MyGlasgow News

Record Library grant

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:57:00 GMT

The Friends of Glasgow University Library have just announced their biggest ever grant to the Library - £94,000 for digital display equipment in the new Exhibition Area.

E-Cigarettes face ban

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:50:00 GMT

Changes to the University's no smoking policy mean that e-cigarettes are now also banned from all University buildings and vehicles.

2015 Christmas Dinner

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 11:19:00 GMT

The University is delighted to remind all alumni, staff and friends that the University Christmas Dinner takes place in the Bute Hall this Saturday - 5 December 2015.

Glasgow School of Art deal

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 18:54:00 GMT

The Glasgow School of Art and The University of Glasgow have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening links.

Thomas Muir 250 Concert

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 15:37:00 GMT

The recent Thomas Muir 250 concert held in the University's Memorial Chapel has been hailed a sell-out success.

UofG theatre artist wins £40,000 arts prize

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 11:57:00 GMT

Theatre director and creative artist Graham Eatough has won the £40,000 Contemporary Art Society Annual Award for his collaborative film commission looking at the life of author Anthony Burgess. VIDEO

Jimmy Reid

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 10:11:00 GMT

The First Minister delivered the annual Jimmy Reid Memorial lecture last week. Take a look back at Jimmy Reid's life through our archive collection.

UofG donates £50,000 of furniture

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:39:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow Halls of Residence have donated £50,000 worth of furniture to local charity

The Adventure of the Girl with the Light Blue Hair

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:11:00 GMT

The animated film The Adventure of the Girl with the Light Blue Hair by Professor Ronan Deazley and CREATe researcher Bartolomeo Meletti won the AHRC Award for Innovation in Film.

Meningitis vaccination

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:35:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow's students are being advised to get a meningitis vaccination if they are not already protected.

Faith Services

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 09:49:00 GMT

Here are some of the arrangements for religious observance over the coming weeks.

Personal Timetable and Roomfinder App

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 07:58:00 GMT

Have you ever struggled to find your way around campus or wondered where a particular room is?

Fellowship Recruitment Scheme

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 11:36:00 GMT

Opportunities are available for funded fellowships. Find out more.

Humanities in Melbourne tie-up

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 11:11:00 GMT

The UofG's School of Humanities has announced a new collaboration with the University of Melbourne's School of Historical and Philosophical Studies.

UofG Singapore Flyers

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:37:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow Singapore - Singapore Institute of Technology team has put in a fighting performance at the annual Aerial Vehicle Challenge in Bangkok, Thailand.

International Summer School 2016

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:07:00 GMT

The online application form for the University of Glasgow’s 2016 International Summer School goes live on 1 December.

UofG student wins auto award

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 13:25:00 GMT

UofG engineering student Morven Fraser has been named as the winner of the seventh annual Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award. It aims to help people get into the motor industry.

HR/Payroll team win collaboration award

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:42:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow HR/Payroll team won an award for ‘Outstanding Collaboration’ at the CoreHorizon2015 conference.

Ambitious Futures

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:30:00 GMT

This cutting-edge programme helps equips graduate trainees for a promising career in the University sector. VIDEO

UofG student ‘socks it to them’ at film awards

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:27:00 GMT

University of Glasgow postgraduate student, Isa Rao, has been awarded a top prize at the annual European Science TV and New Media Awards held in Lisbon last night. VIDEO

UofG supports quantum leap in high school teaching

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 09:35:00 GMT

University experts are joining forces with local high school teachers to help Higher and Advanced Higher pupils understand more about quantum technology.

Researchers' file sharing service

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:53:00 GMT

As part of delivering the University IT strategy on research collaboration IT Services are pleased to announce a new centrally supported private cloud storage solution- OwnCloud.

Free Nextbike membership

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:53:00 GMT

More free nextbike memberships are available for staff and students.

Best University Careers/Employability nomination

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 10:36:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been short-listed for the Best University Careers/Employability Service Award at the National Undergraduate Employability Awards 2016.

Isabella Elder honoured

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:51:00 GMT

Isabella Elder, the philanthropist and education pioneer, has been honoured during a short ceremony in which a University building was named in her memory.

Mhairi Black - Alumnus of the Year

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 06:25:00 GMT

Mhairi Black MP is the University of Glasgow's Young Alumnus of the Year 2015. She collected her award at the University's annual Christmas Dinner on Saturday 5 December.

Anne Anderson appointment

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 09:17:00 GMT

Professor Anne Anderson, Head of the College of Social Sciences, has been appointed to the board of VisitScotland, the agency responsible for growing and developing Scotland’s visitor economy.

New Year - New You

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:45:00 GMT

Our new sport facilities opened 6 weeks ago and customer feedback is fantastic! Why not get ahead of the New Year rush and join now to make the most of our help in achieving your fitness goals!

Ready for Winter?

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 09:34:00 GMT

Emergencies can happen at any time during the winter months. With a few small steps you can prepare yourself for the unexpected things that can cause disruption to our daily lives.

Keep Safe at Christmas

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 10:59:00 GMT

We wish you a safe and a happy Christmas. Here's some advice about fire safety over the festive season.

Important exam information

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:51:00 GMT

Find out what to do in case of illness or other circumstances affect your exams.

Update on Travel Services Contracts

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 13:06:00 GMT

Details about the new approved travel providers and how to book their services.

News and events round-up

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:42:00 GMT

University Fashion Show...the Archaeology of Ness...Science at the Panto...

