Latest updates

20 Nov: Covid-19 testing for asymptomatic students

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:57:11 GMT

Further information on voluntary testing for UofG students who have no Covid-19 symptoms and are planning on travelling over the holiday period.

18 November: Student Update - Latest Scottish Government Level 4 Measures

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:00:00 GMT

In order to suppress the incidence of Covid-19 in Scotland, the First Minister has announced that Level 4 restrictions will be applied in 11 local authority areas, including Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire. These changes will move the University’s Gilmorehill and Garscube campuses into Protection Level 4; the Dumfries campus remains at Level 2.

18 Nov 2020: Staff Update - Covid-19 Level 4 protection measures

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:20:00 GMT

In order to suppress the incidence of Covid-19 in Scotland, the First Minister has announced that Level 4 restrictions will be applied in 11 local authority areas, including Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire. These changes will move the University’s Gilmorehill and Garscube campuses into Protection Level 4; the Dumfries campus remains at Level 2.

13 Nov 2020: Guidance on travel ahead of the holiday period

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:50:00 GMT

The Scottish Government announced plans for student travel ahead of the festive period, so everyone who wishes to travel home safely for the holidays can do so.

2 Nov 2020: Updated Covid-19 protection measures

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:23:57 GMT

All parts of Scotland have been assigned to a COVID protection level, or Tier, under the latest Scottish Government measures.

8 Oct 2020: New temporary Covid-19 measures

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:43:12 BST

This week the Scottish Government announced a series of temporary measures, both for Glasgow and nationally, to help to curb the rate of Covid-19.

6 Oct 2020: Updated guidance about face coverings on-campus

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:17:30 BST

In view of the continued rise in number of Covid-19 cases in Scotland, we have reviewed our policy on wearing face coverings on campus.

28 September: Guidance for students returning home

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:50:00 BST

On 27 September the Scottish Government published new guidance around leaving halls of residence to return home. This covers both short visits and moving on a permanent basis.

Autumnal view of the University tower and main building
Autumnal view of the University tower and main building

26 September: Additional support for students in our residences

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:34:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is rolling out significant extra support measures for students in halls of residences, from today.

24 Sept 2020 - Update on outbreak in residences

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:50:53 BST

24 Sept 2020 - Update on outbreak in residences

23 Sept 2020 - Update on outbreak in residences

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 09:56:18 BST

23 Sept 2020 - Update on outbreak in residences

10 September: Joint Statement from the Student Unions and University

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:33:00 BST

Dear student, We are really looking forward to welcoming you to the University of Glasgow. You will have worked out by now that student life is going to be different this year. Despite this, we want to make certain that you feel part of the University of Glasgow community. And we need your help so that we can get through this period as quickly and smoothly as possible.

10 September: Campus Arrangements

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 15:08:31 BST

Dear Colleagues and Students, I am writing to inform you about the revised policy we are putting in place across all UofG campuses in light of the recent increased risk from Covid-19. We ask all colleagues and students to take note of the policy and to abide by it. We will also draw it to the attention of visitors and contractors working on the campus.

8 September: Winter Graduations

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:17:05 BST

It is with a very heavy heart that I have to announce that we will not be holding our winter graduation ceremonies which are due to begin on the 30th of November.

10 August: Student Update - Important Update on Next Academic Session

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:43:00 BST

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli writes to let students know about University plans for the new academic session in light of the ongoing Covid19 pandemic

10 August: Important update about preparation for next academic session

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 13:57:00 BST

Updated information relating to delayed arrivals for non-UK based students and the hosting of on campus activity in the new academic session

Image of LOTS of cars on campus
Image of LOTS of cars on campus

New parking arrangements 24 July 2020

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 10:26:00 BST

A more flexible approach

26 June: Final Year Students: Examination Results and Graduations Update

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:00:52 BST

The vast majority of you have successfully completed your degrees and so I offer you my heartfelt congratulations. All of your hard work has paid off and you have successfully gained a degree from the University of Glasgow. You should be proud of your achievements especially in the most challenging of circumstances.

