MyGlasgow News

University awards honorary degree to Gordon Brown

Tue, 05 May 2015 09:03:00 BST

The former Prime Minister and Labour Party leader, the Rt. Hon. Gordon Brown, has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow.

QS Success for Glasgow

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:05:00 BST

There was good news across several areas for the University of Glasgow from the latest QS subject rankings which have just been released.

Principal joins Commission on Widening Access

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:05:00 BST

Prof Anton Muscatelli has been appointed a member of the Widening Access Commission.

UofG wins ‘Better Way to Work’ award

Fri, 01 May 2015 16:17:00 BST

The award was presented to the University by the Better Way to Work project which works with organisations across Glasgow to promote sustainable travel.

New edition of Horizons research magazine

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:57:00 BST

How do you help a robot to feel? Does where you’re from determine your future success? How can we die ‘well’? Horizons can help you to find the answers to these questions and more.

PhD researcher comments on Baltimore riots

Fri, 01 May 2015 15:40:00 BST

The Baltimore riots made headlines around the world last week and one of the University’s PhD researchers was able to offer expert comment to the media.

Night at the Museum

Fri, 01 May 2015 09:15:00 BST

The Hunterian Museum is hosting a unique evening to commemorate the sinking of the RMS Lusitania during the First World War.

Gold medals for UofG Boat Club

Fri, 01 May 2015 09:57:00 BST

Glasgow University Boat Club won 13 gold medals at the Scottish Student Sport Championships on 25 and 26 April.

Living on £1 a day

Fri, 01 May 2015 12:57:00 BST

Last week, University of Glasgow staff member Lynn Esson lived on just £1 a day to raise funds for anti-poverty organisations.

Living Wage bid

Fri, 08 May 2015 06:09:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has signalled its intention to seek official accreditation as a Living Wage Employer.

Deadline for UofG Strategy Consultation

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:16:00 BST

After months of University-wide consultations and workshops, the deadline is drawing near for your chance to comment and feedback on the emerging University of Glasgow strategy.

USS Proposals for Reform – Responding to the Consultation

Fri, 01 May 2015 15:16:00 BST

The formal consultation on the proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) runs until 22 May.

Changes to AllStaff email system

Mon, 04 May 2015 16:18:00 BST

Changes are coming to the way the University operates 'All Staff' email messages.

GRAB Lunch - Latin America

Fri, 01 May 2015 10:17:00 BST

On Monday 18 May the University will host its first ever GRAB lunch focusing on Latin America.

Concert in memory of Dr Suzanne Ullmann

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:07:00 BST

Students at the University of Glasgow hosted a charity concert in memory of Dr Suzanne Ullmann, long-serving lecturer in zoology at the University of Glasgow.

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.

Major awards for UofG chemists

Mon, 11 May 2015 09:33:00 BST

Researchers from the School of Chemistry have been recognised with major awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

International Nurses Day - 12 May

Mon, 11 May 2015 13:02:00 BST

International Nurses Day - 12 May - is celebrated around the world every 12th May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth, to mark the contribution nurses make to society.

UofG's General Election

Mon, 11 May 2015 12:12:00 BST

The University of Glasgow was often centre stage during the General Election campaign...and on election night itself.

Former Education Secretary joins UofG

Mon, 11 May 2015 06:43:00 BST

The former Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell MSP, is to join the University of Glasgow

CoSS trials augmented reality poster

Mon, 11 May 2015 10:49:00 BST

An augmented reality (AR) poster has helped pre-honours Sociology students with their essay and exam writing skills, reports the College of Social Sciences.

HelpMeDoIt!

Mon, 11 May 2015 09:54:00 BST

Trying to lose weight? The MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit in the Institute of Health and Wellbeing might have just the thing for you.

Ferguson Bequest Theatre Ballot

Mon, 11 May 2015 10:13:00 BST

The Ferguson Bequest Theatre Ballot has opened for performances over the summer.

Consumption Ethics

Mon, 11 May 2015 13:34:00 BST

Seminar: The Significance of Recovering a 'Lost' History: The Case of Consumption Ethics.

Three UofG professors join AMS

Mon, 11 May 2015 08:55:00 BST

Three of Glasgow’s leading professors have been elected fellows to the Academy of Medical Sciences – a record number in one year for the University.

