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The Living Wage Foundation logo

UofG is a Living Wage employer

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow Principal and Vice-Chancellor Anton Muscatelli has announced that the University is an accredited Living Wage employer and has signed up to the Scottish Business Pledge.

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Image of the SRC logo

Interested in fundraising?

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:38:00 GMT

Are you a UofG student interested in fundraising? The SRC very much wants to hear from you.

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The Main Building

Changed your password yet?

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:04:00 GMT

If you don't change your password or allow it to expire you will be unable to use email or most University systems, and will have to use the password reset tool or contact the Helpdesk.

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Aerial view of the University of Glasgow

Pay increases this month

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:06:00 GMT

The 2015-16 pay round has been concluded and University of Glasgow staff will receive pay increases at the end of this month including arrears backdated to 1 August 2015.

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RSE logo

RSE VP for Marian Scott

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:55:00 GMT

Marian Scott OBE, Professor of Environmental Statistics at the University, has been elected to a Vice-President (International) role on the Council of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

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Logo of the World Paper Free Day

World Paper Free Day

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:17:00 GMT

Friday 6 November is World Paper Free Day. Could you be paper-free for 24 hours?

Professor Mandy MacLean
Professor Mandy MacLean

RSE role for Prof Mandy MacLean

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:01:00 GMT

Mandy MacLean MBE, Professor of Pulmonary Pharmacology has been elected to the Council of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Learning & Teaching Conference 2016

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:29:00 GMT

Call for abstracts - 9th Annual University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching conference, which will take place on Tuesday 12 April 2016. DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY!

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University Tower

Student Welcome Survey launch

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 07:04:00 GMT

Our new Student Welcome Survey has gone live and will be open until 27 November 2015.

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Using computer

New IT Training courses

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:13:00 GMT

IT Services Training has just released new course dates for the year ahead.

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airliner landing

Early Career Mobility Scheme

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:38:00 GMT

Principal’s Early Career Mobility Scheme 2015/16: Funding available to support visits to the University of Hong Kong and McGill University

Catherine Bovill
Catherine Bovill

Meet our Inspiring People

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:28:00 GMT

Meet Dr Catherine Bovill, Senior Lecturer in the Academic Development Unit. Catherine’s role at the University is to teach the teachers.

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Laura Muir 140

Laura Muir named Scottish Athlete of the Year

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:27:00 GMT

University of Glasgow student Laura Muir has been named as Scottish Athlete of the Year for 2015.

Remembrance Sunday Service

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:04:00 GMT

Everyone in the University community is invited to attend the Remembrance Service in the Bute Hall on Sunday 8 November 2015 at 10.45am.

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Cinderella ballet

Theatre ticket ballot for staff

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:44:00 GMT

The Ferguson Bequest has recently purchased an allocation of Theatre Tickets for the Winter 2015 Ballot.

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Image of the University Chapel

Winter Graduations

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:44:00 GMT

The Winter Graduation Ceremonies will shortly be taking place. Staff are warmly invited to attend the services beforehand in the University Chapel.

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Tower autumn

Travel bursary for Engage Conference

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:04:00 GMT

Interested in public engagement?The National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement's 'Engage' conference is coming up and travel bursaries are available.

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Images with Impact logo

Images with Impact Competition

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:43:00 GMT

Do you have any images that illustrate your research, or the impact of your research? Competition deadline this Friday!

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AEA logo

Recording breaking conference at UofG

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 12:04:00 GMT

The University's School of Education plays host this week to a record-breaking annual conference of the Association of Educational Assessment Europe.

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Image of the Royal Society logo

Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Awards

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:36:00 GMT

The Royal Society has announced the appointment of fifteen new Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award holders, including two members of the University of Glasgow community.

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Student volunteer abroad logo

Student Volunteer Abroad

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:21:00 GMT

Student Volunteer Abroad (SVA) applications are now open for summer 2016 projects

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Campus Vision artist's impression 140 image

Smart Campus event

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:15:00 GMT

Over 90 industry delegates will be attending a ‘Smart Campus’ information and engagement event at the University of Glasgow this week.

