MyGlasgow News

Car share like Peter Kay

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:08:00 BST

With Peter Kay’s new sitcom ‘Car Share’ coming to our screens this month, now is the perfect time to get involved in the University of Glasgow’s JourneyShare system.

Tony Pollard award nomination

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 11:37:00 BST

A radio documentary featuring Dr Tony Pollard of the University of Glasgow has been nominated for an award at the Celtic Media Festival.

UofG Professor guest edits Nanomedicine journal

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 10:50:00 BST

University of Glasgow professor Matthew Dalby has guest edited a medical journal together with his first PhD student.

Vet School Rodeo - 18 April

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:31:00 BST

It's time again for the Vet School Rodeo! The 55th Annual Rodeo will take place on Saturday, 18 April at the Garscube Estate, 11am to 5pm.

UofG lab technician taking part in BBC Generation

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:59:00 BST

Laboratory technician in the School of Chemistry, Mohammad Ali Salik, is taking part in BBC Generation 2015.

Date fixed for Gordon Brown lecture

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 15:57:00 BST

It has been confirmed that the former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, is to deliver a public lecture at the University of Glasgow on Wednesday 29 April at 5.30pm. All tickets have now been taken.

Applicants brave the elements!

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 11:48:00 BST

Atrocious weather didn't deter a host of potential undergraduate students from the University of Glasgow Applicants' Visit Day.

University opts for more green power

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:25:00 BST

The University authorities have agreed to purchase a larger Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engine to provide energy required for the new district heating scheme.

SINAPSE Re-launched

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 08:45:00 BST

SINAPSE, the Scottish imaging network, is entering a new phase, hosted by the University of Glasgow.

Help with applying for EU funding

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 09:24:00 BST

Do you know about the support the EU team here at the University of Glasgow can offer? If you are a researcher seeking funding from the European Union then the EU team can help you!

Competition success for Singapore students

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 10:14:00 BST

Students from the University of Glasgow Singapore have enjoyed success in the Asia Pacific Assistive, Rehabilitative & Therapeutic Technologies AR&TTs) Challenge 2015.

Meet our inspiring people

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:38:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is a place where people inspire people to change the world. This regular feature celebrates our vibrant community of our own inspiring people. Meet Hooi Ling Eng.

IPAFEM to be held at University of Glasgow

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 13:48:00 BST

The International Conference on Islamic Perspective of Accounting, Finance, Economics and Management (IPAFEM) is to be held at the University of Glasgow.

Sky News on campus

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:33:00 BST

With the General election just over three weeks away why is Sky News on campus today?

Principal joins USS board

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:10:00 BST

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has joined the board of USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme).

Religion and Belief commission to visit UofG

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:34:00 BST

The Commission on Religion and Belief in Public Life (CORAB) is coming to the University of Glasgow on 13 April for an evidence hearing.

UofG a cappella group scoop award

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s a cappella singing group ‘Choral Stimulation’ scooped an award at the The Voice Festival UK finals in Birmingham.

Funding to develop new ways of conserving art

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:21:00 BST

Funding will educate a new generation of curators, conservators and academic researchers to develop new ways of conserving and restoring contemporary artworks.

UofG celebrates NY Tartan Day

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:30:00 BST

Representatives of the University of Glasgow marched in this weekend's Tartan Day celebration in New York.

Meet our Inspiring People

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:41:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is a place where people inspire people to change the world. This feature celebrates our vibrant community of our own inspiring people. Meet Dr Sean Adams.

World's first comic?

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 09:51:00 BST

Did you know Glasgow was the birthplace of the first, regularly published satirical comics? Cripes!

Launch of GeoHumanities

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 15:38:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Professor Deborah Dixon, School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, is the co-Editor of a new journal, GeoHumanities.

UofG Graduate takes up directorship

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:22:00 BST

University of Glasgow graduate Leanne Sherry has recently been appointed as director of Leaders of Entrepreneurial Scotland.

Aye Write!

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:17:00 BST

Glasgow’s book festival Aye Write! is taking place from 17 – 25 April 2015. The University of Glasgow features in the programme of events.

On Your Feet Britain

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 11:50:00 BST

On 24 April workers across Britain are being challenged to sit less and move more as part of the ‘On Your Feet Britain’ campaign.

No wobble - no learning!

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:31:00 BST

Last week saw the 8th Annual University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching Conference. Message of the day? No wobble - no learning!

UofG gets five What Uni nominations

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:54:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been shortlisted in five categories in this year's What Uni Student Choice Awards.

BBC Radio 5 Live visit UofG

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:12:00 BST

BBC Radio 5 Live visited the University of Glasgow to speak to students following the launch of the SNP manifesto.

