MyGlasgow News

Busy day on campus

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:27:00 GMT

A high profile ambassadorial visit, and vital work on the district heating scheme, made Monday a busy day on campus.

Court approves £775 million Estate Strategy

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:27:00 GMT

At its meeting held on 24 February Court approved a Campus Estates Strategy involving investment of £775M in the Estate over the next ten years.

Principal joins Council of Economic Advisors

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 18:13:00 GMT

The Principal and Vice Chancellor, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has been appointed to the Council of Economic Advisors.

Shared parental leave arrives

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 16:51:00 GMT

The University has published its Shared Parental Leave policy which will widen the options open to parents of children due to be born or adopted from 5th April 2015.

Alarm at fire awareness figures

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 09:16:00 GMT

Latest figures suggest more than 60 per cent of the University's staff have never taken the time to complete online fire safety training.

Prof Calder appointed to advisory board

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:07:00 GMT

The Advisory Group of eight leaders bringing expertise from research, academia and industry who will support Sir Paul Nurse in his review of UK Research Councils has been announced.

Peer Support Training

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:39:00 GMT

The Peer Support Training Programme is a new initiative at the University of Glasgow. It aims to provide students with the skills to support other students through their University journey.

Knowledge Exchange Lunchtime Seminar

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:41:00 GMT

Knowledge Exchange Lunchtime Seminar – Pathway to Innovation 20th of March 2015 12noon – 2pm Senate Room, Main Building

UofG Wins at BUCS nationals

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 14:56:00 GMT

The University enjoyed three major sporting successes at the recent British Universities and Colleges Sport National Championships held in Sheffield.

UofG behind #TheDress

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:10:00 GMT

It was difficult to miss the ‘Dress Debate 2015’ that started on Friday. A photograph of a dress took the internet and the media by storm as people disagreed on the colour.

French Ambassador urges closer cooperation

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:00:00 GMT

The French Ambassador to Great Britain and Northern Ireland has told University staff and students that Britain and France must cooperate if they wish to be players on the international stage.

Meet our Inspiring People

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 10:25:00 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 Neal Millar.

International Women’s Day

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 11:19:00 GMT

Find out about events taking place across campus to mark International Women's Day.

UofG staff take their research to Westminster

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:08:00 GMT

University of Glasgow staff members and a PhD student are heading to Westminster to present research to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges.

Three Minute Thesis - the heats!

Sun, 01 Feb 2015 22:44:00 GMT

Heats for the 3 Minute Thesis Competition begin next week!

See the world’s oldest printed books

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:38:00 GMT

A new exhibition, at the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian Art Gallery will mark the end of a project to create a unique publicly accessible digital catalogue of over 1,000 of the world’s oldest books.

CREATe March 2015 Suite of Events

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:37:00 GMT

This March sees a series of events held under the auspices of CREATe, the RCUK Centre for Copyright and New Business Models in the Creative Economy based at the University of Glasgow.

Latha na Gàidhlig - Gaelic Language Day

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:45:00 GMT

The University will be hosting it's third Gaelic Language Day next week which will see a wide-range of events and campaigns.

Research Staff Conference

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:02:00 GMT

This April's Research Staff Conference presents an opportunity for early-career researchers to get practical advice on career development, publishing, funding, knowledge exchange and good research practice.

Kaplan increases Nigerian engagement

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 11:42:00 GMT

Kaplan has been increasing its engagement in Nigeria by sponsoring a capacity building teachers training session for schools in Lagos with UofG involvement.

Research Excellence Grant Award rise for UofG

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:04:00 GMT

Research grant funding from the Scottish Funding Council for the University of Glasgow is to increase over the next three years.

UofG rebuffs claim of plans to rename buildings

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 11:41:00 GMT

You may have recently read media coverage claiming incorrectly that the University of Glasgow plans to rename buildings on campus. This is categorically not the case.

UK top billing for University’s Procurement Office

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:10:00 GMT

The University's Procurement Office has won CIPS Corporate Certification (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) making the UofG the only current university in Europe to hold the distinction and only the second globally.

UofG academics become Fellows of the RSE

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 09:37:00 GMT

Nine academics from the University of Glasgow have been enrolled as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh(RSE).

International End of Life Studies team start work

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:00:00 GMT

A new international team that will focus on end of life studies has started work in Dumfries this month.

