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Rector Snowden on BBC's Panorama

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 20:34:00 BST

Rector Edward Snowden made new claims on the BBC's Panorama current affairs show last night.

Global rankings rise for the UofG

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 18:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has risen to 76th place in the 2015-16 Times Higher Education World University Rankings - up 18 places and our highest ever position.

Further Athena Swan successes

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 06:10:00 BST

Three UofG schools and institutes have won Athena Swan departmental awards which recognise commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine.

First Minister pays tribute to Wolfson

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:13:00 BST

First Minister praises philanthropy of Glasgow-born son of refugee on 60th anniversary of his charity, the Wolfson Foundation.

Travel survey to shape new campus

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:24:00 BST

A major staff and student travel survey is on the way as the University plans the redevelopment of the Gilmorehill campus.

The Hive returns

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:15:00 BST

Glasgow University Union (GUU) have announced that the Hive nightclub will open on 17 October 2015.

Parcels are a Doddle

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 19:28:00 BST

Doddle - new parcel service for staff and students.

Write for The Conversation

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 09:27:00 BST

Do you dabble in journalism? Is it a string you would like to add to your bow? You should approach The Conversation, the online magazine entirely written by academics for a mainstream audience.

News and events round-up

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:15:00 BST

Sir Michael Stoker Building is opened...Editorial Board applications for 'Groundings'...UofG in 10,000th issue of The Lancet.

World Rankings news coverage

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:49:00 BST

The University's climb in the World Rankings attracted a feast of positive media coverage for the UofG.

UofG iGEM team wins Gold

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 06:05:00 BST

UofGlasgow iGEM team gets Gold Medal and is nominated for Best New Application and Best Integrated Human Practices.

From a Fallow Field - echoes from 100 years ago

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:17:00 BST

Composer Drew Mulholland has marked the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Loos by premiering a new work. AUDIO

Mandy MacLean shortlisted for WISE research award

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:23:00 BST

Professor Mandy MacLean has been shortlisted for an award which celebrate the work of people who are leading the way for women in STEM subjects.

Ebola medal for UofG researchers

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:57:00 BST

Five researchers from the Centre for Virus Research at the University of Glasgow have being awarded the Ebola medal in recognition of the work that they carried out in West Africa during the recent outbreak of the disease.

FullStop to Bullying

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:53:00 BST

The University and SRC have joined forces to put a FullStop to bullying and harassment on Campus. VIDEO

UofG scoops award for sustainable development

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:09:00 BST

The University of Glasgow picked up a Glasgow Business Award for sustainable development last week.

Help us shape our short course programme

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 14:59:00 BST

Help the University shape the short course programme. Please complete our online survey.

ResearchFish

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:27:00 BST

Research Councils UK Reporting via ResearchFish

Update on Kelvin Hall

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:04:00 BST

Find out about the exciting developments taking place at Kelvin Hall. VIDEO

Erasmus+ funding now available

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:45:00 BST

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility funding is now available for 2015-16, with opportunities across Europe.

Beatson Pebble Appeal Public Lecture

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 12:52:00 BST

Beatson Pebble Appeal Public Lecture - 26 October 6.30pm-7.30pm, Wolfson Medical School Building, University of Glasgow

Learning and Teaching Conference 2016

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 05:53:00 BST

Learning and Teaching Conference 2016 - Call for abstracts. Deadline: Friday 6 November.

Volunteering at the University of Glasgow

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:39:00 BST

Volunteering at the University of Glasgow

Student volunteer abroad opportunities

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 11:25:00 BST

Student volunteer abroad applications for Summer 2016 projects open on Wednesday 7 October

Computing Science lecturers in BBC documentary

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 13:50:00 BST

Dr David Manlove and Dr Patrick Prosser featured in a documentary about algorithms last month.

Graduate wins KickStart Digital Entrepreneur Award

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:21:00 BST

University of Glasgow graduate Suzanne Mitschke has won the KickStart Digital Entrepreneur Award at this year’s Converge Challenge.

UofG appoints new Convener of Court

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 07:45:00 BST

The University has appointed Elizabeth Passey as new Convener of Court.

Dud demolition - top research

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:35:00 BST

Red Road dud demolition may well boost University research project.

Effectiveness Survey

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 05:51:00 BST

An independent survey is to be carried out later this month to help gauge the effectiveness of the UofG's professional support services.

Choral Stimulation hit high notes on The Naked Choir

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 07:45:00 BST

The University's a cappella singing group Choral Stimulation are proving to be pitch perfect with audiences thanks to their appearances on the BBC programme The Naked Choir with Gareth Malone.

