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An image of a tray of Celtic British Coins.
An image of a tray of Celtic British Coins.

Coin detectives put Celtic British coin collection online

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

A collection of over 200 coins from over 200 years of Celtic British history is now available to a worldwide audience.

The logo of Saltire Society which has the words Saltire Society in English and Gaelic
The logo of Saltire Society which has the words Saltire Society in English and Gaelic

The Saltire Society announces the 2023 shortlists for Scotland's National Book Awards

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow historian Professor Steven Reid has been shortlisted in the History category

Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys
Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys

The Dreamachine Project wins two major awards

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:00:00 BST

The Dreamachine Project won the 2023 CogX award for Best Innovation in Creative Arts and also the Immersive Environment prize at the Lumen Prize.

A zoom shot of the Uni Tower and campus viewed from a drone
A zoom shot of the Uni Tower and campus viewed from a drone

Doctoral scholarships available for 2024/25

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:02:00 BST

Deadline for applications: 4 December 2023

Left to right: Dr Lynn Verschuren, Professor Maria Economou, Professor Neil McDonnell, Dr Pauline Mackay who are part of the team working on the Museums in the Metaverse project at the University of Glasgow. They are photographed in The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow. Photo credit: Martin Shields
Left to right: Dr Lynn Verschuren, Professor Maria Economou, Professor Neil McDonnell, Dr Pauline Mackay who are part of the team working on the Museums in the Metaverse project at the University of Glasgow. They are photographed in The Hunterian at the University of Glasgow. Photo credit: Martin Shields

Museums in the Metaverse to let you build your own virtual collection

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:00:00 BST

An ambitious new £5.6 million project to develop Virtual Reality museums has been officially unveiled today

An image of the Glencoe coin hoard laid out on a black background and includes the pot and lid. Credit Gareth Beale
An image of the Glencoe coin hoard laid out on a black background and includes the pot and lid. Credit Gareth Beale

Coin hoard gives fascinating insight into life before the Glencoe Massacre

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:00:00 BST

UofG archaeologists have revealed today that a hoard of coins buried in a small pot, just discovered in Glencoe, paints a fascinating picture of life for one Highland clan chief and his household.

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.

Pioneer Reparatory Justice Masters Programme welcomes first students

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 09:00:00 BST

Students on the world’s first masters in Reparatory Justice are beginning their studies at the University of Glasgow and The University of the West Indies (UWI).

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Tile for web page 700x300

Humanities Lecture Series 2023-24

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:45:00 BST

A series of prestigious lectures, including some Inaugural Lectures

The ‘Govan Warrior’ discovered at Govan Old churchyard on 16th September 2023. Credit: Govan Heritage Trust
The ‘Govan Warrior’ discovered at Govan Old churchyard on 16th September 2023. Credit: Govan Heritage Trust

New discovery of early medieval 'Govan Warrior' stone

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 BST

An archaeological dig at Govan Old Churchyard led by the University of Glasgow’s Professor Stephen Driscoll and Clyde Archaeology revealed a remarkable new find: an early medieval carved stone of a warrior figure.

Image of two woman in front of a window, one sitting on a chair and the other helps to put a shawl around her shoulders. Credit Macmillan Cancer Support
Image of two woman in front of a window, one sitting on a chair and the other helps to put a shawl around her shoulders. Credit Macmillan Cancer Support

Glasgow academics work with Macmillan Cancer Support to improve end of life care

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:00:00 BST

Glasgow philosophers have developed an e-learning module with Macmillan Cancer Support to help palliative care practitioners understand suffering in life-limiting illness, using interactive learning to develop strategies to counteract this by enriching agency in end of life care.

An excavation of Neolithic cursus on the isle of Arran
An excavation of Neolithic cursus on the isle of Arran

Researchers discover complete Neolithic cursus on the Isle of Arran

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:00 BST

A leading team of researchers have discovered what is believed to be a complete Neolithic cursus set within a rich prehistoric landscape on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.

Dr Johanna Green at Cancer Research UK's Shine Night Walk 2019. Photo credit Mark Anderson
Dr Johanna Green at Cancer Research UK's Shine Night Walk 2019. Photo credit Mark Anderson

Dr Johanna Green - teacher, scholar, and friend

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 BST

A tribute to the life of Dr Johanna Green who has died five years after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.

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

Dr Johanna Green

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:00:00 BST

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend Dr Johanna Green, Senior Lecturer in Information Studies, specialising in book history and digital humanities.

Ukrainian veterans digging alongside British Dutch German Belgian and Australian veterans 700 x 300 ©chrisvanhouts
Ukrainian veterans digging alongside British Dutch German Belgian and Australian veterans 700 x 300 ©chrisvanhouts

Ukrainians find peace from war on the Waterloo battlefield

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:00:00 BST

British veterans’ charity Waterloo Uncovered adds its support to the Ukrainian war effort

the undercroft with light and shadows
the undercroft with light and shadows

Scholarship funding available for the MA/MSc in Reparatory Justice

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 09:18:00 BST

Apply by 24 July 2023!

