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Wolfson Medical School

New Regius Professorship in Precision Medicine

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:25:00 BST

The Queen has created a new Regius Professorship of Precision Medicine and awarded the honour to the University of Glasgow.

Image of Nicola Sturgeon with staff and students during her June 2016 visit.
Image of Nicola Sturgeon with staff and students during her June 2016 visit.

First Minister visits UofG

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 08:15:00 BST

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon met staff and students during a visit to the Gilmorehill campus last Friday when she set out the case for continued membership of the EU.

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Image of the late Christian Kay

Christian Kay - a tribute

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 06:57:00 BST

Christian J. Kay, Emeritus Professor of English Language at the University of Glasgow, has died aged 76. Read Marc Alexander's tribute to 'the selfless scholar'.

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Image of the 2016 staff survey logo

68% respond to Staff Survey

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:22:00 BST

This year's staff survey was completed and returned by a record 68% of the University's academic and professional services staff. Read a message from the Principal here.

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Herald Award Finalist logo

UofG shortlisted for 12 Herald Education Awards

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 10:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been shortlisted for 12 Herald Higher Education Awards which celebrate the extraordinary things that are go on in universities and colleges in Scotland.

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Image of the Step Change report

UofG's major role in business-university report

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:53:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has played a major role in an influential report on university-business collaboration.

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Powerpoint icon

New powerpoint templates available

Tue, 31 May 2016 15:29:00 BST

A new suite of PowerPoint templates have been created to support University presentations.

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Image of the UK Aid logo

SPHEIR is seeking applications

Fri, 27 May 2016 12:20:00 BST

Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR), the new DFID fund to support innovative higher education transformation projects, is seeking applications.

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Image of the U.S. flag

Funding USA

Tue, 31 May 2016 12:05:00 BST

An interactive workshop on US federal funding opportunities for international researchers Friday 10 June 2016, 10am – 4pm

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Image of Dr Zhibin Yu, School of Engineering

Academic with a hard hat

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:09:00 BST

A remarkable relationship between a Gilmorehill academic and the construction team that installed the University's district heating scheme is being hailed a success and model for industry engagement.

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Graduation ceremony

Teaching Excellence Awards

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:47:00 BST

The successful Teaching Excellence Awards candidates for this session have been named.

Laura Muir in France
Laura Muir in France

Laura Muir wins her first race of the season

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:39:00 BST

Vet student Laura Muir has won her first race of the season;the 800 metres at the Montbeliard Demi-Fond in France.

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Science Festival Logo 2016

Explore the future at Glasgow Science Festival

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:05:00 BST

A series of events to engage audiences in a conversation about the human future.

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Image of the Streets Ahead awards logo

Cleaner Canal Science nominated

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:48:00 BST

A schools and community engagement project supported by the Glasgow Science Festival and University - Cleaner Canal Science - has been nominated for the Evening Times 'Streets Ahead' awards 2016.

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Image of the Cottier Chamber Project logo

Cultural Encounters

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 13:20:00 BST

In EU Referendum week, Cultural Encounters in collaboration with the UofG College of Arts looks at how our identities have been shaped.

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Gaelic Language Plan

Gaelic-medium Education in Glasgow: Information and Support for Parents

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 15:15:00 BST

Gaelic-medium Education in Glasgow: Information and Support for Parents

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City Centre scene. Buchanan Street

How well do you know Glasgow?

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:04:00 BST

Understanding Glasgow, a resource created by the Glasgow Centre for Population Health, describes health and wellbeing in the city.

Image of a pixellated Mona Lisa from Display at your own risk exhibition
Image of a pixellated Mona Lisa from Display at your own risk exhibition

Display at your own risk

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:53:00 BST

DAYOR is a research-led exhibition experiment concerned with the use and reuse of digital surrogates of public domain works of art produced by cultural heritage institutions of international repute.

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University tower

The Dyslexic Academic Forum

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 09:25:00 BST

The forum is a support, advocacy, information and policy development group for researchers and lecturers with dyslexia in Higher Education.

Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong

Drugs in Sport: the Trial

Tue, 31 May 2016 16:32:00 BST

Researchers Put Drug Doping on Trial at Glasgow Science Festival.

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Chapel window

Chapel Choir to Sweden

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 14:22:00 BST

The University's Chapel Choir is heading off on tour to Sweden.

