MyGlasgow News

Workshop on end of life for Syrian refugees

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:41:00 GMT

Glasgow End of Life Studies group holds workshop with international experts on the Syrian refugee crisis.

UofG academic runs 250km for charity

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:05:00 GMT

Ade Kearns, Professor of Urban Studies at Glasgow University, helped raise £2,700 for charity by running twenty-five 10km races.

Lifetime achievement award for Tom McMillan

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:10:00 GMT

Professor Tom McMillan of the Institute of Health and Wellbeing has been recognised with a lifetime achievement award from the British Psychological Society.

University 'cast' get theatre award

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:25:00 GMT

University of Glasgow staffer and student share in theatre award.

Robert Schuman Fellowship for Philip Schlesinger

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:45:00 GMT

Professor Schlesinger will work with colleagues at the European University Institute in Florence on “digital culture and the future of the public sphere”.

MVLS researchers scoop £10,000

Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:51:00 GMT

A Dragons’ Den-style competition sees MVLS researchers scoop £10,000 in the Science Den.

Ann Allen gets Museums role

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 11:05:00 GMT

UofG Director of Estates, Ann Allen, has been appointed to the Board of the National Museums of Scotland.

Dr Katarzyna Modrzynska joins WCMP

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 14:09:00 GMT

Dr Katarzyna (Kasia) Modrzynska has joined the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology (WCMP).

Record-breaker Laura

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 08:00:00 GMT

The UofG's athletics star Laura Muir was busy smashing records again at the weekend.

RSE Fellowships for seven UofG researchers

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:28:00 GMT

Seven University of Glasgow researchers have been announced amoung the newest Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Optical Society award for Miles Padgett

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:24:00 GMT

One of UofG's leading researchers has received a major award in recognition of his contribution to optical physics.

60 years of computing at UofG

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:48:00 GMT

The School of Computing Science is planning a series of events this year to mark the 60th anniversary of computing at the University of Glasgow.

Welcome boost for Compass

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 15:10:00 GMT

Compass, the brain injury specialists, have just received a welcome boost of funds courtesy of the University of Glasgow’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies in Dumfries.

Dr Bob Meikle

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 14:22:00 GMT

Dr Bob Meikle, who taught in the University's music department in the 1970s, has died. A memorial service is being held next week.

Let’s talk about sexual violence

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 10:26:00 GMT

Come along to the workshop designed for and delivered by UofG students. They're running from this week until mid-March. New advice videos are also available.

ASBS Professor wins Brexit grant

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:47:00 GMT

Alan McGregor, Professor of Economic Development in the Adam Smith Business School, has been awarded a grant by the UK Carnegie Trust to consider the implications of Brexit at the UK level for ‘Fulfilling Work’.

Doctor Roona Simpson

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:31:00 GMT

Many tributes have been paid to Doctor Roona Simpson, a lecturer in the School of Social and Political Sciences, whose death has just been announced. A memorial service in the University Chapel is being held next month.

Do you know what sexual violence is?

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 08:01:00 GMT

Would you know what to do if you – or a friend – was at risk of being assaulted? The SRC and Rape Crisis Scotland bring you a holistic workshop on preventing sexual violence.

Trust me, I'm a UofG Doctor

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:30:00 GMT

Professors Paul Garside and Iain McInnes pop up this week in the BBC's ground-breaking Trust me I'm a Doctor TV series.

Apple's Tim Cook "humbled and honoured"

Tue, 14 Feb 2017 06:11:00 GMT

Apple CEO Tim Cook said he was "humbled and honoured" after receiving an honorary Doctorate of Science in front of a sell-out UofG audience of students and staff.

PM recognises UofG vet

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:06:00 GMT

Prime Minister Theresa May has honoured a young veterinary graduate from the UofG working to help improve the health of dogs living with their homeless owners.

