MyGlasgow News

It's the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:48:00 BST

Her Majesty The Queen has officially opened the new South Glasgow hospitals and Teaching and Learning Centre

Adam Smith Business School earns triple accreditation

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:00:00 BST

The Adam Smith Business School has joined an elite group of fewer than 1% of the world’s business schools that hold triple accreditation.

Change of title for Vice-Principal

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:14:00 BST

Professor Frank Coton is to have his Vice-Principal role enhanced to include the University's IT strategy.

Court Report June

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:26:00 BST

What happened at the meeting of the University Court last month?

Summer School signals 'real potential'

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 06:04:00 BST

The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities first national Summer School signals potential for collaboration, writes Deidre Heddon.

Your career in the Crucible

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:18:00 BST

Applications are now being sought from early career researchers for the University of Glasgow Crucible leadership and development programme.

Maths team honoured

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 14:17:00 BST

Maths Level 2 team presented with their excellence awards.

UKCGE role for Deirdre Heddon

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 05:14:00 BST

Deirdre Heddon, Professor of Contemporary Performance in the School of Culture and Creative Arts, has been elected to the Executive of the UK Council for Graduate Education.

Face Facts at the Royal Society Exhibition

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:15:00 BST

A team from the University of Glasgow has discovered that people from different cultures interpret facial expressions differently.

MLitt in fantasy fiction makes headlines

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:58:00 BST

The School of Critical Studies MLitt in Fantasy Fiction has prompted positive headlines.

Patient–empowered precision medicine

Sun, 05 Jul 2015 10:34:00 BST

This Thursday (9 July) hear Professor Anna Dominiczak explain Glasgow's USP

Looking at Legacy

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:11:00 BST

First International Conference of the International Legacy Network: Glasgow 2014: Legacy, Partnership, Regeneration? - REGISTRATION OPEN!

Success for University of Glasgow at impact awards

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 08:16:00 BST

University of Glasgow research projects gather major awards for their impact on public life.

Award success for Scotlit PhD researcher

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 10:03:00 BST

‌A Scottish Literature PhD research student at the University of Glasgow has been awarded the Eric Gregory Award worth £4,500 and has been shortlisted for the Edwin Morgan Award.

Intensive summer Mandarin classes

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 05:45:00 BST

The Confucius Institute is pleased to announce intensive Mandarin classes this summer for Beginners and Level 1.

District Heating Scheme Updates

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:07:00 BST

The latest updates on the District Heating Scheme infrastructure work for the week starting 6 July.

Help remember our fallen

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 12:00:00 BST

Between now and 2018 the University will be remembering those from our community who fell in the Great War.

Major European Archaeology conference - September

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 11:03:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is set to host a major, European archaeology conference in the autumn.

Impact in Sixty Seconds Competition 2015

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 04:32:00 BST

Could you explain your research to a lay person in just sixty seconds?

Scotland Handbook launches

Mon, 06 Jul 2015 09:41:00 BST

A handy booklet aims to help tempt overseas talent to Glasgow and other Scottish universities.

Principal's message on PDR

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:04:00 BST

The Principal says the next PDR cycle is a chance to reflect on a successful 2014...and to anticipate a new University strategy that puts people at its heart.

Honoured: WW1 ten who fell in a single day

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:00:00 BST

Ten Great War servicemen from the University community, who died on the same day at Gallipoli, were honoured this morning.

Silver at Heist Awards for University of Glasgow

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:21:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has scooped an award for the World Changers Welcome campaign.

Mad Molars ready for the off

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:06:00 BST

The University's 'Mad Molars' are ready for the ‘Monte Carlo or Bust’ banger rally.

Quantum Technology Fellowship for Professor Paul

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:26:00 BST

‌Professor Douglas Paul has received funding worth more than £1.5 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Free media training for ESRC-funded academic staff

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:03:00 BST

The Economic and Social Research Council is offering media training to University of Glasgow staff who have ESRC funding.

Showcasing research at Royal Society Exhibition

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 05:48:00 BST

Find out why a team of scientists from the School of Engineering believe studying individual cells could be the key to understanding many diseases.

New University Librarian named

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:11:00 BST

Susan Ashworth has been appointed as the University's new Librarian. She will succeed Helen Durndell next month.

Debate and dinner in memory of Charles Kennedy

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:50:00 BST

The Glasgow University Union is to host a memorial debate and dinner in memory of Charles Kennedy.

Major Celtic conference at University of Glasgow

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 08:59:00 BST

The 15th International Congress of Celtic Studies is returning to Scotland for the first time in 20 years.

