Image of Star Wars current branding for new year 2018.
Image of Star Wars current branding for new year 2018.

Star Wars' five philosophical questions

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 14:48:00 GMT

May the Force be with you! The UofG launches a short online course in the Spring for fans of Stars Wars.

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Christmas video thumbnail 700x300

Watch our Christmas video!

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:43:00 GMT

This year's UofG Christmas video is live.

Image taken from a video interview with the Principal
Image taken from a video interview with the Principal

Principal's Christmas Message

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:52:00 GMT

An increase in the THE rankings, Scottish University of the Year, the start of work on the new campus PLUS the Queen's Anniversary Prize...Sir Anton says it's been a fantastic year for the UofG.

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Image of the Gilbert Scott Building (skywards)

University Celebrates 2017 Knowledge Exchange & Public Engagement Awards

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:29:00 GMT

Outstanding knowledge exchange successes were celebrated at the University’s 2017 Knowledge Exchange & Public Engagement Awards at the Imaging Centre of Excellence on 30th November.

Dumfries Campus Rutherford McCowan building
Dumfries Campus Rutherford McCowan building

Dumfries Ministerial visit

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 12:41:00 GMT

Scottish Government Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science, Shirley-Anne Sommerville, visited the University’s Dumfries campus last week.

Two students in the Hunterian Gallery
Two students in the Hunterian Gallery

Hunterian awarded £200,000 from Art Fund's moving image fund

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:56:00 GMT

Big boost for The Hunterian will help share the work of contemporary artists using digital media, video and film.

Image of Dr Louisa Campbell using a p-XRF machine
Image of Dr Louisa Campbell using a p-XRF machine

Paints & Pigments in the Past

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have turned to cutting edge technology to gain a better understanding of the use of colour in Roman sculpture.

Glasgow’s LGBT+ Network has recently been relaunched with an event featuring Professor Robby O Maolalaigh, Co-Chairs, Carlo Van Den Heuvel and Eleanor Capaldi and guest speaker Colin MacFarlane, CEO of Stonewall Scotland and alumni of the University of Glasgow.
Glasgow’s LGBT+ Network has recently been relaunched with an event featuring Professor Robby O Maolalaigh, Co-Chairs, Carlo Van Den Heuvel and Eleanor Capaldi and guest speaker Colin MacFarlane, CEO of Stonewall Scotland and alumni of the University of Glasgow.

LGBT+ Network launch and LGBT History Month call

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 14:18:00 GMT

Read about the recent relaunch of the University of Glasgow’s LGBT+ Network. Plus - call for LGBT History Month ideas.

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Image of the front page banner from Avenue 63 magazine

Avenue alumni magazine out now

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:41:00 GMT

Avenue 63 is packed full of inspiring features, reunion updates and alumni news.

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Image of the logo for Glasgow University Advancement for Rwandan Medics (Glasgow ARM).

News round up

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:41:00 GMT

LGBT+ Network launch and LGBT History Month call...Learn Chinese...UofG archaeologists on BBC 4's Digging for Britain...Classical Christmas Concert for Rwandan Medics...

Image logo for the Queen's Anniversary Prizes
Image logo for the Queen's Anniversary Prizes

UofG's Historical Thesaurus of English scoops Queen’s Anniversary Prize

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 06:15:00 GMT

The UofG has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education - the highest accolade for any academic institution - in recognition of its world-class research.

TIMES HIGHER AWARDS 2017
TIMES HIGHER AWARDS 2017

University wins coveted Times Higher Education Award

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:25:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow was a winner at the 2017 Times Higher Education Awards taking home the prize for Outstanding Contribution to Leadership Development.

Image of the winners of the Young Alumnus of the Year 2017
Image of the winners of the Young Alumnus of the Year 2017

Young Alumnus of the Year 2017

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:57:00 GMT

An idea for an App brought hope to millions of dementia sufferers and their families...

