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Archaeological fieldwork at Burnswork Hillfort
Archaeological fieldwork at Burnswork Hillfort

Five of Scotland’s most amazing archaeological discoveries from 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

UofG's Burnswark hillfort archaeology dig named among Scotland’s top discoveries after settlement breakthrough

Dr Lynn Verschuren of the University of Glasgow’s Museums in the Metaverse team and Derek Shirlaw of the Glasgow Science Centre try out the un[box] VR kiosk at the Glasgow Science Centre. Credit Martin Shields
Dr Lynn Verschuren of the University of Glasgow’s Museums in the Metaverse team and Derek Shirlaw of the Glasgow Science Centre try out the un[box] VR kiosk at the Glasgow Science Centre. Credit Martin Shields

First Virtual Reality kiosk for Museums in the Metaverse launched

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has unveiled its first [un]box Virtual Reality kiosk, a self-contained gateway to worlds that were once out of reach.

University of Glasgow cloisters
University of Glasgow cloisters

Funding grant secured for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

An innovative research project, which aims to uncover the diverse voices, identities, and cultural interactions that shaped early British history, has been awarded £1.4 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funding.

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.

Glasgow 850: Leading UofG archaeologist Stephen Driscoll brings the city’s story to life

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

This week, the Dalrymple Lectures will draw on that lifetime of work as Professor Stephen Driscoll of the University of Glasgow brings the city’s archaeology to life, showing how discoveries from Govan to the Cathedral reveal Glasgow’s origins and its wider global significance.

The logo of the Scottish Games Network
The logo of the Scottish Games Network

Scottish students startup summit aims to ignite the next generation of games and tech entrepreneurs

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

“Hello World!”: Scottish students startup summit aims to ignite the next generation of games and tech entrepreneurs

L to R: Professor Simon Anderson, Co-Director of the Glasgow Caribbean Centre for Development Research; Dr Peggy Brunache, Director for the Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies; Dr David Duncan;  Taylar Carty, James McCune PhD scholar; Dr Christine Whyte, Historian and Dr Stephen Mullen, Historian and co-author of 2018 Slavery, Abolition & the University of Glasgow.
L to R: Professor Simon Anderson, Co-Director of the Glasgow Caribbean Centre for Development Research; Dr Peggy Brunache, Director for the Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies; Dr David Duncan;  Taylar Carty, James McCune PhD scholar; Dr Christine Whyte, Historian and Dr Stephen Mullen, Historian and co-author of 2018 Slavery, Abolition & the University of Glasgow.

UofG honoured with The University of the West Indies Chancellor’s Award

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has received The Chancellor’s Award from The University of the West Indies (UWI).

Sarah Cook 700x300
Sarah Cook 700x300

Humanities Lecture Series 2025-26: Professor Cook's inaugural lecture

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:48:00 GMT

Wednesday 12 November 2025

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Evan Mawdsley wins the 12th annual Gilder Lehrman Military History Prize

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 BST

The historian and author was awarded the prestigious $50,000 prize for his book, Supremacy at Sea.

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

Earliest archaeological evidence of blue indigo dye found on 34,000-year-old grinding tools

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:00 BST

New research has found the earliest evidence of the use of blue dye in the archaeological record, dating back over 34,000 years.

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Humanities Lecture Series 2025-26

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:45:00 BST

A series of prestigious lectures, including some Inaugural Lectures

Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.
Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.

Scotland’s largest city positions itself as UK’s 3D content creation capital

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 BST

UofG, The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) and City of Glasgow College (CoGC) are joining forces with key industry partners Float Digital, ISO Design, Lateral North and Soluis to establish the 3D Content Creation Working Group.

Young people in 1978 wearing helmets and other safety gear skateboarding at Kelvin Wheelies skatepark. Credit Iain Urquhart with kind permission from North Skateboard magazine
Young people in 1978 wearing helmets and other safety gear skateboarding at Kelvin Wheelies skatepark. Credit Iain Urquhart with kind permission from North Skateboard magazine

Archaeologists invite public to help ‘excavate their memories’ of Scotland’s first skatepark

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 BST

The archaeological fieldwork is being supported by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and will help to preserve the legacy of Scotland’s first skatepark, with opportunities for the public to get involved.

Don Spaeth University Career Excellence Award
Don Spaeth University Career Excellence Award

Congratulations to Don Spaeth on receiving a University Career Excellence Award

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:21:00 BST

A well deserved award

Professor Callum Brown and Professor Jennifer Smith
Professor Callum Brown and Professor Jennifer Smith

Arts & Humanities academics elected new Fellows by The British Academy

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 BST

Emeritus History Professor Callum G Brown and Sociolinguistics Professor Jennifer Smith are among 92 academics recognised with a Fellowship.

a student standing in the undercroft
a student standing in the undercroft

Medieval scholars believed Scottish independence was entirely compatible with being British

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

New research by a leading historian from the University of Glasgow shows a surprising historical perspective on being British.

Experimental archaeologist Isobelle Hanby with the piece of woven fabric. Photo Martin Shields
Experimental archaeologist Isobelle Hanby with the piece of woven fabric. Photo Martin Shields

Rare surviving piece of Scottish Iron Age textile goes on public display

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 BST

A fine piece of woven fabric, believed to be one of the oldest of its kind in Britain and dating back to the early to middle part of the Iron Age, goes on public display.

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

QAA publishes new suite of Subject Benchmark Statements

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:00 BST

Two College of Arts & Humanities colleagues contributed to the panels for two of the new Subject Benchmark Statements.

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