MyGlasgow News

From SRC to Cab Sec Education

Sun, 23 Nov 2014 18:37:00 GMT

The new Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning in the Scottish Government, Angela Constance MSP, is a University of Glasgow alumna and former President of the Students' Representative Council.

Uni welcomes 'hold' on industrial action

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has welcomed the announcement by the University and College Union (UCU) that a marking and assessment boycott has been put on hold until mid-January to allow talks to proceed.

MSc Medical Genetics teaching triumph

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:06:00 GMT

The MSc Medical Genetics team at the University of Glasgow has won a top prize at the Prospects Postgraduate Awards 2014, a national scheme that celebrates the very best in postgraduate education.

KE & Impact Lunchtime Seminars

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:34:00 GMT

Forthcoming lunchtime seminars aim to build on the raised awareness of the importance of knowledge exchange and impact generation.

Have a SAFE Christmas

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:58:00 GMT

The University’s safety team have issued their festive advice about your office Christmas decorations.

Hootsuite Heads-up

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:01:00 GMT

Hootsuite is now the University of Glasgow's partner for social media management. The University's Social Media Officer, Emma Gilmartin explains.

Student recycling raises £5936

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 09:39:00 GMT

Staff and students in the University of Glasgow residences worked with The British Heart Foundation (BHF) to donate unwanted items during the moving out period.

News and events round-up

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:32:00 GMT

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

Chinese Consul General visits the University

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:15:00 GMT

The Chinese Consul General, Mr. PAN Xinchun, visited the University of Glasgow on 21st October 2014 to discuss the Chinese student and alumni experience

First graduation ball for UofG Singapore

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:34:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow Singapore held their first graduation ball last month. The event attended by over 100 graduates and staff members

Our Nigeria "in-country" officer

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 13:07:00 GMT

The University has welcomed Kemi Odesola, the new "in-country" officer who will be based in the Kaplan office in Lagos, Nigeria.

U21 Early Career Workshop

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:33:00 GMT

Here's an opportunity to take part in a U21 Early Career Researcher Workshop with the theme: Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The workshop is being held from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 March 2015 at University College Dublin.

Visiting professorship in China

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:01:00 GMT

A leading University of Glasgow academic has been appointed as a visiting professor at Sun Yat-sen University in China.

City award for Professor McInnes

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:15:00 GMT

Professor Iain McInnes has received a City of Glasgow Lord Provost’s award for his invaluable medical research into the causes of rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory disease.

University scoops IET Innovation Award

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 16:36:00 GMT

An innovative radar system that can locate and produce 3D images of landmines has won an Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Award

Festive Night of Fun

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 13:58:00 GMT

DJ’s Annual University Christmas staff party is just around the corner. On Friday 12th December the staff party will be held at the Glasgow University Union.

The science and art of brewing

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:02:00 GMT

What better way to celebrate the festive season than with Master Brewer Keith Lugton. At this Cafe Scientifique event, Keith will describe the basics of brewing science.

Award success for UofG graduate

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 10:04:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow graduate has won the prestigious Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) Award for the Most Distinguished Student Work in Digital Preservation.

University premiere for MacRae's 'Ixiom'

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 14:08:00 GMT

A new work by the Scottish composer Stuart MacRae called 'Ixiom' premiered at the annual McEwen Memorial Concert of Scottish Chamber Music in the University concert hall earlier this month.

Dorothy Hodgkins Fellowship

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 12:12:00 GMT

This scheme provides funding for outstanding, early-career scientists in the UK who require a flexible working pattern.

UofG and 'Zero Hours' contracts

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 15:41:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is to take action to reduce the number of zero hours employment and atypical/casual contracts it issues.

UofG River Kelvin heating scheme gets 'go'

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 15:03:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been successful in its bid for initial funding for a project to draw heat from the waters of the River Kelvin.

Avenue comes to your Inbox

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 13:03:00 GMT

Avenue magazine will now be sent to you by Campus e-News. The new issue investigates our famous fictional alumnus the Doctor, from TV’s Doctor Who, and features an interview with the graduate behind genealogy series Who Do You Think You Are?

Poems and Painting

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 14:09:00 GMT

The Hunterian Friends are celebrating a successful and unique evening at the gallery which combined some of the masterpieces of the collection with contemporary Scottish poetry.

New sessions planned to brief on USS proposals

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 12:12:00 GMT

The recent briefing sessions outlining the proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) were well attended and received positive feedback. To meet demand four additional sessions are being held.

Scientists appointed to aid search for arthritis cure

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:20:00 GMT

Two leading scientists have been appointed to top positions at the University of Glasgow by Arthritis Research UK with the joint aim of furthering the charity’s ambition to cure arthritis.

Commonwealth LGBTI Human Rights - the movie!

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:00:00 GMT

A rich resource of videos from this summer's LGBTI Human Rights in the Commonwealth conference have been published by the University on YouTube.

550 years of Gaelic’s ‘untold history’

Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:58:00 GMT

A project to research and record over half a millennium of Gaelic history at the University of Glasgow has presented it's findings.

