• Skip to main content

The University of Glasgow uses cookies for analytics. Find out more about our Privacy policy.

We use cookies

Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.

Analytics cookies

Analytical cookies help us improve our website. We use Google Analytics. All data is anonymised.

ON OFF

Clarity

Clarity helps us to understand our users’ behaviour by visually representing their clicks, taps and scrolling. All data is anonymised.

ON OFF

Privacy policy


  • Archive
  • 2020
  • 2020
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • Study
  • Research
  • Explore
  • Connect
Search icon
Close menu icon
Menu icon bar 1 Menu icon bar 2 Menu icon bar 3
University of Glasgow logo small University of Glasgow logo
  • Home
  • MyGlasgow
  • MyGlasgow Students
  • #TeamUofG Student Newsletter
  • Archive
  • 2020

#TeamUofG Student Newsletter

  • Archive
  • 2020
  • 2020
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • 2025
Five Glasgow University Boat Club members jumping at the edge of a pier
Five Glasgow University Boat Club members jumping at the edge of a pier

Virtual rowing with the boat team

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 BST

Maia Hely, Women’s Captain of the Glasgow University Boat Club, writes about what the club are doing to keep members entertained during lockdown.

Members of Glasgow University Cheer doing a pyramid stunt
Members of Glasgow University Cheer doing a pyramid stunt

Clubs and societies connecting in lockdown

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 BST

Multiple clubs and societies write about what their members have been doing in lockdown to stay connected while they are apart.

Image of the main building at sunset
Image of the main building at sunset

University latest updates

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:38 BST

In case you missed it, view the latest University updates online.

Spotify playlist cover; pink and orange background; text reads School's Out!

Send us your songs

You've had your final class, are about to hand in your last assessment, and we're creating the ultimate end of exams playlist. Submit your favourite tunes via our Instagram story on Thursday 21 May.

  • Ultimate end of exams playlist
  • UofG Instagram account
UofG Sport graphic; yellow background with

Virtual Exercise with UofG Sport

UofG Sport have launched their new eight week programme ‘Desk to 3K’ to get you running. Featuring conditioning exercises for at home and cardio work for outdoors, follow the programme and get yourself from desk (or couch) to 3K!

Desk to 3K

image of poet Edwin Morgan on yellow background
image of poet Edwin Morgan on yellow background

Be part of a poem with Edwin Morgan & The Hunterian

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 BST

The University is celebrating the centenary of Scotland’s first Makar Edwin Morgan and The Hunterian would like you to be a part of it.

Image of the main building from Kelvingrove park
Image of the main building from Kelvingrove park

The 24-hour exam helpdesk

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 BST

The University have created a new 24-hour exam helpdesk to support students throughout the online exam period.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG's Big Smile Big Band: Respect

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:00:00 BST

UofG's Dental School Big Band have recorded a version of Respect, raising money for the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.

University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance
University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

UofG holds Ancient Latin Examination Virtually

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:00:00 BST

An ancient University of Glasgow Latin examination got the virtual treatment this week due to the Covid-19 public health crisis.

Image of the main building at sunset
Image of the main building at sunset

University Latest Update: Publication of Results in MyCampus

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 10:30:00 BST

Over the next few weeks, examination boards will be meeting to consider the results of your assessments. They will be making decisions about progression for continuing students and classification/award for graduating students. I am writing to let you know how we will be reporting the outcomes to you.

photo of the UofG netball club holding a ball
photo of the UofG netball club holding a ball

Glasgow University Netball Club's Fundraising Challenge for Glasgow Women's Aid

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 21:00:00 BST

Starting on the 1 May 2020, a number of our club members set out to reach an initial target of 1500km in 15 days by running, walking or cycling. The distance symbolically represents one metre for every member of NHS staff on the frontline. The challenge is nicknamed #15DaysForGlasgowWomensAid.

