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Dr Martin Osugo earns global recognition in neuropsychopharmacology

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:20:00 BST

Alumnus Dr Martin Osugo awarded the Rafaelsen Young Investigator Award from the International College of Neuropsychopharmacology.

Alumna Prof Arlene Holmes-Henderson MBE recognised for widening access to Classics

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:20:00 BST

Prof Arlene Holmes-Henderson receives national recognition for her work expanding access to the study of classical subjects.

Daniele Della Rossa carries the Olympic Flame

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:20:00 BST

University of Glasgow alumnus Daniele Della Rossa carried the torch for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Graham Watson among finalists for the 2026 Plutarch Award

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:12:00 BST

Alumnus Graham Watson’s debut book places him among just two UK writers shortlisted for the 2026 Plutarch Award for Best Biography.

Creative Arts Agency of Ghana announces planned Lifetime Honour of Professor Ladé Wosornu

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:12:00 GMT

The Creative Arts Agency honoured Prof. Ladé Wosornu at GAWBOFest 2025, announcing the Ladé Wosornu Literary Nest to support emerging writers and celebrating his lifelong impact on education, culture, and literature.

Dr Jack Ballantyne Joins STRmix Advisory Board

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:13:00 GMT

Alumnus Dr Jack Ballantyne appointed to the STRmix Advisory Board, providing advice to the team responsible for conducting scientific research and groundbreaking forensic software.

Stuart-John Irvine plays Marc in new Creative Arts Award-winning Scottish theatre production, Jessies

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:13:00 GMT

New Scottish theatre production Jessies wins The Creative Arts Award at the 2025 Proud Scotland Awards, and goes on tour this spring with alumnus Stuart-John Irvine.

A Life of Learning, Leading, and Lasting Impact: The Legacy of Professor Margaret Clark

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:32:00 GMT

Professor Margaret Clark’s career in education spans decades of transformative research, policy influence, and personal mentorship. From her academic beginnings at the University of Glasgow to her continued contributions as an Emeritus Professor and Visiting Professor, Margaret’s work has shaped the landscape of early childhood education in the UK and beyond.

From Frontline Medicine to Digital Innovation: Building Umbil

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:13:00 GMT

Dr Paul McNamara (MBChB, 2011) is a practising GP and medical educator who has developed Umbil, an AI-enabled clinical learning and workflow support platform designed to reduce administrative burden and support lifelong learning in healthcare.

Alumni Launches Cultural Intelligence in Practice in Glasgow

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:13:00 GMT

Alumna Lucy Butters (MA 1992, MPhil 1995), a global cultural intelligence expert, has published her new book Cultural Intelligence in Practice, sharing insights from international experts on building inclusion, leadership, and intercultural skills.

Tan Teck Lee MIET receives the prestigious IET Volunteer Medal

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:51:00 GMT

We are proud to celebrate University of Glasgow alumnus Tan Teck Lee MIET, recipient of the prestigious IET Volunteer Medal at IET Savoy Place, London, on 17 October 2025.

Steven Chen Receives Ruth D. Peterson Fellowship from the American Society of Criminology

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:51:00 BST

Alumnus Steven Chen awarded prestigious fellowship from the American Society of Criminology

Professor Gordon Mackay features in the new film-documentary Make It to Munich

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:51:00 BST

Alumnus Professor Gordon Mackay cycles on 1,200km expedition from Glasgow to Munich with patient Ethan Walker.

Dr John Gordon elected as International Fellow by the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:51:00 BST

Alumnus Dr John Gordon elected as International Fellow by the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2025.

Keeping it ‘Real’ at the Undergraduate Medical School

Wed, 28 May 2025 14:51:00 BST

Learn about the Undergraduate Medical School's 'Volunteer Patients', and how you can sign up to help our students!

Scottish Artist Anna Louise Simpson earns a place in Sotheby’s New York Contemporary Art Auction with AI-driven art

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:51:00 BST

Anna Louise Simpson’s AI-driven art features in Sotheby’s New York Contemporary Art Auction alongside works of Warhol, Richter & Rauschenberg.

Professor John Fraser awarded Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2025 honours list

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:51:00 GMT

Professor John Fraser honoured as Officer of the Order of Australia for outstanding contributions to medicine and impact on global critical care research.

