News & Events Archive

Principia Consortium News & Events Archive

Welcome from Dr Ronnie Young

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 09:30:00 BST

A warm welcome to the latest edition of our Principia Consortium Newsletter!

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The Burn house, Glen Esk-700x30008102018

New Scottish Tour a Success with Students

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 09:43:00 BST

Moira Hansen, who co-ordinates our Principia events, reflects upon the first year of the revamped outings programme for consortium students.

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Adam Smith 700x300

Adam Smith Prize Winners 2017-18

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:44:00 BST

Adam Smith Prize Winners 2017-18

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Kelvingrove Park with University Main Building in background

Studying at Glasgow – Navigating the Course Catalogue

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:19:00 BST

In this guide for students considering studying at Glasgow and/or study abroad staff, David Fearn Shows you how to choose courses via the University Course Catalogue

Eating out in the West End
Eating out in the West End

Eating Your Way Through Glasgow by Calen Smith

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:27:00 BST

Calen Smith of Westminster College USA introduces us to the culinary delights of Glasgow from the perspective of a visiting student.

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From Atlanta to Boston Principia at the NCHC 700x300

From Atlanta to Boston: Principia at the NCHC

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:16:00 BST

Following a successful trip to the National Collegiate Honours Council held in Atlanta last November, staff from the University of Glasgow will be attending the NCHC in Boston this year, held at the Sheraton from 7-11 November. We hope to see many of our Consortium partners there.

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CalenSmith 700x300

Principia Student’s Essay Gains US Recognition

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:34:00 BST

Some good news regarding one of our Adam Smith Prize winners from last session. Calen Smith from Westminster had his final essay for the core Principia Scottish Enlightenment class published in a prestigious student-led journal.

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Rebecca Brennan 700x300

Student Profile – Rebecca Brenner

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 11:49:00 BST

This edition’s student profile comes from Rebecca Brenner. Rebecca is from Harrisburg, Nebraska and studies pre-med at the University of Wyoming in Laramie with her major in Physiology.

Partner Profile - Christopher Newport University, Virginia

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 14:25:00 BST

A four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia, Christopher Newport University enrolls 5,000 students in rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences. CNU includes the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences, the College of Social Sciences, and the Luter School of Business.

Principia - The Year in Glasgow

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:16:00 BST

This year saw our biggest intake of students from across the US: 31 students came to study with us in the fall semester and 23 students in spring.

Partner Profile - Berry College, Georgia

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:00:00 GMT

This edition, guest contributor Lara Whelan of Berry College profiles one of our longest-standing partners.

Student Profile - Dilpreet Kaur

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 09:00:00 GMT

The student experience of studying in Glasgow, by Dilpreet Kaur of Canisius College

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Culzean Castle

Principia at the University

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:00:00 GMT

Profile of the bespoke Principia class ‘Scottish Enlightenment: Ideas and Influences’

Student Profile - Anthony Farmer

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:30:00 BST

Profile of Anthony Farmer, who visited us from the University of Wyoming

Adam Smith Prizewinners 2016-17

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:59:00 BST

We are proud to announce the winners of the Principia Adam Smith Class Prize for 2016-17.