MyGlasgow News

Power to the pupil in new campus development project

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 10:55:00 GMT

Last month, the University welcomed pupils from six neighbouring high schools for the launch of a competition based on the University campus development aiming to enthuse young people about careers in construction.

First Minister visits Learning and Teaching Hub site

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work Derek Mackay today paid a visit to the site of the new Learning and Teaching Hub. VIDEO.

Update on the Learning & Teaching Hub

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 13:24:00 GMT

A lunchtime engagement event has been held to allow staff to hear from the contractors working on the Learning and Teaching Hub and the Data Annex sites.

IHW Plans for Public Engagement

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 11:13:00 GMT

Staff representatives from relevant parts of the University, led by Project Sponsor and Director of the Institute of Health & Wellbeing Jill Pell, came together last week to plan how the new IHW building will welcome the community.

Second consultation on car parking changes

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 07:45:00 GMT

A four-week long consultation is nearing its end - it gives staff the chance to respond to a draft parking scheme put forward by the Car Parking Working Group.

How the Internet of Things will help enable the “Smart Campus”

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 10:27:00 GMT

Ross Kerr, Research Intern at CENSIS, talks about IoT and his experience in the Smart Campus team at the CO.LAB event at the University of Glasgow.

Shaping IHW's Future Space

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:47:00 GMT

Colleagues from the Institute of Health and Well Being have been seeking inspiration from some of the UK’s most interesting constructs to help form the design and concept of their new space. VIDEO

Work starts on Pearce Lodge

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:15:00 GMT

Extensive repair and refurbishment work started yesterday on Pearce Lodge.

Campus Masterplan gets world recognition

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT

The UofG Campus Masterplan was shortlisted for the Education Future Projects category at the World Architecture Festival in Berlin.

Programme of piling works at Learning and Teaching Hub site

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:25:00 GMT

A programme of works on the Learning and Teaching Hub site over the next three months has started.

The Western ... we're off!

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 12:34:00 GMT

Demolition work is under way on the former Western Infirmary site – part of the enabling works for the UofG's new campus.

Gilmorehill South Front parking update

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:51:00 GMT

Parking restrictions on the South Front at Gilmorehill - Weds 15 November to Sunday 19 November

Meet...Frank Gribben

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 15:58:00 GMT

Frank Gribben has joined the UofG in the role of Strategic Project Director for the Adam Smith Business School / PGT space building project.

The Hunterian’s Mackintosh House

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 13:42:00 GMT

The Hunterian’s Mackintosh House will close for a short period of refurbishment from Tuesday 21 November 2017.

Restricted access to lane behind University Gardens

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 16:21:00 GMT

There will be restricted access to the lane behind University Gardens this week while groundwork investigations are carried out.

Working Well: Being Well

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT

A debate into the impact of “healthy” buildings has been kick-started as part of the campus development programme.

Take care! 注意马路安全！

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT

Longer hours of darkness and increased traffic, particularly around construction sites on campus, have heightened the need for road safety awareness.

Multiplex starts on site

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 13:21:00 GMT

Multiplex, the University’s Principal Delivery Partner in the campus development programme, has started on site.

Campus noise and disruption

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 11:33:00 GMT

A statement on concerns about noise and disruption on campus.

University Gardens closure November 11-12

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:25:00 GMT

University Gardens closure November 11-12

Your Feedback on the Research Hub

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 16:18:00 BST

The University is looking for feedback on the Research Hub in July.

New! Campus Development on MyGlasgow

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:30:00 BST

MyGlasgow has a new source for everything you want to know about the University's Campus Development plans.

Smart Campus Wi-Fi Corridor

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 09:48:00 BST

UofG partners with Cisco to test the development of a high speed Wi-Fi canopy.

New UofG moves on sustainability

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 13:10:00 BST

The University’s Senior Management Group has agreed to endorse the Sustainability Development Goals Accord in an important extension to its existing sustainability strategy.

Kelvin Hall project honoured

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 18:53:00 BST

The project backed by the UofG to transform Kelvin Hall has been voted Best Regeneration Project in this year’s Herald Property Awards for Scotland.

