MyGlasgow News

TEDxGlasgow speaker nominations open

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:58:00 GMT

TEDxGlasgow speaker nominations are now open

Vote in the Spring Elections

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 06:11:00 GMT

The SRC and GUSA Elections are taking place on 2 & 3 March. VIDEO

Crichton to get National Centre for Resilience

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 05:00:00 GMT

The National Centre for Resilience is to be located in the University of Glasgow’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies on the Crichton campus in Dumfries.

Rwanda Laptops 'Thank You'

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 07:14:00 GMT

The University's Laptops for Rwanda appeal is thanking staff and students for their support

Fiscal Aspects of the Scotland Bill - Getting it Right

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:49:00 GMT

Professor Anton Muscatelli delivered a major lecture on the Fiscal Framework of the Scotland Bill last week.

First UK Academy for Cultural and Heritage Skills

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:12:00 GMT

Key leaders in the cultural heritage sector met last week to discuss plans for the creation of an Academy for Cultural and Heritage Skills (ACHS) which will be based at Kelvin Hall.

UofG shortlisted for a Guardian University Award

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:47:00 GMT

A project led by Dr Katie Hampson has been shortlisted for a Guardian University Award in the International Projects category.

Thomas Hopkirk: Books, Botany & Fungi

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:03:00 GMT

Thomas Hopkirk: Books, Botany & Fungi takes pride of place in a special illustrated Spring Talk in the University Library on Tuesday 15 March.

Principal wins nomination

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:41:00 GMT

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has been nominated in this year's Institute of Directors Scotland annual awards.

Institutional Impact in the First World War

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 06:40:00 GMT

This day conference brings together researchers from a variety of disciplines to examine the role of institutional involvement in an individual’s experience of the First World War.

Dyslexic Academic Network

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:33:00 GMT

A group of more than 50 UK academics, representing over 30 different academic disciplines across the sciences, arts, social sciences and humanities, is launching the Dyslexic Academic Network later this month.

Save money on your energy bills

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 06:50:00 GMT

The Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team’s energy branch will be running energy reduction workshops to help you reduce the amount of money you spend on gas and electricity

Annual research staff conference

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 05:51:00 GMT

This event is an opportunity for early-career researchers to get practical advice on career development, funding, knowledge exchange and good research practice.

Leadership Academy place for David Morrison-Love

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 11:05:00 GMT

A lecturer in Technology Education in the University of Glasgow’s School of Education is one of six experts in his field to have been awarded a place in the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s 21st Century Leadership Academy.

Using maths to change lives

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 06:57:00 GMT

Dr Liberty Vittert of the School of Mathematics and Statistics has written a guest blog for Making Maths Count on using maths to change lives.

Staff Golf Club AGM

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:28:00 GMT

Come along to the Staff Golf Club AGM, prize giving and dinner on 17 March.

MVLS in BBSRC final

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 09:20:00 GMT

The College MVLS is one of the ten finalists in the prestigious BBSRC Excellence with Impact Competition. VIDEO

Campus Development Exhibition

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:26:00 GMT

As part of the University's public consultation on the Gilmorehill Campus Development you can now view some of the plans online.

District Heating Scheme: this week's update

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 06:45:00 GMT

All the updates for the week starting 7 March 2016.

International Women’s Day!

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:24:00 GMT

Tuesday 8 March marks International Women’s Day 2016.

Latha na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Awareness Day

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:15:00 GMT

This Thursday (10 March) is the University’s Latha na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Language Day - #UofGLnaG.

Glasgow Cathedral Service

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:05:00 GMT

This Sunday sees the Annual University Service at Glasgow Cathedral. All welcome.

Help us develop MyGlasgow

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:30:00 GMT

As part of the work to build MyGlasgow into a 21st century intranet, we are seeking a project manager on secondment.

UofG academics join Scotland’s National Academy

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:43:00 GMT

The Royal Society of Edinburgh has welcomed 56 new Fellows – eight from the University of Glasgow.

Updates to the CORE HR system

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:20:00 GMT

Human Resources CORE system for leave requests, expenses and other business systems is now back in operation with a new look. Information and guides here...

UofG wins at Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:49:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has notched up notable successes in the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Be part of BBC Radio quiz audience

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:22:00 GMT

Free audience tickets for The 3rd Degree.

Gifford Lectures

Sun, 06 Mar 2016 15:36:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow, Gifford Lectureship Committee is delighted to announce the publication of two monographs resulting from two distinct series of lectures.

Pat is Postdoc Mentor of the Year

Sun, 06 Mar 2016 16:32:00 GMT

‌The 2016 Mentor of the Year Award goes to Professor Pat Monaghan from the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine.

UofG student in legal award final

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:38:00 GMT

Fourth year law student Simone Farrer has been named as a finalist for the prestigious national Future Legal Mind award.

