University of Glasgow :: MyGlasgow news http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/ The University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The mission of the University is to be a major research-led university operating in an international context with the following fundamental aims: * to provide education through the development of learning in a research environmen * to undertake fundamental, strategic and applied research * to make a major contribution to local, regional, national and international communities through widening access and through working in partnership to support economic regeneration * to sustain and add value to Scottish culture, to the natural environment and to the national economy. en-gb Copyright: (C) The University of Glasgow, see http://www.gla.ac.uk/legal/copyright/ for more information Update on the Campus Vision http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277586_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277586_en.html Estates and Buildings Director, Ann Allen, says the University is now building for “our next hundred years” Watch the interview here... Fri, 10 May 2013 01:24:00 GMT Staff counselling available to all http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277604_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277604_en.html The University’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing department is running a campaign to let staff know about the wide range of counselling services that are available to them. Fri, 10 May 2013 03:10:00 GMT Columbia partnership's unexpected boost http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277535_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277535_en.html The University of Glasgow's partnership scheme with Columbia University in the USA has produced unexpected benefits. Thu, 09 May 2013 03:20:00 GMT University wins Athena SWAN award http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277233_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277233_en.html The University of Glasgow has been given an institutional Bronze Award by Athena SWAN. Fri, 03 May 2013 04:15:00 GMT University joins international particle accelerator project http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277588_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277588_en.html The University of Glasgow joins international particle accelerator project Fri, 10 May 2013 02:15:00 GMT Nursing and Health Care School "highly commended" http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277525_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277525_en.html The Nursing & Health Care School has been highly commended in the Student Nursing Times awards. Thu, 09 May 2013 01:51:00 GMT University of Glasgow joins the British Museum as part of FutureLearn http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277416_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277416_en.html The University joined the British Museum this month to become part of the first free, open, online platform for courses from multiple UK universities and other leading organisations. Wed, 08 May 2013 02:41:00 GMT Glasgow goes East to develop Indian links http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277358_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277358_en.html A delegation from the University of Glasgow travelled to India recently. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:14:00 GMT Pension auto enrolment update http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277584_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277584_en.html All University of Glasgow workers should now have received an e-mail or letter containing their own specific pension auto enrolment information. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:56:00 GMT Internationalisation Conference http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277573_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277573_en.html The second Internationalisation Conference for all staff will take place on Thursday, 14 November 2013. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:38:00 GMT Glasgow student wins Cornell scholarship http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277614_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277614_en.html One of the University of Glasgow's first year law students, Susannah Paul, has beaten off 100 applicants from all over the UK to win a scholarship to the Cornell University Summer School. Fri, 10 May 2013 03:48:00 GMT Garscube Rowing Challenge raises funds http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277530_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277530_en.html A rowing challenge at the Garscube Small Animal Hospital earlier this month was a tremendous success. Thu, 09 May 2013 02:39:00 GMT Scientists take on Marathon Task http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277520_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277520_en.html A team of research scientists from the Institute of Infection Immunity and Inflammation, aim to run the Edinburgh Relay Marathon. Thu, 09 May 2013 12:55:00 GMT Scottish Boat Race 2013 http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277408_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277408_en.html Come and spectate at the Scottish Boat Race – now finishing at the Riverside Museum Wed, 08 May 2013 02:19:00 GMT Come join the Sing-along with Julia Donaldson & Nick Sharratt http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277414_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277414_en.html The University is hosting two children's events at this year's West End Festival. Wed, 08 May 2013 02:32:00 GMT Science Media Centre event http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277508_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277508_en.html Tom Sheldon, senior press officer at the Science Media Centre (SMC) in London, will be visiting on Tuesday 14 May Thu, 09 May 2013 11:36:00 GMT Research magazine published http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277412_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277412_en.html The latest issue of Horizons is now available. The magazine showcases innovation at Glasgow. Wed, 08 May 2013 02:31:00 GMT Fellowship honour for Professor Tessa Holyoake http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277364_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/staff/news/headline_277364_en.html Professor Tessa Holyoake has been made a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences. Wed, 08 May 2013 10:37:00 GMT