MyGlasgow News

UofG nominated for five ‘Oscars of higher education’

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 09:36:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has picked up five nominations in the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards.

Watch UofG European Forum

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:32:00 BST

Staff and students attended a lively and engaging staff/student forum on Brexit and what it might mean for the university in the Kelvin Gallery on Thursday 25 August. Full video here.

Have a question? Ask Me!

Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:26:00 BST

There will be 200 'Ask Me' Ambassadors roaming around campus this September to help answer student questions.

Let's Talk about Sexual Violence

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:16:00 BST

Last week, a group of students from the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian University took part in an training programme on preventing sexual violence.

Early Career Development Programme - 2016 update

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:14:00 BST

The ECD Programme has been reviewed this year as colleagues who've benefited from it begin to be promoted.

10% off short courses for UofG staff

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 13:49:00 BST

University of Glasgow staff members can now receive a 10% discount on short courses at the University, IF you book before 28 September 2016.

Beware of email scams

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:57:00 BST

The University will NEVER ask you for your details via e-mail.

News Round-up

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:55:00 BST

UofG lead programme earns two awards / a busy Open Day / Don't miss this year's Gifford Lectures / It's nearly DJ's Christmas Party time!

Meet Vince Bissell: UofG’s first Principal RET Fellow

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:48:00 BST

Professor Vince Bissell, Chair in Restorative Dentistry and Dental Education, is the University of Glasgow’s first Principal Fellow awarded under the Recognising Excellence in Teaching scheme (RET).

Knowledge Exchange & Impact Conference 2016

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 12:40:00 BST

Registration is now open for this year’s Knowledge Exchange & Impact Conference.

European Researchers' Night

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:21:00 BST

European Researchers’ Night 2016 will be held on 30 September.

Women and Education in the Long 18th Century

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 09:42:00 BST

This workshop aims to bring together historians, artists, musicians and anyone interested in the subject of women & education in the 18th Century.

Assisting disabled people in case of fire

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:07:00 BST

Radio communication systems for disabled people or those requiring assistance during evacuations are located in ten building across campus.

Children check in for science at the airport

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:02:00 BST

UofG staff and students joined the Glasgow Science Festival team for a week of STEM activities at Prestwick International Airport.

Office 2016 and Skype for Business update

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.

Flu jag for staff

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:26:00 BST

A chance for all University employees to get their flu jag free this winter.

Struggle for success, Freshers told

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:27:00 BST

The UofG campus is jumping to the sights and sounds of Freshers' Week. Rector Edward Snowden tells students it is noble to struggle for success.

Lifetime Achievement Award for Dame Anna

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:26:00 BST

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak, Regius Professor of Medicine, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of MVLS, won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Herald Inspiring City Awards last week.

Staff Feedback Inspires Change

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 09:50:00 BST

Inspiring Change initiative to drive University-wide consultation and feedback in the wake of the 2016 Staff Survey and UofG strategy 2015-2020.

UofG academics guide Scottish education

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 07:27:00 BST

Two senior School of Education academics have taken part in the first meeting of the Scottish Government’s International Council of Education Advisers.

UofG spin-out wins award

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:08:00 BST

Caldan Therapeutics, a 2015 spin-out from the University of Glasgow and the University of Southern Denmark, has been named as ‘Early Stage/Risk Capital Deal of the Year’ at the 2016 ‘Insider Deals and Dealmakers’ awards.

Outlander comes to Campus

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 06:00:00 BST

The time travelling Outlander TV series materialised on the Gilmorehill campus last week, causing a bit of a frenzy on social media.

Get your Men ACWY vaccine now

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 08:30:00 BST

We encourage you to get the vaccine to protect yourself against meningitis and septicaemia.

FullStop praised at Holyrood

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 07:14:00 BST

The University's FullStop campaign has won praise on the floor of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood.

Increase in outbound student mobility

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:59:00 BST

Just over 12% of the UofG student body undertook an international experience in 2015/16, a 73% increase in outbound students since 2013/14.

A Night of Chinese songs - 5 October

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 10:44:00 BST

The Confucius Institute will mark its 5th anniversary with a series of events in October, starting with a free concert by the award-winning Student Choir of Nankai University.

Royal Society Research Professorship for Professor Stephen Barnett

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:48:00 BST

Professor Stephen Barnett of the School of Physics & Astronomy has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society Research Professorship.

Science Cafes: bars, bookshops and politicians

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:19:00 BST

After twelve years, Glasgow’s Café Scientifique continues to thrive.

