MyGlasgow News

Principal reassures EU nationals

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:28:00 BST

The Principal of the University of Glasgow, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has underlined his appreciation for the contribution of staff and students from the European Union and from other parts of the world.

Superhero Science: Agents of A.W.E.S.O.M.E.

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 16:15:00 BST

Campus eNews meets the team behind the award-winning student-performed comedy science show, which is generating excitement for STEM subjects across the West of Scotland.

Double nomination for Scottish Event Awards

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 10:34:00 BST

Two of the three nominations for Educational Event of the Year have come to the University of Glasgow. The Hunterian's 'Night at the Museum' and Glasgow Science Festival 2015 are up for the award.

News round-up

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 14:53:00 BST

Recognition voucher scheme for University Services staff ... how's the PDR coming along? ...Confucious Institute offers intensive Chinese language classes this month ... Charity Zip Slide next month.

UofG researcher wins Wellcome award

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 09:07:00 BST

Professor Hugh J Willison from the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences - Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation - has received a prestigious Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator Award.

Be part of the Royal Society Summer Exhibition 2017

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 11:38:00 BST

Raise the profile of your scientific research! The Royal Society are now accepting proposals for their 2017 Summer Science Exhibition. Deadline 26 September.

Public engagement - get involved

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:51:00 BST

Submissions are open for the University of Glasgow's first Public Engagement with Research Awards...and registration is also open for the Public Engagement Conference (24 August).

2016-17 University Calendar now online

Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:56:00 BST

The University Calendar contains information on degree regulations, fees, student codes and assessment. The 2016-17 edition is now available.

UofG and UESTC set up joint PhD

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:16:00 BST

A joint PhD programme in Biomedical Engineering is to be delivered in partnership by the University of Glasgow and UESTC (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China) in Chengdu.

Hunterian staff move into Kelvin Hall

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:00:00 BST

Hunterian staff have moved to their new offices. But what will Kelvin Hall mean for University staff and students on the new courses based in the revamped building? VIDEOS

Is it good research?

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:13:00 BST

Is it good research? A new, MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit online tool has been launched to help people tell good science from bad.

Call for enhanced European university collaboration

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 09:22:00 BST

In light of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, the members of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities - which includes the University of Glasgow – have called for enhanced European university collaboration.

Call for Proposals: ERC Starting Grant

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:27:00 BST

The European Research Council provides an outstanding opportunity to win substantial funding for research in potentially any field, with a deadline 18th of October 2016.

Donna Yates Fellow of the RSA

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:21:00 BST

Dr Donna Yates, the University of Glasgow's renowned expert in antiquities trafficking, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Gravitational waves award

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 09:36:00 BST

Dr Ewan Fitzsimons, Honorary Research Fellow (School of Physics and Astronomy) has won a prestigious award for his work on fundamental physics in space and the gravitational waves project.

Skeletons: Our Buried Bones

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:46:00 BST

Four skeletons from the Museum of London’s 20,000 strong collection are on a national tour, first stop: The Hunterian Art Gallery.

Garscube sees the light

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:13:00 BST

A team from Estates and Buildings have begun work to improve the outdoor lighting across Garscube campus.

Office 2016 and Skype for Business on the way

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 08:00:00 BST

The University’s managed desktops are moving to the latest version, Office 2016. An update from IT Services.

Student Fergus on Rwanda mission

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:13:00 BST

Fergus Taylor was commended at the Herald HE Awards last month for his work to support fellow medical students in Rwanda.

Principal welcomes EU funding statement

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:32:00 BST

The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has welcomed a UK Government commitment to guarantee European Union funding beyond the date the UK leaves the EU. Also...details here of an EU forum for staff later this month.

#TeamUofG

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:09:00 BST

How are our inspiring Olympians getting on in Rio? Don't forget: Laura Muir runs in the 1500m final tonight!

NSS Results 2016

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:46:00 BST

This year’s National Student Survey (NSS) rankings put the University of Glasgow in joint third position in Scotland and joint 24th among all UK higher education institutes.

Brush up on Data Protection law

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:31:00 BST

The Data Protection and Freedom of Information Office is offering a new course entitled Research Data & the Data Protection Act.

Universitas 21 Survey

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:10:00 BST

The Universitas 21 Teaching Practices Survey is still available and the deadline has been extended until 26 August.

Dr Margaret Sutherland RSA

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:40:00 BST

Dr Margaret Sutherland, one of the University of Glasgow's experts in high ability studies, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

Double bill of Renaissance Art

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:07:00 BST

A new book and an exhibition coincide to highlight the creativity of the Italian Renaissance.

Scottish Government looks to the Business School

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:34:00 BST

Business School researchers are conducting a comparative study to support the Scottish Government’s review of Enterprise and Skills Agencies.

Short courses open for enrolment

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:41:00 BST

The Centre for Open Studies short courses for 2016/17 are open for enrolment. Details here.

