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The logo of the UK Young Acadmy
The logo of the UK Young Acadmy

A College of Arts academic joins first UK-wide Young Academy

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT

A College of Arts academic is among the first members of the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.

Left to right Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Rhona Brown, the new co-directors of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, standing on the Lion and the Unicorn staircase at UofG
Left to right Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Rhona Brown, the new co-directors of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, standing on the Lion and the Unicorn staircase at UofG

New Co-Directors at the Centre for Robert Burns Studies

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Two Scottish Literature academics will lead University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Centre – the biggest concentration of Burns experts in the world, it was announced today.

Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300
Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300

SAPHIRE fund grants to Scottish researchers to enable collaboration with international partners

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

The RSE has today announced the latest recipients of the Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE) Fund which includes three academics from UofG.

Lord Dalmeny and Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle looking through the Burnsiana book, now on loan to the University. Photo Credit Martin Shields
Lord Dalmeny and Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle looking through the Burnsiana book, now on loan to the University. Photo Credit Martin Shields

University of Glasgow experts reveal fascinating new insight into Robert Burns domestic life

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

An astonishing discovery found at a 13th century Scottish castle has shed new light on the day-to-day domestic life of Robert Burns and his family, academics at the University of Glasgow have revealed.

The Future of Scots project logo
The Future of Scots project logo

The Future of Scots symposium

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT

The symposium is the first event of its kind looking to draw lessons from other minority-language

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

Burns Night 2023 - To a Mouse

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:00:28 GMT

The University of Glasgow houses the biggest concentration of Robert Burns experts in the world. Here they celebrate Burns Night 2023.

A portrait of the late Dr John Richards outside No 8 University Gardens at the University of Glasgow
A portrait of the late Dr John Richards outside No 8 University Gardens at the University of Glasgow

Tributes paid to Dr John Richards

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Dr John Richards, Senior Lecturer in History of Art, has died following a serious illness

The graphic shows the shortlist in the Knowledge Exchange Champion category, clockwise from left, Professor Fiona Macpherson, University of Glasgow, Professor Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen and Professor Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland.
The graphic shows the shortlist in the Knowledge Exchange Champion category, clockwise from left, Professor Fiona Macpherson, University of Glasgow, Professor Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen and Professor Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland.

Finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Two College of Arts academics are among the finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023, the annual celebration of business-academic partnerships, hosted by Interface.

A portrait of the late Dr John Richards outside No 8 University Gardens at the University of Glasgow
A portrait of the late Dr John Richards outside No 8 University Gardens at the University of Glasgow

Students, friends and colleagues share their memories of Dr John Richards

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT

The news of John's death has been received with incredible sadness amongst colleagues and former students in Glasgow and far beyond.

The tree in the east quadrangle
The tree in the east quadrangle

Glasgow’s Innovation Accelerator moves forward with share of £100m project boost

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Six ambitious new projects linked to the University of Glasgow are set to share in a major new investment from the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Left to right Professor Catherine Steel; Professor Deirdre Heddon and Professor Louise Welsh named as RSE Fellows 2023
Left to right Professor Catherine Steel; Professor Deirdre Heddon and Professor Louise Welsh named as RSE Fellows 2023

Three members of Arts community elected RSE Fellows

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

RSE Fellowships recognise professional achievements and societal contribution.

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University Gardens from University Avenue

QS 2023 Rankings by Subject

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Arts & Humanities at UofG have risen seven places to 59 in the latest 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

University of Glasgow cloisters
University of Glasgow cloisters

Faith in Scotland’s constitutional future?

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Academics at the University of Glasgow have been awarded funding to look at the role of faith in deciding Scotland’s constitutional future.

A event to mark Tolkien's visit to University of Glasgow - the image shows some of Tolkien's books
A event to mark Tolkien's visit to University of Glasgow - the image shows some of Tolkien's books

University of Glasgow to celebrate Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien  

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 BST

Academics at the Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic are celebrating Tolkien’s Glasgow connection with a special event to mark the 70th anniversary of Tolkien’s Sir Gawain and the Green Knight lecture at UofG.

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.

Policy Futures for the Digital Creative Economy

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 07:00:00 BST

Hard on the heels of the University of Sydney’s Vice-Chancellor visit to build links with UofG, cooperation is in evidence work on the creative digital economy.

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.

University of Glasgow leads on investigation on immersive learning and education

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has today officially launched a project, supported by Meta, to study the benefits immersive technologies can bring to education.

Lleft to right: Julie Gardham, Senior Assistant Librarian, and Keira McKee, Book Conservator, with the University of Glasgow’s First Folio. Credit Martin Shields
Lleft to right: Julie Gardham, Senior Assistant Librarian, and Keira McKee, Book Conservator, with the University of Glasgow’s First Folio. Credit Martin Shields

A rare glimpse of Shakespeare’s First Folio 

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:00:00 BST

23 April is Shakespeare’s birthday and this year you can celebrate by seeing Shakespeare’s First Folio for yourself at UofG's Hunterian Art Gallery.