Anji Sandhu: Championing Workplace Equality and Women’s Health Awareness

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:53:00 GMT

Anji Sandhu, a trailblazing advocate for workplace equality, is transforming lives with her PCOS Workplace Pledge, revolutionary app, and nationwide campaigns, earning her acclaim as a true changemaker.

Miriam Payne to row over 8,000 miles from Peru to Australia in upcoming Seas the Day expedition

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:51:00 GMT

Alumna Miriam Payne will row 8,000 continuous miles in the Pacific Ocean as part of Seas the Day’s The Great Pacific Escapade.

Dr Lynda Donaldson selected for Homeward Bound programme with Antarctic Expedition in January 2025

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:51:00 GMT

Alumna Dr Lynda Donaldson selected for the Homeward Bound global leadership initiative for women in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine).

Watch Dr Theo Fischbacher's interview as a lifelong member of #TeamUofG

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:51:00 GMT

Alumnus Dr Theo Fischbacher revisits the University campus after 50 years for a tour of the Wolfson Medical School with Professor Malcolm Shepherd.

Dr Edward T. Morgan receives Bernard B. Brodie Award

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:51:00 BST

Alumnus Dr Edward T. Morgan becomes the 25th recipient of the Bernard B. Brodie Award in Drug Metabolism and Disposition.

Atir Guliyeva appointed as Alumni Sustainable Development Goal Ambassador for the British Council

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 14:51:00 BST

University of Glasgow alumna Atir Guliyeva is appointed as Alumni Ambassador for Quality Education for the General Council's UK Sustainable Development Goals.

Professor Richard Susskind appointed Commonwealth’s Special Envoy for Justice and Artificial Intelligence

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:51:00 BST

University of Glasgow alumnus Richard Susskind to support UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 by assisting Commonwealth countries in achieving equal access to justice through the use of AI.

Christmas Island remembers Sara Maude Robertson

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:51:00 BST

Christmas Island Women’s Association Representatives, the Shire of Christmas Island and local community members gathered in June to commemorate UofG graduate Sara Maude Robertson (Medicine, 1899).

From Bushmills to Brighton - A Journey with Multiple Sclerosis

Fri, 24 May 2024 14:51:00 BST

UofG graduate Dr Jonathan White will be undertaking the challenge of a lifetime, cycling a 600-mile challenge to raise money for charity Overcoming MS.

UofG Aberdeen Club Annual Dinner 2023

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:47:00 GMT

The Annual Dinner of the University of Glasgow Aberdeen Club was held this November.

Sir Harry Burns awarded Honorary Fellowship from Royal College

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:19:23 GMT

Scotland’s former Chief Medical Officer has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.

Alumni in Toronto have enjoyed an opportunity to catch-up this summer.

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:21:00 BST

Alumni in Toronto have enjoyed an opportunity to catch-up this summer.

Glasgow University Women's Club host their popular Annual Dinner

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:20:00 BST

Over 40 UofG alumni and guests joined the GUWC for their annual dinner with guest speaker Sir Robin Murray FRS, Scottish psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatric Research at King's College London.

NYC Alumni End of Summer Meet Up

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:20:00 BST

Over 20 UofG alumni in the New York area gathered to celebrate the end of summer.

Dr Krishan Sethi awarded Queens Platinum Jubilee Medal

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:20:00 BST

Dr Krishan Sethi has served as a family physician to the northern Manitoba region for over 40 years and was recognised for his outstanding career in medicine to the Northern region of Manitoba.

UofG alumnus awarded EY Entrepreneur of the year 2023

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:16:51 BST

Matt Malone, founder and CEO of Groundworks and University of Glasgow Alumnus has recently been named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Mid-Atlantic Award winner.

Join the Singapore Alumni Association Committee

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:10:00 BST

Applications are open to join the Singapore Alumni Association Committee

Alumnus leads award winning COVID-19 vaccine development team

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 15:49:48 BST

Alumnus Dr Archie Lovatt has won a Life Science industry award for leading a team of over 150 experts who played a key role in the vaccination of 30% of the world population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Glasgow graduate cast in film, 'The Difference Between Us'

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:23:00 BST

The film is being premiered at the CCA from Saturday 21st July 2023.

