Logo/branding for Athena Swan - 2017
Logo/branding for Athena Swan - 2017

College of Arts schools among new Athena SWAN recipients

Mon, 18 May 2020 17:00:00 BST

The School of Critical Studies and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures in the College of Arts have both gained Bronze awards.

Stay at Home Literature Festival Logo
Stay at Home Literature Festival Logo

Writers and public rally to support a new virtual literature festival

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:00:00 BST

Over 200 writers are taking part in the world’s first virtual international literature festival, Stay-At-Home! Festival, which is founded by Dr Carolyn Jess-Cooke from University of Glasgow.

Lion & Unicorn merged 1870 and 2020 photo for International Women's Day
Lion & Unicorn merged 1870 and 2020 photo for International Women's Day

UofG recreates 150-year-old professors' photo for International Women's Day

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Some of the University of Glasgow’s senior women leaders assembled to give their own historic take on a 150-year-old, all-male professors’ photo ahead of celebrations for International Women’s Day.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG Lecturer wins prestigious philosophy journal essay prize

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Dr J Adam Carter, a lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, has won The Philosophical Quarterly’s 2019 Essay Prize.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

UofG ranked among the best in the world for Arts & Humanities

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 10:00:37 GMT

The Arts & Humanities at the University of Glasgow have risen six places to 62nd in the latest QS World University Rankings 2020.

Walking Library, cherry tree book. Photo Credit Mhairi Law
Walking Library, cherry tree book. Photo Credit Mhairi Law

Walking Library for the National Forest

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:00:00 GMT

The Walking Library for Forest Walks is part of an arts project, launched by Professor Dee Heddon and Misha Myers, and supported by UofG, which combines reading with walking.

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Professor Lynn Abrams 700 x 300

College of Arts’ historian named among new Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellows

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT

A senior historian is among eight University of Glasgow academics announced as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Memorial Chapel with Roll of Honour WW1 WW2
Memorial Chapel with Roll of Honour WW1 WW2

UofG Great War Project commemoration ends

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Great War Project to remember every member of its community to lose their lives has officially ended today with its last commemoration service.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG Honorary Professor honoured by German government

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Jane Milosch, a UofG Honorary Professor, has been honoured with the decoration of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Image of the University Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, seated.
Image of the University Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, seated.

Adam Smith and Slavery - Insight Talk

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Renowned economist and Principal of the University of Glasgow, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, will elaborate on his insight into the relationship between Smith and slavery, focusing on a first edition of the text held in the University of Glasgow Special Collections.

Launch of the History of Burns Supper research project led by Professor Gerard Carruthers from the Centre for Burns Robert Burns Studies Photo Credit Martin Shields
Launch of the History of Burns Supper research project led by Professor Gerard Carruthers from the Centre for Burns Robert Burns Studies Photo Credit Martin Shields

UofG research will look at the worldwide map of contemporary Burns Suppers

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Academics at the University of Glasgow plan to pull together a worldwide map of contemporary Burns Supper activity over the next two years.

New painting by Glasgow Mòd artist in residence Sandy Moffat unveiled

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Foillseachadh air dealbh le Sandy Moffat, neach-ealain air mhuninntearas aid Mòd Ghlaschu

Principal's lodge, main building and tower
Principal's lodge, main building and tower

Donation will help continue research into Scotland’s national bard at the University of Glasgow

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 09:00:00 GMT

A philanthropic American couple have gifted a quarter of a million dollars to the home of the largest concentration of Robert Burns experts in the world, it was announced today.

Robert Burns Stain glass window in Bute Hall
Robert Burns Stain glass window in Bute Hall

University of Glasgow research finds Robert Burns is worth £203 million annually in direct value to Scotland, and almost £140 milion in brand value

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Scotland’s national bard is worth just over £200 million a year to the Scottish economy and the poet’s brand is worth nearly £140 million annually, a report by the University of Glasgow has revealed.

Professor Claire Squires
Professor Claire Squires

New Director of the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities announced

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 11:00:00 GMT

The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director, Professor Claire Squires.

Professor Jennifer Smith, Professor of Sociolinguistics at the University of Glasgow, and Dr E Jamieson, a researcher on the project from the University of Edinburgh, launch a new online resource which maps the use of Scots across Scotland at the University of Glasgow today.
Professor Jennifer Smith, Professor of Sociolinguistics at the University of Glasgow, and Dr E Jamieson, a researcher on the project from the University of Edinburgh, launch a new online resource which maps the use of Scots across Scotland at the University of Glasgow today.