Staff opportunities for learning and development

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:20:00 BST

Learning and development opportunities for 2016 – 2017 are now available on the Employee & Organisational Development website.

The willow trees return

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:47:00 BST

Witness a little piece of history as willow trees, removed during the Great War, are replanted on the Gilmorehill Campus.

Donald Campbell 1954 - 2016

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 06:26:00 BST

The death was announced last week of Donald Campbell, a much-love figure in the University who worked in the Library and became the Principal's Piper at ceremonial events.

Changes to Academic Promotion

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:53:00 BST

Changes to the Academic Promotion framework are being introduced with immediate effect. Read more...

Early Career Researcher Development

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:52:00 BST

Learning and development opportunities for 2016 – 17 are now available for Early Career Researchers on the Employee and Organisational Development website.

Skeletons' mysteries unearthed at Hunterian

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:00:00 BST

One of The Hunterian's "greatest treasures" goes on public display today for the first time, in a new UK touring exhibition ‘Skeletons: Our Buried Bones’.

Kentucky nurses visit

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 23:45:00 BST

A group of senior, student nurses from the University of Louisville in Kentucky have been learning about the NHS, courtesy of their colleagues in the UofG's Nursing and Health Care School.

International Partnership Development Funding

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:01:00 BST

The 2016-2017 International Partnership Development Fund (IPDF) is now open.

The benefits of big data

Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:43:00 BST

Campus eNews meets the award-winning team who use data to improve the student experience – and results - in Maths & Stats

Developing Leaders ready for the next challenge

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 16:11:00 BST

What is the University's Officer Training Corps all about? Here's an invitation and a chance to find out.

Donald Campbell - a tribute

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:44:00 BST

A Thanksgiving service will be held in Gainsborough for Donald Campbell, a much-love figure in the University who worked in the Library and became the Principal's Piper.

The Presence of the Artist

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 07:00:00 BST

An exhibition celebrating the life and work of artist, psychotherapist and UofG student Bill Wylie opens today in the University Chapel.

Glasgow’s health crisis: a seminar

Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:25:00 BST

Tickets available for a free seminar on 'Glasgow’s health crisis: did planning make a bad situation much worse?'

UofG graduate tipped for international award

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 15:45:00 BST

A University of Glasgow graduate, who has already been named in this year's list of the top young chartered accountants in Scotland, has been put forward for the International Accounting Bulletin's "Young Accountant of the Year".

Could you be a RET Fellow?

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 13:54:00 BST

The University’s professional development scheme celebrating passion for learning and teaching is kicking off another round of applications and workshops.

Munro Challenge

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 11:38:00 BST

Can you climb a Munro and raise funds for cancer research at the University of Glasgow? Find out here...

People Strategy 2016 is launched

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:48:00 BST

Find out about the aims and objectives of the new People Strategy.

All hands on deck for welcoming students to UofG!

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:41:00 BST

It’s a busy time of the year for all University staff, who are preparing to welcome new and continuing students to the University.

Michael Russell MSP - Brexit ministerial position

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:20:00 BST

The Scottish Government has announced that Michael Russell MSP is to assume ministerial responsibility for Brexit.

Student vloggers wanted

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 10:57:00 BST

We’re launching a competition to find vloggers who can share their experiences of being a UofG student.

News round-up

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:35:00 BST

Edinburgh Festival success ... UofG in Converge Challenge ... Dr Donna Yates on BBC World Service ...Emerging Entrepreneur nominations open

WW1 Digging In

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:30:00 BST

Record crowds attended the WW1 Digging In open day at Pollok Park near Glasgow on 28 August. Watch the video of the event.

Lucky 10 live it up

Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:06:00 BST

Ten lucky students dined in style last Friday night in the Turnbull Room, served in sumptuous fashion by the UofG's Hospitality Services.

New Chinese classes start in September

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:43:00 BST

The next block of Chinese language classes which cater for learners of all levels are open for enrolment.

Confucius Institute events

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:35:00 BST

Coming up: Nankai Choir Recital, Chinese Costume Lecture and Cixin Liu book signing.

Vet School awarded grant for INSPIRE initiative

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:18:00 BST

The School of Veterinary Medicine has been awarded a grant from the Academy of Medical Sciences in support of a programme of INSPIRE focused activities to engage undergraduates with research.

UofG at Orkney International Science Festival

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:39:00 BST

Research from the University of Glasgow will be showcased at the Orkney International Science Festival from 1 – 7 September.

Tickets on sale for DJ’s Staff Christmas Party

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 10:35:00 BST

DJ’s Annual Christmas Party will be back on Friday 9 December at the Glasgow University Union and all UofG staff are invited!

Online accident reporting

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:58:00 BST

An online accident reporting form has been introduced to make reporting any work-related accidents easier.

Principal’s Early Career Mobility Scheme now open

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 11:30:00 BST

Applications now open for session 2016/17. The scheme aims to strengthen partnerships with Columbia, Hong Kong, and McGill universities, and to enhance research collaborations.