National Student Survey
Theatre Studies and Film and Television Studies results have now been announced.
17 August - 'Entarte Kunst' ('Degenerate Art') In Nazi Germany
Debbie Lewer, in conjunction with the project 'Entartet' by Kai Fischer, will be giving a talk at the CCA on the exhibitions of so-called 'Entarte Kunst' ('Degenerate Art') in Nazi Germany.
Nightmail 75th Anniversary
Dr Ian Goode (Theatre, Film and Television Studies) appeared on BBC Radio Scotland's morning programme to talk about the influential documentary.
Professor Christine Geraghty
Professor Christine Geraghty is retiring after a long and varied career having spent the last 9 years in Glasgow.
Alasdair Cameron Scholarship fund
Theatre Studies recent graduates staged a devised piece called Bricks and Mortar at The Old Hairdressers, Stereo.
CCPR becomes Polish case study
An interview with Professor Philip Schlesinger and related commentary has been published in a new Polish textbook, published in Krakow both in Polish and English.
MLitt Dramaturgy and Playwriting Public Play Reading
For the first time, the MLitt Dramaturgy and Playwriting held a show case of new plays written by the playwrights, performed in G12 Theatre.
Applications invited for AHRC doctoral award
Theatre Studies at the University of Glasgow, is seeking to award one fully-funded PhD studentship to commence 1 October 2011. The studentship is funded through the AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Awards Scheme and is with non-academic partners, the Riverside Museum, Glasgow.
"The best performance I've ever seen"
Current Theatre Studies PhD student, Kieran Hurley, is highly praised in The Observer for his show Hitch.
Honorary Research Fellow at the Edinburgh Fringe
Adrian Howells, Honorary Research Fellow in Theatre Studies, continues his critical practice of exploring risk and intimacy in performance with two very different pieces presented at the Edinburgh Fringe.
New film screened at Leeds conference
Professor Philip Schlesinger, director of the CCPR, responded to audience questions at screenings of his new, documentary short, 'Performers on the Edge' at the international conference on 'Moral Economies of Creative Labour'.
Launch of Your Paintings and Your Paintings Tagger websites
On 23 June the BBC and the Public Catalogue Foundation (PCF) launched the Your Paintings website and the pioneering Your Paintings Tagger at the National Gallery, London.
Restoration of The Tiger Flag in Taiwan
Frances Lennard has been giving advice on the conservation of the Flag of the Formosa Republic to the National Taiwan Museum
Santander Chairman drops in for tea
Emilio Botín, Chairman of Grupo Santander, recently dropped in for tea at the Principal’s Lodging, to see for himself some of the work Santander is supporting at the University and meet some of the recipients of funding.
Exhibiting Whistler
Research on Whistler, based on the University's pre-eminent holdings of art works and documents, has led to international collaborations on exhibitions and publications.
One new place available on Textile Conservation MPhil 2011-12
One extra place has unexpectedly become available for the MPhil in Textile Conservation starting in September 2011
Applications invited for AHRC doctoral award
The School of Culture & Creative Arts invites applications for an AHRC doctoral award entitled A History of the Glasgow International Jazz Festival.
New issue of the 'The Pulse' available
'The Pulse', a publication edited and run by Music students at Glasgow University, releases its second issue
Professor Philip Schlesinger appointed to high-profile cultural roles
Philip Schlesinger, Professor of Cultural Policy in Theatre and Director of the Centre for Cultural Policy Research, has been appointed Visiting Professor in the Department of History and Political Science at LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome.
Mingyuan Hu, PhD candidate, invited to speak at international symposium in Shanghai on Fou Lei
Mingyuan Hu, PhD candidate and temporary lecturer in History of Art, has been invited to speak at an international symposium in Shanghai on Fou Lei (1908-66).
Performance & publication for Dr Jane Stanley
A new work by composer Dr Jane Stanley will be featured in a concert launching the Arcomis Flute Album in Cardiff on 2 April.
Ceramics Exhibition: The Potters' Process
On Thursday 28 April 2011, an exhibition of ceramics, ‘The Potters’ Process’, opens at Paisley Museum, curated by University of Glasgow postgraduate students
History of Art and Alumni events at ‘Jardines impresionistas’ exhibition in Madrid
Staff and students made a fascinating visit to Madrid in February for an Academic Seminar and Alumni Reception at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum – one of the outstanding art galleries in Europe.
Professors launch Music Manifesto
Professor Martin Cloonan and Professor Simon Frith have launched a Music Manifesto for the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May.
'China Through the Lens of John Thomson: 1868-1872' at the Burrell Collection
Prof. Nick Pearce opened the exhibition 'China Through the Lens of John Thomson: 1868-1872' at the Burrell Collection
Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History officially opened by HRH the Princess Royal.
HRH the Princess Royal visited the University of Glasgow on Wednesday 9 February to officially open the Centre for Textile Conservation and Technical Art History.
Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture: Exhibitions and Conference
The AHRC-funded project 'Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture' is backing exhibitions and a conference in the coming months.
Watching Jazz Conference
In February Music will host the international conference Watching Jazz: Analysing Jazz Performance on Audiovisual Resource.
History of Art blooms in Edinburgh and Madrid
'Impressionist Gardens' exhibition attracted nearly 100,000 visitors in Edinburgh, and a new version of the exhibition has just opened in Madrid: Jardines 'impresionistas'
Dunedin Consort listed in top 20 greatest choirs
The Dunedin Consort, under the direction of Prof John Butt, has been placed 11th in Gramophone magazine's list of 'The 20 Greatest Choirs'
Two Grants for Whistler Etchings Project
The Chancellor's Fund and Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art have awarded Prof. MacDonald a total of £12,500.
CONNECTING WHISTLER: Festschrift for Prof. Margaret F. MacDonald NOW ONLINE!
The publication 'Connecting Whistler: A Festschrift for Margaret F. MacDonald' was launched at an event on 1 December at the Hunterian Art Gallery.
Are you interested in postgraduate study?
Come along to our Open Evening on 23 November to find out more about programmes, funding and how to apply.