Bloomsday 2018 Group left to right Professor Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh; Joe McHugh TD; Dr Maria-Daniella Dick, Cllr David McDonald and Mark Hanniffy

Glasgow for Bloomsday

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 11:00:00 BST

Glasgow was in “Bloomsday” form last night celebrating the literary legacy of Ireland’s James Joyce.

The Hunterian has hosted the most successful Universeum Network Meeting to date, at Kelvin Hall on 13 – 15 June 2018.

The Hunterian hosts Universeum 2018

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:00:00 BST

The Hunterian has hosted the most successful Universeum Network Meeting to date, at Kelvin Hall.

Ulidia Finn 2018

Heroic week in Sleat

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 09:00:00 BST

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig welcomes Ulidia Finn 2018 | Sabhal Mòr Ostaig a’ cur fàilte air Ulidia Finn 2018

Robert Burns Stain glass window in Bute Hall

University of Glasgow research suggests Robert Burns may have had bipolar disorder

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 10:00:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow suggest Scotland's national bard may have had bipolar disorder, according to a paper published in The Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli and Provost Dr John Davis signing the new strategic partnership between the University of Glasgow and the Smithsonian Photo Michael Barnes

University of Glasgow signs Strategic Partnership agreement with Smithsonian

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and the Smithsonian Institution have entered into a major cross Atlantic partnership agreement.

Professor Louise Welsh has been named as one of 31 new Royal Society of Literature fellow at a ceremony in London

Louise Welsh is made Royal Society of Literature fellow

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:00:00 BST

Award-winning novelist and UofG’s Professor of Creative Writing Louise Welsh has become a RSL fellow.

Image of the Main Building at the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill Campus

International event to celebrate Hergé’s Adventures of Tintin

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow's academic gives keynote address at international event in England celebrating one of the most recognisable comic characters of the 20th century – Tintin.

Launch of the Runaway Slaves Database by University of Glasgow

Runaway Slaves in Britain searchable database launched

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 09:00:00 BST

Academics at the University of Glasgow have launched a new digital database of fugitive slave adverts from 18th century UK newspapers.

Image of Star Wars current branding for new year 2018.

Star Wars ranked on screen time for women

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 15:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow academic has ranked Star Wars movies based on the screen time of women characters.

Left to Right Ian Hamilton (Strathearn Archaeological and Historical Society), Mel Johnson (CFA Archaeology), UofG's Dr Kenny Brophy, Eila MacQueen (Archaeology Scotland), Steven Timoney (UHI), Ally Beckett (Northlight Heritage) and Christine Deeley (Headteacher, Crieff High School). Photos taken by and courtesy of George Logan

Archaeologist helps bring urban prehistory to the playground

Thu, 31 May 2018 16:00:00 BST

At Crieff High School this week, a new noticeboard was unveiled to inform pupils and community members of an invisible but significant prehistoric monument that runs beneath the school.

Death has been announced of Dr Stuart Campbell, lecturer in Music

Russkaya Cappella & Scottish Voices concert in memory of Stuart Campbell

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 19:00:00 BST

Scotland's Russian Choir Russkaya Cappella joined with soloists of the Scottish Voices ensemble for a charity memorial concert.

Dr Sally Tuckett launching a History of Royal Fashion Online Course

Nearly 11,800 students take part in UofG Historic Royal fashion course

Thu, 17 May 2018 17:00:00 BST

The students for the course called A History of Royal Fashion, are from all over the world. The largest group are from the United States and United Kingdom.

TLW suffrage logo design credit: Katrina Falco

Weekend of free events celebrated suffrage centenary

Mon, 28 May 2018 16:00:00 BST

UofG Staff and students took part in a series of craft workshops, talks and readings to celebrate 100 years since some women got the vote in Britain

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Memorial Service for Professor Archie Duncan

Wed, 23 May 2018 09:00:00 BST

UofG held memorial service for Professor Archie Duncan, who died at the end of last year aged 91.

Image of the University tower and Glasgow skyline

Conference and exhibition on Pilgrims and Pilgrimage

Tue, 08 May 2018 09:54:00 BST

Pilgrims and Pilgrimage: Sights and sounds of the sacred is a one-day conference and two-week exhibition involving artists, poets, musicians and theologians.

Latin student Hirushi Wickramaratne ; Professor of Latin Costas Panayotakis seated on the Blackstone Chair and Latin student and winner of the 2018 Cowan Blackstone Medal Charles Figes.

UofG continues long tradition of ancient Mastermind competition

Tue, 15 May 2018 10:00:00 BST

For the first time in many years, multiple students have put themselves forward for the Cowan Blackstone Medal ― a voluntary public oral competition on Latin texts.