A new online resource maps the use of Scots across Scotland

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:00:00 GMT

A project team led by the University of Glasgow travelled the length and breadth of Scotland, visiting nearly 150 communities, to pinpoint where expressions come from in the many dialects of Scots spoken across Scotland.

Dr Matt Brennan, a Reader in Popular Music at the University of Glasgow; Glasgow PhD student Robert Allan, also a founding and current member of the band Glasvegas and Robert Kilpatrick, General Manager of the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) in front of the iconic Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom
Dr Matt Brennan, a Reader in Popular Music at the University of Glasgow; Glasgow PhD student Robert Allan, also a founding and current member of the band Glasvegas and Robert Kilpatrick, General Manager of the Scottish Music Industry Association (SMIA) in front of the iconic Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom

Research will measure how much the music industry is worth to Scotland’s economy

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Research will measure how much the music industry is worth to Scotland’s economy

A photo of the painting called Lady in a Fur Wrap. Photo Credit Glasgow Museums
A photo of the painting called Lady in a Fur Wrap. Photo Credit Glasgow Museums

Results of research on Spanish masterpiece Lady in a Fur Wrap announced

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Leading international specialists in the field of art history have released the initial findings of a four-year collaborative research project centring around one of Glasgow's most famous paintings, the Lady in a Fur Wrap.

Main building and tower from Kelvingrove park
Main building and tower from Kelvingrove park

Lecture created by Harry Potter & The Cursed Child Theatre Director John Tiffany in celebration of life changing UofG tutor

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:00:00 GMT

A lecture created by Theatre Director John Tiffany to celebrate his UofG tutor Dr Alasdair Cameron will be delivered by Hollywood & Broadway star Alan Cumming.

Photo of Professor Sir Tom Devine
Photo of Professor Sir Tom Devine

Scotland’s leading historian to deliver inaugural Thomas Muir Lecture

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Professor Sir Tom Devine will deliver the inaugural Thomas Muir Lecture to celebrate the life and work of the man known as the father of Scottish democracy.

A photo of the Immersion Year Development Team left to right Gillebride MacMillan, Head of Celtic & Gaelic; Fiona Dunn, Gaelic Development Manager, and Dr. Sìm Innes, Lecturer Celtic & Gaelic.
A photo of the Immersion Year Development Team left to right Gillebride MacMillan, Head of Celtic & Gaelic; Fiona Dunn, Gaelic Development Manager, and Dr. Sìm Innes, Lecturer Celtic & Gaelic.

UofG receives major funding award to establish Gaelic immersion year

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Maoineachadh do dh’Oilthigh Ghlaschu gus bliadhna bhogaidh sa Ghàidhlig a stèidheachadh

Professor Marc Alexander 700
Professor Marc Alexander 700

UofG academic awarded prestigious prize

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:22:00 BST

Professor Marc Alexander wins Philip Leverhulme Prize for work on the Historical Thesaurus of English

An image of the Kelvin Hall
An image of the Kelvin Hall

UofG and Mòd Ghlaschu host Gaelic in a Global and Digital context seminar

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and Mòd Ghlaschu 2019, join forces to prompt a new national conversation on Gaelic – what next? Tha Oilthigh Ghlaschu agus Mòd Ghlaschu 2019 a’ tighinn còmhla gus còmhradh ùr nàiseanta mun Ghàidhlig, a phiobrachadh – dè an ath cheum?

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Tile-MainBdg03

The spirit of Gaelic in Glasgow to be captured on canvas

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:00:00 BST

Spiorad na Gàidhlig ann an Glaschu ri ghlacadh air canabhas

Children using the new museum space in an Iraqi museum created in conjunction with University of Glasgow archaeologists
Children using the new museum space in an Iraqi museum created in conjunction with University of Glasgow archaeologists

New museum spaces & education resources in Iraqi Kurdistan are launched

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 11:00:00 BST

New museum spaces and resources to engage Iraqi children and the public in the archaeology and history of the region have been officially launched.

