MyGlasgow News

Students - get your vote!

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:30:00 BST

If you are a student - are you registered to vote for the Scottish Parliament Elections and the EU Referendum?

Be eligible for REF - new policy starts 1 April

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:13:00 BST

A new policy comes into force from 1 April that affects whether your journal articles and conference proceedings will be eligible for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework (REF).

Helter skelter Tower?

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:07:00 BST

On 1 April it was announced on social media that the University Tower would house Europe's largest helter skelter. Were you taken in by the April Fools' spoof?

UofG International Experience Fund

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:00:00 BST

We are launching the International Experience Fund (IEF), a resource which is designed to encourage staff to undertake short international visits and exchanges with overseas partner and potential partner institutions.

Major award for School of Law alumnus in Beijing

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:06:00 BST

School of Law alumnus Dr Zhaofeng Zhou’s professional success as an anti-trust legal expert has been recognised in the 2016 Education UK Alumni awards, organised by the British Council.

Taster visits to European universities

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:35:00 BST

Students from the University of Glasgow are taking part in ‘taster visits’ to universities in other European countries to give them an insight into what it would be like to study abroad.

Deep South by South West

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:11:00 BST

The School of Interdisciplinary Studies in Dumfries was delighted to welcome a group of staff and students from the University of Georgia.

Meet our Inspiring People

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:26:00 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 Scott Girvan.

Award for Law School's Jim Murdoch

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:54:00 BST

Professor Jim Murdoch from the School of Law has been selected as the recipient of a European Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

Posthumous hon degree for William McIlvanney

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:41:00 BST

Scots author William McIlvanney has been honoured with a posthumous honorary degree – a Doctor of Literature (DLitt) - at a memorial service in the University’s Bute Hall.

Suicide doc gets BAFTA nomination

Wed, 30 Mar 2016 12:05:00 BST

A BBC 1 documentary on suicide, featuring the Institute of Health and Wellbeing's Professor Rory O'Connor, has been nominated for a BAFTA award.

NHS is first paying customer for MindMate

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 14:13:00 BST

An app to help people living with dementia developed by four graduates from the University of Glasgow and Strathclyde University is to be used by the NHS.

IT Training for staff: new enrolment procedure

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 10:14:00 BST

From 12 April 2016, staff who require T4 training will enrol via Core. Find out more about the changes and IT Training on offer.

The John Logie Baird Story

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 12:00:00 BST

A special event featuring archive material from John Logie Baird's work and guest speakers will be held on 14 April.

Referendums are like buses

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:55:00 BST

The Stevenson Trust for Citizenship presents a lecture by Dr Robert Johns on 5 May.

UofG Female engineers team up with Uni of Rwanda

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:56:00 BST

This June, a group of eight female engineering students from University of Glasgow’s FemEng will take up residence at the University of Rwanda in Kigali to combine their skills and innovation with a team of Rwandan counterparts.

Campus Development Update

Mon, 28 Mar 2016 11:23:00 BST

All the updates for the week starting 4 April 2016 plus urgent info on the Western Infirmary car parks.

Staff Survey Inspires Change

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 13:38:00 BST

The 2016 Staff Survey is on the way. Each week in the run up we will be looking at ways the last survey inspired change around the University. This week it's the College of MVLS.

New campus a step closer

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 12:29:00 BST

The UofG has taken over the former Western Infirmary site – a major milestone on the journey towards the proposed £1 billion World Changing Campus. VIDEO

Learning and Teaching Conference

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:52:00 BST

The University's annual Learning and Teaching conference goes from strength to strength. VIDEO

In memory of Patrick O'Donnell

Sun, 10 Apr 2016 20:38:00 BST

Professor Patrick O’Donnell died peacefully at home on Sunday, April 3. His colleague and friend Stephany Biello pays tribute.

UofG makes the shortlist

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:10:00 BST

The University of Glasgow received a spate of award nominations this week

New cafe and study space at Garscube

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 13:18:00 BST

The Mary Stewart Building, a dynamic new space providing a flexible study/café facility, has opened at the Garscube campus.

Staff Survey next month

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 14:52:00 BST

The 2016 University of Glasgow Staff Survey launches next month. Why is it important? Because it inspires change.

