The graphic shows the shortlist in the Knowledge Exchange Champion category, clockwise from left, Professor Fiona Macpherson, University of Glasgow, Professor Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen and Professor Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland.
The graphic shows the shortlist in the Knowledge Exchange Champion category, clockwise from left, Professor Fiona Macpherson, University of Glasgow, Professor Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen and Professor Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland.

Finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Two College of Arts academics are among the finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023, the annual celebration of business-academic partnerships, hosted by Interface.

Image of the cloisters/undercroft during the day
Image of the cloisters/undercroft during the day

Humanities Lecture Series 2023: Dr Xiaolin Ren

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:30:00 GMT

Wednesday 15 March 2023

The tree in the east quadrangle
The tree in the east quadrangle

Glasgow’s Innovation Accelerator moves forward with share of £100m project boost

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Six ambitious new projects linked to the University of Glasgow are set to share in a major new investment from the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Left to right Professor Catherine Steel; Professor Deirdre Heddon and Professor Louise Welsh named as RSE Fellows 2023
Left to right Professor Catherine Steel; Professor Deirdre Heddon and Professor Louise Welsh named as RSE Fellows 2023

Three members of Arts community elected RSE Fellows

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

RSE Fellowships recognise professional achievements and societal contribution.

SENSOR
SENSOR

Funding Announcement: Sensory Engineering (SENSOR) Project

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:05:00 GMT

A joint AHRC-DFG grant of approximately three quarters of a million pounds!

University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300
University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

Prògram Gàidhlig le Bogadh air a dhèanamh maireannach aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:01:00 GMT

Gaelic immersion programme made permanent at University of Glasgow

An image of a tray of Celtic British Coins.
An image of a tray of Celtic British Coins.

Coin detectives put Celtic British coin collection online

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

A collection of over 200 coins from over 200 years of Celtic British history is now available to a worldwide audience.

The logo of Saltire Society which has the words Saltire Society in English and Gaelic
The logo of Saltire Society which has the words Saltire Society in English and Gaelic

The Saltire Society announces the 2023 shortlists for Scotland's National Book Awards

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow historian Professor Steven Reid has been shortlisted in the History category

Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys
Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys

The Dreamachine Project wins two major awards

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:00:00 BST

The Dreamachine Project won the 2023 CogX award for Best Innovation in Creative Arts and also the Immersive Environment prize at the Lumen Prize.

A zoom shot of the Uni Tower and campus viewed from a drone
A zoom shot of the Uni Tower and campus viewed from a drone

Doctoral scholarships available for 2024/25

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:02:00 BST

Deadline for applications: 4 December 2023

Left to right: Dr Lynn Verschuren, Professor Maria Economou, Professor Neil McDonnell, Dr Pauline Mackay who are part of the team working on the Museums in the Metaverse project at the University of Glasgow. They are photographed in The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow. Photo credit: Martin Shields
Left to right: Dr Lynn Verschuren, Professor Maria Economou, Professor Neil McDonnell, Dr Pauline Mackay who are part of the team working on the Museums in the Metaverse project at the University of Glasgow. They are photographed in The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow. Photo credit: Martin Shields

Museums in the Metaverse to let you build your own virtual collection

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:00:00 BST

An ambitious new £5.6 million project to develop Virtual Reality museums has been officially unveiled today

An image of the Glencoe coin hoard laid out on a black background and includes the pot and lid. Credit Gareth Beale
An image of the Glencoe coin hoard laid out on a black background and includes the pot and lid. Credit Gareth Beale

Coin hoard gives fascinating insight into life before the Glencoe Massacre

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 BST

UofG archaeologists have revealed today that a hoard of coins buried in a small pot, just discovered in Glencoe, paints a fascinating picture of life for one Highland clan chief and his household.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

Pioneer Reparatory Justice Masters Programme welcomes first students

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:00 BST

Students on the world’s first masters in Reparatory Justice are beginning their studies at the University of Glasgow and The University of the West Indies (UWI).

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Tile for web page 700x300

Humanities Lecture Series 2023-24

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:45:00 BST

A series of prestigious lectures, including some Inaugural Lectures

The ‘Govan Warrior’ discovered at Govan Old churchyard on 16th September 2023. Credit: Govan Heritage Trust
The ‘Govan Warrior’ discovered at Govan Old churchyard on 16th September 2023. Credit: Govan Heritage Trust

New discovery of early medieval 'Govan Warrior' stone

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 BST

An archaeological dig at Govan Old Churchyard led by the University of Glasgow’s Professor Stephen Driscoll and Clyde Archaeology revealed a remarkable new find: an early medieval carved stone of a warrior figure.