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Mohammad Ali Salik

Inspiring apprentices

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 08:40:00 GMT

University of Glasgow laboratory technician Mohammad Ali Salik is highlighting the benefits of modern apprenticeships during Learning Through Work Week.

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140 Carla Brown

PhD student to launch new app - Bacteria Combat

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 09:37:00 GMT

A new game developed by a PhD student from the University of Glasgow is aiming to help kids understand more about the complicated system of bacteria which live in their gut and how they are affected by antibiotics.

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Image of the FullStop campaign logo in blue

FullStop to Bullying

Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:53:00 BST

The University and SRC have joined forces to put a FullStop to bullying and harassment on Campus.

Susan Bassnett
Susan Bassnett

Lecture on the complexities of translating poetry

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 09:46:00 GMT

Professor Susan Bassnett will be speaking on “the complexities of translating poetry” as part of the SMLC Seminar Series.

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data

Data compromised

Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:02:00 GMT

It's emerged that a web server in the School of Computing Science has been compromised, and email addresses and passwords of users who registered on it made available on the internet.

Prof John Butt
Prof John Butt

Chart hit for Professor John Butt

Sun, 01 Nov 2015 12:56:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s award-winning orchestral and choral conductor, Professor John Butt, is riding high in the UK classical music charts.

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A poppy on a dark background

Armistice Day Service

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:36:00 GMT

There will be an Armistice Day service held in the University Memorial Chapel on 11 November at 10.45am.

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Image of the SRC officers interviewing Principal Anton Muscatelli

SRC interviews principal

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:12:00 GMT

The four-strong Students Representative Council sabbatical officers have conducted a wide-ranging interview with the Principal.

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Image of the FullStop campaign logo in blue

FullStop to victimisation

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:53:00 GMT

This week's FullStop scenario highlights victimisation. Help the UofG tackle harassment.

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Image from Remembrance Day 2015

UofG remembers its dead

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:39:00 GMT

On Sunday the University remembered the huge number of students, staff and alumni killed and injured in one hundred years of conflict.

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Image of George Boole - courtesy University College Cork

Celebrating George Boole's Bicentenary

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:43:00 GMT

Head of the College of Science and Engineering, Professor Muffy Calder, has been paying tribute to the mathematical genius, George Boole, 1815 - 64. VIDEO

Buddy up

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:40:00 GMT

Do you feel you are experiencing a barrier when it comes to sport and exercise? Get a GUSA Buddy.

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Image of a disabled parking sign

Disabled parking bays

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:10:00 GMT

Tempted to stick your car in a disabled parking bay? Read what somebody who relies on that protected parking space has to say.

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Image of the Nom Yap logo and branding

NomYap goes to Holyrood

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:30:00 GMT

A student-developed app which aims to help users broaden their social or professional circles is being given a boost at Holyrood today.

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Image of a First Bus in Glasgow 140 section image

Update on Travel Services Contract

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:23:00 GMT

The University will be changing its approved travel provider from December 2015.

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Thomas Muir

Thomas Muir 250

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:30:00 GMT

A special concert at the University next week will honour the Scottish political reformer Thomas Muir of Huntershill.

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John Smith's bookshop

20% off at John Smith's bookshop

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:11:00 GMT

The John Smith's Bookshop at the University of Glasgow is taking part in Academic Book Week from 9 - 13 November.

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Logo of Global Entrepreneurship Week

Global Entrepreneurship Week

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 06:20:00 GMT

What's happening for Global Entrepreneurship Week 16-22 November? Find out here.

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Campus Vision artist's impression 140 image

Smart Campus

Thu, 05 Nov 2015 09:59:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow hosted 'Smart Campus' an industry engagement day on 4 November 2015. VIDEO

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University Tower Autumn 140

UofG Singapore signs MOU

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 10:21:00 GMT

A memorandum of understanding was signed to jointly research and develop technologies in Intelligent Control and Data Integrity Management for Building Automation.

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Research Council UK

RCUK Outcomes Reporting

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:21:00 GMT

Information for ​staff and students who have received emails from Research Councils UK and Researchfish asking them to report research outcomes.

