MyGlasgow News

University names new VP Internationalisation

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 14:16:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has appointed Professor James Conroy as Vice-Principal, Internationalisation. He is taking up his appointment as the New Year gets underway.

Decision on Council of Senate due next month.

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:52:00 GMT

An extraordinary meeting of Senate to be held next month will be asked to approve plans for a new Council of Senate.

New EU and International Research Support Team

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:56:00 GMT

The University's EU and International team ring in changes for the New Year. They play a key role in helping the University to strengthen its international partnerships.

EU's €77 billion research fund open for business

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:23:00 GMT

Europe’s biggest single pot of research funds, worth approximately €77 billion, opens this month. The Horizon 2020 programme was given the go-ahead last month.

International Staff Week: April 2014

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:18:00 GMT

The University of Amsterdam and Lund University will be hosting an International Staff Week from Monday 7 April until Friday 11 April 2014. The week provides a unique opportunity to visit the Universities in two countries in one week.

Researcher in the field - Episode 3

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:40:00 GMT

Episode 3 of Professor Paul Garside's "Podcasts from Africa" series sees Professors Iain McInnes and Andy Waters interviewed about the enormous benefit to the University of Glasgow from engaging with overseas research institutes.

Professors on your bike!

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:15:00 GMT

Twenty three of the University's finest have been on their bikes raising funds for a children's clinic in Kenya, writes Alexandra Mackay, Administrator, Wellcome Trust Centre For Molecular Parasitology.

Successful session of talks at the Merchants House

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:19:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Centre for Open Learning and the Merchants House of Glasgow had a hit with a short series of lunchtime talks.

Sound Thought for the New Year

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:53:00 GMT

Sound Thought, the annual music composition, performance and research conference run by Glasgow University music department postgraduates, is about to get underway.

Careers Service video 'first'

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 11:30:00 GMT

The University's Careers Service has conducted its first employer presentation for students via an international video conference.

New Year Open Studies Courses and Events

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 11:00:00 GMT

The Centre for Open Studies welcomes you to our January 2014 programme which offers more than 150 exciting learning opportunities, including courses for University credits, short courses and day events for interest and fun.

Confucius Institute courses for 2014

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:33:00 GMT

The Confucius Institute has released details of courses for 2014

World debating success for University of Glasgow

Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:34:00 GMT

Glasgow University Union were one of four finalists in the World University Debating Championships held in Chennai, India over the past week.

New Year brings recycling changes

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:21:00 GMT

The way the University collects, sorts and recycles its waste is changing. Scottish Government legislation now requires all organisations and businesses to separate recyclable materials and general waste.

David Walker 1920-2014 CBE, QC FBA FRSE

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 14:32:00 GMT

Tributes have been paid to Professor David Maxwell Walker (1920-2014) CBE, QC, MA, PhD, LLD, Hon. LLD, FBA, FRSE, FRSA, FSA Scot., Regius Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Glasgow.

Sport & Wellbeing Week

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 16:30:00 GMT

Sport and Recreation's annual Sport & Wellbeing Week runs from 27 January to 2 February. It's being launched by Glasgow Warrior's Head Coach, Gregor Townsend.

2014 Rectorial nominations include Edward Snowden

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:51:00 GMT

The Senate Office has announced that there are four nominations for Rector including US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden

University of GlasWOW!

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 11:33:00 GMT

A social media competition on the University's social media sites has produced a gallery of sparkling photos. The winners have just been announced.

Heat and Power Project starts at Gilmorehill

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:38:00 GMT

Work gets underway soon on a CO2-saving combined heat and power system for Gilmorehill. This short video looks at the how and the why.

Survey asks why academics flit

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:57:00 GMT

A survey currently being conducted is exploring the factors that influence UK/British academics to move overseas to pursue their careers.

News and Events in Brief

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 11:37:00 GMT

A digest of other University news and events in brief...

Cardinal Winning Lecture

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 13:56:00 GMT

Professor Tony Finn CBE will give the Cardinal Winning Lecture,‘Once a Catholic? The impact of changes in Catholic identity and in Catholic schools,’ at Glasgow University on 1 March 2014.

University announces the appointment of three new International Deans

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:05:00 GMT

Professor Rosa Greaves has been appointed as the new International Dean for South America. Professor Julian Dow has been appointed as the new International Dean for the Middle East. Professor Jim Murdoch has been appointed to the post of International Dean: Mobility.

Triple success at British Pharmacological Society

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 12:57:00 GMT

Staff and students from the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences (MVLS) have been awarded prestigious prizes by the British Pharmacological Society.

University to fund three students for U21 Shanghai Conference

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:37:00 GMT

The University is to fund three student places at this year's U21 Undergraduate Research Conference at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The theme is food safety.

University janitor wins Tae Kwon Do bronze

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 10:35:00 GMT

One of the University's janitorial team has won a bronze medal in an international Tae Kwon Do event.

Shaping the Future City

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:42:00 GMT

'Shaping the Future City' is the theme of the U21 Summer School taking place at the University of New South Wales Australia from 2 – 17 July.

Launch of the Glasgow International Landing Page

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 16:56:00 GMT

The International Affairs Team have launched an international landing page – a new university webpage aimed at pulling together and promoting the many strands of international activity undertaken across the University.

Researcher in the field - Episode 4

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:40:00 GMT

Episode 4 of “Podcasts from Africa” sees Prof Paul Garside interview Dr Francis Ndungu, a researcher based at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kilifi, Kenya and the Director of KEMRI, Prof Kevin Marsh.

Industrial action

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 10:41:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been notified by the University and College Union that its members have been called to take industrial action on Thursday 6 February and Monday 10 February 2014 in support of its national dispute over 2013/14 pay negotiations.

Learning & Teaching Development Fund 2014-15

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 09:37:00 GMT

The Learning and Teaching Development Fund supports developments in Learning and Teaching which are innovative, sustainable, transferable and contribute to the delivery of the objectives of the University's Learning and Teaching Strategy.