MyGlasgow News

University launches WW1 commemoration

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:21:00 BST

A simple service in the University Chapel marked the start of a series of events remembering more than 750 men and women from the University community who died in the Great War.

Good Games for University

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 11:25:00 BST

A mix of 14 alumni, students and staff competed at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in a variety of sports.

#Glasgow2014biz raises University profile

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 10:56:00 BST

The Commonwealth Games business conference drew political and business leaders and raised the University's global profile.

University bolts to the rescue

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:52:00 BST

The University's Student Services team stepped in to host members of the Jamaican squad - including members of Usain Bolt's family - over the duration of the Commonwealth Games.

New International Dean: East Asia

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 12:23:00 BST

Professor Jane Duckett, Edward Caird Chair of Politics and the Director of the Confucius Institute has accepted the post of International Dean: East Asia.

Tay House travel survey launched

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:49:00 BST

University of Glasgow staff who are being asked to relocate to Tay House are being urged to fill in a travel survey that has just gone live.

£16 million funding announced to create unique medical imaging facility

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:44:00 BST

A £16m funding package to build a state-of-the-art Imaging Centre for Excellence (ICE) to develop and apply advanced imaging technologies.

Council parking increases loom

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:41:00 BST

The on-street parking charges in Hillhead, levied by Glasgow City Council, are set to change from next month.

Singapore comes to Gilmorehill

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:48:00 BST

Students from the University of Glasgow's Singapore campus have been very welcome recent visitors at Gilmorehill. Their research even extended to haggis and black pudding.

Sport Alumni Ball 2014

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:23:00 BST

Sport & Recreation celebrated another sporting success last month with the University hosting its inaugural Sport Alumni Ball in the Hilton Grosvenor Glasgow.

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:55:00 BST

Dr Martin Lavery, School of Physics and Astronomy, has been awarded a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship. The fellowship is presented to engineering researchers whose projects have the potential to bring radical innovation.

Lords visit for Sue

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:31:00 BST

Professor Susan Barnett, who leads the Glial Cell Biology Group within the Institute of Infection Immunity and Inflammation, visited the House of Lords to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs).

Nicole's husky challenge

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:41:00 BST

University of Glasgow student Nicole Hendry is set to embark on a sponsored Arctic husky trek to raise money for charity.

Interfaith welcome for Games

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:22:00 BST

An Interfaith Service of Welcome and Friendship was held to mark the arrival of the XX Commonwealth Games to Glasgow and Scotland, writes Mandy Evans Ewing, the University's acting Chaplain.

LGBTI conference declaration

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:08:00 BST

The LGBTI Human Rights in the Commonwealth conference took place on Nelson Mandela International Day and passed a ground-breaking statement which activists plan to use to lobby the Commonwealth.

University scores record in NS Survey

Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:06:00 BST

Student satisfaction rates at the University of Glasgow are higher than ever before according to the results of the National Student Survey 2014.

University shortlisted for Glasgow Business Awards

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:18:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been shortlisted in three categories for the Glasgow Business Awards 2014.

A transatlantic transaction

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 15:26:00 BST

Simon Fraser University and the University of Glasgow sign up to student exchange programme

René de Borst elected to European Academy

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:00:00 BST

The European Academy of Sciences and Arts has elected the University of Glasgow’s Professor René de Borst as a member.

Director of TERU appointed to Big Lottery Scotland

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 10:49:00 BST

Professor Alan McGregor, Director of the Training and Employment Research Unit has been appointed to the Big Lottery Scotland Committee.

Death of Professor Andy MacMillan

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 12:48:00 BST

Andy MacMillan, former Professor of Architecture at Glasgow University, has died suddenly aged 85.

BBC look for black, Asian and minority experts

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 15:46:00 BST

The BBC Academy is organising a day of free introductions to the world of broadcasting for black, Asian and minority experts.

2014 Tenovus Medical Lecture Symposium

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 11:06:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will host the 2014 Tenovus Medical Lecture Symposium on 15 September, in association with Tenovus Scotland.

Oakfield Avenue traffic restrictions

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 15:21:00 BST

Beginning on Monday 25 August, Oakfield Avenue will be subject to a 10 day road closure with only pedestrian access available

Tay House floor plans take shape

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 12:11:00 BST

Gavin Mcluskie, the external project manager for Tay House, has released floor plans for the new University office accommodation in the city centre.