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An image from the Glasgow Looking Glass - the world's first comic

The World's First Comic

Did you know that the first comic, The Glasgow Looking Glass, was drawn up in 1825? Find out more about the history of comics and a genre defining exhibition hosted in our very own the Hunterian that went on to set the mould for exhibitions across the world.

Did you know that the first comic, The Glasgow Looking Glass, was drawn up in 1825? Find out more about the history of comics and a genre defining exhibition hosted in our very own the Hunterian that went on to set the mould for exhibitions across the world.
A photograph of a woman and a girl looking at a stone carving

Set in Stone

In Scotland, carved stone monuments are all around us. But how would you classify carved stones?

In Scotland, carved stone monuments are all around us. But how would you classify carved stones?
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Digitising Cultural Resources

Many museums now use Twitter and/or YouTube videos to promote their latest exhibition, and offer special apps and online content to go alongside them. But how do these digital resources change the way people learn from and engage with the objects and the organisations themselves?

Many museums now use Twitter and/or YouTube videos to promote their latest exhibition, and offer special apps and online content to go alongside them. But how do these digital resources change the way people learn from and engage with the objects and the organisations themselves?
A photograph of Sophie Cave's 'Floating Heads' installation at Kelvingrove Museum. The heads hang from the ceiling over a staircase. Each head has a different expression.

Combining some of Glasgow's greatest assets

"The Glasgow Life partnership enables Glasgow Museums to access specific expertise that they do not have" - Rebecca Quinton, Glasgow Museums

"The Glasgow Life partnership enables Glasgow Museums to access specific expertise that they do not have" - Rebecca Quinton, Glasgow Museums
A photograph of a football pitch and stadium, taken from a goalpost.

Being onside with UEFA

"We at UEFA believe very much in these courses, in knowledge-sharing and exchange" - Gianni Infantino, UEFA General Secretary

"We at UEFA believe very much in these courses, in knowledge-sharing and exchange" - Gianni Infantino, UEFA General Secretary
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Heritage textiles

"A refreshing attitude to academic research" - Fiona Scott, Make Works, owner

"A refreshing attitude to academic research" - Fiona Scott, Make Works, owner
Etching by James McNeil Whistler

Knowledge on tap

"I've learned so much using the [Whistler] website and am always recommending it to clients" - Sylvie Francois, Swann Auction Galleries, New York

"I've learned so much using the [Whistler] website and am always recommending it to clients" - Sylvie Francois, Swann Auction Galleries, New York
Photograph of a child drawing a picture of a tree. Latin verbs are written at the end of the tree's branches.

Taking Latin to primary schools

"This project has had a major impact on the students' attainment and achievement in all areas of literacy" - Lynda McWaters, Sacred Heart Primary

"This project has had a major impact on the students' attainment and achievement in all areas of literacy" - Lynda McWaters, Sacred Heart Primary
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Engage with us

There are a variety of opportunities to develop a partnership with the College of Arts including, student placements; consultancy; CPD; collaborative research and many more.

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Industry Engagement blog

View our expertise in the context of six industry facing themes

View our expertise in the context of six industry facing themes

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Archives, Collections and Digital Humanities

A photograph of a woman and a girl looking at a stone carving

Heritage and History

An image from the Glasgow Looking Glass - the world's first comic

Language, Literature and Culture

Dr David Archibald speaking at the Radical Film Festival and Unconference

Media, Communications and Cultural Policy

Photograph of ruined buildings on Hashima Island ('Battleship Island'), an abandoned island off the coast of Japan

Performing and Visual Arts

An photograph of an ice cube with flames behind it. Taken with permission from the 'Value of Suffering' project website.

Philosophy and Religious Practices