Stephen Henderson – a tribute

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 11:34:00 GMT

Stephen Henderson, who died on Friday 20 January 2017 at the age of 50, was a technician and driver in the School of Life Sciences who began working at the University in 2001.

Professor Andy Furlong - a tribute

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 11:43:00 GMT

Many tributes have been paid to Professor Andy Furlong, who died last week. He was 60. Andy was an internationally renowned sociologist of youth.

MSPs visit Imaging Centre of Excellence

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:58:00 GMT

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences welcomed senior Scottish Government Ministers Shona Robison MSP and Michael Russell MSP to the new Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) last week.

Drew Mulholland FRSA

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 13:11:00 GMT

Drew Mulholland, Honorary Research Fellow with the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences and Honorary Research Associate in the School of Physics and Astronomy, has been elected a Fellow of the RSA.

Stranded student safely home

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:15:00 GMT

Dr Hamaseh Tayira, the veterinary student stranded in Costa Rica by President Trump's selective travel ban, has returned home to Glasgow. The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, said he'd been 'concerned and appalled' by Hamaseh's plight.

School teachers head for UofG

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 11:54:00 GMT

Teachers from all over Scotland and the North of England will be heading to the UofG next month for a STEM focussed, week-long placement.

Reggae for dogs goes viral

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 13:31:00 GMT

A study by the UofG and Scottish SPCA, suggesting dogs prefer reggae and soft rock, grabbed the world's attention last week.

Library Friends newsletter

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 10:20:00 GMT

The latest edition of the newsletter produced by the Friends of Glasgow University Library has just been published.

Dr Hamaseh Tayari - statement from the Principal

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 14:50:00 GMT

Professor Anton Muscatelli, has offered support to veterinary PhD student Dr Hamaseh Tayira after her transit from Coast Rica home to Scotland was blocked by new USA visa regulations because she holds an Iranian passport.

Adult education expert on The Chain

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 10:57:00 GMT

Lalage Bown, Emeritus Professor of Adult and Continuing Education at UofG's School of Education, was interviewed on Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour last week.

UK government minister visits QuantIC

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 10:13:00 GMT

The Energy and Industry Minister Jesse Norman MP was on campus on Monday 23 January, visiting the UK Quantum Technology Hub in Enhanced Imaging - which UofG leads.

Fresh success for Carla Brown

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:47:00 GMT

UofG alumna and creator of Bacteria Combat, Carla Brown, is one of this year's Forbes business magazine '30 under 30'young innovators.

Sports bursary grooms future stars

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 09:14:00 GMT

Meet the UofG Sport Bursary stars of the future...and find out how the scheme works.

NSS performances celebrated

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:52:00 GMT

The School of Theology and Religious Studies and the School of Veterinary Medicine were able to give their Christmas celebrations an extra boost this year after highly successful results in the latest NSS.

Lady Marion Fraser - a tribute

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:38:00 GMT

Tributes have been paid to Lady Marion Fraser, alumna and outstanding figure in the recent history of the University of Glasgow and post-war Scotland.

New role for David Gaimster

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 15:33:00 GMT

Professor David Gaimster, Director of the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, is to leave the University to take up a major role in New Zealand.

Top US award for Prof Mandy MacLean

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:33:00 GMT

Professor Mandy MacLean has been named the 2017 recipient of the Reynold Spector Award in Clinical Pharmacology given by the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

New Year honours for UofG

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT

Academics and support staff from the University of Glasgow were recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Big ideas at the Barras

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 12:18:00 GMT

High-energy activities at the 'Barras Social' in November showcased the importance of the social sciences, and deepened the University’s bond with the community. VIDEO

UofG bids farewell to Lesley

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 10:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow marked the retirement of Archivist and Deputy Director of the Library, Lesley Richmond, after more than 30 years' service.

Everywoman in Technology finalist: Muffy Calder

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 10:30:00 GMT

Professor Muffy Calder has been named a finalist in FDM's Everywoman in Technology Awards 2017.