RIO / Colleges Saudi visit

Mon, 11 May 2015 12:47:00 BST

A delegation from RIO and the Colleges of MVLS and Social Sciences has visited Saudi Arabia to take part in the 6th International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education.

District Heating Scheme May Update

Fri, 01 May 2015 15:07:00 BST

The first excavations for the University of Glasgow District Heating Scheme are now being reinstated and restored as new works begin near the James Watt South building heading towards the Pearce Lodge.

Lagos Gathering

Mon, 11 May 2015 12:58:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has taken part in the 2015 UK University Alumni Gathering in Lagos.

News and events round-up

Mon, 11 May 2015 12:53:00 BST

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

Education secretary to make major speech at the University of Glasgow

Tue, 19 May 2015 09:15:00 BST

Poverty cannot be an excuse for failure in Scottish education, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Angela Constance, will say in a major speech at the University of Glasgow.

Flexible teaching space-available next term

Tue, 12 May 2015 12:35:00 BST

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

Public engagement bursary winners

Thu, 14 May 2015 16:52:00 BST

Glasgow Polyomics, together with the Glasgow Science Festival, would like to announce the 2015 winners of the ISSF public engagement bursaries.

Summer Graduation Ceremonies

Mon, 11 May 2015 11:36:00 BST

The Summer Graduation Ceremonies will shortly be taking place. Colleagues are warmly invited to attend the services beforehand in the University Chapel.

Ailie in world top three

Thu, 14 May 2015 17:59:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Director of Marketing Communications, Ailie Ferrari, has been shortlisted as one of the top three finalists in the 2014 International Brand Master Awards.

Arts Industry Day 5 June

Mon, 18 May 2015 07:39:00 BST

On Friday 5 June, the College of Arts will be hosting its second biennial Industry Day event.

Boat Race 2015

Mon, 18 May 2015 11:11:00 BST

This weekend sees the 2015 Scottish Boat Race, this year in association with Watermans Solicitors.

Cinema in the Quad

Tue, 28 Apr 2015 14:19:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is teaming up with the Grosvenor cinema and the Glasgow Science Festival to bring outdoor cinema to the West Quadrangle.

MyGlasgow Staff Homepage

Wed, 13 May 2015 11:14:00 BST

MyGlasgow Staff is the place to find out about news and events from across campus. Make sure you never miss anything by setting MyGlasgow Staff as your homepage.

UofG alumni event hosted in China

Sun, 17 May 2015 12:59:00 BST

More than 250 alumni gathered in Beijing and Shanghai for an Adam Smith Business School Alumni Careers Seminar.

Understanding China’s Ecosystems

Sun, 17 May 2015 17:18:00 BST

The Confucius Institute and the College of Science and Engineering are delighted to announce a lecture given by Professor Bojie Fu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences on Friday 29 May at 5pm.

Meet our inspiring people

Fri, 15 May 2015 11:43:00 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 Mohammad Ali Salik.

UofG student an 'Unsung Hero'

Wed, 13 May 2015 15:12:00 BST

A University of Glasgow student has won the Young Scot Unsung Hero award. Kevin was involved with gangs but has turned his life around and now helps other young people in his community.

Ian Ford becomes Fellow of the Society of Clinical Trials

Mon, 18 May 2015 12:34:00 BST

Professor Ian Ford of the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Society of Clinical Trials.

Pioneering Cancer Research

Mon, 18 May 2015 15:02:00 BST

How has cancer research changed over the past forty years? What is next for cancer research in Glasgow?

Post-Positivism and Simulation Modelling

Thu, 14 May 2015 17:13:00 BST

Have you ever wondered what post-positivism might have to do with simulation modelling, then this seminar is for you!

Workshop: Do we need feminism?

Fri, 15 May 2015 14:56:00 BST

A workshop exploring the question “Do we need feminism? Gender inequality, violence and sexism in the present day” will be held on Monday 1 June.

Sir John Lister-Kaye to visit Dumfries Campus

Sun, 17 May 2015 12:44:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Solway Centre for Environment and Culture, along with booksellers Waterstones Dumfries, is to host a guest appearance by writer and conservationist Sir John Lister-Kaye.

Future of Biomedical Science Industry Day

Wed, 13 May 2015 10:38:00 BST

Save the date: Future of Biomedical Science Industry Day will be held on 24 September 2015.