Students to honour fallen by taking WW1 poetry project to the battlefield

Students to honour the fallen by taking Great War poetry to the battlefield

Tue, 01 May 2018 14:00:00 BST

A group of University of Glasgow students have launched a World War One project to remember the fallen in poetry and film.

Robert Burns Stain glass window in Bute Hall

Research on economic impact of Scotland's national bard

Mon, 14 May 2018 08:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow to look at the economic impact and potential of Robert Burns to Scotland

Autumnal view of the University tower and main building

Funding in place for new cornerstone of the Gaelic language

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 09:00:00 BST

The Scottish Government has announced a £2.5 million investment in the next phase of the first comprehensive dictionary of Gaelic.

Dr Louisa Campbell in front of Summerston distance stone in The Hunterian

University of Glasgow research finds red and yellow paint on Antonine Wall

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:00:00 BST

An archaeologist using cutting edge technology on remnants of the Antonine Wall has shown parts of it were painted in bright colours.

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New website and associated programme to explore the influence of Gaelic on Glasgow

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:00:00 BST

A new online resource to raise awareness of the influence of Gaelic on Glasgow has been launched in association by the University of Glasgow

Branding for Scottish PEN and UofG event

A Precarious Balance: Hate Speech and Free Expression

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:50:00 BST

How can we protect free expression while at the same time tackling hate speech? Join Scottish PEN and the University of Glasgow for our annual symposium, this year exploring the complex issue of Hate Speech.

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UofG barkcloth workshop led by visiting American Samoans

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 17:00:00 BST

Leading Pacific barkcloth experts hosted a conservation workshop at the University of Glasgow for staff, students and conservators.

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UNESCO role for College of Arts PhD student

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:00:00 BST

Richy Carey, a composer and sound artist, has been appointed as the first Glasgow UNESCO City of Music Artist in Residence.

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WW1 Prisoner of War letters published 100 years after being written

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:00:00 BST

Seven months of correspondence, between Professor Archibald Allan Bowman and his wife Mabel, will be published by the University of Glasgow on the centenary of the day they were first written.

Image celebrating the RAF100 exhibition in the Memorial Chapel.

UofG's forgotten father of the RAF

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:50:00 BST

Find out about the University of Glasgow's extraordinary links with the birth of the Royal Air Force.

Rana and daughter, project trained fieldworker, capturing moments of her life in Scotland (credit photographer Magdalena Grochal)

Syrian Refugees, their journey and their aspirations in the spotlight

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow academics who have carried out an innovative research study among 7300 Syrian refugees will tomorrow (5 April 2018) present their preliminary findings.

Photo of Aristotle for Reviving Classical Studies in Scottish state schools

Bid to reintroduce Classics subjects into schools in Scotland

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:00:00 BST

Academic, education policy makers and teachers will be meeting today (28 March 2018) to launch a project in Scotland to help revive Classics subjects in Scottish state schools.

Wings to War RAF Centenary Exhibition. Painting by Professor Dugald Cameron

University of Glasgow highlights the story of the forgotten father of the RAF

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:00:00 BST

Lieutenant General Sir David Henderson, one of the University’s former students who learned to fly at 49, played a vital role in the foundation of the RAF on 1 April 1918.

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UofG Professor to sit on Arts and Humanities Research Council

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:00:00 GMT

Professor Fiona Macpherson has been appointed to the AHRC’s new Council – the senior decision making body of the organisation.

UofG Professor curates media artist's first UK solo show

UofG Professor curates pioneering media artist's first UK solo show

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Professor Andrew Prescott, UofG’s Professor of Digital Humanities, has worked with artist Eduardo Kac who helps people to see poetry in an entirely new way.

The University of Glasgow, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, the Glasgow School of Art and the orchestra are taking part in Last Futures which runs until March 25.

Glasgow arts institutions creative collaboration

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:23:00 GMT

Students from three of Glasgow’s major educational institutions along with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra are collaborating on a large-scale performance and exhibition at the Tramway.

Erskine Archives Goes Online Photo of Case study James Henderson at Erskine (he on the left front row)

University of Glasgow and Erskine patient records archive goes online

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:21:00 GMT

Strong working relations between the College of Arts, the Archive Services and Veterans' Charity Erskine has seen important First World War records go online.

Murray Pittock appearance on BBC Radio Four's In Our Time

UofG academic on BBC In Our Time

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Professor Murray Pittock was Melvyn Bragg's guest discussing the Highland Clearances

A birds-eye view of the campus

CO-CHOMHAIRLEACHAIDH POBLACH: Plana Gàidhlig Oilthigh Ghlaschu 2018–2021

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 11:44:00 GMT

Tha Oilthigh Ghlaschu a’ sireadh bheachdan air Plana Gàidhlig an Oilthighe (dreachd) 2018 – 2021.