College of Arts & Humanities news

The Gift of the Gabaldon

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

A ground breaking new book, Outlander and Scotland: Touchstones and Signposts, has just been published and is based on an international Outlander conference hosted by UofG in 2023.

Your Burns Supper matters: help shape the future of a global and living tradition

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The Centre for Robert Burns Studies is calling on people worldwide to help create a crowdsourced archive of Burns Night events, viewable through an interactive global map launching in July 2026 on the 225th anniversary of the first Burns Supper.

Five of Scotland’s most amazing archaeological discoveries from 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

UofG's Burnswark hillfort archaeology dig named among Scotland’s top discoveries after settlement breakthrough

Influential researcher awarded honorary doctorate at Lund University

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:00:18 GMT

UofG's Professor Scott Spurlock has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Faculty of Theology at Lund University.

First Virtual Reality kiosk for Museums in the Metaverse launched

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has unveiled its first [un]box Virtual Reality kiosk, a self-contained gateway to worlds that were once out of reach.

UofG leads new international project tackling AI bias in speech recognition

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Seven new projects will strengthen collaborations between US and UK researchers to address the ethical, legal and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Among them is a major initiative led by the University of Glasgow that will confront bias in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems.

History of Art dedicates its Resource Centre to their late colleague Dr John Richards

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

UofG dedicates its Resource Centre to late colleague Dr John Richards

Exhibition lifts curtain on Glasgow's historic panto tradition

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

A special exhibition celebrating the rich history of Glaswegian and Scottish pantomime has officially opened at Glasgow City Chambers, offering visitors a festive journey through one of Scotland’s most beloved traditions.

Funding grant secured for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

An innovative research project, which aims to uncover the diverse voices, identities, and cultural interactions that shaped early British history, has been awarded £1.4 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funding.

Ross Roy Prize – 2025 Winner Announced

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:50:13 GMT

The 2025 Ross Roy Prize has been awarded to UofG's Dr Suping Li. The prize is awarded annually to the best PhD thesis submitted on a subject relating to Scottish literature.

Glasgow 850: Leading UofG archaeologist Stephen Driscoll brings the city’s story to life

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

This week, the Dalrymple Lectures will draw on that lifetime of work as Professor Stephen Driscoll of the University of Glasgow brings the city’s archaeology to life, showing how discoveries from Govan to the Cathedral reveal Glasgow’s origins and its wider global significance.

Scottish students startup summit aims to ignite the next generation of games and tech entrepreneurs

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

“Hello World!”: Scottish students startup summit aims to ignite the next generation of games and tech entrepreneurs

UofG honoured with The University of the West Indies Chancellor’s Award

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has received The Chancellor’s Award from The University of the West Indies (UWI).

Archaeologists recover hundreds of Jacobite projectiles in unexplored area of Culloden  

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Archaeologists from the University of Glasgow and the National Trust for Scotland have recovered more than 100 projectiles, including lead musket balls and cannon shot, from Culloden Battlefield.

Book Tales: Storytelling through the lives of readers past and present

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and The Mitchell Library invite you to explore the rich and historical life of books in a series of engaging Being Human Festival events in November.

Manuscripts & the Mind: A new exhibition turns visitors into researchers

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:00 BST

A new exhibition, Manuscripts & the Mind: How we read & respond to the written word, has opened at the Chester Beatty, Dublin.

Forgotten scholar’s books shed light on 17th century Scotland

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 BST

The personal library owned by a 17th century Scottish minister, academic and administrator has been brought together for the first time in more than 370 years.

Evan Mawdsley wins the 12th annual Gilder Lehrman Military History Prize

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 BST

The historian and author was awarded the prestigious $50,000 prize for his book, Supremacy at Sea.

Earliest archaeological evidence of blue indigo dye found on 34,000-year-old grinding tools

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:00 BST

New research has found the earliest evidence of the use of blue dye in the archaeological record, dating back over 34,000 years.

Arts & Humanities subjects in UK top 20

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:00:00 BST

The College of Arts & Humanities has secured a strong showing in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Overtourism research shortlisted for THE Award

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:00:00 BST

A research project led by Dr Guillem Colom-Montero from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures has been shortlisted for Research Project of the Year: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.

