MyGlasgow News

Space strategy launched

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:51:00 BST

Why is the University launching a space strategy as part of the development of our World Changing Campus? VIDEO

Royal Society Research Fellows

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:48:00 BST

Three University of Glasgow academics are among the Royal Society's latest appointments of University Research Fellows (URFs).

John Finch to lead Business School

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:27:00 BST

Professor John Finch has been confirmed as Head of the Adam Smith Business School. News of appointments too in the Colleges of Arts and Social Sciences.

New offers for UofG staff

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:53:00 BST

HR's Performance, Pay and Reward team have come up with some new offers for members of UofG staff: this time in the financial services sector.

Focus workstream delivers planning dashboards

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:54:00 BST

Focus workstream addresses challenges around measuring KPIs and long-term planning by delivering planning dashboards.

Email Overload

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 11:51:00 BST

UofG staff and students offer their own ideas for cutting our Email Overload.

Vote in this week's poll

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:01:00 BST

Autumn is here! How does that make you feel? Plus the results of last week's poll.

UofG joins Chengdu celebrations

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:32:00 BST

Principal Professor Anton Muscatelli, has been in Chengdu to take part in the 60th anniversary celebrations of one of the University’s most important global partners, UESTC (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China).

Principal on Brexit in THE

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:20:00 BST

The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has written an article for this week's Times Higher Education, looking at the challenges of Brexit.

UofG at work in Kenya

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:03:00 BST

Scientists from the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation and Wellcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology (WTCMP) have been hard at work in Kenya. Find out why...

Building research links in economic history

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:42:00 BST

Academics and research students from UofG’s School of Social and Political Sciences visited China this month.

Institute of Cancer Sciences

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:41:00 BST

Two clinician scientists from the Institute of Cancer Sciences have been appointed to chair exciting initiatives run by the National Cancer Research Institute.

Habitats: Campus, City, Seashore

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 21:17:00 BST

An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Marek H Dominiczak opened yesterday at the University Memorial Chapel.

Norway role for Prof. Kay Livingston

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:39:00 BST

Read why the School of Education's Professor Kay Livingston has taken on a role in Norway.

‘Uses of the Past’ project launched

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 17:16:00 BST

How do policymakers look to the past to help them make decisions? The UPIER project - led by UofG - will find out.

Come to the Internship Fair

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:51:00 BST

Are you a student looking for work experience both locally and abroad? If the answer is yes, the Internship Fair is a must to attend - this coming Wednesday at the GUU.

Join Us and Make your Makerspace

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:06:00 BST

This is your chance to get involved in a Makerspace at the UofG. The entire University community will be welcome. Read more...

Explorathon in pictures

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:23:00 BST

Explorathon, the largest celebration for European Researchers’ Night across Scotland, returned last Friday.

Holyrood praise for UofG

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 10:12:00 BST

Gil Paterson, the SNP MSP for Clydebank & Milngavie, has lodged a motion at Holyrood praising the recent work completed by the University of Glasgow on the historic Cochno Stone. Praise too for the recent FemEng mission to Rwanda.

'So you want to study Life Science?'

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:07:00 BST

From anatomy to zoology, this new free online course will challenge everything you thought you knew about the life sciences!

Upcoming 'Talks in the Library'

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:11:00 BST

Two upcoming Talks in the Library not to be missed: Art and Human Well-being and Thomas Hollis and his Library of Liberty.

Come and hear Burns's Jolly Beggars

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 12:57:00 BST

This concert at the University Chapel on 12 October is your chance to experience the rowdy masterpiece as it was first heard in the 1810s.

Be Cyber Streetwise in 3 simple steps

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:25:00 BST

Use strong passwords | Install antivirus software | Download software updates

From Ultraslow Plasmons to Ultrafast Drug Discovery

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:39:00 BST

The Electronic Systems Design Centre's first Annual Lecture will be delivered by Professor Donhee Ham, Harvard University, on Friday 7th October.

Skype for Business

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:08:00 BST

Skype for Business is now available for all students and staff. It lets you instant message, check which of your contacts are online and share applications.