Lecture recording #lecrec

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:54:00 BST

The SRC is running a campaign alongside Space Management and Central Timetabling this year to increase use of lecture recording within the University.

Garscube – reminder for cyclists

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:39:00 BST

An advisory to cyclists on the Garscube campus

Radiation protection training course

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 21:33:00 BST

Here's how to register for the radiation protection training course

Get your Campus Card – act now

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 09:00:00 BST

This week's update from the Campus Card team.

It's a Wi-Fi Wonder!

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 15:15:00 BST

The first day of the academic session saw a huge demand for Wi-Fi access at UofG ... but it was business as usual for the University's IT systems and supporting staff. Information Services not only delivered but are also set to cope with even greater traffic in the years ahead.

Parking restrictions

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:33:00 BST

Please be aware of some changes to parking and access at Science Way and Professors’ Square.

5G Campus: A Digital District in the Heart of the City

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:20:00 BST

The University’s plan to become a 5G campus as part of its £1bn campus development programme will be outlined later this week at the Digital Cities 2017 event.

Postponed: power shutdown at Boyd Orr

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 15:24:00 BST

Plans for a 12-hour scheduled power shutdown at the Boyd Orr Building on 10 September 10 have had to be postponed again due to technical issues.

Car Parking Surveys

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 10:52:00 BST

Surveys will be undertaken to produce detailed drawings of car parking locations, footpaths and key infrastructure element to inform the review of car parking at Gilmorehill.

Research Hub update

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:51:00 BST

Find out about the thinking behind our University's plans for the new Research Hub building.

Scheduled power shutdown at the Boyd Orr Building

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:15:00 BST

There will be a 12-hour power shutdown at the Boyd Orr Building on Sunday, September 10, from 8am to 8pm. Will it impact your work?

Car park changes - what you said

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:39:00 BST

The consultation process on proposed car parking changes at the University has offered useful insights.

Parking Q&A

Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:01:00 BST

The Car Parking Review Working Group has put together these questions and answers, based on the feedback received so far.

Catch up on current campus works

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 12:13:00 BST

Here's where you can get info from Estates & Commercial Services on current campus works.

R.I.P Maths & Stats building

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:29:00 BST

Work is underway to demolish the former Maths and Stats building in University Gardens - a prelude to work starting on the Learning and Teaching Hub.

Car park changes on Campus

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 08:30:00 BST

Changes are being proposed to car parking arrangements on the Glasgow campuses. The process will create a new, fairer and more transparent system. VIDEO

Important notice for users of the Boyd Orr Building

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:00:00 BST

Find out about weekend power shut-downs scheduled for August, the first one this coming weekend. Do you have critical systems or power-dependent experiments?

Campus Development Update - 25 July

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:21:00 BST

Here's what's happening with Campus Development work over the next few weeks...

Campus 'condition' surveys

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:32:00 BST

Here's an update on the schedule for University buildings being surveyed on the Gilmorehill and Garscube campuses.

Campus Development Updates - July

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:55:00 BST

Please check MyGlasgow News every week for the latest updates on work across the campus. There will be a number of changes happening in the coming weeks and months. All the details here...

Campus security message

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 06:46:00 BST

A number of items, including some computer equipment, have recently gone missing from offices on the main Gilmorehill campus.

University Gardens – parking and access restrictions

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 12:18:00 BST

University Gardens will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking from 17 July until 30 October 2017 to allow the contractor, Graham Construction, to carry out the demolition of the former Maths and Stats building.

Not received your Campus Card yet? Act now

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 06:00:00 BST

All staff and continuing students should have now received their Campus Cards – you must have your card in order to access the print system, library and sport facilities at the Gilmorehill and Garscube Campuses.

Gilmorehill building surveys

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:32:00 BST

Here's an update on the University buildings being surveyed on the Gilmorehill Campus.

Introducing….. Estates and Commercial Services

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:29:00 BST

As announced at the beginning of the year Campus Services and Estates and Buildings merged to form a new directorate under the leadership of Ann Allen.

