News in brief, 7 October, 2019
Published: 7 October 2019
A round-up of news across the University
Symposium on Capacity Strengthening in Africa
Professor Paul Garside, Dean for Global Engagement (Africa and Middle East), has announced that on 28 February 2020, the University of Glasgow will host a Symposium on Capacity Building in Africa, with key contributions from the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) as well as other Scottish universities, government bodies, funders and networks.
The University of Glasgow is very proud of the work that it does and the strong links that it has in Africa and recognises the importance of capacity strengthening in the region. This symposium will provide an opportunity not only to showcase some of the fantastic work that Glasgow is leading on, but also to explore what more can be done in this area.
Vice-Principal, External Relations, Rachel Sandison has expressed her support of the range of proposed themes for the symposium. She said: “I think this is a really important time for Glasgow to lead the conversation in terms of what the key priorities and obstacles are for capacity strengthening, how higher education providers, networks, governments and funders play a role in that, and what the scope is for knowledge exchange and capacity strengthening – not only in terms of academic work but also in professional areas within higher education provision.”
The University hopes that the symposium will lead to increased collaboration between members of ARUA and Scottish Universities, and there is also potential for enhanced coordination between Scottish Universities on their programmes in Africa.
Professor Garside and colleagues who are leading on the university’s extensive work in Africa are looking forward to meaningful discussion about the key components of capacity building and hearing from the perspectives of key representatives from African universities.
DJ's Christmas Party
DJ's Christmas Party will be held on Friday, 13 December - details below.
Last year's party raised £4,310 which means that over the past seven years, staff have raised £4k for Cash for Kids and £24k for Make-A-Wish.
Sara Sheridan: Crime and Historical Fiction Writer in Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations
Date: Monday 07 October 2019
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Venue: University of Glasgow Memorial Chapel
Category: Public lectures
Speaker: Sara Sheridan
Website: www.gla.ac.uk/events/creativeconversations/
Sara Sheridan has written over 20 books but is best known as the creator of the Mirabelle Bevan mysteries. She also writes adventure novels set in the period 1820-1845. One of these, 'On Starlit Seas', based on the work of Maria Graham, was shortlisted for the Wilbur Smith Prize 2017. An equality campaigner, she was recently commissioned to remap Scotland by Historic Environment Scotland and the resulting guide book, 'Where Are The Women?', was chosen for the David Hume Institute First Minister's Reading List 2019. Sara has also written two historical tie-in books for ITV dramas - 'Victoria' and 'Sanditon'. With her daughter, Molly, she co-founded feminist perfume brand, REEK.
As part of the on-going Creative Conversation speaker series Sara Sheridan comes to campus to chat about her writing. Bring your lunch and burning questions!
Sponsored by the Ferguson Bequest and programmed by Creative Writing at University of Glasgow
Smithsonian Institution Strategic Partnership Inaugural Week
The Smithsonian Institution Strategic Partnership Inaugural Week opened on 7 October and closes on 11 October. It offers a forum for visiting scholars from the Smithsonian Institution and staff from the University of Glasgow to discuss existing collaborative research, teaching and exhibition projects between the two organisations.
The aim of the Inaugural Week, is to raise awareness of the wealth of expertise and available research collections at the Smithsonian; to engage key Smithsonian staff in initial discussions for the development of new partnerships; and to facilitate the opening up of strategic partnership themes between the University and the Smithsonian to staff and students across the University.
The Hunterian Museum Ferguson Bequest
Evening Event for University Staff
Thursday 17 October 2019
5.00pm - 7.00pm
Hunterian Museum
All University staff are invited to a special evening event at the Hunterian Museum on Thursday 17 October from 5.00pm - 7.00pm.
This event offers the chance to enjoy our collections and to spend some social time with colleagues.
Staff will have the opportunity to see our current exhibitions Barkcloth: Revealing Pacific Craft and Minerals for the 21st Century, while enjoying a drink and nibbles. In celebration of the Glasgow Mòd, there will also be live music from the Oban Gaelic choir. Craft activities will be available for children.
Admission is free and staff and their families are welcome.
The Hunterian Art Gallery will also be open on the evening where you will be very welcome to visit our new exhibition GUGA: Exploring Gaelic Identities.
If you would like to attend, please email rachel.hughes@glasgow.ac.uk by Friday 11 October. Places are limited so please confirm your attendance as soon as possible.
This event is funded by the Ferguson Bequest. Professor Thomas Ferguson (1900-1977), Henry Mechan Chair of Public Health (1944-64), bequeathed his estate to the University, with the instruction that the money should be used to foster the social side of University life.
First published: 7 October 2019