Stevenson Lecture - October 11

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:16:00 BST

The next Stevenson Lecture takes place on Tuesday 11 October and features Professor Thandabantu Nhlapo: 'Cultural Diversity, Belonging and the Law in Societies in Transition - the South African case'.

Are you running scared?

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:17:00 BST

Or are you a survivor? Calling all students and staff: come and have a frightfully good time at the UofG Sport Halloween Monster Dash 2016, and help raise funds for Enable Scotland.

Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award renewed

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:34:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has once again been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, and six schools and institutes have received silver and bronze awards.

UofG celebrates first Knowledge Exchange Awards

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:01:00 BST

Outstanding knowledge exchange successes were celebrated at the University’s Knowledge Exchange Conference in the Kelvin Hall on 6 October.

BBC's Reith Lecture recorded on campus

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:59:00 BST

‌BBC Radio 4 came to Gilmorehill on Friday 7 October to record an episode of the prestigious Reith Lectures.

Offers 'live' for UofG staff

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:00:00 BST

HR's Performance, Pay and Reward team's new offers for members of UofG staff are now available.

Agility workstream delivers Core Activity Framework

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 21:40:00 BST

Agility workstream delivers Core Activity Framework and High Level Process Map to aid efficiency of university processes

Vote in this week's poll

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 09:30:00 BST

Are you scared of clowns? Plus the results of last week's poll.

Volunteering in University Services – thank you!

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 16:05:00 BST

Want to see a bunch of University Services staff chopping trees? VIDEO

Campus development update

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 12:53:00 BST

The first foundations will shortly be going in, and there's a new pedestrian route to the Western Infirmary Lecture Theatre.

Email Overload

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 06:00:00 BST

UofG staff and students offer their own ideas for cutting our Email Overload.

MoU builds on helicopter expertise

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:24:00 BST

Read about a new UofG / China partnership...this time in helicopter technology.

Scotland Malawi - ties strong

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 21:25:00 BST

University of Glasgow supporting Scottish Malawi Partnership

Creating cities for future generations

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 15:30:00 BST

U21 Planetary Urbanisation: free online course for students, starting 24 October

Principal’s Early Career Mobility Scheme

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 14:54:00 BST

The deadline is looming for applications for this year's Principal’s Early Career Mobility Scheme. Friday 14 October

Suffrage Science award for Muffy Calder

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Professor Muffy Calder is receiving an award from the Royal Society today at the launch of an initiative to celebrate women in Maths and Computing Science. VIDEO

Software prize for Andreea

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:14:00 BST

A University of Glasgow student, Andreea Lutec, has won second place in a prestigious software engineering competition.

Women of the Future nominee

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 22:59:00 BST

A UofG postdoctoral research associate has been short-listed for this year's Women of the Future awards under the 'Science' category.

Celebrating the 'unsung' Scottish poet

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:00:00 BST

A two-day festival is being held in a Scottish Borders pub this weekend, to celebrate the life and works of 18th Century Scottish poet, Allan Ramsay.

Staff: need someone to talk to?

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 15:44:00 BST

UofG's Employee Assistance Programme can help with all sorts of personal and work related problems, whether from anticipated life events or something that takes you by surprise.

Annual password change coming up

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:43:00 BST

Soon you'll be asked to change your GUID password. Here are some useful tips.

James McCall Memorial Lecture

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:52:00 BST

The James McCall Memorial Lecture is to look at the James Herriot Legacy...and will be delivered by the much-loved veterinarian's son Jim.

Sport: Revolving & Bouncing!

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 23:33:00 BST

UofG Sport have got some fantastic sporting and social offers on the go. Read more...

Ferguson Bequest theatre tickets

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:11:00 BST

The Ferguson Bequest has recently purchased an allocation of Theatre Tickets for the Winter 2016 Ballot. Staff members get your name down now!

Furry 5K Animal Walk

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 16:51:00 BST

Come and join us for a fun walk in the park and along the canal! This Saturday.

Annual Human Rights Lecture

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 16:08:00 BST

This year's Annual Human Rights Lecture will explore the structural, strategic, political and institutional challenges.

Medsin National Conference 2016

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:29:00 BST

Student network Medsin's 2016 National Conference will focus on how we can improve the health of people affected by the refugee and poverty crises.