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1960s swim team

Septuagenarian swimmers raise £7,000+ for UofG

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 15:58:00 BST

The University of Glasgow Swim Team from the 1960's returned to UofG on 4 June to help raise money for the Institute of Health and Wellbeing (IHW).

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Matt Fountain

Avenue is out now

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 10:35:00 BST

Filled with inspiring graduate stories, world-changing research news and the latest alumni news, Avenue 60 is online now.

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Image of the proposed Learning and Teaching Hub

Campus development update

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 11:00:00 BST

The Masterplan Planning application for the former Western Infirmary Site has been submitted.

MSCA Individual Fellowships Workshop

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:18:00 BST

Come along to this workshop to find out more about submitting a proposal as either a supervisor, PI or fellow to the 2016 Individual Fellowships call.

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Image of Borja Sorazu

New award for gravitational waves researcher

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:39:00 BST

A University of Glasgow postdoctoral research fellow has been awarded a major prize in his homeland of Spain in recognition of his contribution to Gravitational Waves research.

Register with JourneyShare for chance to win prize

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 16:21:00 BST

To mark Global Sharing Week there are National Book Tokens worth £25 to be won. Register with JourneyShare for to be in with a chance of winning.

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Image of the Email Overload campaign logo

Email Overload campaign

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 08:08:00 BST

The University is running a campaign to help everyone try to cut the number of emails we all have to cope with.

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Anna Dominiczak 140 landscape

Queen’s Birthday Honours for UofG academics

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:38:00 BST

A Damehood and OBE award have been conferred on senior University of Glasgow academics.

Professor Sheila Rowan
Professor Sheila Rowan

Sheila Rowan appointed Chief Scientific Adviser

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 11:27:00 BST

Professor Sheila Rowan MBE is to be Scotland’s next Chief Scientific Adviser, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced during a visit to the University of Glasgow.

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Main building South Front

Research group awarded £1.35m

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 16:48:00 BST

A UofG physics research group has been awarded £1.35m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) for a microscope described as 'a Swiss army penknife for the nanoworld'.

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CIPR logo

UofG wins major PR award

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:02:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has won a major UK award for the social media campaign that accompanied the discovery of gravitational waves.

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FemEng in Rwanda

Update from FemEng in Rwanda

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:30:00 BST

Members of the University of Glasgow female engineering group ‘FemEng’ have taken residence at the University of Rwanda. Find out how the trip is going so far.

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USA flag

Research Exchange between UofG and N. America

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:55:00 BST

Your chance to apply for a Erasmus Mundus Nova Domus grant which aims to facilitate research and education links between European and North American Institutions.

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Image of David Newall, Secretary of Court 2004 - 2017

David Newall to leave UofG

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:53:00 BST

Secretary of Court, David Newall, is to leave the University of Glasgow next spring, after more than a decade in the role.

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Women in Academia Now

Women in Academia Now

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:19:00 BST

Five academics from the University of Glasgow will be showcased in a new booklet which celebrates the careers of successful female academics.

Graeme Milligan
Graeme Milligan

Graeme Miligan awarded JR Vane Medal

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:12:00 BST

Professor Graeme Milligan, Dean of Research for MVLS has been awarded the JR Vane Medal by the British Pharmacological Society.

Dr Liberty Vittert
Dr Liberty Vittert

UofG lecturer stars in cookery show

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 13:03:00 BST

University of Glasgow statistics lecturer Liberty Vittert will star in her own TV cookery show on STV from Monday 13 June.

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The Conversation Logo

Why write for The Conversation?

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 13:54:00 BST

Steven Vass, Scotland Editor at The Conversation outlines the benefits for academics of writing for The Conversation.

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Crucible programme

Apply now for the Glasgow Crucible programme

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:38:00 BST

This leadership and development programme is designed to support motivated Early Career Researchers in taking the next step in their career.

Pilot Carers' Conference Fund

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:17:00 BST

Research and teaching staff can now apply for help with the additional cost of care for children and other dependants that are incurred when attending conferences and related events.

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SGSAH logo cropped

Last chance to apply for SGSAH Summer School

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:27:00 BST

The Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) Summer School registration will close Wednesday 15 June 2016.