Delegation from Germany's Rhine-Palatinate stands in front of the UofG
Delegation from Germany's Rhine-Palatinate stands in front of the UofG

UofG celebrates law and language learning links with Germany

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow welcomed a delegation from the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, celebrating its language and law links with Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).

Robert Burns sitting a his desk with a quill in his hand.
Robert Burns sitting a his desk with a quill in his hand.

Frank R Shaw - A Tribute

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:00:00 BST

A philanthropic Scots American, who was a friend, supporter, and benefactor of the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies, has died.

Gifford Lectures 2023 - Professor Mark Williams
Gifford Lectures 2023 - Professor Mark Williams

Japanese studies the focus for University lecture series

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:00 BST

A leading professor of Japanese studies will deliver this year’s Gifford lectures at the University of Glasgow.

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University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

Iomairt AI a’ toirt cothrom na Fèinne dhan Ghàidhlig san linn dhidseatach

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:00 BST

AI initiative gives Gaelic a foothold in the digital age

Close up partial portrait of black female author at home writing in journal.
Close up partial portrait of black female author at home writing in journal.

New Kavya Prize 2023 opens for submissions

Wed, 10 May 2023 08:00:00 BST

Submissions are now open for The Kavya Prize - which seeks to recognise and encourage the literary achievement of Scottish writers of colour.

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

Academic conference to explore Outlander’s success  

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will host a major conference this summer to explore the history, politics, culture, languages, clothes and music featured in the series.

View of the tree and Bute Hall in the east quadrangle
View of the tree and Bute Hall in the east quadrangle

Support for Assisted Dying Bill from end of life ethics experts

Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:00 BST

A consortium of Scottish philosophers and ethicists, including Glasgow professors Ben Colburn and Glen Pettigrove, has announced its support for the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

A picture of a woman using a video game controller in front of a computer monitor
A picture of a woman using a video game controller in front of a computer monitor

Largest study of video games reveals men say twice as much as women

Wed, 24 May 2023 08:30:00 BST

Researchers have found a stark gender imbalance after carrying out the largest-ever study of video game dialogue.

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Tile-Tower02

UofG Burns expert wins prestigious award

Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow Robert Burns expert has been awarded the annual Fellows Award by the English Association.

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University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

University of Glasgow Honorary Degrees 2023

Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is awarding honorary degrees to recipients in recognition of their achievements in the fields of politics, arts, science, sport and humanities on this year’s Commemoration Day.

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

School of Humanities Lecture Series 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:00:38 BST

The next School of Humanities Lecture Series will be given by a leading gender historian.

Burial of dead by James Rouse 1815
Burial of dead by James Rouse 1815

First written account by civilian at the Battle of Waterloo unveiled

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 BST

Over 200 years after the 1815 battle, an account by Thomas Ker, a Scottish merchant living in Brussels at the time, is being published for the first time in honour of his wishes to see his account go into print.

The logo of ScreenSkills
The logo of ScreenSkills

ScreenSkills publishes Diversity and Inclusion Playbook for screen industries

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:00 BST

Research-based Playbook, in association with the University of Glasgow, offers framework to improve and refine current D&I practice.

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Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300

RSE awards over £617K in research funding to the benefit of Scotland’s society

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:00 BST

Eight UofG academics, including six from Arts, are among those to have received RSE funding.

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Ukrainian veterans digging alongside British Dutch German Belgian and Australian veterans 700 x 300 ©chrisvanhouts

Ukrainians find peace from war on the Waterloo battlefield

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:00:00 BST

British veterans’ charity Waterloo Uncovered adds its support to the Ukrainian war effort

Caption- Father and son Iain and Kai Petrie taking part in The Big Northumberland Gear Change  Credit: Kaleidoscope CFA
Caption- Father and son Iain and Kai Petrie taking part in The Big Northumberland Gear Change  Credit: Kaleidoscope CFA

Discover Northumberland's scenic strolls book inspired by UofG project

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:00:00 BST

The free summer holiday activity book is inspired by ‘The Walkbook’ created by the Walking Publics/Walking Arts project and led by the University of Glasgow’s Professor Dee Heddon.

Dr Diana Gabaldon wearing the University of Glasgow tartan in the Cloisters at the University of Glasgow.  Photo credit Martin Shields
Dr Diana Gabaldon wearing the University of Glasgow tartan in the Cloisters at the University of Glasgow.  Photo credit Martin Shields

Outlander Author Diana Gabaldon opens the 1st international Outlander conference in Glasgow

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:00:00 BST

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon today opens the 1st international Outlander conference at the University of Glasgow.