Ambassador role for Alison Phipps

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:24:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow professor and human rights activist Alison Phipps has been named as an ambassador for the Scottish Refugee Council.

Image of DAO Director Cathy Bell with the Principal and the Chancellor
Image of DAO Director Cathy Bell with the Principal and the Chancellor

"Consummate professional" bids farewell

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 09:26:00 GMT

Cathy Bell, Director of Development and Alumni, said her goodbyes last week after a thirty-year, distinguished career at the University of Glasgow.

Winter grads 2017
Winter grads 2017

Winter graduations 2017

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:17:00 GMT

Last week more than 2,000 students graduated. VIDEOS

Professor Dauvit Broun celebration after he was elected a Fellow of British Academy
Professor Dauvit Broun celebration after he was elected a Fellow of British Academy

Celebration for Dauvit Broun

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:53:00 GMT

A reception has been held to celebrate the election of one of the College of Arts leading professors to an elected Fellowship of worldwide academics.

Muriel Spark centenary

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:25:00 GMT

A series of events will be held by the University next year to mark the centenary of the birth of one of Scotland’s greatest writers.

Image of the frontage of Buckingham Palace.
Image of the frontage of Buckingham Palace.

Principal knighted at Palace

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT

The Principal Sir Anton Muscatelli has formally received his knighthood in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Prince Charles bestowed the honour with Sir Anton's family looking on.

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Image of the words MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit

Alcohol minimum pricing role for MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 14:14:00 GMT

The Scottish Government’s go-ahead for minimum unit pricing of alcohol will mean fresh impetus for evaluation research at the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit at the UofG.

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Image of the logo for the FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale)

UofG equine injuries research boost

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:53:00 GMT

The FEI has extended its highly successful global equine injuries research partnership with the University of Glasgow.

A Night of Fantasy at The Hunterian

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 15:41:00 GMT

The Hunterian came to life on Friday night bathed in atmospheric lights to transform it into a magical fantasy world.

QuantIC stars at UK industry event

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 18:52:00 GMT

QuantIC brings quantum imaging to the forefront at 2017 National Quantum Technologies Showcase

PGRs Get to the Root of Well-Being

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:25:00 GMT

Researchers at UofG have been tending to UofG’s Community Gardens on Viewfield Lane in an effort to maintain a healthy mindset and create a communal green space for staff and students to enjoy.

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Image of the BBC Eggheads branding

News round up

Tue, 28 Nov 2017 08:00:00 GMT

UofG researcher gets front page treatment...fancy being on the BBC Eggheads show?...100 Santa Sacks Challenge...PGR Wintercrafternoon...

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Image of the six Research Beacon themes as seen on the University website

UofG Research Beacons to shine

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT

The University's Research Beacons - six broad-based, cross-disciplinary areas of research excellence - are going public with an external launch.

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Image of Transgender Remembrance 2017 showing flag and candle

News round up

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Holyrood hails Western campus launch...Transgender Day of Remembrance...HEHTA a hit at IPSOR Congress...Cochno Stone brings together archaeologists and children...

Fond farewell to Christine

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 11:12:00 GMT

The University said farewell to Christine Lowther last week...our Director of Student Services.

Professor David Clark OBE at the Palace

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 15:30:00 GMT

Professor David Clark was made an OBE by the Queen at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace last week. He received the honour for services to education and end of life research.

Image of a neat row of computers and keyboards
Image of a neat row of computers and keyboards

Computing at 60

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:15:00 GMT

Did you know, UofG was the first University in Scotland to have an electronic computer?

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Image of the red, TEDx branding

TEDx UofG Speaker Programme

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 16:42:00 GMT

Join the TEDx UniversityofGlasgow Community Speaker Programme and get a chance to inspire audiences worldwide.

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iGEM team 2017 700x300

UofG undergrad iGEM team wins award

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:43:00 GMT

The Glasgow iGEM undergraduate team scooped the prize for best project in the category ‘food and nutrition’.

