MyGlasgow News

Research with integrity

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 08:22:00 GMT

The University has published its first annual statement on research integrity.

Michael Russell inaugural lecture

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 09:45:00 GMT

The Referendum for Independence has brought Scotland closer to achieving a more participative democracy, former Education Secretary Michael Russell MSP said in his inaugural lecture as Professor in Scottish Culture and Governance.

€4.92M grant for international back pain project

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:11:00 GMT

An international team of researchers, including scientists from the University of Glasgow, have secured a grant worth 4.92 Million Euros, to develop a support system for the self-management of low back pain.

Help tackle bike thefts

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:53:00 GMT

Bike thefts on campus remain common. Keep vigilant and use the University bike marking scheme aimed at cutting crime.

RCUK Outcomes Reporting

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 11:59:00 GMT

Staff and students who have received emails asking them to report ‘research outcomes’ are required to complete their submissions by 10th March.

UofG achieves Volunteer Friendly Award

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:47:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has achieved the Volunteer Friendly Award for its development and running of the University Services Volunteering Scheme.

Teaching Excellence Awards

Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:55:00 GMT

The University's Teaching Excellence Awards are once again taking place with nominations closing on Friday 18 March.

Done your equality and diversity training?

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:20:00 GMT

If you work for the UofG have you completed your Equality and Diversity Essentials Training? More than half of your colleagues have.

Gordon Sharp

Fri, 29 Jan 2016 12:20:00 GMT

Hospitality Services are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Storeman, Gordon Sharp who has passed away at the age of 57.

Prof. Colin McInnes joins SSAC

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:43:00 GMT

Professor Colin McInnes MBE FRSE, James Watt Chair, Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Glasgow, has been appointed to a newly reconfigured Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC).

Colour Our Collections

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:56:00 GMT

Library Collections have created a colouring book using images from the special collections, business, theatre and university archive collections.

Three Minute Thesis Competition

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 06:57:00 GMT

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) Competition is back for 2016. Get involved, either as a participant or an audience member. VIDEO

Tickets for TEDx now available

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:49:00 GMT

TEDxUniversityofGlasgow is hosting its third annual conference on 5 March. Apply for tickets here.

Learning and Teaching Development Fund

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 05:43:00 GMT

The Call for Bids for the Learning and Teaching Development Fund - Session 2016-17 - is now open

Stevenson Trust Lecture

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:03:00 GMT

The Stevenson Trust for Citizenship Lecture: Professor David Donnison - ‘On Tap But Not on Top: Academic Contributions to the Analysis of Social Problems and the Formulation of Social Policy’

€1.6m grant to promote financial stability

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 10:19:00 GMT

Work is beginning on a new research project led by a six-party EU consortium that aims to deliver a user-interactive online platform for the enhancement of financial capability.

FullStop to harassment

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 07:53:00 GMT

Ridiculing somebody isn't funny. It's bullying. The University of Glasgow's FullStop campaign aims to bring bullying to a FullStop.

UofG helps make history

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:01:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have helped make history with their work on detecting gravitational waves.

First Minister announces £4m ‘Precision Medicine Ecosystem’

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 09:57:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is set to become a key player in a Scottish “global centre of excellence” in precision medicine thanks to a £4 million Scottish Government investment.

Royal visit for Pitch@Palace

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:31:00 GMT

His Royal Highness, The Duke of York brings Pitch@Palace Tour to the University of Glasgow

World Changing Campus makes headlines

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:23:00 GMT

The last few days has seen a spate of positive news coverage on our plans for a World Changing Campus.

Kelvin Hall transformation on target

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT

The redevelopment of one of Glasgow’s most famous landmarks is taking shape and well on target for completion in the summer.Find out more. VIDEO

Interface KE Awards 2016

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:31:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been nominated for three of this year's Interface Knowledge Exchange Awards.

UofG in fight against Zika

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:20:00 GMT

Dr Alain Kohl explains how the University of Glasgow are helping in the fight against the Zika virus. VIDEO

Glass cones shine light on radially polarised beams

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:00:00 GMT

Physicists at the University of Glasgow have developed a new and inexpensive way to make radially polarised white light, which could help scientific advances in astronomy and microscopy.