A group photo of the Memorandum of Undersanding signing ceremony between the University of Glasgow and the University of the West Indies
A group photo of the Memorandum of Undersanding signing ceremony between the University of Glasgow and the University of the West Indies

Historic agreement sealed between Glasgow and West Indies universities

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:00:00 BST

An historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that commits UofG and The University of the West Indies to work together in the foundation of a Glasgow-Caribbean Centre for Development Research is being signed at an event held today.

Image of the University tower and Glasgow skyline
Image of the University tower and Glasgow skyline

New UofG free course shines a spotlight on Scotland’s iconic clans

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:00:00 BST

A new free online course from UofG hopes to debunk some of the misconceptions and myths surrounding Scotland's clans to provide a critical overview of how they functioned in Scottish society.

An archaeologists works on the dig site at Waterloo battlefield where human remains were discovered
An archaeologists works on the dig site at Waterloo battlefield where human remains were discovered

A story of bullets and bones revealed at Waterloo archaeology dig

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:00:00 BST

Human remains and evidence of a previous unknown fight between French cavalry and the British Allied troops have been found at the site of the Battle of Waterloo.

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Dimitra Fimi 700

Book with pages the width of a human hair to feature in miniature book exhibition

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:00:00 BST

Cutting-edge technology used to create tiny version of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Professor Tony Pollard at Waterloo Uncovered dig
Professor Tony Pollard at Waterloo Uncovered dig

Archaeologists explore fate of Waterloo wounded

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 12:00:00 BST

A team of military veterans and serving personnel, led by professional archaeologists, are to begin excavating at the site of Wellington’s Field Hospital on the battlefield of Waterloo in Belgium.

Helen Stewart from Badvo Distillery near Pitlochry has worked with the University of Glasgow to create an exclusive branded version of her gin for them which is called 1451 – after the year the institution was founded.
Helen Stewart from Badvo Distillery near Pitlochry has worked with the University of Glasgow to create an exclusive branded version of her gin for them which is called 1451 – after the year the institution was founded.

UofG gin created in a distillery run by former Arts graduate

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has unveiled its own branded gin created by a former Arts student, it was announced today.

Professor Mary McAleese joins the University of Glasgow as a Professor of Children, Law and Religion Photo Credit Martin Shields
Professor Mary McAleese joins the University of Glasgow as a Professor of Children, Law and Religion Photo Credit Martin Shields

Redefining Dundee’s legacy: In conversation with UofG Professor Mary McAleese

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 13:00:00 BST

Dundee’s inspiring past and exciting present will be explored by a former President of Ireland, during a live discussion at V&A Dundee

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Great Game 700

University of Glasgow replays the Battle of Waterloo

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 14:25:00 BST

A total of 22,435 miniature soldiers replayed the the Great Game in aid of the charity Waterloo Uncovered

Napoleonic re-enactor Rob Woods of the First Regiment of Foot, Royal Scots with one of the 20,000 28mm miniature soldiers being used to replay the Battle of Waterloo at the University of Glasgow this week end Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2019 Credit John Young
Napoleonic re-enactor Rob Woods of the First Regiment of Foot, Royal Scots with one of the 20,000 28mm miniature soldiers being used to replay the Battle of Waterloo at the University of Glasgow this week end Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2019 Credit John Young

UofG hosts the biggest ever historical table top war game

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow plays host this weekend to the biggest ever historical table top war game to replay the Battle of Waterloo.

Map unveiled for biggest ever historical table top war game

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 09:00:00 BST

The organisers of the biggest ever historical table top war game have unveiled the gigantic map being used to replay the Battle of Waterloo using 22,000 miniature soldiers.

University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance
University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

White Paper raises concerns about access to the nation’s digital past

Tue, 21 May 2019 01:00:00 BST

People are struggling to access a treasure trove of the UK’s modern digital archives due to physical, technological and legal barriers, academics have warned in a White Paper published today.

Portrait of Dr Claudia Glatz
Portrait of Dr Claudia Glatz

New Mid-Career Fellowships awarded to 30 talented UK academics

Fri, 10 May 2019 09:00:00 BST

A UofG archaeologist is among those to be awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowships

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Campus View Aerial 700 x 300

UofG WW2 aviator remembered through bequest to help researchers

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 09:00:00 BST

Now, nearly 80 years after Glaswegian Hugh Harvey Mooney enrolled at Glasgow, his memory is being honoured by his family as they help students and early career researchers attend a conflict archaeology conference at UofG.

