tom Gibson Memorial Awards aim to recognise outstanding accomplishment and/or outstanding potential for young medics/scientists below the age of 40

Scotland China Business Breakfast

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:57:00 BST

Last week's Scotland China Business Breakfast offered a great opportunity to showcase the work and knowledge within the university focused on the Chinese market.

Principal quizzed on camera by SRC

Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:38:00 BST

In an interview with three of the SRC Sabbatical Officers, Principal Anton Muscatelli has spoken of hopes for an end to the Universities pay dispute, the future of the Gilmorehill campus and a wide range of other issues. VIDEO.

Majority respond to Staff Survey

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:36:00 BST

The 2014 Staff Survey closed at the end of last week. 60% of University staff completed the anonymous questionnaire.

Edward Snowden installed as University Rector

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:08:00 BST

Edward Snowden was inaugurated as Rector of the University at a ceremony held in the University’s Bute Hall.

Canon service team on site

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:26:00 BST

As the cross-University "pull printing" system is rolled out, the Canon on-campus support team have started work. The programme of installing the new machines is gathering pace.

UGPS changes take effect

Fri, 25 Apr 2014 13:48:00 BST

Changes to the University of Glasgow Pension Scheme (UGPS) have come into effect.

News and events round-up

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:44:00 BST

A short summary of news and events from across the University campuses

University's defib push

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:24:00 BST

A University-wide campaign is underway to station potentially life-saving heart defibrillators around the Campuses.

Sci-Fest programme launched

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:45:00 BST

The programme for the 2014 Glasgow Science Festival has been launched with hopes of winning the biggest-ever audience as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games.

Ùlpan Gaelic level 1 ( 1-24 )

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 16:27:00 BST

The Centre for Open Studies is offering Ùlpan courses - the fast and effective way to learn Gaelic. The method has been used to great effect in Israel to teach Hebrew and in Wales to teach Welsh.

U21 Early Career Researcher Workshop

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 13:32:00 BST

The U21 Early Career Researcher Workshop is being held on Monday 12 May 2014 from 3pm to 5pm in the Alwyn Williams building, Level 5. This is your chance to find out more about international collaboration and networking.