RSE award for Professor Doyle

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:14:00 GMT

Professor Anthony Doyle of the School of Physics & Astronomy has been recognised as a Royal Society of Edinburgh Prizewinner 2016.

Professor O'Connor's TV role

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:14:00 GMT

BBC One is airing two weeks of programmes exploring mental health issues for the ‘In the Mind’ series.

Let's Talk About [X]

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:19:00 GMT

Come along to a series of ten minute talks on a huge range of subjects including English language, the sociology of sex, genetics and satellites. VIDEO

DJ Party recognised

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 16:19:00 GMT

The 2015 DJ's Christmas Party, organised by Derek Johnston from Estates and Buildings, has been recognised by the charity it supports

UofG researchers inspire scientists of the future

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:44:00 GMT

Researchers used their experience and work to inspire potential scientists of the future at Glasgow Science Centre’s Try Science Days.

Developing your academic digital footprint

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:53:00 GMT

This workshop for researchers will get you to think strategically about your online identity and consider the online life cycle of your research.

Postdoc Mentor of the Year Award 2016

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:21:00 GMT

Is there someone who deserves recognition for the mentoring support they provide to early-career researchers in Glasgow?

MY Career Week

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:52:00 GMT

Are you looking for top tips to get that dream job? Do you need advice on preparing yourself for the outside world? MY Career Week is packed with sessions giving you just that!

Chinese Music Concert

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:18:00 GMT

Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with a Chinese Music Concert - Wednesday 17 February 1.10pm

Andrea Nolan on International Women's Day

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:32:00 GMT

Professor Andrea Nolan, Principal and Vice Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University, will be speaking about her pathway to leadership to celebrate International Women's Day.

Successful Women at Glasgow

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:43:00 GMT

SW@G will be hosting a talk by Professor Karen Vousden, the director of the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute in Glasgow.

Ferguson Bequest theatre tickets

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:16:00 GMT

The Ferguson Bequest has recently purchased theatre tickets for the Spring 2016 Ballot for UofG members of staff.

News and events round-up

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:13:00 GMT

Some events and opportunities you might have missed...

UofG helps make history

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:01:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have helped make history with their work on detecting gravitational waves.

Islam Awareness Week

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:00:00 GMT

Next week the UofG celebrates Islam Awareness Week. It runs from 15 to 19 February and is organised by the Glasgow University Muslim Students Association and supported by the Interfaith Chaplaincy.

UofG grad seeks to turn Duhok into 'Learning City'

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Graduate Sherwan Taha,is putting his learning into practice in his home city of Duhok in Iraqi Kurdistan as he seeks to turn it into a “Learning City”.

UofG rides gravitational wave

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:01:00 GMT

The historic detection of gravitational waves gave the University of Glasgow global media coverage.

Dedication of the researchers

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:28:00 GMT

The search for gravitational waves is a story of dedicated research and commitment. VIDEO

Help shape the campus

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:50:00 GMT

Help us shape our World Changing Campus Public Consultation 17 - 21 February 2016, Wolfson Medical School Building.

Florence Nightingale Foundation Chair

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 09:56:00 GMT

The College of MVLS has announced the appointment of Professor Bridget Johnston to the post of Florence Nightingale Foundation Chair in Clinical Nursing Practice Research.

SRC nominations open

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:27:00 GMT

This is your chance to be part of the governing body at the heart of the SRC and to help ensure that the University is doing the best for the students.

More than £1m MRC funding for MVLS

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:28:00 GMT

Leading academics from the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences have been awarded more than £1m of funding from the Medical Research Council UK.

Clarity Travel Updates

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:14:00 GMT

Important updated information on Clarity Travel, the University’s approved Domestic Travel Provider.

UofG in top 10 universities over 400 years old

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 09:39:00 GMT

To mark the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death Times Higher Education have released a list of the top 25 universities which are more than 400 years old.

'Smart Cards' on the way

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:40:00 GMT

Could your smart phone be your University ID card one day soon? VIDEO

News round-up

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 12:49:00 GMT

TEDx conference...Andrea Nolan on International Women's Day...Islam Awareness Week...Ferguson Bequest theatre tickets and more.

