University celebrates Catalan ties
Published: 9 November 2012
The University hosted a day of events to celebrate the close ties shared between the University of Glasgow and Catalonia
On 7 November the University of Glasgow hosted a day of events to celebrate the close ties shared between the University of Glasgow, the Institute Ramon Llull in Barcelona, and FC Barcelona.
The events coincided with Celtic’s Champions League fixture against FC Barcelona, which Celtic won 2-1, rounding off a successful day for Scottish sport and culture.
The day included started with two well attended lectures in the Bute Hall, given by Carles Vilarrubí, Vice-President of FC Barcelona, and Catalan-based journalist Matthew Tree. Later in the afternoon the University hosted a meeting of FC Barcelona Supporters Clubs, chaired by Jimmy Burns, which attracted FC Barcelona fans from across the UK.
To complement the events in the Bute Hall, the University’s Queen Margaret Union hosted a concert by renowned Catalan band Els Amics de les Arts, which was attended by many fans who travelled to Glasgow for the evening’s game.
Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal of the University of Glasgow, said: “The University was pleased to extend a warm welcome to all our Catalan visitors; it’s fantastic that the University can play such a central role in supporting and promoting the study of the Catalan language and culture in Scotland.”
Señor Vilarrubí discusses Catalan at University of Glasgow:
You can read the article about the day on FC Barcelona's website: http://www.fcbarcelona.com/club/detail/article/carles-vilarrubi-hosts-barca-sports-culture-and-education-conference-in-glasgow
First published: 9 November 2012
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