MyGlasgow News

IMPACT: Trailblazing, groundbreaking, worldchanging

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:14:00 BST

Avenue 62, the magazine for alumni and friends of the University, is online now.

Dental School creates world’s biggest smile

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:52:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Dental School has created what it believes to be the world’s biggest smile and is awaiting final verification that it has set a Guinness World Record.

Honorary Degrees 2017

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:00:00 BST

A Nobel prize scientist, a comic artist and a peace campaigner are among those to receive honorary doctorates from the University of Glasgow.

FemEng gets ready for Rwanda

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 11:22:00 BST

In less than three weeks, the FemEng in Rwanda 2017 team from the University of Glasgow’s School of Engineering will be setting off to Kigali for the second year running. Ellen Simmonds, FemEng Project Manager, shares their plans. VIDEO.

Sandy Macdonald to retire

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:30:00 BST

Following 12 years of outstanding service to the University, Sandy Macdonald has decided to retire from his position as Director of IT Services on 31 July 2017.

Celebrating Alumni Volunteers

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:29:00 BST

Throughout National Volunteer Week (1 – 7 June), the UofG Alumni team celebrated all our graduates who volunteered for UofG. VIDEO.

UofG nominated for 10 Herald Awards

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:32:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been nominated in 10 categories at the Herald Higher Education Awards.

New triumph for UofG backed film

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:47:00 BST

Govan Young, a film first-backed by the UofG Chancellor's Fund, has won an international film award.

Tedx Glasgow Highlights

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:44:00 BST

The University of Glasgow partnered with Tedx Glasgow for the third year for the conference on Friday 2 June. VIDEO.

Reach 10 - College of Arts

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:14:00 BST

Reach - the College of Arts industry engagement newsletter is full of surprises!

Adam Smith Business School MBA at 40

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 11:51:00 BST

The Adam Smith Business School has been celebrating the 40th anniversary of the MBA - Master of Business Administration - at the UofG.

Angela Constance MSP visits UofG

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:35:00 BST

The Scottish Government’s Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities met UofG's Professor Alison Phipps.

Fulbright Scholarship success for computing science researcher

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 10:02:00 BST

Computer science researcher Dr karen Renaud is back in Glasgow after a productive six months of cybersecurity research in the United States.

University sells shares in Cara Therapeutics for $4m

Thu, 25 May 2017 15:32:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has sold its shares in Cara Therapeutics for $4m.

Art of Politics: The Power of Caricature

Wed, 31 May 2017 16:08:00 BST

Art of Politics: The Power of Caricature. An election day talk

UofG academic has 'reflections' for British Airways

Tue, 30 May 2017 10:18:00 BST

One of the University of Glasgow's leading academics was among the hundreds of thousands of British Airways passengers stranded at the weekend. He has published some analysis and reflections the airline might find useful.

UofG 'soldier-poet' wins big

Wed, 24 May 2017 12:12:00 BST

Jo Young, a Creative Writing PHD student and former soldier, has won the 2017 Basil Bunting Poetry Prize for her poem ‘Canopoly’.

Craig's tsete photo winner

Thu, 25 May 2017 14:10:00 BST

WCMP and Photo Unit on a winner with their tsetse fly photo.

RSE Royal Medal for Prof Tessa Holyoake

Wed, 24 May 2017 16:12:00 BST

Professor Tessa Holyoake, Director of the Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre at UofG, has been named as one of this year’s recipient of a RSE Royal Medal.

New honour for Lesley Richmond

Mon, 22 May 2017 14:06:00 BST

Former University Archivist, Lesley Richmond, has been honoured with a Distinguished Service Award by the Archives and Records Association (UK & Ireland).

Dr Kelp wins Young Epistemologist prize 2017

Mon, 15 May 2017 11:23:00 BST

Dr Christoph Kelp from the School of Humanities is one of two winners of this year's Young Epistemologist prize.

Papin Prize nomination for Lindsay

Mon, 22 May 2017 14:51:00 BST

Lindsay Gallagher from the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology has been nominated in this year's Papin Prize awards conducted by the Higher Education Technicians Summit.

Gillian Purvis award for Agata Maslowska

Mon, 22 May 2017 14:59:00 BST

Creative writing PhD student Agata Maslowska has won this year's Gillian Purvis Award for New Writing.

Lighting up the mucosa: a festschrift in honour of Allan Mowat

Tue, 16 May 2017 11:48:00 BST

A festschrift - a collection of writings published in honour of a highly-respected individual - is planned for August.

Professor David Flint CA - a tribute

Thu, 18 May 2017 14:32:00 BST

Professor David Flint CA, UofG graduate and Johnston Smith Chair of Accountancy, has died aged 98. He was a past President of ICAS.

Farewell to Neil Campbell

Thu, 18 May 2017 16:01:00 BST

University staff gathered in large numbers last week to bid farewell and best wishes to Neil Campbell, Director of Campus Services.

IES Accreditation for Dumfries course

Fri, 12 May 2017 11:05:00 BST

UofG’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies received news this week that their Environmental Science and Sustainability degree programme has been accredited by Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES).

Hope for the missing

Mon, 15 May 2017 13:35:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has played a key role in the new National Missing Persons Framework for Scotland. VIDEO

Life after Death?

Fri, 12 May 2017 14:05:00 BST

Professor Hayden Lorimer provides insight into major arts and architectural project

Four UofG students win doctoral placements

Thu, 11 May 2017 16:47:00 BST

Four PhD students from the University of Glasgow have secured placements through the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities 2017 Doctoral Internships and Artists in Residence Programme.

