MyGlasgow News

Principal on pensions dispute

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:51:00 GMT

The Principal has written to all staff and students speaking of his desire for an early resolution to the looming dispute over the proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).

USS drop-in sessions

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:27:00 GMT

Dates have been announced for staff drop-in sessions to give USS members the opportunity to ask questions about proposed changes to the pension scheme.

Work starts soon on district heating

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 09:51:00 GMT

Work is due to start soon on the installation of the University's £16 million district heating scheme - a carbon-cutting combined heat and power (CHP) system.

Tay House shapes up

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:34:00 GMT

Work is well underway on the fitting out of Tay House, the University of Glasgow's new, University Services offices at Charing Cross.

'Reach' reaches out

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:47:00 GMT

The College of Arts has just issued its acclaimed industry engagement newsletter Reach which tackles the challenging task of communicating topics as diverse as tapestry and ancient Greek theatre masks to commercial/industrial stakeholders.

Club 21 Internship Programme

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:11:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow's dedicated, in-house internship programme, Club 21 provided 357 internship opportunities to students last year.

Religion in Scots Law

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:07:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow in conjunction with Humanist Society Scotland (HSS) has initiated a project to reveal the extent to which religion enjoys a place of privilege in the law of Scotland.

New edition 'Horizon'

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:55:00 GMT

Do city birds have a shorter life expectancy than country birds? What was the true impact of the Commonwealth Games? What’s the best approach to restoring the fire-damaged library at the Glasgow School of Art?

£1.5 million for Glasgow Polyomics

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:11:00 GMT

Glasgow Polyomics has received a grant of £1.5 million from the Wellcome Trust's Institutional Strategic Support Fund.

"GO" success for Procurement

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 14:59:00 BST

The University's Procurement team, part of the Finance division, has been named "Team of the Year" in the Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards.

HR Excellence in Research Award: Consultation

Fri, 24 Oct 2014 16:20:00 BST

The University is keen to consult research staff and research managers as an action plan is prepared for the 'HR Excellence in Research Award’ from the European Commission

UoG Singapore Graduation

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 12:17:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow Singapore held its second graduation ceremony on 10 October 2014.

Postgraduate Open Day 11 November

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:22:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow's Postgraduate Open Day takes place on Tuesday, 11th November (10.30am - 4pm) in the Gilbert Scott Main Building.

IPDF deadline is near

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:09:00 BST

International Partnership Development Fund - application deadline Friday 28 November

Prestigious award for Professor Miles Padgett

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:25:00 GMT

The Quantum Electronics and Optics Division of the European Physical Society has named Professor Miles Padgett as the 2015 winner of the Prize for Research into the Science of Light.

Tributes to Prof. Dudley Knowles

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 11:24:00 GMT

‌Tributes have been paid to Professor Dudley Knowles, who has died aged 66. He was a former Professor of Political Philosophy at the University of Glasgow.

Fiona Macpherson joins AHRC

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:08:00 GMT

Professor Fiona Macpherson has been appointed as one of four new members to the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Gold Medal for UoG at iGEM

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:51:00 GMT

A team of Glasgow University students have won the gold medal at this year’s iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition in the USA.

Second Annual Carnegie Lecture

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:49:00 BST

The US financier Paul Tudor Jones II will be awarded an honorary degree for his achievements in business and philanthropy on Tuesday 25 November 2014. He will also deliver the second annual Andrew Carnegie Lecture.

Physicist selected for prestigious Australian lecture tour

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:19:00 GMT

Professor Sheila Rowan, Director of the Institute for Gravitational Research in the School of Physics and Astronomy, is currently midway through a prestigious lecture tour of Australia.

News and events round-up

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 10:55:00 GMT

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