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The Hunterian returns ancestral human remains that were unethically removed to South Africa

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 BST

The Hunterian, in collaboration with the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, through the implementing agencies, Iziko Museums of South Africa and the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA), and in partnership with the Northern Cape Reburial Task Team, have jointly announced the repatriation of ancestral human remains to South Africa.

Remarkable collection of paintings to be sold to benefit the University of Glasgow

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 BST

Following the significant gift of ten paintings from the John Shaw Collection to The Hunterian by his widow, Dr Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, a further selection of works will be sold at auction to benefit the University of Glasgow.

The Hunterian announces a substantial gift of paintings from the John Shaw Collection

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian is delighted to announce a substantial gift of paintings by some of Scotland’s most significant historical artists.

Sir Kenneth Calman

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:30:00 BST

We join our colleagues at the University of Glasgow in great sadness at the passing of Sir Kenneth Calman.

Hunterian receives Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2025

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 BST

The Hunterian has been recognised as a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award Winner for 2025.

The Hunterian presents an exhibition of new work by artist Margaret Salmon

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian is delighted to announce the launch of 'Assembly', a solo exhibition of new work by acclaimed artist-filmmaker Margaret Salmon.

Rare shell necklace to be returned to its homeland

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre and The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow have announced the repatriation of a rare shell necklace from The Hunterian collection in Glasgow to its home in Tasmania.

Hunterian awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to scope major redevelopment

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Today, The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is announcing a £249,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Fresh appeal and reward offered to solve theft of historic Scottish coins

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

The charity Crimestoppers has launched an appeal over the unsolved theft of one of the most important collections of early Scottish coins.

Hunterian awarded 2024 UMAC Award for 'Curating Discomfort'

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:39 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has been awarded the 2024 UMAC Award for its ‘Curating Discomfort’ project.

Weegie Scampi: Discovery of ancient Glaswegian shrimp fossil unveils new species

Wed, 08 May 2024 00:01:00 BST

The newly identified species of shrimp was named Tealliocaris weegie in honour of the people of Glasgow.

Historic Repatriation: Jamaican Giant Galliwasp Returns Home

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 BST

The University of the West Indies and University of Glasgow partner to repatriate 170-year-old Jamaican Giant Galliwasp specimen.

Flying the Flag for Refugee Week

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:00:00 BST

Artist Iman Tajik's flag flown from the University of Glasgow flagpole to mark Refugee Week 2023

New and improved Collections Search now live

Tue, 23 May 2023 08:00:00 BST

Discover more of the University of Glasgow's extensive collections with our new and improved Collections Search.

Rethinking the Hunterian Art Gallery

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

In April 2023, The Hunterian will reveal a full redisplay of its art gallery, framing questions about how these amazing collections and wonderful spaces can be more meaningful to more people.

Hunterian coins reveal lost Roman Emperor

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

New research on ancient gold coins from The Hunterian collection at the University of Glasgow has revealed a long-lost Roman Emperor named Sponsian.

Scotland’s largest gold nugget now on display at The Hunterian

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:00:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is now home to the largest gold nugget found in Scotland in over 400 years.

First solo exhibition in Scotland by Elizabeth Price announced for November 2022 and to focus on Glasgow’s textile heritage

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian are pleased to announce details of the first exhibition in Scotland by Turner Prize winning artist Elizabeth Price.

The Hunterian announced as co-commissioning partner for Imperial War Museums’ £2.5m art commissioning programme

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:00:00 BST

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow has been appointed as one of five co-commissioning partners for Imperial War Museums’ £2.5m art commissioning programme.

Hunterian receives funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The Hunterian is one of ten museums to receive funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund.

Alexandra Bircken’s 'The Doctor' donated to The Hunterian

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT

Alexandra Bircken’s 'The Doctor' donated to The Hunterian in Glasgow through the Valeria Napoleone XX Contemporary Art Society Scheme.

The Hunterian receives ‘Girl with Butterflies’ on behalf of the nation

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:00:00 GMT

'Girl with Butterflies', a rare watercolour by Frances Macdonald McNair, has been acquired for the nation through the Acceptance in Lieu Scheme.

Hunterian to premiere new work from Jimmy Robert

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 BST

'Tobacco Flower' is a major body of new work by Jimmy Robert, made especially for Glasgow International.

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