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Campus Conversation

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:31:00 BST

University staff will shortly have the opportunity to book a place for the Campus Conversation, a three hour event on the morning of Friday 27 September in the Bute Hall. Principal Anton Muscatelli and members of the senior management team will be on the platform for an update on Glasgow 2020 A Global Vision.

School children’s winning stained glass window design unveiled

Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:19:00 BST

A stained glass window design created by pupils from Blairdardie Primary School in Knightwood was unveiled at the University of Glasgow on 25th June.

Roadshows planned on UGPS changes

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:46:00 BST

The period for consultation on the proposed changes to the University of Glasgow Pension Scheme (UGPS) will end on 20 September, it was announced this week.

Echoes from the past in Campus Vision

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 10:40:00 BST

Does this sound familiar? “The buildings of the College have long ceased to be adequate... to the requirements of modern instruction in literature and science as now taught at the University... ”

National prize for University of Glasgow postgraduate’s startup

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 09:32:00 BST

A startup company founded by a former PhD student from the University of Glasgow has received a cash prize for its efforts to improve the quality of life of older and disabled people.

Athena SWAN Bronze award

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 15:05:00 BST

At an awards ceremony at the Royal Society of Edinburgh, Fiona McLachlan, Human Resources Manager in The College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences, collected the Athena SWAN award on behalf of the University.

Glasgow’s urban mountaineers

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 11:03:00 BST

Work on refurbishing the University of Glasgow Library in Hillhead Street is nearly at an end. For the past 17 months, teams of contractors have been making repairs to the original building with its six concrete towers, built in the mid-1960s.

Have your say on the issues of the day

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:38:00 BST

If you want to join the public debate on a topic close to your research interests, there are plenty of opportunities.

Gaelic Language and Cultural Courses | Cùrsaichean ann an cànan is cultar na Gàidhlig

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 14:33:00 BST

The University’s Gaelic Language Initiative and Centre for Open Studies are running intensive Gaelic language and cultural courses this summer

News in Brief

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 16:53:00 BST

News from around the campus

Updated British Council briefings

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:19:00 BST

The British Council have updated some of their country briefings from the previous year. These updated versions can now be found on the University's SharePoint site.

Post Grad student from China wins finance award

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:46:00 BST

A post graduate from Beijing is one of four top financial services students from universities in Glasgow to be recognised by the city's International Financial Services District (IFSD) for achieving top marks in their final exams.

Honorary degree for Glasgow alumnus

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 11:26:00 BST

Former University of Glasgow graduate, Dr David Bayvel, Chief Veterinary Adviser for the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA), has been awarded a Bachelor of Veterinary Science (honoris causa) by Massey University

University Scientist awarded top prize

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:35:00 BST

University of Glasgow scientist, Dr Katie Hampson, has been named as a top prize winner in this year’s UK & Ireland L’Oréal UNESCO For Women in Science Awards.

Internationalisation Conference

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 15:03:00 BST

The conference aims to raise awareness across the University on key aspects of internationalisation activity, and will provide support for staff seeking to engage further in international activity, as well as an opportunity for discussion and debate on key issues.

Final part of Western Infirmary site acquired

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:29:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has completed the transfer of ownership of the last part of the Western Infirmary site resulting in the entire fourteen acres now being owned by the University.

University of Glasgow receives major grant for engineering research

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:22:00 BST

The College of Science and Engineering has been awarded a share of £85m in new funding to support pioneering research to improve the efficiency of electronic and optical components.

Stronger than fiction

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 13:52:00 BST

Staff are being invited to submit works of non-fiction inspired by any research at the University of Glasgow, past or present, from the sciences to the humanities.

William Forbes manuscript rediscovered

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:17:00 BST

A manuscript on Roman law by William Forbes (d. 1745), first holder of the Regius Chair in Civil Law, has been rediscovered as the law school celebrates the Chair’s Tercentenary.

Pantomime in August?

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:38:00 BST

The popular exhibition Pantomime in Scotland is being revived on campus this summer, by the Centre for Open Studies, at the St Andrew's Building from 21 August - 2 October.

Museums and their Paradoxes

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:56:00 BST

Dr Mark O’Neill, Director of Policy and Research, Glasgow Life, will give a lecture on Museums and their Paradoxes, with comments by internationally renowned philosopher of religion, Professor Charles Taliaferro (St. Olaf College, Minnesota).

New emergency advice for people with disabilities

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 15:50:00 BST

The University’s Safety and Environmental Protection Services team are highlighting a major overhaul of the arrangements for helping people with disabilities to be able to leave our buildings quickly and safely in emergencies.

Internationalisation updates

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:13:00 BST

The International Affairs Team have developed a series of regional email distribution lists to help you.

British Academy recognition for Glasgow academic

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:39:00 BST

Professor Sarah Birch is one of 42 new Fellows to be elected to the British Academy.

Prestigious award for Professor Anna Dominiczak

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 12:00:00 BST

Professor Anna Dominiczak has been awarded a prestigious award for her contribution to science.

Principal joins board of CASE Europe

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:05:00 BST

Principal Anton Muscatelli is one of three new trustees appointed to the board of CASE Europe.