MyGlasgow News

SAAS is open for business

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 09:57:00 BST

The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is open for business now ahead of the new student year – calling for all students to complete and submit applications for the next academic year.

Fighting false fire alarms

Wed, 27 May 2015 15:25:00 BST

There has been an 80% reduction in false alarms from student halls of residence at the University of Glasgow.

Send us a selfie

Fri, 22 May 2015 12:47:00 BST

Everyone who works at the University is part of making it a success. We want to show this by creating a picture of the University from the faces of our staff and students.

UofG recognised for supporting researchers

Sun, 31 May 2015 10:37:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has successfully retained its HR Excellence in Research Award.

Name change for the Language Centre and EFL Unit

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 15:01:00 BST

The Language Centre, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Unit within the School of Modern Languages and Cultures (SMLC) is changing its name.

PBS filming Adam Smith documentary at UofG

Fri, 22 May 2015 16:00:00 BST

An American film crew from PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) were at the University of Glasgow recently to record a documentary about Adam Smith.

GRAB Lunch - Middle East

Wed, 20 May 2015 11:26:00 BST

On Thursday 4 June the University will host a GRAB lunch focusing on the Middle East.

Refugee Festival Scotland

Sun, 31 May 2015 10:19:00 BST

Refugee Festival Scotland runs from 3 June-21 June.The University of Glasgow has a long history of fostering equality in education. Here we take a look back in the archives.

Small businesses raise money for Beatson

Fri, 29 May 2015 16:11:00 BST

Students from the Adam Smith Business School have raised nearly £1,500 for the Beatson Cancer Charity by starting businesses.

Andrea Glass appointed as charity trustee

Fri, 29 May 2015 16:18:00 BST

Andrea Glass, Depute Director of the Training and Employment Research Unit (TERU) in the Adam Smith Business School, has been appointed as a Trustee of Simon Community Scotland

Whither Britain after the 2015 UK election?

Wed, 27 May 2015 13:57:00 BST

The next lecture in the Stevenson Trust for Citizenship 2015 lecture series is on 2 June.

Soapbox Science comes to Glasgow

Fri, 29 May 2015 14:01:00 BST

Five scientists from the University of Glasgow are speaking at Soapbox Science on 7 June 2015.

Speakers needed for the Festival of Sustainability

Wed, 27 May 2015 15:56:00 BST

The Festival of Sustainability organised by the University of Glasgow Sustainable Development Network is back for its third year.

Where do science presenters come from?

Sun, 31 May 2015 10:49:00 BST

This year’s Glasgow Science Festival starts post grads on their Brian Cox training.

UofG chapel choir to perform at Glasgow Cathedral

Sun, 31 May 2015 10:05:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Chapel Choir joins forces with Glasgow Cathedral Choir for a performance of Haydn’s ‘The Creation’.

Avenue is out now

Wed, 27 May 2015 13:31:00 BST

Avenue 58, the June 2015 issue of your University magazine, is online now. Including features from inspiring alumni such as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.

Advisors to Vietnamese government visit UofG

Wed, 27 May 2015 14:48:00 BST

A delegation of eight advisers to the Vietnamese government visited the University of Glasgow last month.

Agreement with Peruvian Institute of Health

Wed, 27 May 2015 15:05:00 BST

The University signed a Framework Agreement with the Peruvian National Institute of Health (INS) on 14 May.

Meet our Inspiring People

Fri, 01 May 2015 14:49:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is a place where people inspire people to change the world. This regular feature celebrates our vibrant community of our own inspiring people. Meet the staff of Student Services.

Dental Gala Concert

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 16:51:00 BST

Join the dentists for a Gala Concert entitled ‘The Glasgow Dental Big Band and Friends’.

District Heating Scheme June Update

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 08:07:00 BST

The latest updates on the District Heating Scheme infrastructure work. Engineering Way, Dumbarton Road and University Place all still affected.

Arts Industry Day

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:21:00 BST

‌How did the College of Arts second "Industry Day" go down? Find out here...

Campus ID-Card Replacement

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 12:11:00 BST

A project is under-way to procure a replacement to the student and staff ID card system in use at the University.

Uniforum benchmarking project

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:24:00 BST

Why has the University of Glasgow signed up for a four year benchmarking exercise commissioned by the Russell Group?

Garscube's GLaSS act

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 12:52:00 BST

Find out what's happening on the Garscube campus with the new Garscube Learning and Social Space (GLaSS) project.