SGSAH Appoints New Director

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:00:00 BST

Professor Maria Fusco appointed as new Director of the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities

Scotland’s largest city positions itself as UK’s 3D content creation capital

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 BST

UofG, The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) and City of Glasgow College (CoGC) are joining forces with key industry partners Float Digital, ISO Design, Lateral North and Soluis to establish the 3D Content Creation Working Group.

REF2029 Panel Members Announced

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:41:00 BST

Among the announced panel members are 18 academics from the University of Glasgow

Archaeologists invite public to help ‘excavate their memories’ of Scotland’s first skatepark

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 BST

The archaeological fieldwork is being supported by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and will help to preserve the legacy of Scotland’s first skatepark, with opportunities for the public to get involved.

CILIP appoints Dr David McMenemy inaugural Chair of new Intellectual Freedom Committee

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:05 BST

The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) is pleased to announce the inaugural Chair of its new Intellectual Freedom Committee.

University of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forests

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 BST

A filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests.

RSE awards over £729k to boost Scotland’s research sector

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:02:00 BST

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has announced that 73 exceptional research projects were selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call – including a researcher from the College of Arts & Humanities.

Arts & Humanities academics elected new Fellows by The British Academy

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 BST

Emeritus History Professor Callum G Brown and Sociolinguistics Professor Jennifer Smith are among 92 academics recognised with a Fellowship.

“Birthday na Bliadhna Bhogaidh" aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 BST

Fifth Anniversary of Gaelic with Immersion Programme at the University of Glasgow

Commemoration Day 2025

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:02:00 BST

The University of Glasgow awarded honorary degrees to eight individuals in recognition of their achievements in the fields of arts, politics, business, humanities and science.

Leaders in UK screen call for a renewed focus on women's equity in the film and TV industries

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:30:00 BST

The calls comes as a new evidence-based guide for effective policy design is published.

UofG philosophy professor awarded prestigious ERC Advanced Grants

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:02:00 BST

Five UofG academics including Arts & Humanities Professor J Adam Carter have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants – the most that the University has ever been awarded in one round.

New 'Screen Carbon Test' launches to help audiences and creators assess climate messaging in film and TV

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

A groundbreaking new tool to evaluate how well film and television represent climate change is being launched to the public at the University of Glasgow’s Dear Green Music Scene festival.

REF 2029 People, Culture and Environment pilot panels membership announced

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 BST

REF 2029 have now announced the membership of the panels for the development of the People, Culture and Environment which includes three College of Arts & Humanities colleagues.

UofG launches next-generation safety training to transform culture in UK screen industry

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:55:00 BST

A new immersive safety training programme developed at UofG aims to enhance safety culture across the UK’s screen industries by offering a next-generation approach to crew training.

Medieval scholars believed Scottish independence was entirely compatible with being British

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

New research by a leading historian from the University of Glasgow shows a surprising historical perspective on being British.

REF chairs and deputy chairs for expert sub-panels announced

Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 BST

Among the new appointees are two academics from the College of Arts & Humanities

Ukie CEO Nick Poole appointed Honorary Professor at UofG

Mon, 19 May 2025 16:30:00 BST

UofG has announced the appointment of Nick Poole, CEO of Ukie (UK Interactive Entertainment), as an Honorary Professor of Digital Culture within the School of Humanities

UofG set to host third annual James McCune Smith Conference

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:30:44 BST

The University of Glasgow is set to play host to a conference which will celebrate and amplify the voices and visions of Black scholars, thinkers, and changemakers.

University of Glasgow academic appointed as ambassador for the European Research Council to the UK

Thu, 01 May 2025 15:00:00 BST

Professor Mona Simion, Co-Director of the COGITO Epistemology Research Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities, has been appointed Ambassador for the European Research Council (ERC) to the UK.

Ancient human settlement discovered on Scottish island pushes known boundaries

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:00 BST

A team of archaeologists and scientists led by Karen Hardy, Professor of Prehistoric Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, has discovered evidence for one of the earliest human populations yet known in Scotland.

First UK broadcasting devolution study gets go ahead

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

The first four-nations study of broadcasting policy in a devolved UK is set to begin following the awarding of a major research grant.