€4m funding for social robot project

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 14:27:00 GMT

A project designed to develop an entertaining humanoid robot that is able to interact naturally in the dynamic environments of a public shopping mall has received over €4m in EU funding.

SRC Volunteering, Clubs and Societies Awards

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:40:00 GMT

Nominate a club or individual for a VCS award.

Public Engagement Lunch: Social Media

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 11:11:00 GMT

Join us for lunch and a panel discussion around how to engage the public with your research through Social Media.

Growing On Our Doorstep

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 11:51:00 GMT

Find out how growing your own food can make a positive impact on the environment, your diet and your overall wellbeing.

The Cyclescheme Petrol Payback

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:06:00 GMT

Make a Cyclescheme request this month to be in with the chance of winning your annual travel costs.

Researchfish

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:44:00 GMT

Remember to submit to Researchfish by 10 March

Working with China Workshop

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:42:00 GMT

Spaces are available on the Working with China: Business Environment and Culture workshop.

News round-up

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:13:00 GMT

A workshop on Electronic Lab Notebooks...the Kelvin Ensemble 25th Anniversary Concert...GU Big Band...Wellcome Trust's Image Awards win for UofG academic.

Widen access commission launches at UofG

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:53:00 GMT

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, and Glasgow graduate, Angela Constance MSP was on campus yesterday to launch the Widening Access report.

Inspiring Change

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:39:00 GMT

The University's 2016 Staff Survey will launch on Tuesday 3 May.

Yammer on the way

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:09:00 GMT

Work-place social media Yammer is coming to MyGlasgow and Office 365

UK Congress of Palliative Care

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:06:00 GMT

Professor David Clark, founder of the Glasgow End of Life Studies Group, gave a successful lecture on the group's research project Global Interventions at the End of Life at the biennial UK Congress of Palliative Care.

Monet and the Impressionists

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 15:14:00 GMT

Profess Clare Willsdon of the School of Culture and Creative Arts is bringing Monet and the Impressionists back into the spotlight.

Metaphor Map wins award

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:18:00 GMT

The School of Critical Studies' Metaphor Map project has won a Digital Humanities award.

Volunteer Beekeepers wanted

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 10:59:00 GMT

The GU Beekeeping Society will be welcoming bees into their new home at the University of Glasgow very soon. There will be opportunities to help with beekeeping.

The Kelvin Ensemble 25th Anniversary Concert

Fri, 11 Mar 2016 15:15:00 GMT

Student run symphony orchestra, the Kelvin Ensemble, will be celebrating their 25th anniversary this March and are holding an anniversary concert to celebrate.

Glasgow Economic Forum

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:50:00 GMT

Speaking at this year's Glasgow Economic Forum includd Paul Mason, Steve Keen, and Anton Muscatelli

Dumfries staff raise more than £1500

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 12:00:00 GMT

Through a Christmas concert staff at the Dumfries campus have raised money for two local charities.

Information security week

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:08:00 GMT

Tips to keep you safe online.

Scholarship opportunity for engineering graduates

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 16:48:00 GMT

The ScottishPower Foundation is calling on current students and graduates to apply for its postgraduate scholarships programme with just two weeks left to apply.

Lecture: The Nature of the City

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 14:56:00 GMT

Professor Jesse Ausubel of The Rockefeller University in New York is visiting the University of Glasgow to deliver a lecture.

Scottish Student Forensic Research Symposium

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 13:10:00 GMT

The 3rd annual Scottish Student Forensic Research Symposium takes place on 1 April 2016. Registration open.

See the oldest comic, a Lichtenstein & Warhols

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 10:29:00 GMT

The oldest comic book goes on public display in a major comic exhibition opening at the Hunterian Art Gallery.

Staff exchanges with University of Adelaide

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 09:39:00 GMT

Erasmus+ scholarships will be available to support two staff exchanges with the University of Adelaide (Australia) in the fields of Science (including Life Sciences), Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Global Leader Experiences

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:57:00 GMT

Here is a chance for undergraduate students to take part in a leadership development programme in Malaysia.

Learning and Teaching Conference update

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 07:30:00 GMT

Annual Learning and Teaching conference: Tuesday 12 April 2016: 'Active student participation in learning, teaching and assessment'

Student Teaching Awards 2016

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:04:00 GMT

Fifteen University teachers were honoured at this year's SRC Student Teaching Awards last Friday evening. The full list of nominations and winners here.

Staff Survey Inspires Change

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:16:00 GMT

The 2016 Staff Survey is on the way. Here's how the last staff survey Inspired Change.

UofG research wins International Guardian Award

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:49:00 GMT

Mobile phone technology designed by researchers at the University which proven crucial in the fight against rabies in Tanzania has scooped an award at the Guardian University Awards.

Profs ahead of students in BBC quiz

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:17:00 GMT

BBC Radio 4’s quiz show ‘The Third Degree’ hosted by Steve Punt from universities around the UK was recorded at the University of Glasgow last week.

