MyGlasgow News

Industrial Action Update

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:04:00 GMT

Industrial action planned by the University and College Union (UCU) has been suspended pending a consultative ballot of the membership.

University mourns Erin and Stephenie

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:59:00 GMT

A Choral Mass in the University Chapel is being organised in memory of Erin McQuade, the first year student of English Literature, who was one of two members of the University community killed in the George Square bin lorry accident just before Christmas.

University stages Big Debate

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:10:00 GMT

BBC Scotland broadcast their radio "Big Debate" live from the Senate Room as the University returned to work after the Christmas and New Year holiday.

Principal to head £1bn city scheme

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:39:00 GMT

The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, is to Chair the Commission on Urban Economic Growth for the new Glasgow City Region.

Tay House moves draw near

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 12:29:00 GMT

The relocation of 220 University Services staff to Tay House at Charing Cross, Glasgow will start to get underway at the end of this month.

Transforming Research Management

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:20:00 GMT

The University is announcing the next steps being taken to establish consistently structured, dedicated Research Support Teams in each college as part of the Transforming Research Management (TRM) project.

Get ready for childcare voucher changes

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 05:14:00 GMT

Changes are on the way to the UK’s childcare voucher scheme that helps parents buy services and facilities for their children. The University is here to help.

Teaching Excellence Awards

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:29:00 GMT

Nominations are now open for the Teaching Excellence Awards. The initial stage is at College level with up to two winners from each College nominated to the next stage for a University award.

New Appointment Booking Service for students

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 07:53:00 GMT

A new appointment booking service for students is proving a success with more than 10,000 sessions

Stevenson/GUU teaching tool

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:20:00 GMT

The School of Engineering is using the University's construction projects as a valuable teaching tool.

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 11:08:00 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.

Lead 'heist' foiled by UofG staff

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 16:09:00 GMT

Members of the University of Glasgow security team caught a man allegedly stealing lead from a University building.

GRAB Lunch: Future Cities

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:01:00 GMT

The next GRAB Lunch on Thursday 15 January focuses on "Future Cities": 12.30 - 1.30pm, Sir Alwyn Williams Building (Level 5)

Glasgow-Singapore student teams win Gold

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:17:00 GMT

Three University of Glasgow-Singapore student teams won Gold and Merit Awards in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Safe programme (Security Awareness For Everyone).

Research agreement with Brazilian foundation

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 09:00:00 GMT

A five-year research agreement has been signed between the University of Glasgow and one of Brazil’s leading research funders, the Sao Paulo State Foundation – FAPESP.

Academics honoured

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:01:00 GMT

Academics from the University of Glasgow were recognised in the New Year Honours list.

#UofGheresto2015

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 13:14:00 GMT

Take a look back at our highlights from last year and listen to the Principal's New Year message.

Meet our Inspiring People

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:00:00 GMT

Meet Dr Jo-Anne Murray, Associate Dean of Digital Education in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS).

Drugs Alcohol Symposium

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 14:33:00 GMT

The first ever symposium of Drug and Alcohol Masters students at the University of Glasgow took place last month

PFHEA for Moira

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:48:00 GMT

Dr Moira Fischbacher-Smith, Dean of Learning and Teaching in the College of Social Sciences, has been awarded a Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA).

In Memory of Professor Anthony J Hedley

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 14:41:00 GMT

Professor Anthony J Hedley, former Professor at the University of Glasgow, sadly passed away on 19 December 2014, in the Isle of Man

Library Shorts

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:53:00 GMT

Library Shorts: a new series of bite-sized lunch time talks

University of Rwanda Calendar

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:01:00 GMT

A calendar, created by Professor Phil Cotton with his colleagues and students in Rwanda is now on sale.

Claim a chocolate bar through Warpit

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:33:00 GMT

To celebrate reaching £100,000 of savings, Warpit is offering staff free chocolate.

News and events round-up

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 09:00:00 GMT

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

District Heating Scheme gets underway

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 07:13:00 GMT

Work is gathering pace on the University's £16m District Heating Scheme. The next twelve months will see extensive construction work to prepare for a sustainable, lower-carbon future.

Staff ID Cards

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:37:00 GMT

With the relocation of the central Human Resources staff to Tay House, there are changes to the way you collect - or renew - your GUID identity card.

UKHE International Unit funding workshop

Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:22:00 GMT

The UK HE International Unit will be hosting a Funding Workshop on 3 February 2015 at the University of Glasgow.

Erasmus applications re-open

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 10:37:00 GMT

Applications are open again for Erasmus+ Staff Mobility funding, with training opportunities across Europe for all staff, and teaching opportunities in partner universities for academic staff.

UofG teacher appointed to Revenue Scotland Board

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 09:00:00 GMT

Lynne Bradley, Accounting and Finance lecturer, has been appointed to the board of Revenue Scotland.