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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.

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.

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.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

UofG professor elected President of the Society for French Studies

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:55 GMT

UofG's Professor Michael Syrotinski has been elected President of the prestigious Society for French Studies.

Main building through the trees in winter
Main building through the trees in winter

Alliance launched to give voice to arts and humanities in Scottish society

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:00:53 GMT

The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) has been launched with the aim of enhancing public and governmental understanding of the intellectual, creative, social, and economic contribution of arts and humanities to Scottish society.

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.

Glasgow named THE UK University of the Year

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been named Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year, it has been announced tonight.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Professor Lynn Abrams 700 x 300
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

UofG holds Ancient Latin Examination Virtually

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:00:00 BST

An ancient University of Glasgow Latin examination got the virtual treatment this week due to the Covid-19 public health crisis.

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University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

Gaelic immersion year opens for applications

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

Bliadhna Bhogaidh Ghàidhlig a’ fosgladh

Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300
Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300

Robert Burns Zooms around the World

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

New detail about Burns’s first home with Jean Armour in Dumfriesshire will be revealed via zoom this week by one of the world’s leading experts on the bard.

 Anita Quye (left), Jenny Balfour-Paul (middle) and Dominique Cardon (right) with the early 18th C. Crutchley Archive at SLHLA.
 Anita Quye (left), Jenny Balfour-Paul (middle) and Dominique Cardon (right) with the early 18th C. Crutchley Archive at SLHLA.

UK archives awarded United Nations Recognition

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:00:00 BST

One of the three collections recognised is The Crutchley Archive held at Southwark Archives whose significant and important has been documented by a research team led by University of Glasgow’s Dr Anita Quye.

UofG top for eight subjects in Complete University Guide

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:30:00 BST

Five of the eight top subjects are in the College of MVLS

Waterloo Uncovered Dig 2019
Waterloo Uncovered Dig 2019

Battlefield archaeology helps veterans with physical and mental recovery

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

A new report by the charity Waterloo Uncovered reveals how archaeological work on the battlefield of Waterloo is helping Veterans and Serving Military Personnel with recovery from some of the mental and physical impacts of their service.

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 Student-led Documentary Launched

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

A year on from the Great Game: Waterloo Replayed a UofG student-led film is now launched.

Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.
Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.

New immersive technology for teaching and learning piloted through existing video-conference software

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:00:00 BST

UofG and leading Scottish immersive technology company Sublime have combined virtual reality learning and video conferencing to help improve students’ remote teaching experience during the Covid-19 crisis

Professor Dauvit Broun celebration after he was elected a Fellow of British Academy
Professor Dauvit Broun celebration after he was elected a Fellow of British Academy

University of Glasgow academic appointed to British Academy Council

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:00:00 BST

Professor Dauvit Broun has been appointed to the governing body of the British Academy, the UK’s lead for the humanities and social sciences.

An image of a historic map graphic for the Being Human Festival 2020
An image of a historic map graphic for the Being Human Festival 2020

Being Human festival returns to champion the humanities

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 09:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is one of four festival 'hubs' for this year's festival, whose theme this year is 'New Worlds' to reflect on the radical global changes of 2020.

Portrait of Professor Murray Pittock.
Portrait of Professor Murray Pittock.

UofG academic elected to the Academia Europaea

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:00 BST

An academic from the University of Glasgow have been elected to one of Europe’s foremost research bodies, the Academia Europaea (Academy of Europe).

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

UofG academics part of new UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Collaborations

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:00:00 BST

12 New UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Collaborations Announced including two projects involving UofG academics.

Campus
Campus

University of Glasgow academics awarded £2.6m in prestigious ERC Starting Grants

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:00:00 BST

Two UofG academics have been awarded more than £2.6m in the prestigious European Research Council Starting Grant scheme

THE 2020 Awards shortlisted logo
THE 2020 Awards shortlisted logo

UofG nominated as University of the Year in THE Awards

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:43:00 BST

University also shortlisted in Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year category

Bride and groom, Yangling and Louie, with Professor Phillip Schlesinger, who walked her down the aisle
Bride and groom, Yangling and Louie, with Professor Phillip Schlesinger, who walked her down the aisle

UofG Love in Lockdown

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

Yanling Zhu and Louie Liu, were married at the University Chapel on Tuesday 25 August. Due to coronavirus restrictions, their families were unfortunately unable to travel for the ceremony.

Jessie Marion King, The Frog Prince 1913
Jessie Marion King, The Frog Prince 1913

University of Glasgow launches unique Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:00 BST

The first research centre in the world to focus solely on fantasy is being launched this week by UofG academics.

A photo of Professor Loran M Hughes
A photo of Professor Loran M Hughes

Academia Europaea honour for UofG academic

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

Professor Lorna M Hughes has been elected to one of Europe’s foremost senior research bodies, the Academia Europaea (Academy of Europe).

Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library
Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library

UofG Professor appointed to the Commission on the Future of Media in Ireland

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:30:00 BST

Professor Gillian Doyle has been appointed a member of the new eight-person Commission tasked with reviewing and making recommendations on how to deliver and fund public service broadcasting in Ireland into the future.

the main building and tower at night, looking south
the main building and tower at night, looking south

Britain and Ireland’s greatest Vikings towns join forces

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 BST

York and Dublin, the two most important Viking settlements in Western Europe, are joining to learn from each other about their linked heritage and history.

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.

Free online course explores history and legacy of British slavery in the Caribbean

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

Free online course explores history and legacy of British slavery in the Caribbean

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.

Free online course to educate people on gender history launched

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT

UofG and FutureLearn are launching a free online course to educate people on gender history as study shows that Brits feel they lack the right knowledge on gender issues/

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Arts and Humanities strengthen top 100 position in global rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100, including Arts and Humanities.

Left to right Charlie Allan and Scott McMaster of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland helped to launch the Outlander Conference 2020 announcement at the University of Glasgow
Left to right Charlie Allan and Scott McMaster of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland helped to launch the Outlander Conference 2020 announcement at the University of Glasgow

Take time to learn about Outlander with UofG

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

UofG gives you a taster about their education on the epic home-grown Scottish fantasy drama Outlander.

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Explorathon 2020 generic image 700 x 300

Explorathon Festival goes online to celebrate research in Europe

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Explorathon is the Scottish arm of ‘European Researchers’ Night’, an EC-funded festival happening in 300 cities across Europe.

Drifting with Debord Film, Jen Cunnion as The Angel of History drifting through Glasgow
Drifting with Debord Film, Jen Cunnion as The Angel of History drifting through Glasgow

Film success for College of Arts team

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:00:40 GMT

A film part-funded by the University of Glasgow is receiving recognition on the international film festival circuit.

Aerial view of the Gilmorehill campus
Aerial view of the Gilmorehill campus

Scotland’s Young Academy welcomes new members

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:00:00 GMT

The RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) has announced the appointment of 51 new members including eight from the University of Glasgow.

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.

Research Project to Unwrap Secrets of the Galloway Hoard

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

National Museums Scotland has been awarded a grant by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to conduct a £1million research project into the Galloway Hoard, one of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century.

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