Hunterian and the Kelvin Hall

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:42:00 BST

Hunterian and the Kelvin Hall – update for staff. Find out about the exciting plans for the Kelvin Hall.

UofG hosts its first Death Cafe

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:39:00 BST

Last week the University of Glasgow hosted its first Death Cafe in Thornhill, Dumfriesshire.

Apprentices help with District Heating Scheme

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:27:00 BST

Two apprentices at the University of Glasgow will be working on the District Heating Scheme as part of a work placement with Crown House Technologies.

Scotland Week

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:41:00 BST

A University delegation has been helping to celebrate Scotland Week in New York City.

The Scottish Cancer Foundation Prize 2015

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:22:00 BST

The Scottish Cancer Foundation is inviting nominations for its 2015 prize.

British Heart Foundation

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:23:00 BST

A feature on the British Heart Foundation website has celebrated the anniversary of the University of Glasgow's (MVLS) Centre of Excellence in Vascular Science and Medicine.

International Marconi Day

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 08:44:00 BST

25 April is International Marconi Day, an international, 24-hour radio event falling on the birthday of Guglielmo Marconi.

SEPS on the move

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:04:00 BST

The University's Safety and Environmental Protection Services unit is moving offices.

100 Flowers: bringing flowers back into hospital

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:18:00 BST

University lecturer features in '100 Flowers' art exhibition.

Join the Staff Tennis Club

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:08:00 BST

Tennis fans - were you enthused by the recent Davis Cup match? Then come along to the staff tennis club.

Japanese whisky

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 11:58:00 BST

The Centre for Open Studies is offering a unique evening focusing on the Japanese whisky industry.

Agents' Symposium

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:47:00 BST

On Monday 13th April, the University welcomed 27 of its agents and staff from Kaplan's international offices to the University's second annual Agents' Symposium.

International Partnerships

Mon, 20 Apr 2015 09:37:00 BST

There is still time to apply for International Partnership Development Funding.

Alex Salmond receives honorary degree

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:02:00 BST

Hundreds of students, staff and members of the public crowded into the Bute Hall as the former First Minister the Right Hon Alex Salmond was given the honorary degree of Doctor of the University of Glasgow.

General Election 2015

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:32:00 BST

As the general election draws near, the illustrious Professor John Curtice, the doyen of political pundits, is speaking on campus on Tuesday 28 April.

Complete University Guide published

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:21:00 BST

The first of the annual round of the main UK and World League Tables has been published today. The University of Glasgow has remained in 30th place.

Demise of the brown envelope

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:31:00 BST

A new web based system has been introduced that enables exam papers to be submitted directly to the Print Unit electronically, removing the need to hand deliver paper copies of exams to Registry in a sealed brown envelope.

News and events round-up

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 12:53:00 BST

A round-up of University news and events from across the Campuses.

UofG hosts China-Scotland Business Breakfast

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 15:01:00 BST

The University has hosted the China-Scotland Business Breakfast, which was delivered in partnership with SCDI (Scottish Council for Development and Industry).

Commemoration Day 2015

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:31:00 BST

Seven people from the UK and the international community will be awarded honorary degrees at this year's Commemoration Day.

Meet our inspiring people

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:39:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is a place where people inspire people to change the world. This regular feature celebrates our vibrant community of inspiring people. Meet Steve Johnson.

Dental Dazzlers

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 14:47:00 BST

Student and staff from the Dental School have staged a unique public engagement event, using the opportunity for a research study into the bargain.

The sinking of the SS City of Cairo

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:12:00 BST

The University of Glasgow archive collection can shed light on a story that was recently in the news.

UofG art history project named ‘Best of the Web’

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:54:00 BST

A collaborative project involving the University of Glasgow, has been awarded the Best of the Web award at the international 2015 Museums and the Web conference.

Tony Pollard shares Celtic Media award win

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:33:00 BST

Dr Tony Pollard, Senior Lecturer in History/Battlefield Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, has won a Celtic Media Festival award together with co-presenter, Neil Oliver.

Volunteering opportunity

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:14:00 BST

There is a volunteering opportunity available to University Services staff on 20 May 2015 with Quarriers.

Nomination for Young Alumnus of the Year 2015

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 11:07:00 BST

Submit your nomination for Young Alumnus of the Year 2015.

Munro Challenge 2015

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:08:00 BST

Can you climb a Munro and raise funds for leukaemia research at the University of Glasgow?

District Heating Scheme - latest

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:46:00 BST

The trenching works and excavations linked to the District Heating Scheme are heading towards the Pearce Lodge in the early part of May. A 'big picture' map of the project.