The Bells, The Bells

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:22:00 BST

Essential restoration work will be taking place on the University of Glasgow bell tower. The bells will be out of use from mid July.

International Archives Day: 9 June 2015

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:13:00 BST

Tuesday 9 June is International Archives Day when archives and special collections around the world unite to celebrate their heritage resources.

Rapper Professor Green visits UofG

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

Rapper and singer-songwriter Professor Green visited the University of Glasgow to film part of a documentary on male suicide which he is hosting.

Commendation in HR Excellence Awards

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been commended at an award ceremony for the Universities Human Resources Awards (UHR) for Excellence in HR.

UofG nominated for Herald Education Awards

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been nominated for awards in seven categories of the Herald Education Awards.

Refugee Festival : GRAMNet events

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow Refugee, Asylum and Migration Network (GRAMNet) are hosting a timetable of events for the Refugee Festival Scotland.

West End Festival: 20th Year

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

The Annual West End Festival is coming back this month from 5 June – 28 June.

Building a World Changing Campus

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:58:00 BST

What is Estates and Buildings Chief, Ann Allen, saying about our progress towards a World Changing Campus? Read the first of her regular updates here...

CASE Award Success

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has won the highest accolade at the prestigious CASE awards.

Professor Love on Radio Radio Beijing 774

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

What was the Adam Smith Business School's Professor Jim Love doing on Radio Beijing 774? Find out (and listen) here.

Lecturers secure Berlin placements for students

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

Three University of Glasgow students studying Primary Education are taking part in a placement at the prestigious Berlin International School.

School of Law room renamed

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

The Tartu Room in the School of Law is to be renamed the Lady Cosgrove room.

Charles Kennedy - Order of Service

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 09:23:00 BST

The Order of Service for the Charles Kennedy memorial service has been released by the University Chaplaincy.

SULSA successes for MVLS

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 09:43:00 BST

Two early career researchers within MVLS have been successful with leadership and development awards.

Memorial Fund for Charles Kennedy

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 11:34:00 BST

A memorial fund is being set up by the University of Glasgow to commemorate the life of alumnus and former rector Charles Kennedy.

Colleagues honoured

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 06:57:00 BST

Two University of Glasgow academics have been honoured in the Queen's Birthday list released at the weekend.

Two appointments for Critical Studies

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 07:37:00 BST

News of two, top appointments in the School of Critical Studies

PDR aims to inspire!

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 06:56:00 BST

Principal says PDR process will boost new strategy.

TEDx in town

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:01:00 BST

The University was proud to co-sponsor TEDxGlasgow showcasing the best and most innovative ideas and perspectives from across Scotland.

Scots Education Secretary on Campus

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:34:00 BST

Angela Constance MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, has been attending a conference on campus.

UofG to award 19 new honorary doctorates

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:07:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is awarding 19 honorary doctorates this summer. Read on for the full list of honorary doctorates.

Five stars for GUSA

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:59:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been awarded the highest five star recognition at this year’s Healthy Body Healthy Mind Awards.

Flexible teaching space-available next term

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 05:35:00 BST

This summer will see a refurbishment which will create the first of a number of modern, flexible teaching spaces.

News and events round-up

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:53:00 BST

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

Delegation from Pakistan visits UofG

Tue, 19 May 2015 16:14:00 BST

A senior delegation from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KPK), Pakistan visited the University of Glasgow last month.

Chinese students share their experiences of Glasgow

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 13:57:00 BST

Three Chinese students share their experiences of living and studying in Glasgow on Radio Beijing. Listen here.

Professor Richard M Elliot: 1954 - 2015

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 16:54:00 BST

Professor Elliot was one of the most eminent Virologists in the UK and the Bill Jarrett Professor of Infectious Diseases at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research.

Triumph for "Last Dream"

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 12:17:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Gameli Tordzro was honoured, alongside Tyler Collins and Matt Padden, at the Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland.

Calling inspiring graduates

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

Do you know a student who is graduating the summer who has an inspiring story to tell?

Micro Businesses donate profit to Beatson

Tue, 09 Jun 2015 16:10:00 BST

Students who started micro businesses donate profits to charity at official presentation.

Dr Daniel Streicker named as Emerging Explorer

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:54:00 BST

A University of Glasgow academic has been selected as one of National Geographic’s Emerging Explorers.

New facilities for cyclists

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 14:44:00 BST

What new cycling facilities have been installed at the Gilmorehill campus?