Cathal Ó Dochartaigh (1942-2015)

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:11:00 GMT

A tribute to Cathal Ó Dochartaigh, who has died at the age of 72: Emeritus Professor of Celtic at the University of Glasgow.

UofG TEDx conference

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 14:54:00 GMT

The second University of Glasgow TEDx conference took place this weekend (7 March) and a host of speakers took part addressing a wide range of subjects.

Success at Scothot for UofG catering assistant

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:36:00 GMT

A catering assistant at the University of Glasgow, has won awards for a wedding cake and Harry Potter cake she created.

New French-language Café Scientifique

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:28:00 GMT

A new, French-speaking Café Scientifique is being set up in partnership with the Alliance Française de Glasgow. The aim is to invite anyone to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in the French language.

UofG staff invited to Mastermind auditions

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:56:00 GMT

TV quiz show, Mastermind are looking for applicants for the new 2015 series.

Stay safe

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 13:34:00 GMT

Safety and Environmental Protection Services have places available on various safety training courses.

Short courses for adults

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:28:00 GMT

The Spring/Summer 2015 brochure of short courses for adults is now available and enrolment for courses and events is open

March marketing forum

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 13:49:00 GMT

If you’re involved with creating marketing collateral - from print publications and posters to e-newsletters, invites or pull up stands and banners - the next marketing forum will be of interest to you.

Make it Happen

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:19:00 GMT

Sunday 8 March marked this year's International Women's Day.

A history of educating women

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:25:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow was a pioneering institution in terms of women’s access to higher education

A history of women on campus

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 15:52:00 GMT

Even though the doors of Queen Margaret College closed in 1934, the names of Queen Margaret, and of the College’s first medical graduate Marion Gilchrist, can still be seen amongst the University of Glasgow’s buildings.

A history of pioneering graduates

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:37:00 GMT

Since education at the University of Glasgow was opened up to women, there have been many amazing and pioneering female graduates to pass through the University’s doors.

Lunchtime talk by Dr Tony Pollard

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 10:15:00 GMT

This 15-minute talk will explore the experiences of members of the University of Glasgow community in the British Army’s first large-scale, organised attack on the Western Front.

District Heating Scheme - latest

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:46:00 GMT

Work on the University of Glasgow’s District Heating Scheme continues: work within University Place have been temporarily suspended.

First General Election Hustings held at UofG

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 10:14:00 GMT

The Politics Society scored a major success in securing the first General Election Hustings involving four Scottish party leaders at the QMU.

USS Proposals for Reform

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:58:00 GMT

The proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) are now the subject of a formal consultation with affected employees and their representatives.

Partial solar eclipse viewing

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:46:00 GMT

Astronomers from the University of Glasgow are offering local people, staff and students the chance to safely observe the partial solar eclipse on Friday 20 March.

HR system upgraded

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:40:00 GMT

The University online HR system has been upgraded and changes have been made.

£6m funding opportunity opening soon

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 11:24:00 GMT

Innovate UK in partnership with Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) will invest up to £6 million in collaborative research and development (R&D) projects.

International conference to be held at UofG

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 16:14:00 GMT

The 11th Conference on PhD Research in Microelectronics and Electronics (IEEE PRIME 2015) will be held at the University of Glasgow.

UofG reach 300 STEM Ambassadors

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:39:00 GMT

STEM Ambassadors, this year reached the unprecedented total of 300 within the University of Glasgow

Prof Bulleid receives Royal Society accolade

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:44:00 GMT

The Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of science, has announced the appointment of 19 new Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award holders. This includes Professor Neil Bulleid of the University of Glasgow.

DJ's Christmas Party raises £2,500

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:04:00 GMT

Last December's staff Christmas Party, an annual fixture organised by Estates and Buildings' Derek Johnston, raised more than £2,500 for children's charities.

Sporting success: Badminton and Squash

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 15:31:00 GMT

There has been further success for University of Glasgow teams in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Trophy Competitions.

Knowledge Exchange Lunchtime Seminar

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:20:00 GMT

The Knowledge Exchange and Impact Seminars intend to build on the raised awareness of the importance of knowledge exchange and impact generation.

Annual Learning and Teaching conference

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:11:00 GMT

Registration for the 8th Annual University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching conference is open.

Scholarship opportunities for studying in China

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 15:06:00 GMT

The Confucius Institute are delighted to announce details of two exciting scholarship opportunities for studying in China

Meet our Inspiring People

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:42:00 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 Emma Laurie.

