College of Arts & Humanities news

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the undercroft with light and shadows

Trinity College named Church of Scotland’s top choice for minister training

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Trinity College at UofG has been recommended as the Church of Scotland’s new lead academic partner for the training of future ministers.

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

New research reveals the centuries-old roots of Scotland’s most famous haggis dish and poem

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

New research by Professor Gerard Carruthers and Dr Paul Malgrati shows that this playful tribute to Scotland’s national dish is far more than a culinary curiosity, in fact it is the culmination of centuries of cultural, political and literary history.

An image of a stained glass window of poet Robert Burns holding a posy of daisies.
An image of a stained glass window of poet Robert Burns holding a posy of daisies.

How Scotland’s bard influenced a nation across the ocean

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Exploring how Robert Burns’s transatlantic influence helped shape American ideals of equality and democracy.

re-discovered portrait of Robert Burns by Henry Raeburn on display at the National Galleries of Scotland. Credit Nick Mailer
re-discovered portrait of Robert Burns by Henry Raeburn on display at the National Galleries of Scotland. Credit Nick Mailer

Sir Henry Raeburn’s missing portrait of poet Robert Burns is found after 220 years

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT

The lost portrait of the famous Scottish poet, Robert Burns, by the renowned artist Sir Henry Raeburn has been found after over 200 years

The logo of the the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2026
The logo of the the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2026

UofG finalists shine in 2026 Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been shortlisted across multiple categories in this year’s Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards, including a project led by historian Dr Tim Peacock.

Left to right Professor Deirdre Heddon and Dr Rachel Clive. Credit Martin Shields
Left to right Professor Deirdre Heddon and Dr Rachel Clive. Credit Martin Shields

Resources toolkit released to deepen engagement with forests and climate challenges

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Three Words for Forest, the acclaimed verbatim play exploring the uncertainties facing UK forests in a time of climate change, has launched a suite of new resources.

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

Arts & Humanities researchers recognised in the RSE Autumn 2025 Awards

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Nine researchers from UofG are among the 92 research projects recognised in the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s 2025 Autumn Research Awards.

Installation view from AI and the Paradox of Agency, 2026–2027, Artwork by Linda Dounia Rebeiz © Courtesy of the artists and Bildmuseet
Installation view from AI and the Paradox of Agency, 2026–2027, Artwork by Linda Dounia Rebeiz © Courtesy of the artists and Bildmuseet

UofG academic helps bring major international AI art exhibition to life

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A major new exhibition is exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping contemporary life.

left to right Jodie Pike; Dr Tanya Cheadle and Tessa Carroll at the McMillan Reading Room, Credit Martin Shields
left to right Jodie Pike; Dr Tanya Cheadle and Tessa Carroll at the McMillan Reading Room, Credit Martin Shields

Evidence from five decades of graduates confirms Humanities skills power careers and lifelong impact

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

New research has been released demonstrating the long‑term value of Humanities degrees.

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Mindtech UKRI logos

UofG researchers awarded £1m UKRI grant bringing together philosophy and neurotechnology

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:27:00 GMT

UKRI backs pioneering collaboration between UofG’s COGITO Centre and the Glasgow Centre for Neurotechnology to advance ethically informed neurotech innovation.

The students and PIs of the MSCA-ITN Agri-Dry Project.
The students and PIs of the MSCA-ITN Agri-Dry Project.

AGRI-DRY doctoral network marks a milestone in global education and research on land sustainability in drylands

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

The AGRI-DRY Doctoral Network, coordinated by Pompeu Fabra and Glasgow universities, is consolidating itself as a project for global training and research and becomes a hub for interdisciplinary and international collaboration.

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

£1.2M UKRI grant supports groundbreaking study into the psychology of belief

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Professor Fiona Macpherson joins researchers from Cambridge, Oxford and across the UK to explore how culture influences religious delusions and conspiracy thinking.

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Glasgow archaeologist reunites finder with remarkable Bronze Age arrowhead

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 BST

Archaeologist Dr Kenny Brophy has helped bring Allan Forrest and his remarkable Bronze Age arrowhead he found in 1970 back together after 56 years.