Biggest graduation to date for Dumfries Campus

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 09:50:00 BST

Delighted friends and family joined staff and guests of the University of Glasgow for the Dumfries Campus graduation ceremony.

Singapore students visit Glasgow

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 11:00:00 BST

Students from the University of Glasgow Singapore campus have been visiting Glasgow for an intensive summer school programme.

LMS Maths popular lectures

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 06:17:00 BST

The London Mathematical Society Popular Lectures, presenting exciting topics in mathematics, are coming to Glasgow.

New charges for Sport and Rec

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:32:00 BST

With the opening of brand new facilities in the Stevenson Building extension, Sport and Recreation has announced increases in the monthly membership charges.

Dumbarton Road Gate

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:57:00 BST

Staff are being asked to avoid parking near the Dumbarton Road gate while district heating scheme works go on this week.

Library redevelopment underway

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:50:00 BST

Read about big improvements underway for the Library's Levels 1 and 2.

New University Librarian 'delighted'

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:11:00 BST

Susan Ashworth, who takes over shortly as University Librarian, has spoken of her 'dedicated and talented' colleagues.

First wedding at Dumfries campus

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:04:00 BST

For their wedding former students Rory and Amy returned to the place they first met, the Critchton campus in Dumfries.

Mad Molars and their Princess triumph

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:10:00 BST

The Dental School's Mad Molars have arrived in Monte Carlo on board their 38 year-old Leyland Princess...and look like reaching their fund-raising target of £10,000.

UofG named Higher Education Institution of the Year

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 09:26:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been named Herald Higher Education Institution of the Year at an awards ceremony in Glasgow.

Be part of European Researchers' Night

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:25:00 BST

All across Europe on the last Friday in September the EU celebrates research and researchers with huge public engagement events. Find out how you can get involved.

U21 International Summer School

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 12:58:00 BST

University of Glasgow celebrates the success of this year’s U21 International Summer School

Meet Brian, Jonathon and Everlyse from Singapore

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 14:20:00 BST

Campus e-News met three students who are visiting the University from Singapore to find out how their trip had gone.

UofG represented at U21 Research Conference

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 06:12:00 BST

Three students together with Dr Bethan Wood attended the Universitas 21 undergraduate research conference held in New Zealand this month.

Prestigious award for Julie Wertz

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 12:29:00 BST

Lord Kelvin Adam Smith PhD scholar Julie Wertz has been announced as the winner of the British Science Association's Jacob Bronowski Award Lecture.

£3.4m boost to precision medicine

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:00:00 BST

The University's position as a leading centre for the development of precision medicine has been underlined by the award of £3.4 million.

Molars' Princess meets her Prince

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:10:00 BST

Read about the fairy tale ending to the Mad Molars' Monte Carlo or Bust fundraiser.

2015-16 UofG calendar online now

Fri, 24 Jul 2015 16:56:00 BST

The University calendar contains information on regulations for degrees for the forthcoming academic session and can be viewed online.

High standards award for E&B apprentice

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:30:00 BST

Grant McGillivray, an engineering apprentice within Estates and Buildings has been awarded a certificate which recognises ‘hard work, endeavour and standards of excellence'.

Star in the UofG results celebration video

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 13:14:00 BST

To celebrate exam results day the University of Glasgow are shooting a video and we want you to be in it.

Dr Stephen Tait awarded cancer grant

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:48:00 BST

Dr Stephen Tait, a senior lecturer in the Institute of Cancer Sciences at the University of Glasgow, has been awarded a Programme Foundation Award by Cancer Research UK.

Can IT Services give me that?

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:39:00 BST

The new IT services catalogue can help you find the IT support you need.

FM praises Glasgow/Nankai link

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:00:00 BST

Scotland’s First Minister, on a visit to China, has praised the University of Glasgow's Joint Graduate School link with Nankai University.

(The new) University of Glasgow Sport

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 12:49:00 BST

The University’s Sport & Recreation service undergoes a name change, becoming University of Glasgow Sport.

Meet our Inspiring People

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 05:26:00 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 Dr Elaine Malcolmson.

Gathering the Voices

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 10:23:00 BST

An exhibition in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum features the story of a remarkable

Request to update your personal details

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 11:31:00 BST

Are your personal details up-to-date on Core? A message from HR Director Christine Barr.

Students from Chengdu arrive at UofG

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:15:00 BST

Students from the University of Glasgow - UESTC joint school in Chengdu, China have arrived in Glasgow.

Wi-Fi changes on the way

Mon, 27 Jul 2015 06:38:00 BST

Changes will shortly be required to help you maintain your Wi-Fi access and to keep you safe online.