FullStop to harassment

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 08:38:00 BST

Back the University's FullStop campaign against bullying and harassment. What's this week's theme?

Former PM warns on Union

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 07:28:00 BST

Gordon Brown delivers hard-hitting warning to Government in speech at the University Chapel.

Sneak Peek of the Hive

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:58:00 BST

Rory Slater, GUU president, explains the new facilities that will be on offer in the Hive. VIDEO.

Staff Recognition and Reward

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 15:51:00 BST

The annual staff Recognition and Reward round for 2014-15 is now open.

Social Storm

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 07:22:00 BST

Calling all students! Are you passionate about building a better society? Do you want to use your skills and ideas to find solutions to problems?

Organising an event?

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 09:05:00 BST

If you are planning an event, of thinking about bidding to host an event, it's time for you to get in touch with the UofG's Conference & Visitor Services Office - CVSO.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Competition Open

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 06:02:00 BST

This competition gives students the opportunity to study with the University of Glasgow, the University of Malta, Cyprus Open University and Tallinn University.

Judy Murray at UofG

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 11:51:00 BST

Judy Murray visited the University of Glasgow last week to take part in a Q&A at the ‘First Tuesday Club’, run by the Careers Service.

Key role for Business School Professor

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 14:21:00 BST

Key Role for Business School Professor in Devolution of Employment Services.

Cradle of Scotland

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 08:11:00 BST

Staff event at the Hunterian Art Gallery: Cradle of Scotland.

DJ’s Staff Christmas Party is back

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 11:05:00 BST

DJ’s Annual Staff Christmas Party will be back on Friday 11 December at the Glasgow University Union.

Ade's helping community groups.

Tue, 13 Oct 2015 06:51:00 BST

A PI on the GoWell Research and Learning Programme is trying to raise funds to help the communities he's been studying.

Bright Club

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 15:17:00 BST

Bright Club is a unique form of public engagement in which researchers share their work with the public through the medium of stand-up comedy.

Responding to Human Trafficking

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 10:35:00 BST

To mark EU Anti-Trafficking Day, University of Glasgow will host a panel event with insight from law enforcement agencies, front line support and first responders.

Online course for staff : Mentally Healthy Workplace

Mon, 12 Oct 2015 11:19:00 BST

There is a new online moodle course for anyone who wants to learn more about mental health in the workplace.

Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:45:00 BST

The 2015 Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival (SMHAFF) is now in full swing.

Belittling equals harassment

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:14:00 BST

Belittling someone in front of others is harassment. Join the campus FullStop campaign and let's end abusive behaviour.

Free nextbike membership

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:31:00 BST

Students and staff can now sign up for a nextbike membership for free.

Race Equality Group

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:02:00 BST

The first Race Equality Group of the new academic session will be convened by Clerk of Senate, Professor John Briggs, on 12 November 2015.

Keep the Campus tidy!

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 06:46:00 BST

A bout of fly tipping on Campus leads to a call for help.

News and events round-up

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:15:00 BST

Winner of the 'Best Cultural Event of 2014... EPSRC science photo competition ... Computing Science students help charities with IT

UofG Singapore largest graduation

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:27:00 BST

University of Glasgow Singapore celebrated its largest graduation ceremony to date on Friday 16 October.

Erasmus+ mobility opportunities: Adelaide​

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:06:00 BST

​Undergraduate exchange visits to Australia now available for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics students via Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility.

Major international prize for UofG mathematician

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:07:00 BST

Professor Raymond Ogden has been named as the 2016 recipient of a prestigious solid mechanics award.

World Food Day

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:43:00 BST

Find out about a Nobel Prize winning nutritionist and UofG graduate who spent his career fighting against hunger and malnutrition in Britain.

Get involved with Glasgow Science Festival 2016

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 12:11:00 BST

Come along to an information session to find out more about the Glasgow Science Festival and how you can get involved.

Festival of the Spoken Nerd

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:42:00 BST

This trio of scientists have toured the world and appeared numerous times on TV, Radio and Stage and they are coming to Glasgow on Tuesday 19 November.

Open Day: 24 October

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:16:00 BST

7000 prospective students have registered for the University's next open day on Saturday.

Call for applications to Glasgow KE Fund

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 08:36:00 BST

The University has extended its support for knowledge exchange and research-based impact generation through a further three-year investment in the Glasgow KE Fund.

Latest news from the Quantum Technology Hub

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:58:00 BST

Find out about the latest developments from QuantIC.

FullStop to Bullying

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:53:00 BST

The University and SRC have joined forces to put a FullStop to bullying and harassment on Campus. VIDEO

UofG medical teaching and research in world top 50

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 09:08:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s teaching and research in clinical, pre-clinical and health subjects is among the 50 best on the planet, according to the influential Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings.