SAAS is open for funding applications

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:46:00 BST

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is now open for business and asking full-time students to submit their 2016-2017 applications for funding

Applications Open for GUEST Coordinator

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:06:00 BST

Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team (GUEST) are now recruiting new coordinators for 2016/17

World Changing Campus

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:23:00 BST

All the World Changing Campus updates for the week starting 11 April 2016.

Need space to study?

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 11:57:00 BST

With exam season fast approaching a number of rooms around campus have been designated as ‘student study space’ for the duration of the exams.

Smithsonian and University of Glasgow sign MOU

Fri, 08 Apr 2016 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Smithsonian Institution, formally cementing a relationship which stems back more than 20 years. VIDEO

Ministry of Education grant for UofG Singapore

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:57:00 BST

The School of Computing Science based at University of Glasgow Singapore (UGS) has been awarded a grant of SGD $311,167 from the Ministry of Education Singapore.

UofG academics on Beijing Radio

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:09:00 BST

Radio show host and University of Glasgow alumni Bruce Connolly recently interviewed Professor Jim Conroy and Professor Denis Fischbacher-Smith for Beijing Radio 774.

Celebrating Shakespeare’s 400th Anniversary

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:16:00 BST

A team including the University of Glasgow are showcasing a unique collaboration of music, dance, drama and visual arts to celebrate the life, work and legacy of Shakespeare.

Glasgow Science Festival: 10th Birthday

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:31:00 BST

As part of the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design, this year’s festival will highlight some of the fascinating research happening right here in the city, with events running from 9-19 June.

TEDx Glasgow seeks volunteers

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 15:54:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is a TEDx Glasgow Partner. TEDX Glasgow are looking for volunteers ahead of their event on 3 June.

Being Human 2016

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 16:00:00 BST

Calls are now open for proposals of events for the 2016 Being Human Festival, taking place from 17 to 25 November.

Free cycling events for staff

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:14:00 BST

Cycle training, bike maintenance and Dr Bike.

Chinese language classes

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:24:00 BST

The next block of Chinese language classes will be starting on 26 April. All levels available.

Are the SNP Heading for Another Triumph?

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:54:00 BST

The Stevenson Trust For Citizenship presents a lecturer by Professor John Curtice.

Do you love your data?

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:37:00 BST

There are places available on short courses on managing research data for staff and students.

Leadership Behavioural Framework

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:41:00 BST

The Leadership Behavioural Framework describes the leadership behaviours for all university leaders, managers and staff with leadership responsibilities within their roles.

Public Engagement Workshop: Evaluation Methods

Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:44:00 BST

This session will guide you through different evaluation methods to help you get the most use out of your public engagement initiatives whether large or small.

Graduation photography session

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:15:00 GMT

Ede & Ravenscroft is offering an additional photography session on Tuesday 19 April.

Tom Gibson Memorial Award

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:50:00 BST

The award aims to recognise outstanding accomplishment and/or outstanding potential of young medics/scientists below the age of 40, who are employed by, or associated closely with, the Universities of Glasgow or Strathclyde.

News round-up

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 07:13:00 BST

Aerial acrobatics...Musician, environmentalist and social activist to visit UofG...ARMA awards nomination...'drought' at Garscube this weekend!

Big heating project ends

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:13:00 BST

The multi-million pound UofG District Heating Scheme is operational. Watch the VIDEO and enter our feedback survey prize draw for a £50 gift voucher.

Staff Survey - Inspiring Change

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:11:00 BST

The 2016 @UofGlasgow Staff Survey launches in a fortnight. Will it inspire more change for the better?

Gaelic flagship project awarded

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 08:00:00 BST

Gaelic researchers at the University of Glasgow have won a major contract to provide linguistic and technical support for a pioneering, official Gaelic language initiative.

UofG Social Media Team to launch new channel

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:21:00 BST

The @UofGlasgow Social Media Team is looking forward to adding a new platform to its arsenal this week - Reddit. VIDEO

Un-Conference

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:35:00 BST

The Un-Conference is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in organising a new kind of cultural event, and knowledge of the radical film culture in Scotland and beyond.

Important: Examinations and other Assessments

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 08:39:00 BST

The Senate Office has issued important information regarding examinations and other assessments.