Dr Diana Gabaldon wearing the University of Glasgow tartan in the Cloisters at the University of Glasgow ahead of her lecture in the Bute Hall. Credit Martin Shields
Dr Diana Gabaldon wearing the University of Glasgow tartan in the Cloisters at the University of Glasgow ahead of her lecture in the Bute Hall. Credit Martin Shields

Outlander author gives fascinating insight into her creative writing process

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:00 BST

The author revealed in her talk at the University of Glasgow's Outlander conference that her career as a published author nearly finished before it began.

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University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

Dr Johanna Green

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:00:00 BST

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend Dr Johanna Green, Senior Lecturer in Information Studies, specialising in book history and digital humanities.

Logo for British Academy, in black and stone colours.
Logo for British Academy, in black and stone colours.

Two outstanding UofG researchers elected as British Academy Fellows

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:31:00 BST

UofG academics Professor Emilios Christodoulidis and Professor Jane Stuart-Smith have been elected as Fellows of the British Academy.

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.

Lecturer wins prestigious writing prize

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow lecturer has been presented with an eminent Association of British Science Writers award.

Dr Johanna Green at Cancer Research UK's Shine Night Walk 2019. Photo credit Mark Anderson
Dr Johanna Green at Cancer Research UK's Shine Night Walk 2019. Photo credit Mark Anderson

Dr Johanna Green - teacher, scholar, and friend

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 BST

A tribute to the life of Dr Johanna Green who has died five years after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.

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

Former ecumenical leader appointed as project Researcher

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:17 BST

The Rev Matthew Ross has been appointed as Researcher for the University of Glasgow’s Faith in Scotland’s Constitutional Future project

Image of two woman in front of a window, one sitting on a chair and the other helps to put a shawl around her shoulders. Credit Macmillan Cancer Support
Image of two woman in front of a window, one sitting on a chair and the other helps to put a shawl around her shoulders. Credit Macmillan Cancer Support

Glasgow academics work with Macmillan Cancer Support to improve end of life care

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:00:00 BST

Glasgow philosophers have developed an e-learning module with Macmillan Cancer Support to help palliative care practitioners understand suffering in life-limiting illness, using interactive learning to develop strategies to counteract this by enriching agency in end of life care.

An excavation of Neolithic cursus on the isle of Arran
An excavation of Neolithic cursus on the isle of Arran

Researchers discover complete Neolithic cursus on the Isle of Arran

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:00 BST

A leading team of researchers have discovered what is believed to be a complete Neolithic cursus set within a rich prehistoric landscape on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.

University of Glasgow cloisters - day
University of Glasgow cloisters - day

More should be done to promote Scotland globally ‘beyond the tartan’ but positive signs of collaboration between governments, MPs find.

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:47 BST

Promoting Scotland Internationally report launched and features evidence from Professor Murray Pittock of the College of Arts and Humanities.

The ‘Govan Warrior’ discovered at Govan Old churchyard on 16th September 2023. Credit: Govan Heritage Trust
The ‘Govan Warrior’ discovered at Govan Old churchyard on 16th September 2023. Credit: Govan Heritage Trust

New discovery of early medieval 'Govan Warrior' stone

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 BST

An archaeological dig at Govan Old Churchyard led by the University of Glasgow’s Professor Stephen Driscoll and Clyde Archaeology revealed a remarkable new find: an early medieval carved stone of a warrior figure.

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University of Glasgow cloisters - day

Conference to launch “Faith in Scotland’s Constitutional Future” project

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:00:00 BST

The Faith in Scotland’s Constitutional Future project will be launched with a one-day conference in Partick Trinity Church.

An image of salt being poured into a dish. The image is used for the Common Salt performances, workshop and sympoisum at the University of Glasgow
An image of salt being poured into a dish. The image is used for the Common Salt performances, workshop and sympoisum at the University of Glasgow

Common Salt performances, workshop & symposium

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:00:00 BST

Common Salt, which explores nature, empire and memory, comes to the University of Glasgow during Black History Month.

A logo which features the words Creative Communities and two jigsaw pieces one of which is an outline and the other fully filled in
A logo which features the words Creative Communities and two jigsaw pieces one of which is an outline and the other fully filled in

AHRC Invest Half a Million in New Creative Communities UK Pilot

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 BST

The College of Arts & Humanities Partnership Catalyst has one of five Community Innovation Practitioners funded by the AHRC pilot.

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.

Pioneer Reparatory Justice Masters Programme welcomes first students

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:00 BST

Students on the world’s first masters in Reparatory Justice are beginning their studies at the University of Glasgow and The University of the West Indies (UWI).

An image of the Glencoe coin hoard laid out on a black background and includes the pot and lid. Credit Gareth Beale
An image of the Glencoe coin hoard laid out on a black background and includes the pot and lid. Credit Gareth Beale

Coin hoard gives fascinating insight into life before the Glencoe Massacre

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 BST

UofG archaeologists have revealed today that a hoard of coins buried in a small pot, just discovered in Glencoe, paints a fascinating picture of life for one Highland clan chief and his household.

