Painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds of John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, 1773 (displayed at Mount Stuart).
Painting by Sir Joshua Reynolds of John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute, 1773 (displayed at Mount Stuart).

New Hunterian exhibition

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:38:00 BST

As the Hunterian tercentenary draws near, the art gallery is celebrating The Art of Power.

Image of the Whatuni awards logo
Image of the Whatuni awards logo

UofG gets What Uni? nominations

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 09:41:00 BST

Not one...not two...but THREE UofG nominations in this year's Whatuni Student Choice awards.

Image of Business Continuity Officer Colin Montgomery getting wet
Image of Business Continuity Officer Colin Montgomery getting wet

#Unexpected water, water everywhere

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 07:00:00 BST

It was inevitable that Business Continuity Officer Colin Montgomery was going to get wet...VIDEO

Staff volunteering update

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:35:00 BST

The Volunteering Scheme for University Services is working with new partners and local community projects, following feedback from staff.

Image of the Business Continuity Man in Black
Image of the Business Continuity Man in Black

The burning question...

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 13:23:00 BST

Are you expecting the #Unexpected? Business Continuity Officer Colin faces ordeal by fire at the hands of the man in black. VIDEO

Get writing!

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:11:00 BST

THE asks 'what are you reading?', The Scotsman wants your comments pieces, and The Herald is looking for columnists.

Ross Priory golf course
Ross Priory golf course

Fore!

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:40:00 BST

The Glasgow University Staff Golf Club is recruiting new members.

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Image of the Moodle logo

Staff survey of Moodle use

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 11:31:00 BST

The University Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Development Board are looking to better understand how Moodle is currently being used across the University.

Image of the Business Continuity Officer Colin Montgomery and collapsing ceiling
Image of the Business Continuity Officer Colin Montgomery and collapsing ceiling

Expecting the #Unexpected

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 10:00:00 GMT

What if the ceiling falls in? A University-wide initiative is offering training in business continuity planning to help Schools and Services prepare for the worst. VIDEO

Branding for the ICPSR Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan
Branding for the ICPSR Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan

Access BIG social science data

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 14:13:00 GMT

Here's how you can access the world's largest collection of digital social science data.

A woman and a man looking at a computer screen
A woman and a man looking at a computer screen

Don’t take the bait!

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 07:20:00 GMT

Every week the UofG’s spam filters keep 1.5 million dodgy emails out our inboxes! Here’s how to deal with the ones that slip through the first lines of defence.

An image of the University's sculpture of Adam Smith
An image of the University's sculpture of Adam Smith

The MBA at 40

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 12:36:00 GMT

The Adam Smith Business School announce a series of events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their leading MBA programme.

Two researchers pictured in a controlled environment adjusting equipment
Two researchers pictured in a controlled environment adjusting equipment

In research we trust?

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:23:00 GMT

Vice Principal for Research, Miles Padgett, reflects on reports of a “reproducibility crisis” in research.

Apply for Ferguson Bequest funding

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:32:00 GMT

Staff clubs and societies can now apply for funding for 2017-18. Deadline 21 April.

Image of sinister man in ski mask
Image of sinister man in ski mask

Expecting the #Unexpected

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 10:49:00 GMT

Would you and your colleagues be able to keep the teaching and research going if the #Unexpected happened? Beware the man in black. VIDEO

Help Desk service improvement from Estates & Buildings

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Estates and Buildings' online help-desk to report maintenance requests has been upgraded with the aim of delivering a more efficient service.

A class of students looking a whiteboard where a tutor is writing
A class of students looking a whiteboard where a tutor is writing

Peer-recognition for staff who teach or support teaching

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 15:12:00 GMT

Could you be a RET Fellow? Find out at the next introductory workshop, Wed 12 April.

View from Tower
View from Tower

New attendance policy for staff

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:00:00 GMT

A new 'Managing Attendance' policy will come into effect in February.

Image showing the branding for the European Championships 2018 in Glasgow - call for volunteers
Image showing the branding for the European Championships 2018 in Glasgow - call for volunteers

Euro Championships 2018 Glasgow - get involved

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 09:00:00 BST

University staff and students have the chance to play a major role as volunteers in next year's inaugural European Championships.

Image of Colin laughing uproariously
Image of Colin laughing uproariously

#Unexpected - the outtakes!

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:00:00 BST

It is a serious message...but we sure had a laugh making the videos. Are you expecting the #Unexpected? Colin wasn't. VIDEO