Final call for Nova Domus

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 11:44:00 GMT

Funding available for research, work and training visits to North America or to host post-doc students or staff from North American universities.

Award for Library's Valerie

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:22:00 GMT

Valerie McCutcheon, the University Library's inspiring Research Information Manager, has triumphed at this year's ARMA Awards which celebrate innovation and success in research management and administration.

W. F. H. "Bill" Nicolaisen

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:46:00 GMT

The death has just been announced of W. F. H. "Bill" Nicolaisen, folklorist, linguist, medievalist, scholar of onomastics and literature, educator, and author with specialties in Scottish, European, and American folklore.

Aye Write! returns

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:15:00 GMT

Aye Write! Glasgow’s Book Festival returns with a stellar line-up of big names, debutants, celebrities, powerful political, economic and social discussion.

Part-Time Access Programmes 2016-2017

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 05:49:00 GMT

Applications for part-time Access Programmes 2016-17 are now available. We offer the following programmes.

Scottish Crucible leadership programme

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 09:38:00 GMT

Applications are now open for the Scottish Crucible leadership programme 2016.

What would you get out of volunteering?

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:45:00 GMT

Hear Ruth and David talk about their experiences as volunteers. VIDEO.

Brazilian Festival

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:08:00 GMT

Cash prizes for best photographer at the Festival.

Three Minute Thesis - new prizes

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 08:23:00 GMT

3MT™ Competition: Calling PG Researchers, Schools and Institutes!

Volunteer teachers needed

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 07:10:00 GMT

The University is looking for staff to volunteer to teach in some of the new active learning teaching rooms that will be renovated over the summer. Help shape the new campus!

Magda wants you to Teleport

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 13:21:00 GMT

Fourth-year computing science student Magda Kowalska has successfully taken her final year project - a photo-sharing App called Teleport - to the Google Play Store.

Been to the Bike Hub?

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:08:00 GMT

Bike problems? The Bike Hub runs every Monday in the GUU Dining Room from 13:00-17:00.

Nomination for Metaphor Map

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 20:18:00 GMT

The School of Critical Studies' Metaphor Map project has been nominated in the Digital Humanities (DH) Awards.

News and events round-up

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 07:13:00 GMT

Some events and opportunities you might have missed...

Obituary - Professor Emeritus Bill Nicolaisen

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:02:00 GMT

Gordon Casely remembers Professor Emeritus Bill Nicolaisen, who has died aged 88. Bill was the Aberdeen scholar and Glasgow graduate who pioneered the use of mapping to establish origin of place names.

Inspiring Entrepreneurs

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:18:00 GMT

Do you have an idea for a business? The Student Enterprise team can help you

Chinese New Year celebration

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:33:00 GMT

Photos from the Chinese New Year celebration held by the Confucius Institute to welcome in the Year of the Monkey.

Learning and Teaching seminars

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:58:00 GMT

The Learning and Teaching Centre host a variety of events and seminars to aid continuing professional development (CPD).

Communicating with your Team for Line Managers

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:51:00 GMT

This workshop will help you to adopt assertive communication approaches and techniques for communicating with your team.

UofG Staff Angling

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:16:00 GMT

All University of Glasgow staff are welcome to join the Angling club.

Get ready for REF

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 13:10:00 GMT

To be eligible for submission to the next REF, the final peer-reviewed manuscript of your journal and conference papers accepted after 1 April 2016 must have been deposited in an institutional or subject repository.

Achievement for Paul

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:01:00 GMT

Paul Paterson, the Chief Technician for the Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology, has achieved a national safety qualification.

SRC Sabbatical Candidates in GUST debate

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:51:00 GMT

SRC Sabbatical Candidates have recorded a debate with GUST ahead of the SRC Spring Elections next Wednesday 2 March and Thursday 3 March. VIDEO

South front parking restrictions

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:42:00 GMT

There will be car parking restrictions on the South Front on 29 February and 1 March.

TNE Deans

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:22:00 GMT

Appointment of Deans to our three Transnational Education operations

Principal’s Early Career Mobility Scheme

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:29:00 GMT

Find out who will be receiving this year's support from the Principal’s Early Career Mobility Scheme.