A screenshot of the Hunterian's
A screenshot of the Hunterian's

New 360° Virtual Tour of the Mackintosh House

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

The new 360° virtual tour of the Mackintosh House allows you to explore the house from the comfort of your own home.

the word converge on a blue background, logo of the converge challenge
the word converge on a blue background, logo of the converge challenge

16 Academic Entrepreneurs apply to Converge Challenge

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

Converge, Scotland’s largest company creation programme for the Higher Education sector, has received a record numbers of applications to its 2020 programme, despite concerns about the impact of Covid-19.

Anton Muscatelli, UofG Principal, sat at a table wearing a white shirt
Anton Muscatelli, UofG Principal, sat at a table wearing a white shirt

Update from the Principal

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:32:56 BST

The Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, gives a latest update on, plans for returning to campus, course start dates, and what teaching will look like.

Image of the main building from Kelvingrove park
Image of the main building from Kelvingrove park

Plans for the new academic year

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:15:00 BST

The Principal updates on dates and arrangements around the delivery of teaching in the 2020-21 academic year

Image of the main building in the sun
Image of the main building in the sun

2 June: Return to campus Principles published

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:42:00 BST

The 12 Principles will provide a strategic framework underpinning our COVID recovery work and return to campus.

A graphic promoting the SRC's virtual Student Teaching Awards
A graphic promoting the SRC's virtual Student Teaching Awards

Student Teaching Awards

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:01:00 BST

Every year the Student’s Representative Council hosts the Student Teaching Awards (aka the STAs), a fantastic chance for us to recognise the outstanding work of those who have gone above and beyond to make our time here at Glasgow the best it can possibly be.

Tile on a thistle background, text reads
Tile on a thistle background, text reads

Alumni Benefits

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

As a UofG graduate, you are now part of a thriving, international alumni community that stretches around the world. In the years to come, we hope that you will continue to keep in touch, make the most of the alumni benefits that are available to you and champion your University in all that it seeks to achieve, just as we will champion you.

Image of Future World Changer Juneya Kabir in cloisters
Image of Future World Changer Juneya Kabir in cloisters

Helping local Bangladesh communities during Covid-19

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

Law student and UofG Future World Changer Juneyna Kabir talks to us about her charity work helping communities affected by COVID-19 in her native Bangladesh.

Pride at Home logo over Pride Flag
Pride at Home logo over Pride Flag

SRC Pride at Home

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

Never ones to put off a challenge, last week the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) took their usual Pride Month celebrations and brought them online under the banner #UofGPrideAtHome

Image of the main building, with tree in foreground
Image of the main building, with tree in foreground

Glasgow University Trad Group: Making Music in Lockdown

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

Glasgow University Trad Group are finding new ways to collaborate during lockdown to play music together online.

Image of student recipient of hardship fund
Image of student recipient of hardship fund

UofG COVID-19 Response Fund

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

With more than one in four undergraduate students at UofG coming from lower-income backgrounds, COVID-19 has presented us with some unique challenges. But we are committed to supporting our student community and we set up the COVID-19 Response Fund.

Digital poster for three minute thesis - text reads
Digital poster for three minute thesis - text reads

Three Minute Thesis

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

It’s time again for one of the most exciting PGR events of the year: Three Minute Thesis (3MT)! Click through for more information

UofG letters in quadrangle

Submit Your Stories for Graduation

We look forward to seeing all your online graduation celebrations with your family and friends. 

Please tag us and use #UofGgrad20 to share your videos and pictures with us all next week, to join in our week of celebration of the class of 2020. we have loved seeing them all so far.  

  • #UofGgrad webpage
Napoleonic re-enactor Rob Woods of the First Regiment of Foot, Royal Scots with one of the 20,000 28mm miniature soldiers being used to replay the Battle of Waterloo at the University of Glasgow this week end Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2019 Credit John Young
Napoleonic re-enactor Rob Woods of the First Regiment of Foot, Royal Scots with one of the 20,000 28mm miniature soldiers being used to replay the Battle of Waterloo at the University of Glasgow this week end Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June 2019 Credit John Young

UofG Student-led Documentary Launched

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:00:00 BST

A year on from the Great Game: Waterloo Replayed a UofG student-led film is now launched.