Glasgow Warriors ticket offer for staff

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:37:00 GMT

The Glasgow Warriors rugby club are offering University staff a ticket discount for their forthcoming game against Cardiff Blues.

Eclipse gets a cheer

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 15:55:00 GMT

Friday's solar eclipse got a loud cheer on the Gilmorehill campus and drew staff and students from their offices on the other Scottish campuses.

Alex Salmond to deliver lecture

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 09:21:00 GMT

The former First Minister Alex Salmond MSP will deliver a keynote lecture at the Bute Hall on Tuesday 21 April.

Bin headache at 1A

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 09:22:00 GMT

Please think before you put your rubbish in the large skips outside Hospitality Services' One A The Square Café and Brasserie.

Customer Service Awards

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 09:58:00 GMT

The deadline for nominations for the University's Customer Service Awards is 31st March 2015.

125 years of the QMU

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 16:32:00 GMT

This year is the 125th anniversary of the Queen Margaret Union. Dr Charland, looks back on the history of the QMU.

Training Africa’s next generation of scientists

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:29:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has secured £334,000 to help train the next generation of African scientists.

Top award for Singapore 'flapper'

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 09:58:00 GMT

There is yet another aerial success to report for the University of Glasgow Singapore - Singapore Institute of Technology.

Dare you zip?

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:07:00 GMT

Would you like to zoom across the River Clyde and raise funds for cancer research at Glasgow University?

WW1 lunchtime talks

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:02:00 GMT

Dr Tony Pollard started off a series of lunchtime history talks with his presentation entitled ‘Glasgow University’s Neuve Chapelle.’

UofG academic selected for Hematology program

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:37:00 GMT

UofG research fellow, Dr Gillian Horne has been selected from candidates across the world to take part in the 2015 Translational Research Training in Hematology (TRTH) joint program.

Mandarin Language Classes

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:46:00 GMT

The Confucius Institute are delighted to announce the next block of our Mandarin Language classes.

USS Briefing Sessions

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 14:41:00 GMT

Briefing sessions are now available for colleagues concerned about the proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)

College of Arts plans for Industry Day

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:58:00 GMT

The College of Arts is finalising plans for this year's Industry Day. The inaugural event in 2013 was a sell-out with 200 registered visitors

MRC/CSO SPHSU annual report

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:01:00 GMT

The MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit has just published its 2014 Annual Report, the first full year of activity since the Unit transferred to the UofG.

First Line Management course goes from strength to strength

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:39:00 GMT

The latest cohort of staff to undertake the First Line Management programme have just completed the 6 month course.

Up to speed with Data Protection?

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:50:00 GMT

Are you up to speed with current legislation on data protection? Try this short, on-line training module.

UofG shortlisted for Whatuni Student Choice Awards.

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:31:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been shortlisted in 5 categories in the WhatUni Student Awards.

Vietnamese ambassador visits

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:42:00 GMT

The University has hosted a visit by the new Vietnamese ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Nguyen Xuan Thao

UofG at Cairo reception

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:05:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has co-hosted a Study in Scotland reception in Cairo marking a first in Egypt, where interest in Scotland as a study destination has soared.

Meet our Inspiring People

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:09:00 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 Vivien Williams.

Alex MacGregor retires

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:51:00 GMT

Alex Macgregor of Estates and Buildings is retiring at the same time as the boiler house he spent much of his working life in.

Staff Golf Club

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:42:00 GMT

The University Staff Golf Club is recruiting new members for the 2015-2016 season.

Competition successes for hospitality staff

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:30:00 GMT

There were culinary successes for University of Glasgow hospitality staff at this year’s University Caterers Organisation Annual Skills Competitions.

Chinese student featured on Reporting Scotland

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:36:00 GMT

Chinese accountancy student Laura Lu featured on BBC Reporting Scotland last week in a special report on post-study work visas

District Heating Scheme - latest

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 14:46:00 GMT

From Monday 30 March the District Heating Scheme trenching works are being extended on the South Front in the direction of Pearce Lodge.

Japanese TV on campus

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:36:00 GMT

A Japanese TV crew spent time on campus last week, tracing the roots of an illustrious alumnus.

UofG scientists named as RSE Prizewinners

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 11:03:00 BST

University of Glasgow scientists have been named as the recipients of prestigious awards from the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Principal visits UESTC Joint School

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:10:00 GMT

A group of representatives from the University of Glasgow, led by Principal Anton Muscatelli, visited the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)