Nomination for Young Alumnus of the Year 2015

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:07:00 BST

The deadline to submit your nomination for Young Alumnus of the Year 2015 is fast approaching.

Film crew from Japan visit UofG

Mon, 18 May 2015 13:05:00 BST

A film and photography crew from Japan visited the University of Glasgow last week to gather footage for a documentary

Education secretary makes major speech at UofG

Wed, 20 May 2015 10:07:00 BST

Poverty cannot be an excuse for failure in Scottish education. That was the key theme of a speech delivered by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Angela Constance. Watch her full lecture here.

Stevenson and GUU refurbishment nears completion

Wed, 20 May 2015 12:04:00 BST

Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the major extension to the Stevenson building has dramatically taken shape over the past few weeks.

Kelvin Hall plans start to take shape

Wed, 20 May 2015 13:58:00 BST

Work has started on the redevelopment of the Kelvin Hall.

Changes to NHS services in the University area

Thu, 21 May 2015 14:59:00 BST

There are changes to the NHS services in the University area are coming up. The nearest A&E will transfer to the new South Glasgow Hospitals.

Knowledge Exchange and Impact Seminar

Tue, 19 May 2015 14:51:00 BST

Knowledge Exchange & Impact Seminar Intellectual Property – Protecting your Invention. Wednesday 27 May 2pm – 4pm, Davidson Lecture Theatre, Davidson Building.

Rankings rise for University of Glasgow

Tue, 26 May 2015 11:10:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has risen one place to 24th in the latest Guardian League Table.

University signs Concordat on animal research

Wed, 20 May 2015 14:04:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has joined the UK's other leading research universities in an initiative aimed at increasing public understanding of scientific research using animals.

Memorandum of Understanding with UNESP

Thu, 21 May 2015 12:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNESP (Universidade Estadual Paulista "Júlio de Mesquita Filho") in Brazil.

Professor Tomkins appointed as advisor

Tue, 26 May 2015 08:44:00 BST

Professor Adam Tomkins has been confirmed as the new advisor on constitutional matters to the Secretary of State for Scotland, David Mundell.

Action for Palliative and End of Life Care

Fri, 22 May 2015 13:55:00 BST

Professor David Clark has been appointed Consulting Editor for the Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework for Action for Palliative and End of Life Care.

Researchers nominated for Celebrating Impact Prize

Thu, 21 May 2015 12:17:00 BST

Two researchers from the University of Glasgow have been shortlisted Celebrating Impact Prize 2015 from The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

MSci Genetics student wins Placement of the Year

Tue, 19 May 2015 09:13:00 BST

MSci Genetics student Laura Fitzpatrick has won Placement of the Year at the Cogent Science Industry Skills Awards 2015

Scotland's oldest boat race returns

Tue, 26 May 2015 10:29:00 BST

More than 1000 supporters turned out to cheer on the Scottish Boat Race on Saturday, as the University of Glasgow took on Edinburgh.

Marketing Forum: Google Analytics Workshop

Thu, 21 May 2015 15:10:00 BST

Are you interested in finding out how to improve the performance of your webpage? If so, attending the next session of the Marketing Forum is a must!

Glasgow Science Festival - Celebrating James Watt

Fri, 22 May 2015 14:45:00 BST

Celebrate the legacy of engineer James Watt with Glasgow Science Festival.

Cancer Research - Past, Present and Future

Tue, 26 May 2015 14:45:00 BST

If you would like to hear about how cancer research at the University of Glasgow is making a difference, please join us at our first Beatson Pebble Appeal public lecture.

Bringing academics together with industry

Tue, 26 May 2015 10:43:00 BST

On 5 June, the University of Glasgow’s College of Arts is inviting industry professionals to meet with academic experts in a bid to identify opportunities to help solve real world problems.

University of Glasgow running club

Fri, 22 May 2015 16:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's running team invites all members of staff to come along for a lunchtime jog.

Last chance to nominate Young Alumnus of the Year

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:07:00 BST

The deadline to submit your nomination for Young Alumnus of the Year 2015 is fast approaching.

Fundraising for Nepal

Fri, 22 May 2015 12:29:00 BST

Dr Matthew Maycock and Sheela Tripathee from the Social and Public Health Sciences Unit have been raising money to help the victims of the earthquake in Nepal.