Drew Mulholland FRGS

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:14:00 BST

Drew Mulholland, Honorary Research Fellow in the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers.

Your Book List a winner

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:13:00 BST

A team of students from The University of Glasgow has won a national competition to develop digital tools to aid education.

UofG in Converge finals

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 15:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow graduate has reached the final stage of the main Converge Challenge award category.

Football Fans in Training hits Holyrood

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 15:51:00 BST

The Scottish Parliament hosted a reception last week to celebrate the sixth anniversary of Football Fans in Training, a weight loss programme for men led by UofG researchers.

Glasgow Gladiators Varsity Rugby

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 16:01:00 BST

The inaugural Glasgow Gladiators Varsity Rugby match will take place between the University of Glasgow and rivals The University of Strathclyde on Thursday 15 September.

Have smartphone - will slim?

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:55:00 BST

The ‘helpmedoit’ study, run by the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU), is in the last stages of recruiting men and women interested in taking part in the research.

Get started with the Library Basics

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 16:43:00 BST

New to the University? Needing a refresher on using the Library? We’ve got you covered!

Join the revolution - Revolve indoor cycling

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:40:00 BST

Join the revolution - Revolve indoor cycling opens Monday 26 September at University of Glasgow Sport.

Study law by night

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:11:00 BST

Sailors are marooned on a boat with no sign of rescue. One of them is killed by the others and eaten. Are they guilty of murder? Is there a defence of necessity? The Centre for Open Studies is pleased to announce the evening class 'Law, Legal Systems and Legal Methods: An Introduction' will run again this year.

Drop in to manage perfectionism, stress and low mood

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:01:00 BST

The University's award-winning Counselling & Psychological Services are offering short, bite-sized talks this month on managing perfectionism, stress and low mood.

Hunterian's Mackintosh collection helps restore GSA

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 06:00:00 BST

The Glasgow School of Art restoration team were the first users of The Hunterian's new Collections Study Centre, which opened yesterday. The team visited Kelvin Hall to study Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s original plans for the School. VIDEO

Inspiring Change

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 15:02:00 BST

Responses to University-wide consultation and engagement start to deliver real improvements, according to the 2016 Staff Survey results. VIDEO

Principal named in the 2016 HE Power List

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:02:00 BST

Professor Anton Muscatelli is among the top 50 leading figures in higher education in the UK, according to Wonkhe.

Demolition begins!

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 16:59:00 BST

The first step in the transformation of the former Western Infirmary site took place this week. VIDEO

Academics appointed to SNP Growth Commission

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 14:28:00 BST

Iain Docherty, Professor of Public Policy and Governance, and Catherine Schenk, Professor of International Economic History have been appointed to the new Commission.

Prizes for the prosthetics of the future?

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 12:07:00 BST

Professor Ravinder Dahiya’s team are developing low-cost, customisable prosthetic limbs, and may soon need a new shelf in their awards cabinet.

News round-up

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:53:00 BST

Get started with the Library Basics | Revolve indoor cycling | Drop in to manage perfectionism, stress and low mood

Moonshot award for new blood?

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 10:35:00 BST

In her UofG laboratory, Jo Mountford is making billions of red blood cells. Will her project be voted WIRED’s Most Exciting Moonshot? VIDEO

New IT Services training course dates

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:31:00 BST

IT Services have just released new training course dates for the next few months. Courses are free to all University students and staff.

Banking, Finance & Consultancy Fair 2016

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 13:26:00 BST

Do you want to work in Banking, Finance or Consultancy? This is a great chance to meet recruitment teams from over 30 employers, seek advice and hear first-hand about their opportunities.

Buy, sell and exchange your stuff on Yammer

Fri, 20 May 2016 13:37:00 BST

Staff and students alike are welcome to use the Small Ads groups on Yammer.

Chinese language classes

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:39:00 BST

The Confucius Institute's next block of classes will start in week beginning 26th September.

Assessment and Feedback Toolkit launched

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:07:00 BST

Teaching staff and students: this new online resource will help you enhance your assessment and feedback practice.

Holyrood reception for FemEng in Rwanda

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 13:47:00 BST

The Scottish Parliament is hosting a reception to celebrate the success of FemEng's first series of workshops in Rwanda. Female engineering students from UofG and the University of Rwanda gave practical workshops and STEM careers advice to more than 500 young girls in June.

Vote in the weekly poll!

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 15:56:00 BST

Are you ready for the start of teaching?