Staff discuss the future of internationalisation

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:42:00 GMT

An Internationalisation Consultation Day was held for University staff on Thursday 27 November.

Opportunities to work or train in North America

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:52:00 GMT

Mobility opportunities for staff and PG students in North America through Erasmus Mundus project.

ERANET PLUS

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:55:00 GMT

Applications for ERANET PLUS mobility in 2015/16 are now open.

Professor wins Barbara Wilson Award

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 16:03:00 GMT

Professor Tom McMillan from the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Health and Wellbeing was recently awarded the Barbara Wilson Award from the British Psychological Society (BPS) Division of Neuropsychology.

PhD scholarship programme open

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 14:25:00 GMT

Applications are now open for the shortlisted projects for Lord Kelvin/Adam Smith PhD Scholarships.

Furnished for free

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 12:16:00 GMT

The Eco-Hub at Queen Margaret Union is the first office on campus to be completely furnished from recycled furniture.

Service of Remembrance for Animals held at UofG

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 11:44:00 GMT

A Service of Remembrance for Animals was held at the University of Glasgow chapel on 2 December.

News and events round-up

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:32:00 GMT

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

Arthur Monford: Past rector

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:30:00 GMT

Arthur Montford was probably best known for his catchphrase ‘What a stramash’. However he also served as rector at the University of Glasgow from 1974-1977.

University prepares for REF 2014

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:53:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is gearing up for the results of the Research Excellence Framework - REF 2014 which will be published under strict embargo on Thursday (18 December).

In the media: today's University new clips

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 08:54:00 GMT

Here is a brief summary of media coverage from the last 24 hours with mention of the University of Glasgow. Information courtesy Press Data Ltd.

RIO to Kiev

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 16:32:00 GMT

Recruitment and International Office's Campbell Wilson has been promoting the University of Glasgow at conferences that took place recently in the Ukrainian capital Kiev.

Meet ...

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 14:02:00 GMT

Rachael Egan, Business Archive Cataloguer at the University of Glasgow Archive Service.

Common Purpose in Leadership

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 16:18:00 GMT

Common Purpose Global Leader Experience - Leadership Development Programme for University of Glasgow Students

REF 2014: University of Glasgow 'world class'

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:52:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s broad-based excellence agenda has been recognised by the Research Excellence Framework – REF 2014 - the UK-wide assessment of the quality of universities’ research.

Principal interviewed on REF 2014

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 15:47:00 GMT

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has been talking about the outcome of REF 2014 in an interview with Campus eNews.

Christmas Truce service remembers German dead

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:49:00 GMT

A Memorial Chapel service remembers the first German member of the University community to perish in the Great War, bringing back memories of the famous 1914 Christmas Truce.

UofG pilots Google Glass

Tue, 09 Dec 2014 13:52:00 GMT

Academics in the College of Social Sciences at the University of Glasgow are at the cutting edge of technology as they bring Google Glass to the lecture theatres.

Petty theft on campus

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 14:04:00 GMT

The University's security team are warning of a recent increase in petty thefts on Campus. Keep an eye on your belongings wherever you are.

Money in them thar Archives

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 14:19:00 GMT

The latest Adam Smith Business School "Aspire" magazine reveals the University's role in protecting Scotland's industrial and commercial heritage.

The Pedometer Challenge

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 10:00:00 GMT

A team of staff in the administration department in the School of Humanities have been tracking the steps they take every day in a bid to become more active.

UofG / Brazil agreement

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:31:00 GMT

A five-year research agreement has been signed between the University of Glasgow and Brazil’s leading research funder, the Sao Paulo Foundation – FAPESP.

Meet ...

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 16:22:00 GMT

Meet Professor Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh , Professor of Gaelic and soon to be a Vice-Principal of the University of Glasgow and Head of the College of Arts.

Retiral of Dr James Currall

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:54:00 GMT

Scores of University of Glasgow colleagues gathered this week to bid farewell to Dr James Currall at the end of a long University career spanning many different departments and disciplines.

IEHF Fellowship for Denis Fischbacher-Smith

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 10:37:00 GMT

Professor Denis Fischbacher-Smith, Research Chair in Risk and Resilience and Deputy Head of the Adam Smith Business School, has been appointed a Fellow of the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (IEHF).

Last chance to see Mackintosh Architecture for free!

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 12:51:00 GMT

To celebrate the last few days of the successful Mackintosh Architecture exhibition, the Hunterian is offering the chance for your family to see it free of charge over the Festive period.

Open Studies short courses 2015

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 17:31:00 GMT

Open Studies short courses start on 12 January 2015 - your chance to develop a new interest.

Make a Green New Year Resolution in 2015

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:54:00 GMT

GUEST are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a series of Sustainable Living Workshops in the New Year

News and events round-up

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:32:00 GMT

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

Learning and Teaching Strategy - Consultation

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 16:12:00 GMT

The University's Learning and Teaching strategy is currently being revised