OSGUG celebrates their 30-year anniversary with the UofG Chancellor

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:10:00 BST

The Chancellor’s Lunch marks the delayed celebrations of OSGUG's 30-year anniversary from summer 2020.

UofG alumni named on Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:45:00 GMT

Alumni Giosuè J. Prezioso, David Zuo, Angus Hardy and Craig Everett are named on Forbes 30 under 30 list 2023

Alumnus Ian Manson reflects on major accomplishment as Chief Executive of Clyde Gateway

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:54:00 GMT

Ian Manson, Clyde Gateway Chief Executive and former Senior Depute Director of Development and Regeneration for Glasgow City Council, discusses the success of The Olympia building regeneration.

Alumnus Professor John Fraser achieves world record, game changer for organ transplantation

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:54:00 GMT

Professor John Fraser has led the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) to achieve a new world record for the greatest distance and longest amount of time a heart has remained ‘ex-vivo’ (outside a body) before successful transplantation.

Emeritus Professor Paul McMenamin awarded a member of the order of Australia in the 2023 honours list

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:27:00 GMT

Professor Paul McMenamin is the the former Director of the Centre for Human Anatomy Education at Monash University and also headed up the Ocular Immunology group in the Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology until his retirement in 2020.

Meet the Finalists and Winners of the Study UK Alumni Awards 2022-23

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:56:00 GMT

Congratulations to UofG alumni who have been announced as finalists for the Study UK Alumni Awards in the USA, India and Saudi Arabia 2023!

Alumnus Dr Peter McQuillan awarded the Best Young Dentist Award

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus Dr Peter McQuillan was awarded the Best Young Dentist Award for London 2018.

New Oratorio by Alumnus Ian Fletcher (LLB 1969) premieres in London

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:10:11 GMT

Jonah, based on the Biblical story, will be performed in London’s Cadogan Hall May 9 2023 alongside a rich programme with a Theme of the Sea.

Alumnus Dr Gregor Reid awarded the Dr Rogers Prize

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus Dr Gregor Reid was awarded the Dr Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

UofG Aberdeen Club Annual Dinner 2022

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:47:00 GMT

Alumni from the Aberdeen area gathered for dinner at the Royal Northern and University Club

Alumni receive British Veterinary Association prestigious Veterinary Achievement Awards

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Alumni Dr David McKeown and Professor Tim Greet receive prestigious veterinary achievement awards for their exceptional commitment and contributions to the profession.

BHF In Conversation With... Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Former BHF Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Glasgow 1998 - 2010.

Dr Sean Callanan appointed as Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:43:00 BST

Dr Callanan is appointed as fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons following his work to advance education and scholarship.

Summer alumni gatherings in Mexico and Austria

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:46:00 BST

Alumni have enjoyed a summer of international gatherings in Mexico City and Vienna.

UofG alumnus announced in the 50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Award

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 12:56:00 BST

Legal Officer Joan Bull received the award in recognition of her relentless and outstanding efforts in promoting national development.

Dr Frank Dunn graduates again, 52 years after becoming an alumnus

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:35:00 BST

Graduating in June 2022 from the School of Critical Studies, Dr Dunn remembers his first graduation in 1970.

Professor Jim McManus appointed as Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR)

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:46:00 BST

Professor McManus is appointed as Fellow of the prestigious society following his work in the Public Health Service.

What does it mean to be an alumnus?

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:59:00 GMT

Dr Hector M Baillie (BSc 1975) ponders what it means to be an alumnus and the contribution alumni can make.

Friends of Glasgow University Library online event

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:59:00 GMT

The Friends of Glasgow University Library invite UofG alumni to join a virtual tour of Stationers’ Hall, London, on Monday 9 May at 6.30pm.

Glasgow University Women's Club host London meeting

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:59:00 GMT

The Glasgow University Women's Club (London) was very pleased to start the year with a face-to-face meeting.