Dr John Whitley

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:01:00 BST

The death has been announced of Dr John Edward Whitley, at the age of 79. Dr Whitley worked with colleagues in the Scottish Universities Research Reactor Centre (SURRC). Funeral takes place this Friday.

UofG's MindMate App triumphs at Converge

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:52:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's spin-out company MindMate, originators of an App for dementia patients, has won this year's Converge Challenge, organised by the Scottish Funding Council.

Staff Survey Results 2016

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:02:00 BST

Local-level Staff Survey results now being shared and opportunities continue to get involved and have your say!

Get involved in the SRC!

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:06:00 BST

Nominations are now open for the Students' Representative Council Autumn Election. All current UofG students are eligible to stand. Nominations close 4pm on Friday 30 September.

Vote in this week's poll

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:59:00 BST

What did you think of the first presidential debate? Plus the results of last week's poll.

Make your classes interactive with new voting system

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:23:00 BST

Students can now use their own phones, tablets and laptops to vote and respond to questions in class, giving teaching staff instant feedback on how well they understand the subject.

Diversity details – check your data!

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:01:00 BST

To support its staff the University needs to understand who they are, so please check and update your diversity data on Core.

New pedestrian route to McGregor Building

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:36:00 BST

Pedestrian access to the McGregor Building is now through Gate B at the west end of University Place.

MoU with Universiti Sains Malaysia renewed

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:12:00 BST

UofG is delighted to renew its long-standing collaborative links with Universiti Sains Malaysia. A new Memorandum of Understanding was signed last week.

Confucius Institute conference 2016

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 21:15:00 BST

More than eighty delegates and distinguished guests attended this months Confucius Institute conference at the UofG.

Guest Lecture: Slovakian Ambassador

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:25:00 BST

A guest lecture from the Slovakian Ambassador to the UK, His Excellency Mr L'ubomír Rehák: Slovakia's European Journey - from Europe's periphery to the centre of EU decision making.

Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Fund now open for 2016-17

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:28:00 BST

Training opportunities are available across Europe for all staff, and teaching opportunities for academic staff.

Re-burying the secret

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:00:00 BST

After two weeks digging up, scanning and mapping the mysterious Cochno Stone, Dr Kenny Brophy and his team have hidden it away once more. VIDEO

BVA award for 'outstanding' Professor Reid

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:56:00 BST

Professor Stuart Reid has received the Dalrymple-Champneys Cup and Medal, to mark and recognise work of outstanding merit to encourage the advancement of veterinary science.

Honorary Professorship for leading auditor

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:45:00 BST

James Baird, Senior Client Partner of Deloitte in Switzerland, has accepted an Honorary Professorship at the Adam Smith Business School.

Undergraduate Awards - results

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:37:00 BST

Congratulations to the four UofG students recognised in the 2016 Undergraduate Awards.

ResearchFish annual reporting: action required!

Thu, 15 Sep 2016 17:48:00 BST

Research staff and students who have had an award in recent years from certain UK funders must submit a return via ResearchFish by 16th March 2017.

Explorathon - this Friday!

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:44:00 BST

Explorathon is Scotland’s “European Researchers’ Night”. All across Europe on Friday the EU celebrates research and researchers with huge public engagement events.

Knowledge Exchange Awards 2016

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 11:12:00 BST

Applications are now open for the University’s first Knowledge Exchange Awards.

'Material Cultures: The Stuff of Research'

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 10:29:00 BST

Are you a PhD student in arts and humanities, working with objects or thinking about material culture theory? This new course at Kelvin Hall is for you!

Good time for travel planning

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:23:00 BST

There've been positive developments over the summer for staff and students interested in new ways of getting around Campus and commuting through Glasgow.

End of life issues at Orkney ISF

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 11:50:00 BST

The Glasgow End of Life Studies Group invited audiences at the Orkney International Science Festival to discuss spirituality, ethics and compassionate communities. Read the blog post from the trip to find out how it went down.

MVLS Science Den Competition

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:21:00 BST

Early-career researchers have you got the perfect biological tool idea?

Quantum Shorts

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:23:00 BST

Enter your experiment in a festival of short films inspired by quantum physics.

Conference success for Nuclear Physics Group

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:22:00 BST

The 2019 International Nuclear Physics Conference (INPC) will be held in Glasgow. Held every three years, INPC is the biggest conference in the world for fundamental nuclear physics.

Haptics: Science, Technology, and Applications

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 12:50:00 BST

The Helping Hands Club presents a lecture by MIT's Dr Mandayam Srinivasan, an expert in human/machine interaction.