University of Glasgow
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UofG is honoured to receive the Chancellor’s Award from The University of the West Indies. This honour reflects our shared commitment to education and research through our joint Glasgow Caribbean Centre for Development Research and Master of Arts in Reparatory Justice.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
UofG is honoured to receive the Chancellor’s Award from The University of the West Indies. This honour reflects our shared commitment to education and research through our joint Glasgow Caribbean Centre for Development Research and Master of Arts in Reparatory Justice.
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We were delighted to welcome a delegation from our TNE partner, the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), led by Chairperson CAO Ping.
It was a opportunity to celebrate our longstanding and ever-evolving partnership.
#TeamUofG
It was a opportunity to celebrate our longstanding and ever-evolving partnership.
#TeamUofG
November 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
We were delighted to welcome a delegation from our TNE partner, the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), led by Chairperson CAO Ping.
It was a opportunity to celebrate our longstanding and ever-evolving partnership.
#TeamUofG
It was a opportunity to celebrate our longstanding and ever-evolving partnership.
#TeamUofG
“If you are struggling with things, ask any old person and they’ll be delighted to help you out with anything”- Aaron
Episodes 4 and 5 of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast S2 have now dropped!
Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now
👉 gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
Episodes 4 and 5 of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast S2 have now dropped!
Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now
👉 gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
“If you are struggling with things, ask any old person and they’ll be delighted to help you out with anything”- Aaron
Episodes 4 and 5 of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast S2 have now dropped!
Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now
👉 gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
Episodes 4 and 5 of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast S2 have now dropped!
Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now
👉 gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
As Brazil prepares to welcome global leaders for COP30, research led by Prof Joao Porto de Albequerque @uofgussp.bsky.social is aiming to reduce climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in the country’s favela urban communities.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
As Brazil prepares to welcome global leaders for COP30, research led by Prof Joao Porto de Albequerque @uofgussp.bsky.social is aiming to reduce climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in the country’s favela urban communities.
More: gla.ac/3LJDhbW
More: gla.ac/3LJDhbW
The Healikick project is developing next generation bone graft materials to repair non-healing broken bones.
The UofG-led project with researchers from across Europe is developing new technology which offers hope for patients with non-healing fractures.
glasgow.thecemi.org/our-research/healikick
The UofG-led project with researchers from across Europe is developing new technology which offers hope for patients with non-healing fractures.
glasgow.thecemi.org/our-research/healikick
November 5, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The Healikick project is developing next generation bone graft materials to repair non-healing broken bones.
The UofG-led project with researchers from across Europe is developing new technology which offers hope for patients with non-healing fractures.
glasgow.thecemi.org/our-research/healikick
The UofG-led project with researchers from across Europe is developing new technology which offers hope for patients with non-healing fractures.
glasgow.thecemi.org/our-research/healikick
Book your spot at Future Creatives 2025!
A programme of student-led projects, performances and work from our School of Culture and Creative Arts - film screenings, live music, theatre shows, new writing and more!
➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-creatives-2025-tickets-1785693089099?aff=oddtdtcreator
A programme of student-led projects, performances and work from our School of Culture and Creative Arts - film screenings, live music, theatre shows, new writing and more!
➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-creatives-2025-tickets-1785693089099?aff=oddtdtcreator
November 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Book your spot at Future Creatives 2025!
A programme of student-led projects, performances and work from our School of Culture and Creative Arts - film screenings, live music, theatre shows, new writing and more!
➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-creatives-2025-tickets-1785693089099?aff=oddtdtcreator
A programme of student-led projects, performances and work from our School of Culture and Creative Arts - film screenings, live music, theatre shows, new writing and more!
➡️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-creatives-2025-tickets-1785693089099?aff=oddtdtcreator
Our tower is illuminated in red to show support of The Scottish Poppy Appeal from 4-12 November.
The Scottish Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to provide support for service families, veterans and those currently serving.
Learn more: www.poppyscotland.org.uk/home
The Scottish Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to provide support for service families, veterans and those currently serving.
Learn more: www.poppyscotland.org.uk/home
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Our tower is illuminated in red to show support of The Scottish Poppy Appeal from 4-12 November.
The Scottish Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to provide support for service families, veterans and those currently serving.
Learn more: www.poppyscotland.org.uk/home
The Scottish Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to provide support for service families, veterans and those currently serving.
Learn more: www.poppyscotland.org.uk/home
Doesn’t the university campus look stunning this autumn?
#AutumnVibes
#AutumnVibes
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Doesn’t the university campus look stunning this autumn?
#AutumnVibes
#AutumnVibes
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Nine recommendations to help Scotland achieve a shared understanding of housing affordability are proposed in a new report, based on findings from @scotgov Short Life Working Group 2022-2024 - chaired by @kengibb.bsky.social of @housingevidence.bsky.social
More: gla.ac/49sSuYM
More: gla.ac/49sSuYM
October 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Nine recommendations to help Scotland achieve a shared understanding of housing affordability are proposed in a new report, based on findings from @scotgov Short Life Working Group 2022-2024 - chaired by @kengibb.bsky.social of @housingevidence.bsky.social
More: gla.ac/49sSuYM
More: gla.ac/49sSuYM
Archaeologists from @uofgartshums.bsky.social and @n-t-s.bsky.social have uncovered more than 100 Jacobite projectiles at Culloden Battlefield.