Red background with
Red background with

Students for Global COVID-19 Aid

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:00:00 BST

In the wake of COVID-19, the Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) is releasing an appeal to receive donations for the most vulnerable countries - Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Somalia and Bangladesh. In support of the campaign, our group of students from across the UK are releasing the campaign Students 4 Global COVID Aid on Instagram.

PhD society logo
PhD society logo

University PhD Society

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:00:00 BST

The PhD Society is a relatively new addition to the clubs and societies at the university, but this year we are on a mission to extend our reach and build upon our community. We are a diverse group of PhD students from across Colleges and Schools with one common goal: to create a supportive network of researchers within the university and to provide a platform for our voices to be heard. We want to connect, build a community, and have an impact.

Graphic promoting the SRC/University Financial Aid Flat Guarantor scheme, which allows students from overseas or who are estranged to have guarantors for flats
Graphic promoting the SRC/University Financial Aid Flat Guarantor scheme, which allows students from overseas or who are estranged to have guarantors for flats

Rent Guarantor Scheme

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:00:00 BST

The University's Financial Aid Team are now running a guarantor scheme for overseas students, care leavers, asylum seekers and estranged students.

Three books by Brian Aldiss together; Helliconia Spring, Helliconia Summer, and Helliconia Winter - all suggested as part of UofG's History summer reading list

History Summer Reading Suggestions

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, many of us have had travel and life plans disrupted. One silver lining is that this has created more time for reading, therefore UofG History staff have recommended some inspirational books

View all the recommendations online

Image of the main building in the sun
Image of the main building in the sun

Latest Update from the Principal

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:00:00 BST

'Our focus will be on scheduling as many small group classes, labs & skills-based sessions, as possible. We believe this will allow our students to make the most of their time on campus' In his latest video update, our Principal Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli shares more about what teaching & learning will look like next term

University marque with the words 'UofG Life' on it, on a blue background
University marque with the words 'UofG Life' on it, on a blue background

New UofG Life App

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:00:00 BST

Whether you’re a new student, or an established member of #TeamUofG, we know that managing your student life is more than just attending classes. Your experience as a student this year may be a bit different from what you initially thought and so we've been working on our app to help you navigate University life.

DigiGallus logo - a fish with the text 'Learning leading and living during Covid-19' on a blue background
DigiGallus logo - a fish with the text 'Learning leading and living during Covid-19' on a blue background

Student-led DigiGallus Connect Initiative

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:00:00 BST

DigiGallus Connect is a student-led initiative which aims to increase digital accessibility and promote digital inclusion amongst elderly parts of the Greater Glasgow Community with the core of our project focusing around the fact that digital inclusion should be for all.

Get Ready Team UofG visual, with a suitcase and a plane on a thistle and cobalt background
Get Ready Team UofG visual, with a suitcase and a plane on a thistle and cobalt background

Facebook Live Q&A

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 13:00:00 BST

Watch our latest onboarding Facebook Live, where our panel of staff and students answered your questions on everything from Freshers' Week to life on campus.

Fraser Building on a spring day.
Fraser Building on a spring day.

Careers Service: Global Ambassador Programme

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:00:00 BST

The Careers Service's Global Ambassador Programme, where students intern in Europe with UofG alumni, didn’t go ahead as planned this summer, however a few of them were able to complete the internship remotely.

Bride and groom, Yangling and Louie, with Professor Phillip Schlesinger, who walked her down the aisle
Bride and groom, Yangling and Louie, with Professor Phillip Schlesinger, who walked her down the aisle

UofG Love in Lockdown

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:59:37 BST

Students Yanling & Louie got married on campus last month, with Yanling'sr PhD supervisor Professor Phillip Schlesinger walking her down the aisle

GU Orbit logo
GU Orbit logo

GU Orbit Wins a Satellite Competition to the Moon

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

On 8 August, GU Orbit, the University's nano-satellite society won the first place in the UKSEDS Competition on Lunar-Mission-Satellite Design

Scottish government logo, with Scottish flag and gov.scot text
Scottish government logo, with Scottish flag and gov.scot text

Letter from Scottish Government to to Students in Further and Higher Education

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

Letter from Scottish Government to to Students in Further and Higher Education

UofG safezone web logo
UofG safezone web logo

New Safety App for Students and Staff

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

Introducing UofG SafeZone. The new app for students & staff can put you in touch with our security team instantly whether it's for a general enquiry, first aid or an emergency. Download now to find out more.