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Panto science

Public Engagement at the Panto

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:44:00 GMT

Glasgow Science Festival is seeking volunteers to help run some ‘science stalls’ at a unique show which blends pantomime with fun, interactive science.

QMU election

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 16:15:00 GMT

On 12 November the QMU will be holding their autumn by-election for the Board of Management.

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Women in WW1

Women’s Equality Battle in WW1

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 12:06:00 GMT

The role women played in WW1 is the subject of an event organised held this week at the Women's Library. Video with Louise Welsh, Professor in Creative Writing.

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Image of James McCune Smith

The James McCune Smith Memorial Lecture

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:24:00 GMT

On the 150th anniversary of the death of James McCune Smith, a lecture in his memory will be held at 5-30pm on Tuesday 17 November 2015 in the Yudowitz Lecture Theatre in the Wolfson Medical Building.

Image of the SRC officers interviewing Principal Anton Muscatelli
Image of the SRC officers interviewing Principal Anton Muscatelli

Watch the SRC interview with the Principal

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:12:00 GMT

The four-strong Students' Representative Council sabbatical officers have conducted a wide-ranging interview with the Principal. VIDEO

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Image of lecture hall with Careers Service on white board

Careers Service in UK top ten

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:31:00 GMT

The UofG's Careers Service has made it into the Top 10 of UK universities for student satisfaction.

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View from Tower

View from the top

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:46:00 GMT

UofG photographer Stuart Campbell got the go-ahead to climb scaffolding on the University Tower to take these extraordinary images.

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Image of George Boswell, Lorraine Clark and Elspeth Gordon

Cleaners' qualification success

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:24:00 GMT

Two members of the University's Cleaning Services team have worked their way to professional qualifications that open up new opportunities.

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Image of Jillian Gordon, Angela Constance and Dr Paul Ferri

Entrepreneurship Glasgow style

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:53:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow was prominent in a major Holyrood event to showcase undergraduate entrepreneurship talent.

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bicycle

Travel survey update

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:33:00 GMT

Thank you to everyone who completed the recent Travel Survey. The results are being analysed and a report will be made public before the end of the year.

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Partick Thistle

Free ticket to football match for students

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 13:46:00 GMT

Students can claim a free ticket to watch Partick Thistle v Inverness Caledonian Thistle on 21 November.

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Twitter 140

UofG Twitter among worlds best

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:24:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow Twitter account has been named as one of ‘The 14 Best College Twitter Accounts’ by HubSpot Blogs.

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airliner landing

Principal’s Early Career Mobility Scheme

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:11:00 GMT

Applications are still being accepted for the University of Hong Kong and McGill University in the Principal's Early Career Mobility Scheme.

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Globe black background

International Partnership Development Fund

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 23:17:00 GMT

The 2015-2016 International Partnership Development Fund (IPDF) is now open.

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AnnaDominiczak140

Movers and Shakers

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 15:29:00 GMT

Professor Anna Dominiczak has been recognised in the BioBeat 2015 Movers and Shakers report.

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Image of the transgender remembrance logo

Transgender Day of Remembrance

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:26:00 GMT

November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance - thinking of individuals who have been killed as a result of transphobia and celebrating their lives.

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Image of Mika Ala-Korpela

Bronte-Stewart Memorial Lecture

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:50:00 GMT

Bronte-Stewart Memorial Lecture - Professor Mika Ala-Korpela, Professor of Computational Medicine at the University of Oulu, Finland.

St Andrew's Day at the QMU
St Andrew's Day at the QMU

Celebrate St Andrew’s Day at The QMU

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:05:00 GMT

A ceilidh, Scottish poetry, dancing, drinks and more...

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University from Kelvingrove Park

KE & Impact repository now open

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:58:00 GMT

The University’s Enlighten repository has expanded.

John Freeman
John Freeman

Literary magazine to launch at UofG

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:02:00 GMT

The Creative Writing Programme at the University of Glasgow will host the Scotland launch of the new literary magazine Freeman's.