Burial of dead by James Rouse 1815
Burial of dead by James Rouse 1815

First written account by civilian at the Battle of Waterloo unveiled

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 BST

Over 200 years after the 1815 battle, an account by Thomas Ker, a Scottish merchant living in Brussels at the time, is being published for the first time in honour of his wishes to see his account go into print.

Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library
Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library

School of Humanities Lecture Series 2023

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:00:38 BST

The next School of Humanities Lecture Series will be given by a leading gender historian.

A picture of a woman using a video game controller in front of a computer monitor
A picture of a woman using a video game controller in front of a computer monitor

Largest study of video games reveals men say twice as much as women

Wed, 24 May 2023 08:30:00 BST

Researchers have found a stark gender imbalance after carrying out the largest-ever study of video game dialogue.

View of the tree and Bute Hall in the east quadrangle
View of the tree and Bute Hall in the east quadrangle

Support for Assisted Dying Bill from end of life ethics experts

Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:00 BST

A consortium of Scottish philosophers and ethicists, including Glasgow professors Ben Colburn and Glen Pettigrove, has announced its support for the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

Maud Bracke's inaugural lecture 23 June 2023
Maud Bracke's inaugural lecture 23 June 2023

Inaugural Lecture: Professor Maud Anne Bracke

Mon, 15 May 2023 09:21:00 BST

Reproductive rights and the embodied citizen: A tale of two abortion trials (Bobigny 1972 / Padua 1973)

Left to right Charlie Allan and Scott McMaster of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland helped to launch the Outlander Conference 2020 announcement at the University of Glasgow
Left to right Charlie Allan and Scott McMaster of The Clanranald Trust for Scotland helped to launch the Outlander Conference 2020 announcement at the University of Glasgow

Academic conference to explore Outlander’s success  

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will host a major conference this summer to explore the history, politics, culture, languages, clothes and music featured in the series.

University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300
University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

Iomairt AI a’ toirt cothrom na Fèinne dhan Ghàidhlig san linn dhidseatach

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:00 BST

AI initiative gives Gaelic a foothold in the digital age

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.

University of Glasgow leads on investigation on immersive learning and education

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has today officially launched a project, supported by Meta, to study the benefits immersive technologies can bring to education.

Photo of Eric Liddell
Photo of Eric Liddell

Achievement and Happiness

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:04:00 BST

A two-day Philosophy conference on 4-5 May 2023, hosted in Glasgow as part of the Happiness Network

Left to right Professor Catherine Steel; Professor Deirdre Heddon and Professor Louise Welsh named as RSE Fellows 2023
Left to right Professor Catherine Steel; Professor Deirdre Heddon and Professor Louise Welsh named as RSE Fellows 2023

Three members of Arts community elected RSE Fellows

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

RSE Fellowships recognise professional achievements and societal contribution.

The tree in the east quadrangle
The tree in the east quadrangle

Glasgow’s Innovation Accelerator moves forward with share of £100m project boost

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Six ambitious new projects linked to the University of Glasgow are set to share in a major new investment from the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Image of the cloisters/undercroft during the day
Image of the cloisters/undercroft during the day

Humanities Lecture Series 2023: Dr Xiaolin Ren

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:30:00 GMT

Wednesday 15 March 2023

The graphic shows the shortlist in the Knowledge Exchange Champion category, clockwise from left, Professor Fiona Macpherson, University of Glasgow, Professor Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen and Professor Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland.
The graphic shows the shortlist in the Knowledge Exchange Champion category, clockwise from left, Professor Fiona Macpherson, University of Glasgow, Professor Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen and Professor Naeem Ramzan, University of the West of Scotland.

Finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Two College of Arts academics are among the finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023, the annual celebration of business-academic partnerships, hosted by Interface.

Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys
Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys

How would it feel to see the world through someone else's eyes?

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT

20,000 people around the world take part in ground-breaking scientific study into perception led by UofG researcher

Professor Caherine Steel and Professor Michael Brady awarded Leverhulme Major Research Fellowships
Professor Caherine Steel and Professor Michael Brady awarded Leverhulme Major Research Fellowships

Prestigious Fellowships awarded to two leading UofG researchers

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Two leading University of Glasgow researchers have been awarded prestigious Fellowships from the Leverhulme Trust.

Beveled Rim Bowls from Shakhi Kora. Archaeology research led by Professor Claudia Glatz
Beveled Rim Bowls from Shakhi Kora. Archaeology research led by Professor Claudia Glatz

Let them eat stew: University of Glasgow research sheds new light on foodways in the first cities

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT

New research on the Beveled Rim Bowl (BRB), the first mass produced ceramic bowl, shows they contained a variety of foods, but especially meat-based stews or broths.

