A catalyst for change, Avenue 63, January 2018

A CATALYST
FOR CHANGE

Avenue 63

 

Welcome to Avenue 63, the January 2018 issue of our twice-yearly magazine for alumni and friends of the University.

UofG achievements

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Scottish University of the Year

"The University of Glasgow is going places," says Alastair McCall, editor of 'The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018' that named Glasgow Scottish University of the Year.

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Making waves

Gravitational wave physicists at Glasgow are celebrating the announcement of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics. In the scientific background to the Nobel Prize published by the Nobel Committee for Physics, the pioneering work by two Glasgow alumni and staff members – Professors Ron Drever and James Hough – was noted.

Dental School students pose in the shape of a smile

Something to SMILE about

For the second year in a row dentistry at Glasgow has been ranked top in the UK by 'The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018'. Two other subjects, animal science and education, are also ranked top in the UK.

‌AN OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

The University has risen eight places to 80th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings released in September. ‌

‌“IT IS THE QUALITY OF OUR TEACHING, IT IS THE CITATION FOR OUR RESEARCH, IT’S OUR INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK.”

Principal Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli

TOP 50

Glasgow is among the top 50 universities in the world for studying law. The University is ranked 48th in the THE World University Rankings, testament to the quality of the School of Law’s teaching, student experience and research.

RISING TO 70

Arts and humanities subjects at Glasgow have jumped eight places to be placed 70th in the THE World University Rankings. The subjects covered include history, philosophy, theology, languages, literature & linguistics, archaeology and performing arts.

Feature stories

English Literature & Language graduate Helen Stewart first developed her sophisticated palate working at a whisky distillery near the family farm where she grew up. But it was when she discovered the rich heritage of farm distilling in Scotland and the joys of small batch gin that she radically changed career direction to specialise in distilling.

Student enterprise

From lightbulb moment to business plan, we explore how the University supports student entrepreneurs. And four student entrepreneurs share their stories. From micro-gin distilling to an international book subscription service, prepare to be inspired.

MindMate is the brainchild of our 2017 Young Alumnus of the Year winners, Susanne Mitschke and Patrick Renner, graduates from the Adam Smith Business School.

Young Alumnus of the Year

Susanne Mitschke and Patrick Renner are our Young Alumnus of the Year 2017 winners. Their business, MindMate, develops apps to help people with dementia, their caregivers and family members, and it began while they were still students here. Read about their lightbulb moment.

The Sir Joseph Black Building

From investment to innovation

Over the centuries our investment in chemistry has led to groundbreaking discoveries and world-changing research. The Joseph Black Building is receiving a £35m makeover, what could this latest investment be a catalyst for?

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A way with words

The Historical Thesaurus of English is the only complete historical thesaurus of any language. Find out how it has transformed teaching, learning and research at Glasgow.

Alumni news, events and updates

Emily Howie, Head of Alumni Engagement in the Development & Alumni Office.

Notes from No 2

News from Emily Howie, Head of Alumni Engagement in the Development & Alumni Office at No 2 The Square.

1967 Botany Reunion

Reunions and Events

Find out about upcoming reunions and events around the world, and read reports from recent gatherings.

From John Marsh, Convenor of the General Council Business Committee

The General Council

Minutes from the half-yearly meeting of the General Council, including comments from the Principal and Convenor.

Scott Mackay Hugh Baillie, House for an Art Lover (Haus eines Kunstfreundes) competition entry: dining room, 1901–1902.

What's on

Collections, exhibitions and events at The Hunterian and around the world.

Alumni news

 News from our alumni

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