MyGlasgow News

James Watt Chair appointed

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:07:00 BST

Professor Colin McInnes MBE, the Scottish engineer known for his work on advanced space technology, has been appointed James Watt Chair, Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Glasgow.

City approves Campus Plan

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 09:38:00 BST

The Campus Development Framework - the overall strategy for the redevelopment of the Gilmorehill Campus and Western Infirmary - has been approved by Glasgow City Council.

Detailed staff survey results this week

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 09:13:00 BST

A detailed breakdown of the results of the 2014 Staff Survey is expected to be published for staff this week.

Security team tackle intruder

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 11:54:00 BST

Two of the University's security officers have been commended for their quick thinking and bravery after tackling an intruder during a night-time incident adjacent to the University's Gilmorehill campus.

Praise for Widening Access

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 16:24:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Widening Access initiatives have been heaped with praise in the Herald newspaper.

News and events round up

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 16:39:00 BST

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

'Dual' Masters launched with Leuphana

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:08:00 BST

The School of Law has announced a new and innovative masters programme offered in collaboration with Leuphana University, Luneburg, Germany.

GRAB Lunch: International Story So Far

Sat, 21 Jun 2014 16:33:00 BST

You are warmly invited to attend a special GRAB lunch, designed to promote the University’s online ‘International Story’, and alert staff to the extensive range of international stories held in Archives and University Collections.

International Officers visit

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 21:46:00 BST

During the week beginning 30th June, the International Recruitment Team welcomed 6 overseas-based International Officers to the University for a week of planning, meetings and to help familiarise them with the campus.

Sigma prize for Shazia and Sarah

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 13:22:00 BST

Shazia Ahmed and Sarah Honeychurch have won the 2014 Sigma Innovation of the Year award. It is awarded to a project that has made a significant and demonstrable difference to mathematics/statistics support at its home institution.

Open Studies Games classes

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:06:00 BST

The Centre for Open Studies has just announced four additional classes that they will be running during the period of the Commonwealth Games.

"I want to be a Scientist"

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 14:53:00 BST

The University recently hosted an event on Campus for nursery, primary and secondary 'highly able' pupils. It was the culmination of a lot of work with the local authority and with staff from their schools and the projects culminated.

LGBTI Rights conference

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:10:00 BST

A conference on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex human rights in the Commonwealth is being held on Campus next week.

Lymphoedema research makes TV

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 14:26:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's expertise in the study and management of lymphoedema has been featured on TV.

Successful summer school

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 12:55:00 BST

The Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde have delivered an Integrated Mammalian Biology in vivo neuroscience summer school. Hosted by the Institute of Neuroscience & Psychology it was organised by Drs Chris McCabe and Leanne McKay.

Chaplaincy hosts Corpus Christi

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 14:04:00 BST

More than two hundred people attended a Corpus Christi procession hosted by the University of Glasgow Chaplaincy on Sunday 22 June, writes Helen Border

Games Interfaith Service

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 21:40:00 BST

An Interfaith Service of Welcome and Friendship to mark the arrival of the XX Commonwealth Games to Glasgow and Scotland is being held on Sunday 20 July 2014

Ideas for Ferguson?

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:47:00 BST

The University's Ferguson Bequest committee is looking for ideas about fresh social activities to support. They would very much like to hear from colleagues across the campuses.

Tay House staff view Uni offices

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:58:00 BST

University teams involved in the Tay House relocation project have visited other University city-centre offices: those for the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit and CENSIS

Today's Glasgow 2014 travel

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 08:56:00 BST

This is the daily bulletin issued by Get Ready Glasgow with a briefing on the expected impact of the Commonwealth Games on public transport and traffic around the city.

Queen's Baton arrives on Campus

Mon, 21 Jul 2014 11:45:00 BST

The Queen's Baton relay arrived on the Gilmorehill Campus on Monday 21 July as the University and the City of Glasgow geared up for the XX Commonwealth Games.

'University will act on Survey' - Principal

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:17:00 BST

The Principal has welcomed the results of the 2014 Staff Survey and has promised the University will 'listen and act' on the messages contained in the survey findings.

Changes to ease pressure on sports facilities

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 09:47:00 BST

The Sport and Recreation Service has announced changes to the membership arrangements for staff and others in a bid to ease current pressures on capacity and access to facilities.

ACU celebrates a successful Glasgow conference

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:40:00 BST

The Association of Commonwealth Universities celebrated a successful conference in Glasgow last week: HR Management and PR Network 2014

Ideas for Ferguson?

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 10:47:00 BST

The University's Ferguson Bequest committee is looking for ideas about fresh social activities to support. They would very much like to hear from colleagues across the campuses.

Hunterian’s 'Mackintosh' free to staff/students

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:14:00 BST

The Hunterian’s major new exhibition, Mackintosh Architecture, is now open and admission is free to University of Glasgow staff and students with a valid staff/matriculation card.

UoG Singapore's 'Robocopter'

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:53:00 BST

The Singapore Institute of Technology – University of Glasgow is once again showing its competitive edge in innovation and technology. Forget Robocop...meet Robocopter

Glasgow professor warns of resistance threat

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:02:00 BST

Professor Mike Barrett, Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, has chaired a high level discussion on the urgent need for new drugs and approaches to tackle the rise of antimicrobial resistance.

PG Research - fully baked

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:32:00 BST

The first University of Glasgow Bake Off proved a resounding success: no half-baked theories here!

The Chem-moo-stry Cow comes home

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:11:00 BST

One of the stars of the 2006 Edinburgh Cow Parade has returned home to the School of Chemistry, writes Dr. Rudi Marquez.

Have you Yammered yet?

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:38:00 BST

Why not join the 300+ University staff colleagues who are now using our Yammer feed?

In the media: the latest University news coverage

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 08:59:00 BST

Here is a brief summary of media coverage from the last 24 hours with mention of the University of Glasgow. This digest is available every weekday morning usually by 1000. Information courtesy Press Data Ltd.

Message of thanks to staff

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 14:17:00 BST

Principal thanks staff for "forbearance" during the Commonwealth Business Conference. Professor Muscatelli pays tribute to everyone who helped make #Glasgow2014biz a success. Daily Games travel advisories now available