Jessie Marion King, The Frog Prince 1913
Jessie Marion King, The Frog Prince 1913

Fantasy and the Fantastic!

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

Arts PhD student Grace Worm writes about her experience of being involved in the UofG launch of the first research centre in the world to focus solely on fantasy.

Students walking in park
Students walking in park

NHS Guidance for New and Returning UofG Students

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

NHS Guidance for new and returning UofG Students

A photo of the Facebook Live Q&A Panel from 15 September 2020
A photo of the Facebook Live Q&A Panel from 15 September 2020

Facebook Live Q&A

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

On Tuesday September 15, 2020, UofG hosted a Facebook Live Q&A with a panel of #TeamUofG senior staff and students

Image of the main building, with tree in foreground
Image of the main building, with tree in foreground

Teaching on Campus

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

#TeamUofG teaching staff have been working hard all summer, rising to the challenges Covid-19 has presented to find innovative new ways to make learning safe, interactive & engaging in the new normal.

Image of the main building in sunlight
Image of the main building in sunlight

Biochemical Society announces Science Communication Prize 2020 winners

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

The Biochemical Society recently announced the winners of its Science Communication Prize 2020. University of Glasgow student Victoria Bolton, won 2nd place in the Higher Education category, with with a video on Leishmania – The story of an ancient survivor.

An image of a Meteorite, Desert Fireball Network, Dr Luke Daly Lecture
An image of a Meteorite, Desert Fireball Network, Dr Luke Daly Lecture

The Lockdown Live Lounge

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

Where do space rocks come from? UofG student Ciara Wilson explains what she has learned from Dr Luke Daly, who gave the first talk in a new Lockdown Live Lounge: Science Seminar Series.

UofG medical student Katie Stewart for UofG student newsletter article
UofG medical student Katie Stewart for UofG student newsletter article

UofG Student Provides ‘Invaluable’ Care Support during Lockdown

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

A UofG medical student has been commended for her work with a Scottish charity helping older people through the Covid-19 crisis.

Ella and Liam outside student halls of residence
Ella and Liam outside student halls of residence

Supporting UofG Students Isolating in Residences

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

Glasgow University Students Representative Council's Liam Brady and Ella McCabe were up at our residences helping to hand out food and spent time speaking to the students in isolation.

Image of the main building in sunlight
Image of the main building in sunlight

New temporary Covid-19 measures

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

This week the Scottish Government announced a series of temporary measures, both for Glasgow and nationally, to help to curb the rate of Covid-19.

Bitmoji of Education Student
Bitmoji of Education Student

Top Tips For Learning Online

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

UofG Student Morgan Prior shares her personal experience of learning online this year. Along with top tips to help others working and studying at home.

Latest Safety Advice for Campus

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Want to know how the Scottish Government guidance applies to you as a UofG student?

Library at dusk.
Library at dusk.

Bookable Study Spaces

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

There are a range of small study rooms across campus now available to book through the UofG Life app. You can use these rooms to study alone, or with a small group.

Reach Out Student Ambassador and student at the Library
Reach Out Student Ambassador and student at the Library

Reaching Out to Students

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

'Reach Out' Student Ambassador Cora Doran explains what it is like to help support her fellow students at UofG

The SECC, The Hydro and UofG at night
The SECC, The Hydro and UofG at night

Top Tips to Enjoy Glasgow

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

Glasgow was asked for its help to compile a list of top tips for things to enjoy in the city and the surrounding area. New to the city or need some inspiration, check it out.

UofG PhD Student is U21 Global 3MT Winner
UofG PhD Student is U21 Global 3MT Winner

UofG PhD Student is U21 Global 3MT Winner

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

The winner of this year's Universitas 21 three minute thesis (3MT®) competition UofG's Ciaran McGeady speaks about his winning presentation called ‘Listening to Butterflies with Brainwaves’.

