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A painting of The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)held in The Hunterian's Collection.
A painting of The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)held in The Hunterian's Collection.

The Queen who secured UofG's future

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Mary Queen of Scots is best known as a monarch, but her support helped secure the future of UofG and established some of our earliest scholarships.

A portrait of the poet Robert Burns standing in a country setting. The portrait is by Alexander Nasmyth
A portrait of the poet Robert Burns standing in a country setting. The portrait is by Alexander Nasmyth

New research challenges long-held beliefs about Robert Burns and Jamaica

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 GMT

A new UofG study provides the most detailed analysis to date of Robert Burns’s connections with Jamaica and relationship to the Atlantic slavery system.

A woman stands reading a book - Knitting in Scotland - with a selection of Scottish knitwear hanging on a long wooden coat stand
A woman stands reading a book - Knitting in Scotland - with a selection of Scottish knitwear hanging on a long wooden coat stand

New research on knitting in Scotland traces two centuries of innovation, craft and fashion

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 BST

Knitting in Scotland: Culture, Craft and Industry is the first comprehensive history and analysis of Scotland’s knitting trade.

Lion statue on the memorial gate
Lion statue on the memorial gate

UofG philosopher recognised with £100,000 research prize

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:00:00 BST

A total of 30 outstanding researchers announced as the winners of the 2026 Philip Leverhulme Prizes.

A student looking through shelves of books in the Library
A student looking through shelves of books in the Library

UofG library and information studies team shortlisted for Team of the Year

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 BST

Library and Information Studies team recognised for creating a new accredited MSc helping train future information professionals.

From left to right, Gillebrìde MacMillan, Dr Claire Ramjan and Dr Anna McGregor celebrate Project Eisirean in Millport where the new mobile oyster hatchery is based.
From left to right, Gillebrìde MacMillan, Dr Claire Ramjan and Dr Anna McGregor celebrate Project Eisirean in Millport where the new mobile oyster hatchery is based.

Gaelic, Scots and Norse place-names lead scientists to Scotland’s hidden oyster beds

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 BST

Analysing original Gaelic and Scots place-names has helped a team of scientists rediscover the locations of important oyster beds on the West Coast of Scotland

Fergus with the University of Glasgow’s Dr Gareth Beale holding a replica Viking era scales
Fergus with the University of Glasgow’s Dr Gareth Beale holding a replica Viking era scales

How archaeology is helping children put down roots in their community

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 BST

Primary school pupils in Scotland have become archaeologists for their town, uncovering stories of the past and building a powerful sense of belonging through a groundbreaking UofG led archaeology project.

An aerial drone shot of the James McCune Smith building and University Avenue
An aerial drone shot of the James McCune Smith building and University Avenue

Six UofG staff join Young Academy of Scotland

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:30:00 BST

The RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) has announced the appointment of 48 new members, and six members of University of Glasgow staff are among them.

The pillar with University written on it, outside University Gardens
The pillar with University written on it, outside University Gardens

Winner of 2026 PGR Paper Prize Announced

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:00 BST

The 2026 Postgraduate Paper Prize for the best conference papers at the Social History Society conference has been awarded to an Arts & Humanities history scholar.

A photo of gold metal Scottish Design Awards
A photo of gold metal Scottish Design Awards

Gold and Silver at the Scottish Design Awards for Museums in the Metaverse

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 BST

UofG's Museums in the Metaverse (MiM) project has won Gold and Silver), recognising design excellence in visualisation and social impact.

Three portrait images of two men and a woman looking into the camera all receipients of the 2026 RSE Research Awards
Three portrait images of two men and a woman looking into the camera all receipients of the 2026 RSE Research Awards

RSE Research Awards strengthen Scotland’s research future with £661K funding boost 

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 BST

Three Arts & Humanities researchers have secured funding in the latest Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Research Awards.

Lion statue on the memorial gate
Lion statue on the memorial gate

Winner of the 2026 Pamela Cox Public History Prize

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 BST

A UofG student has been awarded the Social History Society's 2026 Pamela Cox Public History Prize 2026.

A man stands on a hill overlooking the Rwandan countryside. A screenshot from the film Why We Dance
A man stands on a hill overlooking the Rwandan countryside. A screenshot from the film Why We Dance

Triple film award for survivor's story documentary

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 BST

A documentary short film, Why We Dance, has secured three film awards for its portrayal of a survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

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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

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