University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300
University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

Sgeul na Gàidhlig aig cridhe leasachadh an ath Phlana Gàidhlig aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow’s Gaelic story at forefront of new Gaelic Language Plan proposals

University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

UofG academic awarded a prestigious international history prize

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00 BST

Historian Dr Sarah Dunstan has been awarded the J Russell Major Prize by the American Historical Association.

Govan Old
Govan Old

Update on archaeological developments at Govan Old

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:48:00 BST

Read all about the excavations which took place in September 2022

An actor dressed as Mary Queen of Scots stands in front of The Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots exhibition
An actor dressed as Mary Queen of Scots stands in front of The Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots exhibition

New exhibition explores the afterlife of Scotland's most controversial monarch

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 BST

A major new exhibition exploring the afterlife of Scotland’s most controversial monarch, Mary Queen of Scots, opens at the University of Glasgow.

Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys
Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys

Public invited to take part in largest ever scientific study into perception

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:00:00 BST

The research team aims to reach tens of thousands of people worldwide with the Census, making it the largest study of its kind and the first major citizen science project into perceptual diversity

Aerial view of University main building
Aerial view of University main building

University of Glasgow creates knitting patterns based on its iconic architecture

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has launched its own knitting patterns book inspired by its iconic architecture.

University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300
University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

Oilthigh Ghlaschu a’ cur air bhog cruinneachadh ùr de chlàraidhean-fuaime Gàidhlig à Alba Nuadh

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow launches new collection of Gaelic recordings from Nova Scotia

An image of a Bronze Age food vessel unearthed during a high street demolition 42 years ago has gone on display at a nearby museum.
An image of a Bronze Age food vessel unearthed during a high street demolition 42 years ago has gone on display at a nearby museum.

Not on the high street … rare pot found near shop unveiled at museum

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:00 BST

A Bronze Age food vessel unearthed during a high street demolition 42 years ago has gone on display at a nearby museum.

Left to right Lee McQueen, Project Office at Ellisland; Joan McAlpine, the Business Development Manager of the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust; Bailey Hodgson, the University of Glasgow Minecraft Society’s President; Dr Timothy Peacock, co-director of the University of Glasgow Game and Gaming Lab and Sarah Macdonald of the South of Scotland Destination Alliance. Photo Credit Martin Shields
Left to right Lee McQueen, Project Office at Ellisland; Joan McAlpine, the Business Development Manager of the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust; Bailey Hodgson, the University of Glasgow Minecraft Society’s President; Dr Timothy Peacock, co-director of the University of Glasgow Game and Gaming Lab and Sarah Macdonald of the South of Scotland Destination Alliance. Photo Credit Martin Shields

Robert Burns Ellisland Farm recreated in Minecraft

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 08:00:00 BST

Ellisland Farm, where Burns lived from 1788-1791, is being brought back to virtual life in the video game Minecraft thanks to staff and students at UofG.

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British Academy Logo 700 x300

Record number of women elected to the British Academy

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:00:00 BST

The British Academy has welcomed to its Fellowship a record number of female academics, including UofG's Professor Catherine Steel, in recognition of their achievements in the humanities and social sciences.

Front of main building and memorial gate
Front of main building and memorial gate

PhD studentship: the rise and fall of nonelite commissions for art in public places, late 13C-1500

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:03:00 BST

Deadline for applications: Friday 12 August 2022

Metal detectorist Gary demonstrating the detector in front of the iconic Lion’s Mound. ©chrisvanhouts
Metal detectorist Gary demonstrating the detector in front of the iconic Lion’s Mound. ©chrisvanhouts

Bones of men and horses bring home the horrors of war at Waterloo

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:00:00 BST

UofG archaeologists and veteran support charity Waterloo have unearthed some fascinating discoveries at the sight of the Battle of Waterloo - including an incredibly rare skeleton.

Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys
Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys

Public invited to take part in largest ever scientific study into perception

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:00:00 BST

The Perception Census, an ambitious new scientific study into the unique ways in which we each experience the world around us, has been launched

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

UofG is first University globally to receive CILIP accreditation for a Microcredential

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has become the first institution in the world to be able to offer a professionally accredited Microcredential course in information management.