A photo montage of paintings featured in Hannah Rose Thomas' Tears of Gold for the UN75 online exhibition
A photo montage of paintings featured in Hannah Rose Thomas' Tears of Gold for the UN75 online exhibition

PhD scholar art features in major UN75 exhibition

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The work of UofG PhD student and artist Hannah Rose Thomas is featured in a major online exhibition for the 75th annivesary of the United Nations.

UofG Student Pastoral Planning Team (SPPT) members collecting gifts for Christmas
UofG Student Pastoral Planning Team (SPPT) members collecting gifts for Christmas

Virtual Walk to Help Disadvantaged Children

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The Student Pastoral Planning Team, a group of Roman Catholic student teachers at the School of Education, are challenging students an staff to walk 10km in a week so that, together, we can walk the 2350 km to the Vatican (virtually!) in aid of Christmas charity.

Image of the main building from Kelvingrove park
Image of the main building from Kelvingrove park

If Teaching is all Online...Now What?

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Law student and UofG Unibuddy Antri talks about what it's like completing her second year of Law School this year. As well as the pros and cons of online learning. While still feeling connected to #TeamUofG

Image of the main building in sunlight
Image of the main building in sunlight

LinkedIn Learning: Courses for all Students

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

All UofG students now have free access to over 16,000 professional and personal development courses on LinkedIn Learning. Course topics range from IT skills to job searching to photography, and are broken down into three key areas: Technology, Business and Creative.

Image of the main building at sunset
Image of the main building at sunset

Update on New Covid-19 Protection Measures

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT

You will be aware that from today, Monday 2 November, all parts of Scotland have been assigned a Covid-19 protection level, or Tier, under the latest Scottish Government measures. Under this Tier system, our Gilmorehill campus (Glasgow City) and Garscube campus (East Dunbartonshire) fall under Tier Three restrictions, with Dumfries campus (Dumfries and Galloway) in Tier Two.

Logo for craft UofG, showing a minecraft world under the text World Builders Welcome
Logo for craft UofG, showing a minecraft world under the text World Builders Welcome

World Builders Welcome – SRC Brings Minecraft to UofG

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The Students’ Representative Council recently launched a new project which challenges students to faithfully recreate the Gilmorehill Campus inside the Minecraft videogame.

image of camera and empty bute hall
image of camera and empty bute hall

Glasgow’s Student Television Win Big at National Awards

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Glasgow University Student Television (GUST), UofG's very own station, recently won two major awards at the 47th Annual National Student Television Awards (NaSTA).

Student Newsletter Student learning image  700 x 300
Student Newsletter Student learning image  700 x 300

Learning Online Hints and Tips

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Computing Science Masters student and lab demonstrator Scott Wilson shares his hints and tips on getting the most out of learning online this year.

Image of Armins for Student Newsletter 650
Image of Armins for Student Newsletter 650

My First Weeks at UofG

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

UofG Student Armin talks about his first few weeks at University, being in Halls and Glasgow

UofG Connect 700
UofG Connect 700

2020 - The Year We Went Online

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

UofG student Abigail Watson talks about online leaning in 2020.

University marque with the words 'UofG Life' on it, on a blue background
University marque with the words 'UofG Life' on it, on a blue background

Get ‘appy! New Features Now Live on UofG Life App.

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Get ‘appy! New Features now Live on UofG Life App

Image of the main building from the south front
Image of the main building from the south front

Win £100 Voucher and Complete our Short Survey

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Win £100 Voucher and Complete our Short Survey

Aine O'Brien and Sara Motaghian, the organisers of the Roving with Rosalind education outreach programme, relax against a tree in the University of Glasgow quad
Aine O'Brien and Sara Motaghian, the organisers of the Roving with Rosalind education outreach programme, relax against a tree in the University of Glasgow quad

UofG Students Bring Astronomy Science into Classrooms

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

An education project led by PhD students aims to bring the science of Martian exploration into the classroom is preparing for launch.

