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First Minister speaks about Gender Equality at UofG

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:33:00 GMT

The First Minister for Scotland, Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP, delivered a lecture on the subject of gender equality in the University of Glasgow’s Bute Hall.

Hunterian's Gaimster to HES

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 17:19:00 GMT

Professor David Gaimster, Director of The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow, has been appointed to the board of the new, Historic Environment Scotland.

Cab Sec Education visits UofG

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 14:09:00 GMT

The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Angela Constance, met around 70 trainee teachers during her first visit to the University of Glasgow since her appointment to the Scottish Cabinet.

Students urged to engage with NSS

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 14:28:00 GMT

A good turnout from students in this year's National Student Survey is being encouraged on campus.

First University Services staff move to Tay House

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 22:40:00 GMT

The first University Services staff have made the move to purpose-equipped offices at Tay House at Charing Cross in the city centre. The changeover was begun at the weekend.

FameLab success

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 11:30:00 GMT

A Physicist from the University of Glasgow has won the Scotland Heat of FameLab UK 2015, the competition to find the new voices of science communication.

Staff aid Learning and Teaching Hub design

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 14:29:00 GMT

The University hosted a series of consultation sessions with students and staff to inform the design of the new Learning and Teaching Hub.

Association for Medical Education in Europe

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:52:00 GMT

Several thousand delegates are expected at this year's Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) conference which is coming to Glasgow in September.

Gym Membership reopens for staff

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 11:29:00 GMT

Membership of Sport & Recreation has reopened to all staff members at the University of Glasgow.

Expert Voices: BAME Talent Day

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:06:00 GMT

The BBC is offering free training to encourage more black, Asian and minority ethnicity experts in Scotland to put themselves forward as experts for the media.

Principal's Surgeries

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:04:00 GMT

Registration is open for the next round of Principal's Surgeries. You can book a place now.

Launch of 2015 ‘3 Minute Thesis’ Competition

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:44:00 GMT

Research students from across campus are invited to participate in this year’s 3MT competition.

Want to manage your weight?

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 15:04:00 GMT

The Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) are looking for volunteers to take part in a study to investigate if a new food ingredient they have developed can help manage your weight.

New homes for old laptops

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:50:00 GMT

Last year more than 200 laptops were donated to schools in Malawi by University of Glasgow staff.

Spring/Summer short courses

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:06:00 GMT

The Centre for Open studies will be offering a variety of new courses as part of the Spring/Summer programme.

Professor wins Humboldt Research Award

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 13:25:00 GMT

Professor Christopher Linington, Chair in Neuroimmunology, has been presented with the Humboldt Research Award

National Marriage Week

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 13:45:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has long been at the forefront of research, teaching and world events. In this regular feature we will highlight the latest National Awareness Campaign and demonstrate ways in which the University has historically been involved with each topic.

Inspiring Pathways: Research Staff Conference 2015

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:06:00 GMT

The annual research conference is being held on 17 April 2015.

Uni pair win Higgs Physics prize

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 10:33:00 GMT

Two University of Glasgow Physics students are winners of this year's Peter Higgs Prize for Physics.

News and events round-up

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:05:00 GMT

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

Eco-friendly ships to be developed in Singapore

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 12:34:00 GMT

A*STAR, Sembcorp Marine, the University of Glasgow and University of Glasgow Singapore (UGS) have signed an agreement to collaborate and develop new hull designs for large ocean-going vessels.

Glasgow and Nankai launch joint graduate school

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 11:45:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and Nankai University are to establish a joint graduate school on the campus of Nankai University in Tianjin, China.

Meet our Inspiring People

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 16:35:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is a place where people inspire people to change the world. This feature celebrates our vibrant community of our own inspiring people. Meet Dr Donna Yates.

Award success for UofG Singapore student

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 14:37:00 GMT

A student from the University of Glasgow Singapore has won the highest prize at the Green Wave Environmental Care Competition.

District Heating Scheme update

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 07:13:00 GMT

At the weekend, the first temporary steam boilers were moved on to the Gilmorehill campus as part of the £16 million District Heating Scheme. VIDEO

University needs your views

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 17:38:00 GMT

University staff from all schools, research institutes and University services are being encouraged to engage with the consultation currently taking place on the next strategic plan.

Teaching students about copyright

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:45:00 GMT

A new suite of on-line learning materials has been launched today to help students the general public understand how copyright law works.

Students attend Chinese Burns Supper

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:26:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow sponsored five Chinese students to attend the Chinese Burns Supper Cocktail Reception hosted by the China-Britain British Council in Edinburgh.

Murray Pittock lecture 'Referendum Rhetoric'

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 12:40:00 GMT

Join Murray Pittock, Pro Vice-Principal of the University of Glasgow, for his lecture 'Referendum Rhetoric'.