Research Frontiers: The Water Challenge

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:29:00 BST

Postgraduate research students and early-career researchers are invited to be part of the University’s first Innovation Challenge.

European Researchers’ Night Information Lunch

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will once again host a European Researchers Night. Find out how you can become involved.

UofG's Commemoration Day

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 11:28:00 BST

Commemoration Day...its origins, and remembering the Great War event in 1915.

Celebrating Excellent Service

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:41:00 BST

On Commemoration Day this year, the University presented three, Celebrating Excellent Service awards. Who won?

Hundreds turn out for 'Charlie'

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:22:00 BST

Hundreds of University staff members and students, politicians past and present and many members of the public joined Charles Kennedy's family at last Thursday's memorial service in the Bute Hall.

Commemoration Day: in pictures

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:16:00 BST

Seven people were awarded honorary degrees at Commemoration Day on 17 June.

Membership modernisation at Sport and Rec

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 12:45:00 BST

In advance of the eagerly awaited Stevenson building extension, Sport and Recreation announce updated membership categories.

Graduates: 100 years ago

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:50:00 BST

This week summer graduation begins. To celebrate take a look at some graduates from 100 years ago.

Professor Duckett interviewed for Radio Beijing

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:31:00 BST

Listen here to Professor Jane Duckett speaking on Radio Beijing about the University of Glasgow's growing links with China.

Business School Professor's EU role

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:35:00 BST

A Business School professor has been re-appointed European Commission adviser.

University tutor gives Stonewall keynote

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 12:33:00 BST

Maureen Mcwhirter, an Associate Tutor in the School of Education, has delivered a keynote address to the first ever Stonewall Scotland Education for All conference.

A Scottish Hidden Gem

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 16:49:00 BST

Scotland is home to the oldest collection of art by a group of asylum patients in the world, the subject of a new exhibition, A Hidden Gem, opening in Dumfries 18 July.

Objects of research

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:30:00 BST

Could your work be displayed in Kelvingrove gallery?

Meet the Expert

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 15:39:00 BST

Glasgow Science Centre is looking for researchers to share their work with the public during the summer holiday period.

Jazzademics

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:36:00 BST

A Carnegie Fellow and Professor of Microbiology on sax?

MOA with McGill University, Canada

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 20:00:00 BST

Historic links between the Universities of Glasgow and McGill in Montreal have been cemented in a Memorandum of Agreement.

International Summer Schools

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:36:00 BST

Students from across the globe will be attending summer schools at the University of Glasgow.

Open Day hits 5000 registrations

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:33:00 BST

The University’s undergraduate June Open Day on Thursday 18th attracted around 5,000 registrations – our busiest June event to date.

David Anderson - a tribute

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 19:32:00 BST

Tributes have been paid to David Anderson, a General Council Assessor on the University Court and Chair of the University’s Human Resources Committee who died last week.

New name for SDS

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 12:42:00 BST

Why are Staff Development Services changing their name?

Meet our Inspiring People

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 13:04:00 BST

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 Professor John Gibson.

Teaching Excellence Awards 2015

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:17:00 BST

Sixteen members of University staff are being presented with Teaching Excellence Awards. Read the full citations here.

Court backs new University strategy

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:48:00 BST

The University’s next five-year strategy, approved by Court last week, places people at its heart.

Jack Asher 1927 - 2015

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:03:00 BST

Many tributes have been paid to Jack Asher, an alumnus and legendary former shinty player, referee and administrator.

A Scottish Hidden Gem

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:49:00 BST

Scotland is home to the oldest collection of art by a group of asylum patients in the world, the subject of a new exhibition, A Hidden Gem, opening in Dumfries 18 July.

Engineering and Medical Graduates: 100 Years ago

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:53:00 BST

This week is the second week of Summer Graduation. To celebrate these graduations, take a look at some BSc Engineers and Medical graduates from 100 years ago.

Prestigious award for Terry Millar of E&B

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 10:14:00 BST

Terry Millar, Services Clerk of Works with Estates and Buildings, has received the highly commended 'Building on Quality' Award.

Driver of City Renaissance?

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:13:00 BST

How can cities harness University investment for wider social, economic and environmental benefit?

Earn £5 and a chance to win £50!

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 09:30:00 BST

Robert Lennon, a PhD student in Linguistics at the University of Glasgow, is looking for participants for a 25-minute speech perception experiment.

Developments in the ten year plan: 2015 – 2025

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:41:00 BST

A list of projects included in ten year capital plan.