Left to right: Dr Lynn Verschuren, Professor Maria Economou, Professor Neil McDonnell, Dr Pauline Mackay who are part of the team working on the Museums in the Metaverse project at the University of Glasgow. They are photographed in The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow. Photo credit: Martin Shields
Left to right: Dr Lynn Verschuren, Professor Maria Economou, Professor Neil McDonnell, Dr Pauline Mackay who are part of the team working on the Museums in the Metaverse project at the University of Glasgow. They are photographed in The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow. Photo credit: Martin Shields

Museums in the Metaverse to let you build your own virtual collection

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:00:00 BST

An ambitious new £5.6 million project to develop Virtual Reality museums has been officially unveiled today

An image of seaweed
An image of seaweed

Study reveals our European ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:00:00 BST

Researchers say they have found “definitive” archaeological evidence that seaweeds and other local freshwater plants were eaten in the Mesolithic, through the Neolithic transition to farming and into the Early Middle Ages.

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University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

Michael Russell to deliver the 2023 Thomas Muir Lecture

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:00:00 BST

The lecture series celebrates the 18th century figure known as the “father of Scottish Democracy”.

Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys
Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys

The Dreamachine Project wins two major awards

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:00:00 BST

The Dreamachine Project won the 2023 CogX award for Best Innovation in Creative Arts and also the Immersive Environment prize at the Lumen Prize.

The logo of Saltire Society which has the words Saltire Society in English and Gaelic
The logo of Saltire Society which has the words Saltire Society in English and Gaelic

The Saltire Society announces the 2023 shortlists for Scotland's National Book Awards

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow historian Professor Steven Reid has been shortlisted in the History category

Main logo for the Kavya Prize
Main logo for the Kavya Prize

The Kavya Prize New Writers Award - shortlist announced

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:00:00 BST

The shortlist for the Kavya Prize 2023 – which seeks to recognise and encourage the literary achievement of Scottish writers of colour – has been announced today.

A photo featuring hand drawn images of fantasy figures like a wizard for the Fantasy: Realms of Imagination exhibition at the British Library
A photo featuring hand drawn images of fantasy figures like a wizard for the Fantasy: Realms of Imagination exhibition at the British Library

Major new exhibition at the British Library to explore Fantasy

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:00:00 BST

UofG's Professor Matthew Sangster has co-curated the exhibition with the British Library

The Tenementals Group Photo. Credit Holger Mohaupt
The Tenementals Group Photo. Credit Holger Mohaupt

A German prisoner song of protest brought to new audiences by Glasgow band

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Now Die Moorsoldaten (The Peat Bog Soldiers) will be the first EP, in the original German and English, by The Tenementals, a band of academics and musicians who came together to delve into the history of Glasgow through the power of music.

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

Scotland and Wales through the eyes of a 18th century travel writer

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Thomas Pennant was a Welsh naturalist, writer, and antiquarian, who today is increasingly being credited for pioneering the ‘home tour’ of the British Isles,

A selection of  front covers books by Scottish authors translated into different langagues
A selection of  front covers books by Scottish authors translated into different langagues

Bibliography of Scottish Literature in Translation – alive again

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT

After a two-year project, the Bibliography of Scottish Literature in Translation (BOSLIT), which records Scottish literature in translation, has been revitalised and given a new digital home that can be accessed from across the globe.

An image of the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2023 winner - The Centre for Robert Burns Studies which features a stained glass image of the poet Robert Burns
An image of the Queen's Anniversary Prize 2023 winner - The Centre for Robert Burns Studies which features a stained glass image of the poet Robert Burns

Queen’s Anniversary Prize for the Centre for Robert Burns Studies

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 19:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher Education for the work of the world’s leading centre for the study of Scotland’s national poet.

An image of a tray of Celtic British Coins.
An image of a tray of Celtic British Coins.

Coin detectives put Celtic British coin collection online

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

A collection of over 200 coins from over 200 years of Celtic British history is now available to a worldwide audience.

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University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

Prògram Gàidhlig le Bogadh air a dhèanamh maireannach aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:01:00 GMT

Gaelic immersion programme made permanent at University of Glasgow

Sam Fender performing at TRNSMT 2023. Photo Credit: Hope Holmes
Sam Fender performing at TRNSMT 2023. Photo Credit: Hope Holmes

Researchers team up with the city’s music sector to launch ‘Towards a Just and Green Music City’ initiative  

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Researchers at UofG together with arts and sustainability charity Creative Carbon Scotland have launched a new initiative that aims to unite Glasgow’s UNESCO City of Music identity with the city’s ambition to become net zero by 2030.

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