Image of two woman in front of a window, one sitting on a chair and the other helps to put a shawl around her shoulders. Credit Macmillan Cancer Support
Image of two woman in front of a window, one sitting on a chair and the other helps to put a shawl around her shoulders. Credit Macmillan Cancer Support

Glasgow academics work with Macmillan Cancer Support to improve end of life care

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:00:00 BST

Glasgow philosophers have developed an e-learning module with Macmillan Cancer Support to help palliative care practitioners understand suffering in life-limiting illness, using interactive learning to develop strategies to counteract this by enriching agency in end of life care.

An excavation of Neolithic cursus on the isle of Arran
An excavation of Neolithic cursus on the isle of Arran

Researchers discover complete Neolithic cursus on the Isle of Arran

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:00 BST

A leading team of researchers have discovered what is believed to be a complete Neolithic cursus set within a rich prehistoric landscape on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.

Dr Johanna Green at Cancer Research UK's Shine Night Walk 2019. Photo credit Mark Anderson
Dr Johanna Green at Cancer Research UK's Shine Night Walk 2019. Photo credit Mark Anderson

Dr Johanna Green - teacher, scholar, and friend

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 BST

A tribute to the life of Dr Johanna Green who has died five years after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.

University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance
University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

Dr Johanna Green

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:00:00 BST

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend Dr Johanna Green, Senior Lecturer in Information Studies, specialising in book history and digital humanities.

Ukrainian veterans digging alongside British Dutch German Belgian and Australian veterans 700 x 300 ©chrisvanhouts
Ukrainian veterans digging alongside British Dutch German Belgian and Australian veterans 700 x 300 ©chrisvanhouts

Ukrainians find peace from war on the Waterloo battlefield

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:00:00 BST

British veterans’ charity Waterloo Uncovered adds its support to the Ukrainian war effort

the undercroft with light and shadows
the undercroft with light and shadows

Scholarship funding available for the MA/MSc in Reparatory Justice

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 09:18:00 BST

Apply by 24 July 2023!

Burial of dead by James Rouse 1815
Burial of dead by James Rouse 1815

First written account by civilian at the Battle of Waterloo unveiled

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 BST

Over 200 years after the 1815 battle, an account by Thomas Ker, a Scottish merchant living in Brussels at the time, is being published for the first time in honour of his wishes to see his account go into print.

Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library
Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library

School of Humanities Lecture Series 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:00:38 BST

The next School of Humanities Lecture Series will be given by a leading gender historian.

A picture of a woman using a video game controller in front of a computer monitor
A picture of a woman using a video game controller in front of a computer monitor

Largest study of video games reveals men say twice as much as women

Wed, 24 May 2023 08:30:00 BST

Researchers have found a stark gender imbalance after carrying out the largest-ever study of video game dialogue.

View of the tree and Bute Hall in the east quadrangle
View of the tree and Bute Hall in the east quadrangle

Support for Assisted Dying Bill from end of life ethics experts

Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:00 BST

A consortium of Scottish philosophers and ethicists, including Glasgow professors Ben Colburn and Glen Pettigrove, has announced its support for the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Maud Bracke's inaugural lecture 23 June 2023
Maud Bracke's inaugural lecture 23 June 2023

Inaugural Lecture: Professor Maud Anne Bracke

Mon, 15 May 2023 09:21:00 BST

Reproductive rights and the embodied citizen: A tale of two abortion trials (Bobigny 1972 / Padua 1973)

Left to right Charlie Allan and Scott McMaster of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland helped to launch the Outlander Conference 2020 announcement at the University of Glasgow
Left to right Charlie Allan and Scott McMaster of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland helped to launch the Outlander Conference 2020 announcement at the University of Glasgow

Academic conference to explore Outlander’s success  

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will host a major conference this summer to explore the history, politics, culture, languages, clothes and music featured in the series.

University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300
University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

Iomairt AI a’ toirt cothrom na Fèinne dhan Ghàidhlig san linn dhidseatach

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:00 BST

AI initiative gives Gaelic a foothold in the digital age

Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.
Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow leads on investigation on immersive learning and education

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has today officially launched a project, supported by Meta, to study the benefits immersive technologies can bring to education.

Photo of Eric Liddell
Photo of Eric Liddell

Achievement and Happiness

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:04:00 BST

A two-day Philosophy conference on 4-5 May 2023, hosted in Glasgow as part of the Happiness Network