Dr Ian Mills awarded Inaugural College Medal

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:57:00 GMT

Alumnus Dr Ian Mills (BDS 1987) is the first recipient of this prestigious award, conferred by the College of General Dentistry (CGDent)

UofG recognised in Open UK’s 2022 Honours List

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus Amol Meshram and current PhD student Paul Ogbonoko Owoicho have appeared on Open UK’s 2022 Honours List.

Dr Carsten Weerth has been elected head of BDZ Deutsche Zoll

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Weerth is also the Customs Chief Inspector at the Main Customs Office and founder of the Centre for Customs Law and Customs Research.

UofG Professor of Environmental Statistics to give online talk on a post COP 'Digital Earth.'

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Professor Marian Scott will deliver the online talk, organised by the Consorcio Universidades por la Ciencia

UofG Aberdeen Club celebrates Annual Dinner

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Alumni from the Aberdeen area gathered for dinner at the Royal Northern and University Club

Dr Iliyasu newly appointed at Kano University.

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Iliyasu has been appointed as ProChancellor and Chairman Governing Council of Kano University.

Dr Gregor Reid named as co-winner of Dr Rogers Prize

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The award celebrates the perseverance and innovation of Canadian pioneers in acupuncture and probiotics research.

UofG alumnus completes charity Scotland run!

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Paddy Watson and fellow dental colleagues completed the challenge of running the entire length of Scotland, from John o’ Groats to Gretna.

Professor MacMillan awarded Nobel Prize for Chemistry

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 BST

Professor MacMillan won along with Benjamin List for their work on the development of asymmetric organocatalysis. 

UofG Alumna awarded University of Oxford Vice Chancellor's Award

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST

Dr Holmes-Henderson was recognised for her outstanding and innovative research project.

BHF In Conversation With... Professor David Wheatley

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST

Former UofG Professor and British Heart Foundation Chairholder.

Professor Jim McManus awarded President’s Medal

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST

Professor McManus provided outstanding service to public health during the pandemic.

British Academy awards medal to Honorary Glasgow graduate

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 BST

Professor David J. Breeze OBE was awarded the prestigious Kenyon Medal

Emeritus Professor John Renwick recipient of Sir Walter Scott Medal.

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 00:00:00 BST

Awarded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

BHF In Conversation With... Professor Stuart Cobbe

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 BST

Former UofG Professor and British Heart Foundation Chairholder.

Glasgow graduate receives Diana Award

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 00:00:00 BST

Mashal Aamir was recognised for her humanitarian work.

Dr Wanda Diaz-Merced: The Blind Astronomer

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow graduate revolutionising astronomy appears on BBC Radio Four.

Glasgow graduate receives Law Society lifetime honorary membership

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 BST

Solicitor Colin Cameron was instrumental in establishing Malawi’s independence.

Alumnus wins Quant of the Year Award

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 14:31:00 BST

Jim Gatheral, Presidential Professor of Mathematics at Baruch College's Weirssman School of Arts and Sciences and University of Glasgow alumnus, was named "Quant of the Year" at the 2021 Risk Awards.

Glasgow alumnus Zahin Razeen named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia List.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 BST

Zahin is Co-Founder and CEO of Dhaka-based startup Hydroquo+, and a UN Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals.

Dr John Houston named one of The Top 25 Biotech CEOs of 2021.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 BST

John Houston is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Arvinas, a biopharmaceuticals company focused on oncology treatment.

Alumnus, Professor Patrick Gunning launches Dunad Therapeutics.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 BST

Dunad Therapeutics is the third Company to come out of Gunning Group’s research.

Professor Tommy MacKay awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow Graduate Professor Tommy MacKay awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by British Psychological Society.

Alumna writes guest Archives blog to mark Women's History Month

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow alumna and historian, Bernadette Cahill, blog post to mark Women's History Month 2021.

Anas Sarwar becomes Scottish Labour Leader

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow graduate elected to lead Scottish wing of the Labour party

Zoology Alumna selected to be an ambassador for WWF

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Lauren Arthur becomes an ambassador for WWF.

Alumnus Professor Henderson named an IEEE Fellow 2021.

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Alumnus Professor Henderson named an IEEE Fellow 2021.

Alumnus Dr R. Barr awarded Member of the Order of Canada

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Ronald Barr was awarded for outstanding achievement and service to the nation of Canada.