Dr Matthew Jacobson publishes Science paper on droughts in Arabia, societal change, and Islam
Dr Matthew Jacobson publishes Science paper on droughts in Arabia, societal change, and Islam

Archaeology's Dr Matthew Jacobson published a paper in ’Science’ on droughts in Arabia, societal change, and Islam

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:28:00 BST

Droughts and Societal Change: The Environmental Context for the Emergence of Islam in Late Antique Arabia

A painting of The Battle of Waterloo by William Sadler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
A painting of The Battle of Waterloo by William Sadler, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

New study suggests mystery still surrounds what happened to the bodies of Waterloo militaries

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 00:00:00 BST

Now a new study by UofG's Professor Tony Pollard suggests the bones of fallen Battle of Waterloo soldiers may have been sold as fertiliser.

The logo of the Scottish Council on Global Affairs which has the letters SCGA in blue
The logo of the Scottish Council on Global Affairs which has the letters SCGA in blue

UK Government supports top Scottish global affairs experts at London networking event

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:00 BST

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has announced £10,000 funding to help Scottish universities develop expertise on international issues

An image of Garden Festival Logo. Credit: University of Glasgow Archives & Special Collections, Glasgow Garden Festival collection, GB248 [Item No: UGD307/1/1/4].
An image of Garden Festival Logo. Credit: University of Glasgow Archives & Special Collections, Glasgow Garden Festival collection, GB248 [Item No: UGD307/1/1/4].

After the Garden Festival…Digging the Festival

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:00:00 BST

Does anything from the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival survive? A team led by UofG archaeologists will attempt to find out this week.

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Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300

RSE medals recognise pioneers in Science, Academia and Public Engagement

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:00:00 BST

A College of Arts academic is among the winners of The Royal Society of Edinburgh's highly prestigious medals, which recognise exceptional achievement.

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British Academy Logo 700 x300

British Academy/Wolfson Professorships awarded to pioneering SHAPE research

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:00:00 BST

The British Academy and the Wolfson Foundation have today announced five new British Academy/Wolfson Research Professorships including the College of Arts' Professor Maria Economou.

Extended Reality (XR) in the ARC

Fri, 06 May 2022 11:53:00 BST

ARC XR: a new era in virtual, mixed and augmented reality for Scotland.

Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys
Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys

Dreamachine immersive art experience opens

Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 BST

Dreamachine, a powerful new immersive experience exploring the limitless potential of the human mind, created by a team including UofG's Professor Fiona Macpherson.

Image of the late Professor Ted Cowan at Portpatrick. Published with the permission of his wife Dr Lizanne Henderson
Image of the late Professor Ted Cowan at Portpatrick. Published with the permission of his wife Dr Lizanne Henderson

Memorial Service for Professor Ted Cowan

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is to hold a Memorial Service for Professor Emeritus Edward James (Ted) Cowan.

The logo of the Scottish Council on Global Affairs which has the letters SCGA in blue
The logo of the Scottish Council on Global Affairs which has the letters SCGA in blue

Scottish Council on Global Affairs is officially launched

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

A dynamic new forum for global affairs in Scotland is being officially launched today

Tower and streetlight in the snow
Tower and streetlight in the snow

UofG researchers win ERC Advanced Grants

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:00:00 BST

Two leading UofG researchers are set to share in €624 million in new funding from the European Research Council.

Two Falklands War veterans at Tumbledown on Falkland Islands as part of a project to map the battefields during the 40th anniversary of the start of the conflict
Two Falklands War veterans at Tumbledown on Falkland Islands as part of a project to map the battefields during the 40th anniversary of the start of the conflict

Veterans and Archaeologists survey Falklands battlefields on 40th anniversary of the conflict

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:00:00 BST

During the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, a team including veterans, archaeologists and local people are carrying out the first archaeological survey of the islands’ battlefields, it was revealed today (7 April 2022).

Manaidsear Leasachaidh na Gàidhlig

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:51:00 GMT

Oilthigh Ghlaschu a’ fastadh Manaidsear Leasachaidh na Gàidhlig / UofG appoints a new Gaelic Development Manager

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Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300

Academic and artistic minds honoured as RSE Fellows

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy has announced its 2022 intake of Fellows including two College of Arts professors.

The cloisters during the day
The cloisters during the day

PhD studentship available - KnowledgeLab: Knowledge-First Social Epistemology

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 16:03:00 GMT

Deadline for applications: 1 May 2022

Former students, friends and colleagues share their memories of Professor Ted Cowan

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:46:00 GMT

Following the sad news of the passing of our esteemed Professor Ted Cowan, we share memories of him.

Students from UofG surveying the site of the new Sighthill Stones
Students from UofG surveying the site of the new Sighthill Stones

Glasgow’s newest stone circle in the spotlight

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

A Glasgow stone circle in the midst of the biggest urban construction project in the UK outside of London has recently become the focus of attention for archaeologists – despite being less than three years old.

Ted Cowan in Moussa
Ted Cowan in Moussa

Tributes have been paid by UofG colleagues to renowned academic and historian Professor Ted Cowan.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Professor Cowan passed away on Sunday 2 January following a short illness.

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