News round-up

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 07:13:00 GMT

University Memorial Chapel 'on-the-air'...Heather Ferguson win Scientific Medal...'Micro-metal flower' image wins national prize...Scottish Student Forensic Research Symposium.

Business School students triumph

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:22:00 GMT

Three undergraduate students from the Adam Smith Business School have received global recognition after winning the Gadjah Mada Business Case Competition in Indonesia.

UofG student wins £250 legal essay award

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:23:00 GMT

Law student Simone Farrer has won £250 after taking part in Future Legal Mind 2016, a national awards scheme designed to support and develop young legal talent.

Beware the Queen Street Station works

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 07:26:00 GMT

There will be changes to train services to and from Glasgow Queen Street Station from Sunday 20 March to Monday 8 August. Find out how this might affect journeys you have planned.

Lord Kelvin Adam Smith Research Fellowships

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:05:00 GMT

Applications are now open for the University of Glasgow’s LKAS Fully Funded Research Fellowships.

Staff discount on Certificate in Counselling Skills

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:35:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is offering a one-off discount to staff for the upcoming COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills course, starting Thursday 31 March.

Celebrating Success with a Hashtag #

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:08:00 GMT

How will your research change the world?

Staff Golf Club

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 10:36:00 GMT

The Glasgow University Staff Golf Club is recruiting new members for the 2016-2017 season.

Screening and Director Q&A

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:45:00 GMT

Come along to a screening of Frosted Yellow Willows, a documentary about the Chinese-American actress Anna Mae Wong, followed by a Q&A with the director.

Pedometer app developed at UofG

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:38:00 GMT

Academics from Computing Science and the Institute of Health and Wellbeing have developed a new pedometer app for iPhone to aid research.

Permanent Closure of the Western Infirmary Car Park

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:56:00 GMT

To allow site improvements to progress, parking will not be permitted in the former Western Infirmary car parks from Monday 4 April onwards.

Ferguson Bequest bids

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:12:00 GMT

The Ferguson Bequest Committee will meet on 9 May 2016 to consider applications for funding from staff clubs and societies.

Nominations for Excellent Service Awards open

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:41:00 GMT

Nominations are invited for awards which recognise the excellent service that many staff give to both the University and its wider community.

Free sport membership trial for staff

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:55:00 GMT

University of Glasgow Staff - relax, rejuvenate and re-energise yourself in time for the exam period.

Student Life Survey

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 08:29:00 GMT

A new student experience survey was launched last week - the Student Life Survey.

Agent Symposium 2016

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:17:00 GMT

Thirty overseas UofG representatives from twenty-three countries gathered for the Marketing, Recruitment and International Office annual Agent Symposium.

Don’t be caught out — new REF eligibility rules apply

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:31:00 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.

Staff Survey Inspires Change

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:03:00 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 Arts.

UofG crowned Champions in the Glasgow Taxis Cup

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:35:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has won the sporting cup for the 6th consecutive year.

FullStop to sectarianism

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:53:00 BST

Present day Scotland has fought long and hard against sectarianism. Join the UofG's campaign and bring sectarianism to a FullStop.

Staff and student travel survey published

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:13:00 BST

The results of a major staff and student travel survey have just been published. It was conducted last autumn and is expected to inform the University's forthcoming Strategic Travel Plan.

Applicants' Visit Day

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:37:00 GMT

The UofG's undergraduate offer holders and their families will be on campus for the Applicants' Visit Day on Thursday 31 March.

Have smart 'phone - will slim?

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:55:00 GMT

The University’s new weight loss study, ‘HelpMeDoIt’, is looking for people who own a smartphone and are interested in losing weight.

Multilingual Learning for a Globalised World

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:38:00 BST

Our relationship with the languages that we use is explored in a new free online course being launched by the University of Glasgow on 4 April 2016.

MVLS student highly commended for Handbook

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 09:22:00 BST

Medical student Andrew Mooney has been highly commended in the Zeshan Qureshi Award for Outstanding Achievement in Medical Education.

New light on dark skies

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:09:00 BST

A doctoral project - led by the University of Glasgow's Professor Hayden Lorimer and Dr David Borthwick - is to shine new light on the night sky.

Hunterian exhibition features Damien Hirst premiere

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 12:39:00 BST

A new exhibition opening at The Hunterian this month features the première of Damien Hirst’s Necromancer plus new works by Scott Rogers and Catherine Street.

Researcher Development Courses

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 16:48:00 GMT

Spaces are available on courses on: Research Integrity, Managing your Research Data and More Steps to Research Success.

Vet School Rodeo 2016

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:34:00 BST

Come along to the 56th Annual GUVMA Rodeo on Saturday 16 April at the Garscube Estate from 11am to 5pm.

Campus tour guides wanted

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:40:00 BST

The SRC is currently recruiting University of Glasgow students to act as tour guides for the University’s Historical Campus Tours.