Gifford Lectures 2016

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:07:00 BST

Professor Sean Carroll will deliver this year's Gifford Lectures later this month. The theme is The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning and the Universe Itself.

Postgraduate Open Day: Fri 18 Nov

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:22:00 BST

Come along to our PG Open Day to find out what life is like as a postgraduate student.

Night of awards success for UofG

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:21:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Dr Charlotte McCarroll has been named as Diversity Hero of the Year at the inaugural Scottish Diversity Awards.

Transforming teaching

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:34:00 BST

Projects funded by UofG’s Learning and Teaching Development Fund have enhanced learning and teaching across the University, a report has shown.

UofG competes for SensUs 2017

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 08:38:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is to enter a student team for the 2017 SensUs student competition aimed at finding medical/science breakthroughs. Get involved… VIDEO

Stay Safe Film

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:26:00 BST

Do you know what ‘Run, Hide, Tell’ is all about? Watch the film and let’s all Stay Safe. VIDEO

Empowering People workstream delivers Staff Survey & Leadership Behavioural Framework

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 10:54:00 BST

Empowering People workstream delivers initiatives, including the Staff Survey and Leadership Behavioural Framework, enabling all colleagues to play a key role in delivering the University’s strategy.

Building formerly known as John

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:01:00 BST

John McIntyre Building officially renamed.

Campus development update

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 09:00:00 BST

The chimney is down! And pilings are going in for the Maths & Stats building. VIDEO & TIMELAPSE

Watch your step on University Avenue this week

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:58:00 BST

Pedestrians take note: starting on Tuesday 18 October, Glasgow City Council will be resurfacing the footways along University Avenue.

Garscube campus access this weekend

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:00:00 BST

This Saturday, 22 October, the new road below the Mary Stewart Building carpark will be closed all day, but the gates at the South Lodge and Ilay Road will be open.

Vote in this week's poll

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:22:00 BST

How far into space would you go? Plus the results of last week's poll.

Searchable stories

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:43:00 BST

Anyone for old news? You can now search the online archives.

UofG joins UNESCO’s Universities Network

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 10:26:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been invited to establish the first UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts.

Brexit Briefing

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:09:00 BST

Get a briefing on Brexit and Higher Education in Scotland courtesy of SPICe.

UofG's new Head of Security

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:30:00 BST

Meet the University's new Head of Security and Operational Support.

Broadcasting award for Alison Phipps

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:32:00 BST

A "timely insight" into the reality of those, especially children, seeking asylum and engagement with the UK authorities.

Vet alumna gets special award

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:49:00 BST

A Glasgow vet and UofG graduate is receiving a prestigious award for her work helping homeless people and their dogs.

Antibiotic Apocalypse: Dance Your PhD

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:20:00 BST

Recent graduate Carla Brown has reached the finals of the Dance Your PhD competition with her video on antibiotic resistance. Will she get the Audience Favourite award?

Principal's Surgeries - 27 Oct

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 09:11:00 BST

University staff can now book a place to meet the Principal. Find out how...

Trump and Clinton - 31 Oct

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 13:04:00 BST

Trump & Clinton: The 2016 US Presidential Election Examined and Explored.

Engineering & Technology Fair 2016 - 26 Oct

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:12:00 BST

Come along to the Engineering & Technology Fair 2016 - Wednesday 26 October, 11am – 2pm, Glasgow University Union

Copyright Reform and Brexit - 19 Oct

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:39:00 BST

The CREATe Public Lecture Series 2016 kicks off on 19 Oct with a talk by Professor Martin Kretschmeron on 'Copyright Reform in a Brexit environment'.

You might have missed...

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:30:00 BST

Here are some upcoming events and opportunities you might have missed...

International students: tell us your story!

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 16:05:00 BST

The 'My Story' competition is back for 2016-17. Would you like to share your stories of your time in Scotland so far with other students?

'Communicating Science' event for MVLS postgrads - 24 Oct

Tue, 18 Oct 2016 11:21:00 BST

The BBC Science and Factual Team will be talking about the importance of being able to communicate your research. They'll also showcase broadcast media opportunities for graduates.

