MyGlasgow News

Parking pressures mount on campus

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:01:00 GMT

The issuing of new parking permits for the Gilmorehill Campus is to be to be suspended for the time being. The start of the major infrastructure project to provide a district heating scheme is likely to increase pressure on the University’s parking system over the months ahead, according to Central Services.

HR present their strategy

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:23:00 GMT

The University's HR team have launched their People and Organisational Development Strategy. Watch an interview with Christine Barr and Sandy Wilkie.

Celebrating Excellent Service

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:48:00 GMT

The University has introduced two new awards for staff recognising the excellent service that many people give to both the University and its wider community.

Chinese New Year Fusion!

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:20:00 GMT

University offers a cultural fusion for the Chinese New Year celebrations...and a social media video hit.

Dave Anderson voted on to Court

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:17:00 GMT

Dave Anderson has been voted on to the University Court as the Employee Representative. He won a majority of the votes in the first round count ballot.

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.

Come dance to celebrate Gaelic House!

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:02:00 GMT

2014 marks the 5th anniversary of the University of Glasgow’s Gaelic Language Residency Scheme or the Gaelic House / Taigh na Gàidhlig as its better known by students!

Upcoming Principal's Surgeries

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:38:00 GMT

Registration is open for the next round of Principal's Surgeries, which are to be held on 19 February and 11 March 2014

Cardinal Winning Lecture

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 10:53:00 GMT

Professor Tony Finn CBE will explore the implications for schools of changing patterns of practice, belief and culture in this year's Cardinal Winning Lecture.

News Digest

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:04:00 GMT

Some recent news and events from around the Campus. Includes details of the next security bike marking session for staff and students.

GRAB Lunch - Focus on Europe

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:02:00 GMT

Staff are warmly invited to a special edition GRAB lunch where the focus will be on Europe, looking at the University’s strategic priorities for the region over the next few years, as well as the emerging shape of funding opportunities. Friday 28 February - 1230 pm.

Science Without Borders

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 13:23:00 GMT

The latest cohort of students studying under the Brazilian government’s Science Without Borders initiative were welcomed to Glasgow at event in the City Chambers recently.

Major boost to study abroad

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 17:31:00 GMT

The Erasmus study abroad scheme has now expanded to become Erasmus+. Christopher Lewis-Laverty, a third-year law student, was one of a select group of EU students to witness the signing by EU President Martin Shulz.

Endowment for "treasured colleague"

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:57:00 GMT

A prize has been established by History in the School of Humanities to celebrate the memory of their "treasured" Administrator, Alison Peden, who died just over a year ago.

Library raises £1800 for Alzheimer Scotland

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 15:28:00 GMT

The Library Christmas Fair, held on 17 December, raised more than £1,800 for the charity Alzheimer Scotland

Researcher in the field - Episode 5

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:40:00 GMT

In this podcast Prof Garside is out in the field in Kilifi visiting the Junju dispensary and delivering a talk to local health workers.

What bugs bunny?

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 16:23:00 GMT

The Small Animal Hospital on the Garscube Campus has announced the introduction of a Rabbit Wellness Clinic, for rabbit owning staff, students and friends of University of Glasgow.

Coffee hour for new staff

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 11:22:00 GMT

Human Resources have launched a "coffee hour" initiative to make new members of staff feel welcome and help them settle in their role at the university.

Research Staff Conference

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 11:57:00 GMT

Book your place for the Research Staff Conference. 17 March 2014, 1-5pm, Senate Room.

Students vote Edward Snowden as University Rector

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:30:00 GMT

Students have elected Edward Snowden to serve as Rector of the University of Glasgow for the next three years.

Senate approves Council plan

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 09:49:00 GMT

The Senate of the University of Glasgow has approved plans for a Council of Senate. The vote was 208 for the proposal and 11 against.

Chaplain to the Games

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:37:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow's Chaplain, the Reverend Stuart MacQuarrie, has been talking about the challenges he faces when he starts work shortly as Chaplain to the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Senate gets Estate Strategy update

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:28:00 GMT

Director of Estates and Buildings, Ann Allen, has called on the University to be courageous and innovative as it develops its estate strategy. Her presentation to Senate is available here.

TEDx comes to the University of Glasgow

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:03:00 GMT

Excitement and interest is building in the run up to the University of Glasgow's first TEDx conference, due to be held on Saturday 15 March.

SPHSU Annual Report published

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:22:00 GMT

Medical Research Council/Chief Scientist Office, Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, Annual Report published

Scandal and Gossip from the University Archives

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 09:44:00 GMT

The latest in a series of talks at the Library is promising the low down on scandal and gossip from the University Archives.

News and events in brief

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:57:00 GMT

A round up of news items and upcoming events from around the Campus.

March GRAB Lunch to focus on Africa

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 16:33:00 GMT

The February GRAB Lunch is almost fully booked...but why not get to the March session which is to focus on Africa?

Jim Hough receives OBE

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:20:00 GMT

Jim Hough was presented with an OBE in honour of his services to science at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Friday 7 February.

Be Inspired - Women in Academia

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:45:00 GMT

The University's Equality and Diversity Unit is hosting an afternoon of Pecha Kucha style presentations by women at various stages of their academic career. Friday 7th March 2013 from 3 pm to 5 pm, in the Senate Room. Booking required.

University celebrates 5 years of Gaelic residency scheme

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 11:36:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow marked the 5th anniversary of its unique Gaelic language residency scheme, Taigh na Gàidhlig

Conference will consider social mobility

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:51:00 GMT

A conference being held at the University next month will seek to establish where Scotland stands with regard to social mobility and widening access to college and university.