Image of the University tower and Glasgow skyline
Image of the University tower and Glasgow skyline

19 June: COVID-19 recovery - Phase 2

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:00:00 BST

We publish our Route Map and further details about the impact of Phase 2 on University operations

18 June: Staff and student Q&A

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 14:15:00 BST

The latest in a series of question and answer sessions

11 June: Mental health and wellbeing support

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:51:00 BST

Support and resources are available for for staff and students

5 June: COVID-19 recovery guides published

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:33:00 BST

Guides offer practical support for students and staff around COVID-19 recovery

4 June: Plans for the new academic year

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:15:00 BST

The Principal updates on dates and arrangements around the delivery of teaching in the 2020-21 academic year

2 June: Return to campus Principles published

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:42:00 BST

The 12 Principles will provide a strategic framework underpinning our COVID recovery work and return to campus.

29 May: Update for staff – Return to campus project

Thu, 28 May 2020 13:19:35 BST

Chief Operating Officer, David Duncan, updates on guidance for a gradual return to campus

27 May: Spring exam diet update

Wed, 27 May 2020 09:28:47 BST

The completion of a hugely successful Spring 2020 exam diet saw over 1,000 exams successfully delivered remotely.

12 May: Joint statement from UofG and campus trade unions

Tue, 12 May 2020 08:55:57 BST

Today we published a joint statement with the campus unions, Unite, Unison, GMB and the UCU on our COVID-19 response

Recording of staff Q&A session

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:30:00 BST

A panel of senior colleagues answer questions submitted by staff, recorded on 29 April 2020.

24 April: New Scottish Government advice for international students

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:14:00 BST

New Covid 19 advice for international students in Scotland from Minister for Further Education Higher Education and Science Richard Lochhead

23 April: Job Retention Scheme or 'furloughing’ arrangements

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:29:00 BST

Christine Barr, Executive Director of HR, provides more detail on furloughing arrangements that will apply to some UofG staff

23 April: Research funding update

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:57:00 BST

Message from Professor Chris Pearce, Vice-Principal for Research

22 April: Message to University Services staff from Dr David Duncan

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:52:00 BST

22 April 2020: Message to staff from Dr David Duncan

Student Q&A - Facebook Live

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 13:59:00 BST

Recording of a Facebook Live Q&A for students, taken on 17 April.

Student COVID-19 Q&A session with senior members of staff - tomorrow Friday 17

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:29:00 BST

We will be hosting a Student Q&A Facebook Live on Friday 17 April

16 April 2020: A message from Prof Chris Pearce to all Researchers

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:40:00 BST

16 April 2020: A message from Prof Chris Pearce to all Researchers

9 April 2020: University of Glasgow policy on assessment

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:22:00 BST

University of Glasgow approach to assessment in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic

3 April 2020: Message from the Principal

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:35:00 BST

3 April 2020: Message from the Principal

2 April 2020: Publication of exam timetable

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 09:43:00 BST

2 April 2020: Publication of exam timetable

2 April 2020: Update on building access arrangements

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:30:00 BST

2 April 2020: Update on building access arrangements

1 April 2020: Student support update

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:37:09 BST

An Update on Student Support

31 March 2020: Further information about exams

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:20:00 BST

31 March 2020: Further information about exams

27 March 2020: Update: Thank you for staff

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 10:37:00 GMT

Thank you for staff

26 March 2020: Update: Information about examinations

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 09:01:00 GMT

Information about examinations.

24 March 2020: Urgent update on coronavirus

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:24:00 GMT

Update to measures announced to slow spread of COVID-19

24 March 2020: Advice for research staff and research students

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 11:30:00 GMT

Advice for research staff and research students

23 March 2020: Closure of facilities

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:26:00 GMT

ANNOUNCEMENT ON CLOSURE OF FACILITIES ANNOUNCEMENT ON CLOSURE OF FACILITIES

20 March 2020: Important message on graduations and Commemoration Day

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:12:00 GMT

Important message on graduations and Commemoration Day

20 March 2020: Update

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT

STUDENT SUPPORT

19 March 2020: Update

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:29:00 GMT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON EXAMS

17 March 2020: Update for students

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:42:00 GMT

Update for students: 17 March 2020

16 March 2020: Update

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:51:00 GMT

Update on flexible and remote working for staff

14 March 2020: Update

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:59:00 GMT

Update on teaching on campus

13 March 2020: Update

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:54:00 GMT

Update from the Principal on contingency arrangements, including exams

Campus
Campus

University of Glasgow leads COVID-19 research response in Scotland

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:01:00 BST

The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) is at the heart of COVID-19 research response in Scotland and the UK