Italian Ambassador speaks at UofG

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:46:00 GMT

The Italian Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Pasquale Terracciano, told a public audience at the University’s Sir Charles Wilson building last week of his admiration for Scotland’s policy on welcoming refugees.

Science meets Politics

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 13:19:00 GMT

A UofG researcher has taken part in a scheme that gives policymakers and research scientists an opportunity to experience each other’s worlds.

Honour for Prof. Pat Monaghan

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 14:30:00 GMT

Professor Pat Monaghan, Regius Professor of Zoology, has just been awarded the Medal of the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour.

See the true value

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 11:07:00 GMT

The Equality and Human Rights Commission is running a campaign to raise the profile of cleaners in the workplace.

The College Pudding & the start of Daft Friday

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:11:00 GMT

Find out what students of the University got up to in the run up to Christmas holiday in years gone by.

More Dizzy Scientists

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:10:00 GMT

UofG Scientists recently showed their support for the United Nations sustainable development goals by filming their very own Dizzy Goals video. Watch Professor Andy Waters and Dr Vickie Curtis take on the challenge. VIDEO.

EPSRC Science Photo Competition 2015

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 13:40:00 GMT

The EPSRC Photo Competition is an event for all EPSRC-supported researchers and EPSRC-supported doctoral students to share their research using images.

FullStop to harassment

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 07:53:00 GMT

This week's FullStop poster highlights the bad side of social media - if you use it to abuse others, it is plain, simple bullying. Help the UofG bring abuse to a FullStop.

Memorial service for William McIlvanney

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:34:00 GMT

A funeral and memorial service will be held today at the University of Glasgow for alumnus William McIlvanney.

District Heating Scheme: this week's update

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 06:45:00 GMT

All the updates for week starting 14 December.

When a picture speaks a thousand words

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:18:00 GMT

One of the most prestigious prizes for literacy research and practice in the United States has been awarded to a team led by the School of Education.

£1.3m Wellcome grant

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 18:53:00 GMT

Professor Philippe Schyns, Director of the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, has secured a Wellcome Trust grant of more than £1.3 million

Isabella Elder Building

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:51:00 GMT

Isabella Elder, the philanthropist and education pioneer, was honoured last week during a short ceremony in which a University building was named in her memory.

Principal on SFC

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 11:51:00 GMT

The University's Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has been reappointed as a Non-Executive Member to the Scottish Funding Council.

End of term collection

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 10:12:00 GMT

If you are leaving the UofG, some of your unwanted stuff might help local charities and food banks.

RCUK Outcomes Reporting

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:15:00 GMT

RCUK Outcomes Reporting – Researchfish training available on 20 January 2016

COP 21 - Student Perspective

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 09:25:00 GMT

A member of the Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team - GUEST - gives a personal view of the UN Climate Change conference in Paris.

The next generation

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 14:53:00 GMT

Meet the postgraduate researchers who are making an impact across the globe.

UofG student stars in Macbeth film

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 12:05:00 GMT

UofG physics PhD student Kayla Fallon stars as one of the prophecy-bearing witches in the film adaptation of Macbeth in 2015.

Finding a solution since 1897

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 16:10:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow Settlement is now accepting proposals for Find a Solution projects for 2016.

Dr Ichim wins competitive fellowship

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:23:00 GMT

Dr. Gabriel Ichim of the Institute of Cancer Sciences has been awarded a prestigious EMBO Advanced Fellowship.

CCPR to host two RSE-funded workshop series

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 10:12:00 GMT

The Royal Society of Edinburgh has funded two new cutting-edge projects to run at Centre for Cultural Policy Research (CCPR) at the University of Glasgow in 2016/17.

RSE Enterprise Fellowships Scheme / Converge Challenge Workshop

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:14:00 GMT

Details of the RSE Enterprise Fellowships Scheme and Converge Challenge Workshop

Chinese Agent Symposium

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:17:00 GMT

In November, the International Officers for East Asia and China hosted the University's Chinese Agent Symposium in Beijing.

GRAB Lunch: Universitas 21

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 14:20:00 GMT

Staff are warmly invited to a GRAB lunch that will focus on the benefits of our international network, Universitas 21 (U21).

UofG Christmas Video

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:52:00 GMT

You'll love this year's UofG Christmas video - filmed by GUST and featuring Choral Stimulation. VIDEO

Hunterian Festive Opening Hours

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 10:15:00 GMT

All Hunterian venues will close at 1.00pm on Thursday 24 December 2015. Information on holiday opening hours here.

Winter Shut Down

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 15:23:00 GMT

Did you know that the University of Glasgow spends around £11 million each year on gas and electricity?

Freeze:Thaw

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:46:00 GMT

Cultural geographer Hayden Lorimer has made a radio documentary as part of BBC Radio 3's current ‘Northern Lights’ season.

New Avenue is online

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 13:21:00 GMT

Inspiring art, understanding missing people and an interview with Mhairi Black MP. Read the features and interviews in the latest issue of Avenue magazine.

Any Umbrellas?

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:23:00 GMT

The umbrella pool at the Main Gate House (Gilmorehill) and Gate House (Garscube) has now been restocked.

Check out JourneyShare

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 19:32:00 GMT

You might be able to save money by planning your journey home using the UofG JourneyShare service.

Negotiating and Influencing Internationally

Thu, 10 Dec 2015 11:54:00 GMT

Spaces are available on the Negotiating and Influencing Internationally staff workshop on 5 January 2016.