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Scientist working in a lab

Competition success for Life Sciences students

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:44:00 BST

Four students in the School of Life Sciences reached the final shortlist in the 2016 Biochemical Society Science Communication competition.

Susanne Mitschke and Corien Staels
Susanne Mitschke and Corien Staels

UofG graduates in Entrepreneur Awards final

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:29:00 BST

Two social enterprises launched by University of Glasgow graduates have reached the final of the Santander Universities Entrepreneur Awards.

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140 Petri Dish

10th Glasgow Science Festival in full swing

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 11:00:00 BST

The Glasgow Science Festival runs until 19th June. Find out about the array of events taking place across the city.

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Internationalisation - map thumbnail

Find out about the International Experience Fund

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:09:00 BST

This fund can help give staff the opportunity to have an international experience by providing an element of financial support for visits to partner institutions

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News generic image of smart phone

News and events round-up

Mon, 16 May 2016 07:36:00 BST

Institute of Health and Wellbeing FFIT football fitness programme goes European ... last Dr Bike session of the term ... Beatson Pebble Appeal lecture this Thursday ... Enhancement vs Performance Management

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Image of the SRC logo

SRC Freshers' Helpers wanted

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 09:31:00 BST

Looking for a fantastic experience this September – apply now to become an SRC Freshers' Week Helper!

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Globe black background

Find out about UofG International Experience Fund

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:59:00 BST

Come along to a lunchtime learning session to find out about applying for funding from the International Experience Fund.

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University Cloisters

10% discount on summer courses for UofG staff

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:42:00 BST

University of Glasgow staff members can now receive a 10% discount on a wide range of short courses ranging from Creative Writing and History of Art to Counselling Skills.

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Image of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology logo

UofG signs MoU with Hong Kong UST

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:39:00 BST

The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

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Image of the tennis coach Judy Murray

Commemoration Day

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 10:10:00 BST

Figures from industry, the public sector and the world of sport were awarded honorary degrees at this year's Commemoration Day celebrations.

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Image of the proposed Learning and Teaching Hub

Learning and Teaching Hub

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:55:00 BST

The application for planning consent for the Learning and Teaching Hub on University Avenue has now been submitted to Glasgow City Council.

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Image of a Dreams performance

UofG shortlisted for Sunday Herald Culture Award

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:43:00 BST

The Shakespearean celebration New Dreams, part organised by the UofG, has been shortlisted for a Sunday Herald Scottish Culture Award in the category of Cultural Event of the Year.

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Image of Physics and Astronomy Masterclass event

Physics and Astronomy notch up 1000 pupil visits

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 16:08:00 BST

The School of Physics and Astronomy has held its annual Glasgow Particle Physics Masterclass surpassing 1000 school pupil visits since the current series began in 2009.

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A lecture in progress on campus

Boost for MEd in Learning and Teaching

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 10:25:00 BST

Fees have been waived for University of Glasgow staff who apply for the online MEd in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. Applications for the MEd are now being invited.

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Gilbert Scott Building

Collecting Research Impact Evidence

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 22:55:00 BST

Collecting Research Impact Evidence: Best Practice for the Research Community.

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Image of the Dumbarton Road Gate

Dumbarton Road Gate closure

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 09:43:00 BST

Dumbarton Road Gate is currently closed to vehicles until approximately Friday 15 July. A temporary pedestrian access is now open weekdays from 6am to 6pm

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Image of the Email Overload campaign poster campaign logo

Email Overload

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:36:00 BST

Another winner in the UofG Email Overload campaign: using Outlook to help tackle your email mountain.

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News generic image of smart phone

News and events round-up

Mon, 16 May 2016 07:36:00 BST

EU Referendum panel debate TONIGHT...Students wanted for Freshers' Helper roles...10% discounts for staff on Summer courses...could the International Experience Fund help you?

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CREATe logo 140 section image

CREATe Festival this Friday

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:22:00 BST

This Friday sees the CREATe Festival in London. CREATe has been led by the University of Glasgow and has been studying the future of creative production.

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Students in the Quad

Refugee crisis event - today 5.30pm

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:57:00 BST

An event today (21 June) in the James Arnott Theatre will focus on the refugee crisis as part of the Scottish Refugee Council's 30th anniversary.