Image of a paper airplane against the sky
Image of a paper airplane against the sky

UofG Students First in UK to Help Syrian Education Project Take Flight

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

UofG is First Scottish University to Train Volunteers with Jordan-based Charity

Student wearing UofG Facemask
Student wearing UofG Facemask

Latest Scottish Government Level 4 Measures

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

In order to suppress the incidence of Covid-19 in Scotland, the First Minister has announced that Level 4 restrictions.These changes will move the University’s Gilmorehill and Garscube campuses into Protection Level 4; the Dumfries campus remains at Level 2.

Image of the main building at sunset
Image of the main building at sunset

Coronavirus (Covid-19): Strategic Framework and New Protection Levels - a Message to Students from Minister for Further Education Richard Lochhead

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:14 GMT

Minister for Further Education Richard Lochhead writes to students following the First Minister’s announcement that some local authority areas will be moving into Level 4 of Scotland’s Strategic Framework from 6pm on Friday 20 November.

Post it notes on the wall with kind messages for Nightline
Post it notes on the wall with kind messages for Nightline

Nightline's Wall of Kindness Returns

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

UofG Nightline's Wall of Kindness returned to the Library last month, allowing our students share messages of encouragement and support.

Mary Queen of Scots Christmas Decoration 700 x 300
Mary Queen of Scots Christmas Decoration 700 x 300

Mary Queen of Scots Christmas Ornament Craft Challenge

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Feeling crafty this Christmas? The team at the Mary Queen of Scots Project invite you and your family to make your own Christmas ornament inspired by Mary or a Marian object.

Child in from of the University Tower
Child in from of the University Tower

Calling all Students Staying in Glasgow Over the Festive Period!

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

We understand that this year it might not be possible for some people to travel home for the winter break, so we have set up a Facebook Group for UofG students to share and chat with other students online who are staying in Glasgow

Student Samantha with laptop
Student Samantha with laptop

Become an Ally to Estranged Students

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Samantha Macrae writes movingly about being an estranged young person and how the festive period can be particularly difficult. But she explains how she has found love, care and support from her "chosen family".

UofG letters in quad, with cloisters in the background
UofG letters in quad, with cloisters in the background

Sir Anton Muscatelli reflects on the extraordinary year that was 2020

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

UofG Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli reflects on the extraordinary year that was 2020 in his annual festive address to the entire #TeamUofG community.2

Students sitting in a library with books in front of them
Students sitting in a library with books in front of them

Free Language Lessons with UofG Short Courses

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Free Language Lessons with UofG Short Courses

University building in snow
University building in snow

Student Support Services over the Festive Period

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

UofG maybe closing for the festive period on Friday 18 December 2020 to Tuesday 5 January 2021 but we are still here for you online, on campus and in halls of residences.

Heart on Campus
Heart on Campus

Making An Application Under the EU Settlement Scheme

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Making An Application Under the EU Settlement Scheme

Back to the top

STUDY

  • Subjects A-Z
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • Online study
  • Short courses
  • International students
  • Student life
  • Scholarships and funding
  • Visit us / Open Days

RESEARCH

  • Research units A-Z
  • Research opportunities A-Z
  • Glasgow Research Beacons
  • Research strategy & policies
  • Research excellence
  • Our research environment

EXPLORE

  • Meet World Changing Glasgow
  • City of Glasgow
  • Visit us
  • Accessibility
  • Maps and travel
  • News 
  • Events
  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Services
  • Library
  • University strategies

CONNECT

  • Staff A-Z
  • Information for our alumni
  • Support us
  • Business & innovation
  • Community and public engagement
  • Social Media listings
  • Ask a student
  • Complaints

JOBS AT GLASGOW

  • Current vacancies

University of Glasgow

  • Facebook
  • Bluesky
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • tiktok
  • Linkedin
  • bilibili
  • Little Red Book
  • WeChat
  • Weibo

The University of Glasgow is a registered Scottish charity: Registration Number SC004401

#TeamUofG Student Newsletter

  • Contact us

Legal

  • Accessibility statement
  • Freedom of information
  • FOI publication scheme
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Privacy and cookies
  • Terms of use

Current students

  • MyGlasgow Students

Staff

  • MyGlasgow Staff
together against gender-based violence