Logo for European Week of Waste Reduction
Logo for European Week of Waste Reduction

European Week of Waste Reduction

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:41:00 GMT

GUEST brings the European Week of Waste Reduction to UofG.

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iN OUR TIME HEADER

UofG hosts a BBC Radio 4 'first'

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Students at UofG witnessed the first live broadcast of BBC Radio 4’s legendary In Our Time outside of London as it marked the beginning of its 20th series discussing the Picts on Thursday 9 November 2017 at UofG.

Director of Commercial Services Appointed

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:44:00 GMT

Robert Garnish is to take up post of Director of Commercial Services within the Estates and Commercial Services in early February 2018.

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Image of a mobile phone with news displayed

News round up

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Royal date for @UofGravity scientist...a piece of shinty history...TEDxGlasgow 2018...Readings and Music for Remembrance...

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.

UofG Future Leader Heads to Malaysia

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:00:00 GMT

Holly Scott, a PhD Student in Psychology and Graduate Teaching Assistant at UofG, has been awarded a prestigious place on the ACU Residential School Leadership Programme on Respect and Understanding at the Heriot Watt campus Malaysia on 18 - 21 December 2018.

Upcoming CREATe Events

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 12:23:00 GMT

CREATe is pleased to announce a series of free events, including lectures, workshops and screening events.

Executive Director of Research & Innovation appointed

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Mark Mortimer is to take up post as Executive Director of Research & Innovation at the University of Glasgow on 5 March 2018.

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Image of the Russell group branding

Russell Group economic boost

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 07:45:00 GMT

The UK’s leading research-focused universities are injecting nearly £87 billion into the national economy every year, a major new study has revealed.

Prof MacLean appointed VP (Life Sciences) of RSE

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:46:00 GMT

News of a Royal Society of Edinburgh appointment for Professor Mandy MacLean.

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Team UofG logo

UofG Social Media Named Most Influential

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:15:00 GMT

For the second month in a row the University of Glasgow social media channels have been ranked number 1 the UK according to rise.global

UofG's Theo Koutmeridis on Brexit impact

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:40:00 GMT

The Adam Smith Business School’s Dr Theo Koutmeridis has contributed a paper on the economics of Brexit to a prestigious report published by the RSE Young Academy of Scotland.

Students from St Petersburg take part in Robert Burns lectures at the University of Glasgow as part of tour to learn more about our National bard.
Students from St Petersburg take part in Robert Burns lectures at the University of Glasgow as part of tour to learn more about our National bard.

UofG welcomes Russian Burns scholars

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:09:00 GMT

A group of Russian school pupils visited the University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies while touring Scotland to learn more about our national bard.

UofG Sport
UofG Sport

UofG Sport classes see significant growth

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:41:00 GMT

Attendances at UofG Sport Group Exercise Classes grow to 75,247 in 2016-17.

Prison Education – A Hard Cell

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 11:40:00 GMT

James King, Head of Learning & Skills in the Scottish Prison Service (SPS), presents tonight at 7pm in the Library Talk Lab (Level 3)

Creativity Lab Project to Encourage Adventurous Engineers

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT

The School of Engineering invites students to their new Creativity Lab VIDEO

UofG to host 2018 CERE Conference

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 15:25:00 GMT

The 2018 Consortium of European Research on Emotion conference will be hosted by UofG's Dr Rachael Jack.

Image of diverse group of people looking at mobile devices
Image of diverse group of people looking at mobile devices

News round up

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 10:59:00 GMT

Digital Health Seminar...Paul O’Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre Christmas Concert...Painter of Pedigree - Thomas Weaver...How to Write Winning Award Entries...EPSRC Photo Competition...

Image of the University Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, seated.
Image of the University Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, seated.

Principal: Transforming the UofG

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 07:00:00 BST

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, has set out plans for a Transformation Programme for the University. VIDEO