Changes to accessing Agresso

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 14:44:00 BST

From this week staff using the Agresso system will log in using GUID details.

UofG welcomes international leaders of tomorrow

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 16:05:00 BST

A reception was held in the Bute Hall for CSCLeaders, a global leadership programme for 100 exceptional senior leaders selected from across the 53 countries of the Commonwealth.

Whisky walk raises funds for Glasgow

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 15:34:00 BST

The family of the late University accountant, Jack Smart, have been walking through whisky country raising even more money for University of Glasgow cancer research.

Student science publication scoops national award

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:38:00 BST

TheGIST: Glasgow Insight into Science and Technology was honoured as the Best Specialist Publication at the Student Publication Association National Awards ceremony on Saturday 9 April.

UofG graduate wins best director at film festival

Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:13:00 BST

University of Glasgow graduate, Massimiliano Milic, has won Best Director and Best International Film at the Broke Student Film Festival in Michigan.

MVLS host BBSRC Impact Showcase

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 15:47:00 BST

Judges visited the Queen Elizabeth University’s Teaching & Learning Centre last week as MVLS went through the final round of the prestigious BBSRC Excellence with Impact Competition.

Staff Tennis Club Open Day

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 09:42:00 BST

The University’s Staff Tennis Club is holding an Open Day on Saturday 23 April, from 2-5pm

Chinese language classes starting

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:03:00 BST

The Confucius Institute has announced the next block of Chinese language classes will be starting on 26 April.

District Heating Scheme

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:13:00 BST

The multi-million pound UofG District Heating Scheme is operational. Watch the VIDEO.

Complete University Guide rise for UofG

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 10:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has inched up a place in this year's Complete University Guide table.

UofG wins NERC funding

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 11:06:00 BST

A number of University of Glasgow researchers have been successful in the latest round of funding from the Natural Environment Research Council.

Shakespeare's 400th anniversary tribute night

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 10:25:00 BST

University of Glasgow stages Shakespeare's 400th anniversary tribute night with a successful collaboration production Dream On!

PDR changes

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 06:01:00 BST

There are some changes coming to the performance and development review (PDR) for staff.

Alzheimer’s discovery makes the headlines

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 15:45:00 BST

Last week it was announced that research co-led by the University of Glasgow has made a potential breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The announcement grabbed headlines across the globe. VIDEO

Automatic re-enrolment into a workplace pension

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:36:00 BST

Find out more about pension auto enrolment.

UofG Erasmus recognition

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:32:00 BST

The UofG Erasmus Student Network society has won a prestigious international award.

GRAB Lunch

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:53:00 BST

All staff are warmly invited to join a special GRAB lunch event focusing on the University's international strategic partners: Columbia University, McGill University, and Nankai University.

TEDx Glasgow tickets on sale now

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 12:12:00 BST

The event which explores the theme ‘A Disruptive World’ will be held at the Theatre Royal on Friday 3 June 2016. VIDEO.

Speaking My Language

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 09:14:00 BST

An opportunity for PhD researchers to learn Russian or Mandarin and apply for travel bursaries. VIDEO

Update on Travel Services Contract

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 15:31:00 BST

Sessions on using the on-line tool for booking international travel are being held in May. Anyone involved in booking travel is encouraged to attend.

Bursaries for new accountancy or finance students

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 13:43:00 BST

The ICAS Foundation is offering the chance to apply for accountancy or finance student to apply to bursaries.

Glasgow ARM

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 16:57:00 BST

Glasgow ARM (Advancement for Rwandan Medics) is holding its third annual general meeting tonight and is calling for volunteers to join their team of trustees.

Staff Survey 2016

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:23:00 BST

One week to go to the launch of the 2016 University of Glasgow Staff Survey. VIDEO

University hosts radical film conference

Thu, 28 Apr 2016 09:00:00 BST

A radical film festival, hosted by the University of Glasgow, opens tomorrow, to discuss among many things alternatives to mainstream cinema.

News round-up

Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:13:00 BST

Sponsoring International Students workshop ... John Logie Baird Collection ... Think Future Study findings published...Chinese language classes... Jim Conroy and Denis Fischbacher-Smith on Beijing Radio