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Staff Volunteering

Volunteering showcase

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:13:00 GMT

An informal lunch will be held for past volunteers and anyone interested in finding out about more about volunteering.

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University Gardens 140

ARMA bursary for professional development

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:08:00 GMT

Are you a member of the Association of Research Managers and Administrators (ARMA)? If so, you will be eligible to apply for an ARMA bursary.

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Studying in library

Knowledge Exchange & Impact Seminar

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:52:00 GMT

The KE and Impact Lunchtime Seminars intend to build on the raised awareness of the importance of knowledge exchange and impact generation.

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WW1 fashion

Great War Fashion

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:31:00 GMT

Interpreting Women's Experiences of Conflict, Through Costume, a lunchtime talk by Lucie Whitmore

Night at the Museum - St Andrew's Day
Night at the Museum - St Andrew's Day

Night at the Museum

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:16:00 GMT

For one night only, The Hunterian will showcase a unique St Andrew’s Day celebration, inspired by ‘Exploration and Inspiring Scots’ connected with the University of Glasgow.

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Open Day balloon

World changers welcome

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:09:00 GMT

Prospective postgraduate students will visit the University on Friday 20 November.

Matthew Maycock
Matthew Maycock

Presenting research at UN Women HQ

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 08:59:00 GMT

Dr Matthew Maycock of the University of Glasgow was invited by UN Women to present the findings of his research into masculinities at its headquarters in New York this month.

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Logo of Global Entrepreneurship Week

It's Global Entrepreneurship Week

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 06:20:00 GMT

This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week with a host of extraordinary events on Campus. Find out more here.

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Image of the FullStop campaign logo in blue

FullStop to harassment

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:53:00 GMT

This week's FullStop scenario highlights exclusion. Help the UofG tackle harassment.

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Image of candles in the University Chapel

Remembering the victims

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 06:19:00 GMT

Hundreds of University of Glasgow students and staff took part in a memorial event in the Chapel to remember the dead of Paris and other, recent terrorist horrors.

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Times Higher Awards Logo

UofG short-listed for Uni of the Year

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been short-listed for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards, for the second year running.

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Close up image of a person voting

Future Voting at 16

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:28:00 GMT

Listen to Professor Andrew Lockyer discuss the findings of Stevenson Trust research which has implications for votes for 16 year-olds.

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Erskine Archive

UofG shines light on Erskine archive

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:01:00 GMT

Historical documents and artefacts charting the history of Erskine Hospital have been recovered and are being formally catalogued by UofG for the first time.

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South Front tower

Lean Management Online Resource

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 11:33:00 GMT

Lean Management is about organisations ensuring they continually improve. Learn more about it.

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University dusk

Liz Campbell Prize

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 19:15:00 GMT

A new award has been added to this year's Winter Graduations: the Liz Campbell Prize for outstanding students completing the MSc Global Mental Health programme.

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Sir Charles Wilson lecture theatre 140 image

Understanding Scottish Politics

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:10:00 GMT

Understanding Scottish Politics: The Legacy of Professor James Kellas. Tuesday 1 December, 6pm at the Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre.

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Students raising awareness about Antibiotics

Antibiotic Guardians

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 11:50:00 GMT

A group of students were on campus last week to raise awareness of the threat of antibiotic resistance.

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University Gardens 140

Have your say

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 10:59:00 GMT

Find out what the Glasgow Professional project group has been working on.

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Tessa Holyoake

Major prize for Professor Tessa Holyoake

Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:54:00 GMT

Professor Tessa Holyoake, a University cancer specialist, has been awarded the Scottish Cancer Foundation’s inaugural prize.

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Glasgow street scene buses 140 section image

Update on Travel Services

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 09:16:00 GMT

Find out more about the new University travel providers.

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Student Leadership Forum

First UofG-UESTC Global Student Leadership Forum

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 15:59:00 GMT

The first University of Glasgow - University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) Global Student Leadership Forum has been held at UESTC’s Qingshuihe Campus.

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Image of the FullStop campaign logo in blue

FullStop to harassment

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:53:00 GMT

This week's FullStop scenario highlights harassment...in this case, homophobia. We are all tackling harassment.

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