Campus Card Project – Installation Completed

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 11:34:00 BST

The Campus Card Project has completed its programme of installation work across Gilmorehill and Garscube campuses, upgrading the existing system in 20 buildings with the University’s new access control system.

Campus Card Project – Sports Upgrade

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 10:03:00 BST

The University's new Campus Card project reaches the finishing line soon with the upgrade of sports facilities.

Large-scale campus building survey starts

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:41:00 BST

Teams of surveyors will be putting the UofG campus under the microscope over the next few months. Here's why...

Multiplex awarded major campus contract

Tue, 23 May 2017 12:57:00 BST

Global contractor Multiplex has been awarded the contract for the construction of the University’s campus development programme, one of the biggest educational infrastructure projects in Scotland’s history.

The team behind the Multiplex deal

Tue, 30 May 2017 12:00:00 BST

For more than two years, a project team have been working to secure the right contractor for the construction of our £1billion campus development.

Learning and Teaching Hub update

Fri, 26 May 2017 14:54:00 BST

The first major project of the UofG campus development will commence in late October/early November this year. Boyd Orr building users - read on for details of how the work will affect you.

Campus Card Project – Library Upgrade

Tue, 16 May 2017 11:02:00 BST

The security access system for the University Library is being upgraded this week for the new, Campus Card. What does this mean for you?

Views from the top of the tower

Tue, 30 May 2017 10:40:00 BST

Have you ever wondered what Glasgow looks like from the top of our Bell Tower?

Makeover for Joseph Black

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 15:43:00 BST

A £34million refurbishment of the iconic 1930s Joseph Black Building has been announced.

Learning and Teaching Hub Fly Through

Fri, 12 May 2017 13:43:00 BST

The SRC held a virtual reality demo to show students and staff the planned designs for the new Learning and Teaching Hub. VIDEO.

Campus Cards 'in the post'

Tue, 16 May 2017 11:02:00 BST

As part of the Campus Card Project, students will be receiving their new ID cards at their term-time addresses from this week.

New electrical and mechanical maintenance deal

Tue, 16 May 2017 09:19:00 BST

Estates and Buildings have signed a framework agreement with Arthur McKay, the building support services company, creating a new electrical and mechanical maintenance partnership.

The Maths & Stats move

Tue, 02 May 2017 10:52:00 BST

Mathematics and Statistics has become the first School to relocate to the former Western Infirmary site. VIDEO

UofG gets Cycle Friendly award

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 10:49:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has become a Cycle Friendly Campus, gaining the Cycle Friendly Award, with distinction, from Cycling Scotland.

New ID Campus Card unveiled

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:03:00 BST

Following the announcement of the roll-out of the University’s new ID card – the Campus Card – the final design has now been revealed.

Media gives thumbs up

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:00:00 GMT

There was extensive news coverage of our World Changing Campus. The UofG got headline treatment.

Campus Development facts and figures

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT

What will be built on the former Western Infirmary site? Which current buildings will be refurbished? Where's the money coming from? A run down of what expanding UofG's footprint by 25% will mean.

Campus Masterplan gets go-ahead

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:32:00 GMT

UofG welcomes decision by Glasgow City Council to give the green light to its campus masterplan to develop the former Western Infirmary site. Reaction from the Principal VIDEO

Garscube sees the light - update

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:17:00 GMT

Estates and Buildings have completed Phase 1 of the outdoor lighting upgrade project on the Garscube campus. Before and after photos here!

Major step for World Changing Campus

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 14:40:00 GMT

The University has welcomed a Glasgow City Council planning committee decision to back the development of the Gilmorehill campus. Read our guide to what happens now.

Campus Card Project – Update

Mon, 08 May 2017 15:09:00 BST

Work is continuing to roll out the new Campus Card. Find out how it affects you...

Programme of Piling Works at the Learning and Teaching Hub Site

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 16:57:00 GMT

A programme of works on the Learning and Teaching Hub site over the next three months has started.