Children using ipads in a museum as part of the EMOTIVE project which allows users to imagine what life might have been like hundreds of years ago through the power of Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality technology and digital storytelling
Children using ipads in a museum as part of the EMOTIVE project which allows users to imagine what life might have been like hundreds of years ago through the power of Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality technology and digital storytelling

Storytelling and immersive technologies to connect us to our past

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:00:00 GMT

Storytelling and immersive technologies to connect us to our past at EMOTIVE public demo event at The Hunterian

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Trix the T.rex arrival - Fred and Skeleton 700 x 300

Trix the T. rex arrives in Glasgow

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 14:00:00 BST

Organisers have give access to the dinosaur build for an exciting preview of the T.rex skeleton

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Matt Brennan 700

Music consumption has unintended economic and environmental costs

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:00:00 BST

The cost of listening to recorded music has never been lower - but the environmental cost has never been higher

Nicola Reid, Field Archaeolgist, Northlight Heritage; Mark McGettigan, aged 14; Megan Kasten, Project Office & Volunteer, Northlight Heritage and Ingrid Shearer, Community Engagement Officer for Stones & Bones excavation, Northlight Heritage examining one of the three Govan Stones rediscovered at Govan Old Parish Church. 700 x 300
Nicola Reid, Field Archaeolgist, Northlight Heritage; Mark McGettigan, aged 14; Megan Kasten, Project Office & Volunteer, Northlight Heritage and Ingrid Shearer, Community Engagement Officer for Stones & Bones excavation, Northlight Heritage examining one of the three Govan Stones rediscovered at Govan Old Parish Church. 700 x 300

Stone me! Lost carvings of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde turn up in Govan

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

A community archaeology dig in Govan has uncovered lost gravestones from the Middle Ages, when the area was a political and religious power centre.

carousel - campus vision
carousel - campus vision

Heritage tourists sites need to prioritise the experience over emerging immersive technologies

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Heritage tourists say they would prefer emerging immersive technologies at major sites in Scotland keep strong story telling at their heart to future proof their offering, new research published has found.

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University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

New Grammatical Guidance for Gaelic

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:00:00 GMT

New Grammatical Guidance for Gaelic/Stiùireadh Gramataigeach Ùr don Ghàidhlig

University text on a pillar in University Gardens
University text on a pillar in University Gardens

Arts & Humanities at UofG rises in QS rankings

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT

Arts & Humanities at the College of Arts have jumped five places to 68th in the lastest QS World University Rankings.

Image of the logo for the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Image of the logo for the Royal Society of Edinburgh

RSE welcomes nine new academics from UofG

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Academics from disciplines across the University of Glasgow have been announced as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

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LGBT Rainbow Flag with UofG Tower 700 x 300

An Evening with Mary McAleese on LGBT Equality

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Professor Mary McAleese spoke passionately and eloquently about her support and contribution to forging LGBT equality in Ireland at a UofG LGBT History Month event.

Pupils from St Patrick's Primary joins Deputy First Minister John Swinney to launch new education resources created from UofG researcher.
Pupils from St Patrick's Primary joins Deputy First Minister John Swinney to launch new education resources created from UofG researcher.

University of Glasgow research used to create new resources for primary and secondary pupils

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and Education Scotland officially launched a range of online teaching resources from academic research tailored to the needs of Scottish pupils.

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Campus View Aerial 700 x 300

The Agitator's Wife

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 01:00:00 GMT

The full transcript of a short story believed to be written by James Connolly is published today.

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James Connolly Statue in Dublin Image 700

The story behind the lost play of Irish rebel leader James Connolly

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:00:00 GMT

UofG Academics have discovered a short story which they believe could solve the mystery of a lost play by revolutionary socialist James Connolly.

A painting of The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)held in The Hunterian's Collection.
A painting of The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)held in The Hunterian's Collection.

Research on the enduring appeal of Mary Queen of Scots

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT

A project led by the University of Glasgow brings together some 40 academics and curators to help understand how her legend has impacted on Scottish society and culture.

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Extreme Imagination Exhibition 700 x 300

Picture this: first exhibition of artists who lack “mind’s eye”

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

The first ever exhibition of paintings and works of art created by artists who have no “mind’s eye” will cast new light on the creative brain when it goes on display from today.