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Image of Professor Herve Moulin

Hervé Moulin - Game Theory Society

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:51:00 BST

Hervé Moulin, Professor (Donald J Robertson Chair) Economics, has been elected as Executive Vice-President of the Game Theory Society.‌

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British Legion Scotland poppies

Remembering the Great War

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 14:09:00 BST

Commemoration of the Battle of the Somme is drawing near. An Act of Remembrance will be held in the Memorial Chapel on 1 July starting at 7.20am.

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Image of Gilmore House believed to have been captured in 1869

Gilmorehill - 150 years

Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:19:00 BST

Work began on the University’s 'New College Building' exactly 150 years ago this month. See the World Changing Campus as it was in 1866.

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Globe black background

GRAB Lunch: Malaysia

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 11:41:00 BST

Staff are warmly invited to attend a GRAB lunch event focusing on the University's strategic engagement in Malaysia.

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Globe black background

GRAB Lunch - Malaysia

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:12:00 BST

Why not come along to next Monday's GRAB lunch focusing on the University's strategic engagement in Malaysia?

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Nankai Logo

Nankai and Glasgow strengthen partnership links

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:32:00 BST

The Universities of Nankai and Glasgow have strengthened their partnership links with the signing of two new agreements.

Principal Anton Muscatelli
Principal Anton Muscatelli

Principal to chair Expert Group on EU Membership

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:51:00 BST

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced that UofG Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, will chair a group of experts to advise the Scottish Government on securing Scotland’s relationship with the EU.

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EU Flag

EU Referendum - message from the Principal

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 08:44:00 BST

The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has sent a message to the University community on the result of last week's EU referendum.

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Research image - woman with microscope 140

EU: impact on research

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 10:21:00 BST

Jim Conroy and Miles Padgett, Vice Principals for Internationalisation and Research, assess the way forward for EU funded research at the UofG

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Image of Sir Daniel Stevenson

EU Referendum - John Curtice assessment

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 11:39:00 BST

A reminder that Professor John Curtice of Strathclyde University will be assessing the EU Referendum outcome in a Stevenson Trust for Citizenship lecture TONIGHT.

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Image of the Times Higher Awards logo

UofG wins at THE leadership awards

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:44:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has won the Outstanding Strategic Planning Team category at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2016.

Professor Muffy Calder
Professor Muffy Calder

Muffy Calder in 'Top 50' women engineers

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:02:00 BST

Professor Muffy Calder OBE, Vice Principal and Head of College of Science and Engineering, is only one of seven academics in the UK featured in the Top 50 women in engineering rankings. VIDEO

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Great War 140 section image wasteland

Somme centenary on Friday

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:55:00 BST

This Friday (1 July) sees the 100th anniversary of the First World War Battle of the Somme when 19 members of the University community died within a matter of hours on the first day.

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Image of the Blue Planet Prize logo

Markus Borner wins Blue Planet Prize

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:35:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Dr Markus Borner has been named as one of this year's winners of the prestigious Blue Planet Prize.

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City Centre scene. Buchanan Street

Principal joins Glasgow Life board

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 12:41:00 BST

The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, is to join the board of Glasgow Life.

Bridget Johnston
Bridget Johnston

Meet Bridget Johnston

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:27:00 BST

Professor Bridget Johnston has joined the University as the Florence Nightingale Foundation Chair in Clinical Nursing Practice Research.

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South Front

Inaugural Annual CDT Conclave 2016

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:17:00 BST

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Photonic Integration and Advanced Data Storage (CDT) held its first annual Conclave on 22/23 June in Glasgow.

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SGSAH logo cropped

SGSAH Summer School attracts 150+ researchers

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:41:00 BST

More than 150 doctoral researchers from all over Scotland attended the second annual Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanties (SGSAH) held at the University of Glasgow last week.

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Image of the Ask Me campaign logo

Become an “Ask Me” Ambassador to help new students!

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:12:00 BST

Help us welcome new students to the University of Glasgow this September and become an “Ask Me” Ambassador!

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News and events round-up

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:00:00 BST

Professor Sabina Siebert awarded British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship...Professor Laurence Grove delivers a comic keynote...EPIC signs up for dyslexia initiative.

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money

Changes to claiming staff expenses

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:16:00 BST

From 1 August all business expenses must be submitted through the Core portal. Paper forms will no longer be used.

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