Skeletons Evening Event for University Staff - 27 Oct

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:46:00 BST

A special invitation to UofG staff to enjoy the Hunterian exhibition: ‘Skeletons: Our Buried Bones’

US Election - "It Ain't Over..." - 25 Oct

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:35:00 BST

Tonight at 6pm: ‘The 2016 Presidential Election: It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over’, with Professor Christopher Carman.

Principal's pledge on assessment and feedback

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:20:00 BST

Watch the Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, outline the University's commitment to improving student assessment and feedback. VIDEO

University of Glasgow and Europe

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:03:00 BST

Principal warns on impact of Brexit....and staff and students of the UofG are invited to another forum discussing our future links to the European Union. More here...

Dr Nicole Bourque

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:06:00 BST

It is with great sadness that we inform staff, students and friends of the sudden and unexpected death of Dr Nicole Bourque, a Senior Lecturer in Anthropology.

Vote in this week's poll

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:50:00 BST

We're almost halfway through semester 1: how's it going for you? Plus the results of last week's poll.

Student Email upgrading

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:03:00 BST

Student Email is upgrading to Exchange Online in Office 365, featuring a huge 50GB mailbox and joining up email with instant messaging, audio and video online collaboration.

Call for abstracts: Annual Learning & Teaching Conference - deadline 7 Nov

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 14:39:00 BST

You can now submit your proposals for presentations and workshops at the Annual UofG Learning and Teaching Conference 2017. Deadline: 7 November.

Engagement activities deliver empowered people in Cleaning Services

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:30:00 BST

Innovative engagement activity in Cleaning Services empowers colleagues through building understanding of their contribution to the delivery of the University’s aims and ambitions. VIDEO

BBC's Reith Lecture

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:59:00 BST

‌The BBC Radio 4 episode of the prestigious Reith Lectures, recorded at the UofG earlier this month, is now online.

Garscube campus map updated

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:48:00 BST

The online map for Garscube campus has been updated to show recent changes and new developments.

Robert Hadfield honoured in US

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:19:00 BST

Robert Hadfield, Professor of Photonics at the University of Glasgow, has been elected Fellow of the Optical Society of America (OSA).

Race Equality Group

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:43:00 BST

Get involved with the Race Equality Group - find out more here...

'Glasgow: Mapping the City' on the shortlist

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:55:00 BST

Book by UofG's Map Librarian John Moore shortlisted for Saltire Society Non-Fiction Prize.

Research integrity: where to go for advice?

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:03:00 BST

Together we are building a culture to support research integrity - find out about resources and local contacts.

Collaboration in precision medicine

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:19:00 BST

UofG's Molecular Pathology Node held their first annual symposium yesterday. Talks highlighted the importance of a collaborative approach to precision medicine.

Student swaps hats with the Pope

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 10:28:00 BST

While singing in Rome last week, UofG students in the Schola Benedicti chamber choir got the chance to offer the Pope a new zucchetto. VIDEO

Students: interested in the campus development?

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:57:00 BST

Get involved in the future of of the University campus: join the SRC Campus Development Committee. Apply by 26 October.

Impact in 60 Seconds competition - deadline 16 Nov

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:38:00 BST

Are you a PGR student or early-career researcher in the College of MVLS? Could you explain your research in 60 seconds in simple terms that anyone could understand? VIDEO

Learning and Teaching Centre events this semester

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:02:00 BST

The LTC's semester 1 programme includes seminars and workshops for staff on: assessment and feedback, learning with technology, developing excellent teaching, and supporting research, scholarship and writing.

You might have missed...

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:50:00 BST

Here are some upcoming events and opportunities you might have missed...

GRAB Lunch focusing on Africa - 1 Nov

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:11:00 BST

GRAB events are informal working lunches for University staff. This one will cover what UofG is currently doing in Africa, and highlight potential research possibilities and partnerships.

Creative Conversations: Kirsty Logan - 31 Oct

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:37:00 BST

‌Monday lunchtime literary events featuring readings and conversations from internationally renowned writers. All welcome!

Coming soon...

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:43:00 BST

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