Professor Frances Mair appointed Norie Miller Chair

Sun, 07 May 2017 19:22:00 BST

Professor Frances Mair, Institute of Health and Wellbeing / MVLS, has been appointed to the Norie Miller Chair in General Practice.

Engineering wins major Innovate UK project

Thu, 04 May 2017 14:42:00 BST

The School of Engineering is to share in a £2 million project linked to clean power and heat generation.

Professor Mason joins Innovation Caucus

Fri, 05 May 2017 15:34:00 BST

Colin Mason, Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Adam Smith Business School, has been invited to join Innovation Caucus; an organisation which supports promotes engagement between the social sciences and businesses.

UofG focus on moral rights

Tue, 09 May 2017 09:28:00 BST

A recent, international conference hosted by the UofG put the focus on moral rights and drew speakers from around the world.

UofG Anatomy staff train Red Cross volunteers

Fri, 05 May 2017 16:00:00 BST

The UofG Anatomy Facility recently hosted a training event for over 30 volunteers of the British Red Cross.

UofG Converge Challengers revealed

Mon, 08 May 2017 10:06:00 BST

It's been revealed that the University of Glasgow has finalists in ALL THREE Converge Challenge 2017 categories. Find out who they are...

New Hunterian Director

Tue, 02 May 2017 15:10:00 BST

Steph Scholten, Director of Heritage Collections at the University of Amsterdam, has been named as the new Director of The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.

Fresh award for Kelvin Hall project

Tue, 02 May 2017 09:00:00 BST

Kelvin Hall project scoops top award at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

UofG teacher receives prestigious French honour

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 15:49:00 BST

The title of Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques was bestowed on Dougal Campbell at an awards ceremony at UofG.

UofG seeks Times Higher and Wharton-QS Awards success

Mon, 01 May 2017 18:14:00 BST

The University is looking to build on its recent awards success – meet the team helping your work to get the recognition it deserves…

UofG team win Global Student Challenge

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:02:00 BST

Students from the Adam Smith Business School defeated competitors from 20 countries around the world to win the Global Student Challenge.

MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit

Tue, 02 May 2017 06:12:00 BST

Three doctoral students from the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit at the UofG have been accepted onto this year’s Scottish Government internship programme.

Star Apprentice Wins Again

Mon, 01 May 2017 18:39:00 BST

Estates and Buildings apprentice Grant McGillivray has won his second industry awards in just a few, short months.

Women in the Trenches

Tue, 02 May 2017 10:07:00 BST

UofG’s Transatlantic Literary Women Series welcomed speakers and visitors from the UK, Europe, and the United States for “Transatlantic Women in the Trenches”.

Aamer Anwar installed as Rector

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:07:00 BST

The prominent Scottish human rights lawyer, Aamer Anwar, has been formally installed as Rector of the University of Glasgow. VIDEO

Teaching Excellence Awards - Winners

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:37:00 BST

Who are the winners of this year's UofG Teaching Excellence Awards?

Passion to PhD

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 09:03:00 BST

A lifelong passion for astronomy has led laser technician Bill Ward to gain a PhD from the University of Glasgow.

Celebrating 60 years of Computing Science at UofG

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 15:09:00 BST

In 1957, the University of Glasgow became the first University in Scotland to have an electronic computer.

Wellcome Centre holds International Scientific Board event

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:33:00 BST

Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology (WCMP) recently held its annual International Scientific Board (ISAB) and Retreat at Dunblane Hydro Hotel.

CuttingEEG 2017

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 16:38:00 BST

A team of researchers and guests of the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology (INP) were hosted at a Civic Reception in the Glasgow City Chambers to mark the start of the third annual CuttingEEG Symposium.

World's first academic 'Industry 4.0' conference

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 16:02:00 BST

The Industrial Systems in the Digital Age Conference 2017 was held at the University of Glasgow on 20 and 21 June.

Principal Reappointed

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:18:00 BST

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, has been reappointed to his post for further five years, taking his tenure to 2024. The decision was made by the University Court on 21 June 2017.

UofG to host teaching excellence summit

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:29:00 BST

The Times Higher Education’s first global event dedicated to teaching excellence will be held at the University from 10 to 12 July 2018.

Commemoration Day 2017

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:00:00 BST

The great and the good of science, art and business were honoured by the University of Glasgow today as part of the Commemoration Day celebrations.

Being SRC President

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:07:00 BST

As Ameer Ibrahim nears the end of his term as SRC President he reflects on his time in the job. VIDEO

UofG Social Media #1 in UK

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:38:00 BST

We were delighted to regain our Higher Education social media crown this month – with UofG being named the most influential University in the UK on social media, writes Emma Gilmartin, Social & Digital Media Manager.

Literary award success for UofG's Sarah Ward

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 16:20:00 BST

Research Assistant and PhD student Sarah Ward has won the prestigious Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize from Cambridge University.

Transatlantic Literary Women Symposium

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:08:00 BST

The Transatlantic Literary Women Series teamed up with Glasgow Women’s Library for a day’s symposium on 3 June, as the summer finale to its 2016/17 series.

Bloomsday Breakfast at UofG

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:26:00 BST

The Consulate of Ireland in Scotland, together with English Literature at the University of Glasgow, hosted a Bloomsday Breakfast in the Chapel Fore Hall to mark the literary legacy of James Joyce and to celebrate the 113th anniversary of the day on which Joyce’s 1922 magnum opus Ulyssesis set.

Michael Russell MSP in Brexit lectures

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:27:00 BST

Scottish Government Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland’s Place in Europe Michael Russell MSP set out his view of the implications of Brexit on higher education to an audience in the Kelvin Hall lecture theatre.