University news

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence International Advisory Board to address global housing challenges

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:40:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow based UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), the leading evidence centre on housing research, has announced that its newly formed International Advisory Board will be chaired by Gavin Smart, Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute for Housing (CIH).

National Centre for Resilience funding to boost Scotland’s community resilience planning

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:30:00 BST

Seven community-based projects across Scotland will benefit from funding that will empower communities to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and adverse events.

Report examines Scotland's legal protection for forced marriage victims

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:03:00 BST

A research report that examines Scotland’s legal protection for those at risk of forced marriage has been published by the University of Glasgow.

New Scots integration strategy celebrated at the University of Glasgow

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:38:00 BST

Scotland’s new strategy to support refugees and people seeking asylum with settling into their community was celebrated at the University of Glasgow.

ERC funding for climate friendly civic financial system

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:02:00 BST

Research exploring the role that law can play in developing a financial system that will address climate change has received European Research Council (ERC) funding.

Glasgow students and community partners co-create powerful stories through pioneering partnership

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:01:00 BST

A new groundbreaking partnership to nurture the next generation of film and TV talent while addressing important social issues is unveiled today by GMAC Film and the University of Glasgow.

Scottish Universities Press announces launch of its first two books

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:55:00 BST

The Scottish Universities Press (SUP) will release its first two book titles which were produced in collaboration with UofG social science academics, marking a significant milestone in Scotland’s academic publishing landscape

England’s first Citizens’ Jury on assisted dying concludes the law should change to permit assisted death

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:32:00 BST

The first Citizens’ Jury on assisted dying in England has concluded that the law should change to permit assisted dying. UofG's Professor Anne Kerr was Independent Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ Assisted Dying Advisory Board.

University expands Sanctuary commitments

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:16:00 BST

We are proud to be a University of Sanctuary, promoting equity of opportunity for those displaced by conflict around the world.

Academy of Social Sciences Fellowships for outstanding UofG academics

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:51:00 BST

Professor Sara Carter OBE and Professor Mhairi Mackenzie have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Award success for multidisciplinary student team

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

A multidisciplinary team of University of Glasgow students have picked up two prizes is the prestigious global SensUs competition.