Of gorse it's volunteering!

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:24:00 GMT

The latest project for the University's pilot volunteering scheme involved tackling gorse infestation on a site of special scientific interest high above the lower Clyde.

UofG lecturer takes his research to Parliament

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:24:00 GMT

Dr. Peter Stewart, a lecturer at the University of Glasgow is going to Westminster to present his maths research to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of SET for Britain on Monday 9th March.

Gaelic signs of the times

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:27:00 GMT

Seiseanan-Fuaimneachaidh nan Soidhneachan Gàidhlig -- Gaelic Signage Pronunciation Sessions

UofG tutor wins National Homebrewing Awards

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 09:05:00 GMT

University of Glasgow philosophy tutor, Gareth Young has won first prize at the National Homebrewing Awards out of hundred of entries.

UKMencar4 study restarts in Glasgow

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:43:00 GMT

Glasgow leads the way in round four of the UK Meningococcal carriage study.

Landmark appointment for UofG academic

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:45:00 GMT

University of Glasgow lecturer, Dr Jo Ferrie has been appointed as the first social scientist Principal Investigator (PI) to the Euan MacDonald Centre.

New Director for UofG Confucius Institute

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 18:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has announced the appointment of Professor Ian Gow OBE MA PhD DUniv FRSA as the new Director of its Confucius Institute.

Campus eNews is going weekly.

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:34:00 GMT

Campus eNews will now be delivered to your inbox weekly

Alumni reunion in Bangkok

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 10:19:00 GMT

This year's British Council’s UK Education exhibition in Bangkok, Thailand included a Alumni Grand Reunion.

Meet our Inspiring People

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:22:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is a place where people inspire people to change the world. This feature celebrates our vibrant community of our own inspiring people. Meet Dr Zhibin Yu, from the School of Engineering.

The Burn - space for study

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:05:00 GMT

Discounted rates are currently available for The Burn, a large country house in Angus dedicated to academic study and retreat.

ScienceGrrl Glasgow to hold Science Ceilidh

Tue, 10 Feb 2015 16:03:00 GMT

ScienceGrrl Glasgow will hold the first University of Glasgow Science Ceilidh in celebration of International Women’s Day 2015.

REF reviews will be 'forward-looking'

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:59:00 GMT

Vice-Principal Research, Professor Miles Padgett, has paid tribute to his predecessor in post, Professor Steve Beaumont, for his work in preparation for REF 2014. He has also spoken about the plans for the external reviews that will follow.

News and events round-up

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:05:00 GMT

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

Jimbaran Consortium Workshop

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 10:37:00 GMT

Jimbaran Consortium Workshop: Jakarta, 22 January 2015.

International Women's Day 2015

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 11:01:00 GMT

The University is pleased to host a keynote talk by Professor Lesley Yellowlees as part of this year's International Women's Day celebrations.

Ambassadors of France and Italy on UofG visit

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:14:00 GMT

The University is to be doubly honoured on Friday 27 February when it will host separate visits by two European ambassadors.

Helen Durndell joins NLS Board

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:36:00 GMT

The University's Librarian, Helen Durndell, has been appointed to the Board of the National Library of Scotland.

£13.7 million for stratified medicine

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:41:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is to share in a £13.7 million investment in stratified medicine.

International Women's Day Events

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:31:00 GMT

Are you, your colleagues or students holding an event to mark International Women’s Day? Tell us about it.

Annual Learning and Teaching conference

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 15:07:00 GMT

Registration for the 8th Annual Learning and Teaching conference is now open.

Tributes to Cathal Ó Dochartaigh

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 13:28:00 GMT

Tributes have been paid to Professor (Emeritus) Cathair ‘Cathal’ Ó Dochartaigh, who passed away earlier this month.

Professor collects OBE at Buckingham Palace

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:21:00 GMT

Professor Sarah Cleaveland received an OBE at an investiture at Buckingham Palace on 13 February.

UofG staff prepare for Monte Carlo or Bust rally

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:06:00 GMT

Three University of Glasgow staff members are taking part in the ‘Monte Carlo or Bust’ banger rally from Saint Quentin to Monte Carlo.

UofG does 'Changing Rooms'

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 12:14:00 GMT

Last week four members of University Service staff left the office and picked up their paint brushes as part of the University volunteering scheme.

Munro Challenge 2015

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:28:00 GMT

Can you climb a Munro and raise funds for leukaemia research.

Open Studies Spring/summer short courses

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:14:00 GMT

The Centre for Open Studies is now enrolling for the spring/summer session.

Let the digging commence!

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 10:59:00 GMT

Work on the University of Glasgow’s District Heating Scheme will step up a gear from Monday 2 March.

Happy Year of the Sheep

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:24:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow's Confucius Institute is leading the way in celebrating the Chinese New Year 2015...the year of the sheep.