International recognition for One Health scientist

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 11:00:00 BST

Professor of Comparative Epidemiology Sarah Cleaveland is the first University of Glasgow researcher to be awarded the honour from the National Academy of Medicine (NAM).

Student HelpZones launch

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:30:00 BST

Police Scotland’s Student HelpZone initiative is being extended to the Glasgow area. Some shops and businesses will offer temporary sanctuary in emergencies.

Laptops for Rwanda

Tue, 20 Oct 2015 07:51:00 BST

University of Glasgow supports the Laptop appeal for Rwandan students

Minister launches £16m Imaging Centre

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 07:47:00 GMT

Minister for Universities and Science, Jo Johnson MP, helped to break ground to mark the construction of a new University of Glasgow-led clinical imaging centre.

University Improvement Groups update

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:29:00 GMT

Three groups, charged with taking forward some of the key points raised in the new University Strategy were set up in the summer.

Share your views on gender equality

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:27:00 GMT

Staff can help shape the University’s approach to gender equality by signing up to a Consultation Event.

Further Collaboration Talks With Smithsonian

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:00:00 GMT

Further possible collaboration between the University of Glasgow and the Smithsonian will be discussed at a special meeting in Washington DC today.

Help us shape our short course programme

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:59:00 GMT

Help the University shape the short course programme. Please complete our online survey.

News and events round-up

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:15:00 BST

Professor Rory O'Connor on BBC3 suicide documentary...Waterloo Uncovered....Choral Stimulation make the Naked Choir Final. More here...

Inauguration ceremony for UofG-Nankai Joint School

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:00:00 BST

Links between Scotland and China have been celebrated at a inaugural ceremony of the University of Glasgow-Nankai University Joint Graduate School in China.

Korean students win trip to UofG

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:05:00 GMT

Four young Koreans have been on campus, learning first-hand about the University’s MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) programme after winning a competition.

Death of John Carroll

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:40:00 GMT

A funeral service has been held for John Carroll, a member of the Central Services team, who passed away earlier this month.

Transgender, gender questioning or intersex?

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:56:00 GMT

A message for all transgender, gender questioning and intersex students.

FameLab Glasgow

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:09:00 GMT

Can you tell us something interesting about science, medicine, technology, maths or engineering in just 3 minutes?

Academic advisor appointment for Chris Chapman

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 09:33:00 GMT

Professor Chris Chapman of the University of Glasgow has been appointed as Senior Academic Advisor to the Scottish Attainment Challenge.

Masters Student Scoops Literary Prize

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow Masters student Martin Cathcart Froden has won the £10,000 Dundee International Book Prize with his debut novel.

Q&A with Man U, Everton and Celtic lawyers

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:42:00 GMT

Grab an opportunity to hear from three of the largest football clubs in the UK at the First Tuesday Club.

Complete survey to win £50 book token

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 11:04:00 GMT

Take part in the 2015 travel survey which is designed to help the University understand how you travel to the University and between campuses.

'Objects of Research' go on display

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 15:35:00 BST

Over October and November Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery are hosting a University of Glasgow "Objects of Research" exhibit.

Campus redevelopment update

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 09:12:00 GMT

An update from Ann Allen, the University's Director of Estates and Buildings, aimed at briefing you on the progress being made towards creating a World Changing Campus.

First Minister to deliver Jimmy Reid lecture

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:00:00 GMT

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP on campus to deliver the Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture - ‘Workers’ Rights Are Human Rights’. 24 November.

Thomas Muir Symposium

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:21:00 GMT

A Thomas Muir Symposium will be held at the University of Glasgow to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Muir's birth.

Wellcome Trust Workshops

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:35:00 GMT

Find out more about the Wellcome Trust Humanities and Social Science Pre-application Workshops for researchers.

IT video guides on-line

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:16:00 BST

Video guides from IT Training on how to use Word, Excel, Powerpoint and other IT features are now available on-line.

Free access to new Sport building

Mon, 26 Oct 2015 23:57:00 GMT

To celebrate the opening of the £10 million Stevenson Building Extension, Sport are offering a week of free access to all University of Glasgow students and staff.

Stalking? It's harassment.

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:53:00 BST

Stalking is harassment. The University's recently launched FullStop campaign aims to bring it to an end on our campus.

District Heating Scheme: this week's update

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:45:00 GMT

Botany Gate closed for the time being for pedestrian use. Updates for week starting 2 November.

Campus Development

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 13:22:00 GMT

A list of the projects that will be taking place as part of the campus development.