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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.

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.

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.

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.

New exhibition connects artworks with objects to reframe African art and textiles collection

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:00:00 BST

The Hunterian has invited renowned filmmaker/scholar Manthia Diawara and art historian/curator Terri Geis to collaborate on an ambitious group exhibition that reframes the African art and textiles which form part of its permanent collection.

New exhibition shines a spotlight on stage and screen

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:00 BST

New exhibition presents a stunning selection of set and costume designs from a major private collection.

Chasing the Jacobite Dream

Wed, 24 May 2023 08:00:00 BST

A new exhibition opening at the Hunterian Museum this June reveals The Hunterian’s fascinating collection of Jacobite medals.

Flying the flag for Refugee Week 2023

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:00:00 BST

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

Reframing the Hunterian Art Gallery

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

This April, The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow will reveal a full redisplay of its Hunterian Art Gallery.

Bordered Miles - the walk to Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 08:00:00 BST

Artist Iman Tajik stages 'Bordered Miles', a day-long group walk from the University of Glasgow to Dungavel Immigration Removal Centre in solidarity with those who have suffered under immigration policies.

New contemporary art exhibition 'Unravelling Times'

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:00:00 BST

First new contemporary art exhibition at The Hunterian in 2023 features works by pioneering experimental filmmaker Lis Rhodes alongside three Glasgow-based artists, who bridge the gap between art and activism

The Hunterian announces 2023 Art Programme

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:08:00 GMT

The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow is pleased to announce its art exhibition programme for 2023.

Hunterian coins reveal lost Roman Emperor

Wed, 16 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.

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