History news in 2020

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.

Glasgow named THE UK University of the Year

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been named Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year, it has been announced tonight.

Rebeca Whiting interview
Rebeca Whiting interview

Rebecca Whiting on the controversies of captured records

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:57:00 GMT

On the latest episode of International History Declassified

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.

Free online course to educate people on gender history launched

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT

UofG and FutureLearn are launching a free online course to educate people on gender history as study shows that Brits feel they lack the right knowledge on gender issues/

Students in Kelvingrove Park with the Uni tower in the background
Students in Kelvingrove Park with the Uni tower in the background

PhD scholarships available for 2021/22!

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:02:00 BST

Deadline for applications: 7 December 2020

Centre launch
Centre launch

Launch of Scotland's first research centre for slavery studies: the Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:30:00 BST

Tuesday 27 October 2020

Haiti
Haiti

Free online course explores history and legacy of British slavery in the Caribbean

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

Free online course explores history and legacy of British slavery in the Caribbean

MOOC sex and gender
MOOC sex and gender

Free online course on Global History of Sex and Gender: Bodies and Power in the Modern World

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

Explore the history and legacy of British colonial slavery and oppression in the Caribbean through historical slave accounts.

Civilizational Imperatives
Civilizational Imperatives

Book Launch - Civilizational Imperatives: Americans, Moros, and the Colonial World, by Oliver Charbonneau

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 14:43:00 BST

Wednesday 23 September 2020

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Lorna Hughes and Andrew MacKillop part of new UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Collaborations

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:00 BST

12 New UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Collaborations Announced including two projects involving Lorna Hughes and Andrew MacKillop

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Tile-KelvinHall02

Job vacancy: Lecturer in Transatlantic Slavery

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 15:42:00 BST

Closing date: 17 September 2020

The UofG sign in the Hunterian Museum
The UofG sign in the Hunterian Museum

Dr Tim Peacock awarded the Royal Historical Society's Innovation in Teaching

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 11:06:00 BST

A prestigious prize for Dr Peacock's oustanding work

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

University of Glasgow academic appointed to British Academy Council

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:00:00 BST

Professor Dauvit Broun has been appointed to the governing body of the British Academy, the UK’s lead for the humanities and social sciences.

Colour photo of the Glasgow University Union (GUU)
Colour photo of the Glasgow University Union (GUU)

‘In Search of Mary Queen of Scots': a collaborative blog/vlog

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:43:00 BST

We're posting twice a week in a #monthofmaryqueenofscots

Napoleonic re-enactor Rob Woods of the First Regiment of Foot, Royal Scots with one of the 20,000 28mm miniature soldiers being used to replay the Battle of Waterloo at the University of Glasgow this week end Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2019 Credit John Young
Napoleonic re-enactor Rob Woods of the First Regiment of Foot, Royal Scots with one of the 20,000 28mm miniature soldiers being used to replay the Battle of Waterloo at the University of Glasgow this week end Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2019 Credit John Young

UofG Student-led Documentary Launched

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

A year on from the Great Game: Waterloo Replayed a UofG student-led film is now launched.

Waterloo Uncovered Dig 2019
Waterloo Uncovered Dig 2019

Battlefield archaeology helps veterans with physical and mental recovery

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

A new report by the charity Waterloo Uncovered reveals how archaeological work on the battlefield of Waterloo is helping Veterans and Serving Military Personnel with recovery from some of the mental and physical impacts of their service.

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Mrs Dalloway 700x300

History summer reading suggestions

Mon, 25 May 2020 16:15:00 BST

Books that have inspired History staff!

Scottish Highland Clans
Scottish Highland Clans

The Scottish Highland Clans: Origins, Decline and Transformation

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:25:00 BST

Explore fascinating Scottish history by learning about the Highland clans

Students in Kelvingrove Park with the Uni tower in the background
Students in Kelvingrove Park with the Uni tower in the background

Studying History at the University of Glasgow

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 12:11:00 BST

A short video for the virtual Offer Holders Event, Wed 8 April 2020

Sam Cohn on The Nine
Sam Cohn on The Nine

Professor Sam Cohn on Covid-19 misinformation

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:12:02 BST

Professor Sam Cohn on Covid-19 misinformation

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John Durkan 700x300

Sixth Annual John Durkan Memorial Lecture

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 09:24:21 GMT

Tuesday 24 March 2020

Lion & Unicorn merged 1870 and 2020 photo for International Women's Day
Lion & Unicorn merged 1870 and 2020 photo for International Women's Day

UofG recreates 150-year-old professors' photo for International Women's Day

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Some of the University of Glasgow’s senior women leaders assembled to give their own historic take on a 150-year-old, all-male professors’ photo ahead of celebrations for International Women’s Day.

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Edwards lecture 170320 700x300

Edwards Lecture: From boom to bust: The Lordship of Ireland and the European ‘commercial revolution’

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 21:33:41 GMT

Wednesday 17 March 2020

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

UofG ranked among the best in the world for Arts & Humanities

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:00:37 GMT

The Arts & Humanities at the University of Glasgow have risen six places to 62nd in the latest QS World University Rankings 2020.

Julia McClure In Our Time
Julia McClure In Our Time

Dr Julia McClure on 'In Our Time'

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:50:34 GMT

Discussing attitudes to slavery in the Spanish empire

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Professor Lynn Abrams 700 x 300

College of Arts’ historian named among new Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellows

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT

A senior historian is among eight University of Glasgow academics announced as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Memorial Chapel with Roll of Honour WW1 WW2
Memorial Chapel with Roll of Honour WW1 WW2

UofG Great War Project commemoration ends

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Great War Project to remember every member of its community to lose their lives has officially ended today with its last commemoration service.

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Jo Tucker's new book 700x300

Dr Joanna Tucker's new book

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:22:08 GMT

Reading and Shaping Medieval Cartularies