University of Sanctuary: Events

Humanities World Changers

16 Mar

Date: Monday 16 March 2026
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: Glasgow University Union

Join us at GUU for this free, day-long event to reflect on the personal, professional and societal value of Glasgow Humanities degrees.

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GUDU Swap & Shop

17 Mar

Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026 - Thursday 19 March 2026
Categories: Student events
Venue: Rutherford McCowan Foyer

Our Three Day Sustainable Trade Event at Dumfries Campus.

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Band Night - Kurlew

19 Mar

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026
Time: 19:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: The Riverside Tap

We’re excited to invite you to a PGT/PGR band night featuring Kurlew - a fantastic opportunity to relax, connect, and enjoy great music with fellow postgraduate students.

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UofG Together: West Highland Way Walk

20 Mar

Date: Friday 20 March 2026
Time: 10:30 - 17:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: Milngavie

Join us to walk the first 7 miles of the West Highland Way, starting from Milngavie town centre.

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Careers Service Drop in and Booked appointments at Dumfries Campus

23 Mar

Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: Rutherford McCowan Foyer

Bernie will be on campus offering drop‑in careers advice about CVs, job searching, internships, or your next steps

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People & Excellence 2026: Celebrating Achievements in Knowledge Exchange & Innovation

23 Mar

Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: Advanced Research Centre

Celebration of staff and students delivering meaningful engagement, innovation and impact. Awards presentations.

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CREATIVE FUTURES: in conversation with UofG History of Art Alumni

23 Mar

Date: Monday 23 March 2026
Time: 15:00 - 18:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: Hunterian Art Gallery

Find out where an Art History Degree can take you from this inspiring line-up of early careerists, sector specialists and cultural leaders!

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From private concerns to public narratives: tracing the rise of personal stories about crime

25 Mar

Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026
Time: 15:30
Categories: Student events
Venue: Room 381, Adam Smith Business School, Adam Smith Building
Speaker: Jennifer Fleetwood, St George’s University of London

Jennifer Fleetwood traces changes in criminal justice, technology and media that accord novel forms of space, respectability and meaning to public storytelling about crime.

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Student Recognition Awards

26 Mar

Date: Thursday 26 March 2026
Time: 16:00 - 18:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: The Holiday Inn, Crichton Campus

These awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of students across our campus community at Dumfries.

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JMS Network with Professor William Lez Henry

26 Mar

Date: Thursday 26 March 2026
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: Kelvin Hall
Speaker: Professor William Lez Henry

Professor in Sociology and Criminology as well as writer, poet and community activist, Lez Henry joins us for the JMS Network event series.

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GUDU Spring Fling

27 Mar

Date: Friday 27 March 2026
Time: 19:30 - 12:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: The Railway Club, Dumfries

Spring Fling - AKA: The only place you’ll want to be on Friday 27 March.

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CREATe AI Regulation Early-Career Researchers (ECRs) Conference

31 Mar

Date: Tuesday 31 March 2026 - Wednesday 01 April 2026
Time: 08:30 - 11:30
Categories: Student events
Venue: Advanced Research Centre, Studio 2

On 31 March and 1 April 2026, CREATe will host the first AI Regulation Early-Career Researchers (ECRs) Conference. This event will explore: how AI both shapes and is shaped by labour law, privacy and data protection law, consumer protection law, platform regulation, and intellectual property law, and what these dynamics mean for AI governance. This event will provide a platform for ECRs in the UK, the EU and beyond to present their work, receive feedback, and build an interdisciplinary network in the field of AI regulation.

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Global Health & Environment and Medical Humanities Research Centre Seminar

22 Apr

Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: James McCune Smith Building, Room 630

Learn about the Hunterian collections, some past collaborations, and how we can work together in the future.

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CREATe Spring School 2026 - Remaking Creativity

29 Apr

Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026 - Saturday 02 May 2026
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: Advanced Research Centre and Adam Smith Business School
Speaker: tbc

The third edition of the CREATe Spring School will take place between 29 April to 2 May 2026. The School will address the topic of Remaking Creativity, enquiring about the interplay between human creation and technology, and brining together perspectives of copyright, competition and tech regulation scholars. The School is addressed to doctoral and advanced master students, early career researchers, industry representatives and policy makers with the interest in cultural and creative industries.

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Tour of the UofG Anatomy Museum: Global Health and Environment

05 May

Date: Tuesday 05 May 2026
Time: 14:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: UofG Anatomy Museum, Thomson Building

Join the Hunterian curators for a tour of the Anatomy Museum and meet other global health researchers in a relaxed and informal setting.

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Emerging Quantum Technologies Summer School 2026

25 Jun

Date: Thursday 25 June 2026 - Friday 26 June 2026
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Categories: Student events
Venue: Glasgow University Union
Speaker: TBC

Join us for the second edition fo this very successful Summer School on Emerging Quantum Technologies: designed for researchers and industry professionals at all career stages, this Summer School offers a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, participate in interactive workshops and engaging activities, and network with peers from academia and industry.

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