Led by NTS DerekAlexander and UofG's Prof Tony Pollard, the discoveries offer new insight into the final moments of the 1746 battle. ⛏️
Led by NTS DerekAlexander and UofG's Prof Tony Pollard, the discoveries offer new insight into the final moments of the 1746 battle. ⛏️
Archaeologists recover hundreds of Jacobite projectiles in unexplored area of Culloden
Archaeologists from the University of Glasgow and the National Trust for Scotland have recovered more than 100 projectiles, including lead musket balls and cannon shot, from Culloden Battlefield.
www.gla.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Archaeologists from @uofgartshums.bsky.social and @n-t-s.bsky.social have uncovered more than 100 Jacobite projectiles at Culloden Battlefield.
Led by NTS DerekAlexander and UofG's Prof Tony Pollard, the discoveries offer new insight into the final moments of the 1746 battle. ⛏️
Led by NTS DerekAlexander and UofG's Prof Tony Pollard, the discoveries offer new insight into the final moments of the 1746 battle. ⛏️
Books tell stories beyond the text 📚
Join Dr Shanti Graheli of @uofgartshums.bsky.social & the Mitchell Library's Susan Taylor at a Books “Antiques” Roadshow at The Mitchell Library, part of a series of events for Being Human Festival.
Drop in, bring a book and share its story
📷 Martin Shields
Join Dr Shanti Graheli of @uofgartshums.bsky.social & the Mitchell Library's Susan Taylor at a Books “Antiques” Roadshow at The Mitchell Library, part of a series of events for Being Human Festival.
Drop in, bring a book and share its story
📷 Martin Shields
Book Tales: Storytelling through the lives of readers past and present
The University of Glasgow and The Mitchell Library invite you to explore the rich and historical life of books in a series of engaging Being Human Festival events in November.
www.gla.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Books tell stories beyond the text 📚
Join Dr Shanti Graheli of @uofgartshums.bsky.social & the Mitchell Library's Susan Taylor at a Books “Antiques” Roadshow at The Mitchell Library, part of a series of events for Being Human Festival.
Drop in, bring a book and share its story
📷 Martin Shields
Join Dr Shanti Graheli of @uofgartshums.bsky.social & the Mitchell Library's Susan Taylor at a Books “Antiques” Roadshow at The Mitchell Library, part of a series of events for Being Human Festival.
Drop in, bring a book and share its story
📷 Martin Shields
We’re delighted that UofG has been shortlisted for several categories at the 2025 @UKCISA #WeareInternational Awards, including Institution of the Year!
As the only Scottish university nominated, we’re proud to celebrate our commitment to supporting international students.
gla.ac/4oL3GEO
As the only Scottish university nominated, we’re proud to celebrate our commitment to supporting international students.
gla.ac/4oL3GEO
October 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We’re delighted that UofG has been shortlisted for several categories at the 2025 @UKCISA #WeareInternational Awards, including Institution of the Year!
As the only Scottish university nominated, we’re proud to celebrate our commitment to supporting international students.
gla.ac/4oL3GEO
As the only Scottish university nominated, we’re proud to celebrate our commitment to supporting international students.
gla.ac/4oL3GEO
The Santander Brighter Futures Grants programme is open! 🎉
Enter to be in with a chance of winning 1 of 10 £1,000 grants for UofG students to boost your university experience.
Enter by 27 November for your chance to win. T&Cs apply. No need to bank with Santander.
Good luck!
gla.ac/47iVa8A
Enter to be in with a chance of winning 1 of 10 £1,000 grants for UofG students to boost your university experience.
Enter by 27 November for your chance to win. T&Cs apply. No need to bank with Santander.
Good luck!
gla.ac/47iVa8A
October 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The Santander Brighter Futures Grants programme is open! 🎉
Enter to be in with a chance of winning 1 of 10 £1,000 grants for UofG students to boost your university experience.
Enter by 27 November for your chance to win. T&Cs apply. No need to bank with Santander.
Good luck!
gla.ac/47iVa8A
Enter to be in with a chance of winning 1 of 10 £1,000 grants for UofG students to boost your university experience.
Enter by 27 November for your chance to win. T&Cs apply. No need to bank with Santander.
Good luck!
gla.ac/47iVa8A
The Engineering & Technology Fair starts tomorrow with representatives from over 50 organisations.
Explore graduate roles & internships
Listen to Skills Soundbites short talks
Receive careers advice, including a CV check
And more
Tue 28 & Wed 29 Oct | 11:00–14:00
Kelvin Hall
gla.ac/uofengtech25
Explore graduate roles & internships
Listen to Skills Soundbites short talks
Receive careers advice, including a CV check
And more
Tue 28 & Wed 29 Oct | 11:00–14:00
Kelvin Hall
gla.ac/uofengtech25
October 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The Engineering & Technology Fair starts tomorrow with representatives from over 50 organisations.
Explore graduate roles & internships
Listen to Skills Soundbites short talks
Receive careers advice, including a CV check
And more
Tue 28 & Wed 29 Oct | 11:00–14:00
Kelvin Hall
gla.ac/uofengtech25
Explore graduate roles & internships
Listen to Skills Soundbites short talks
Receive careers advice, including a CV check
And more
Tue 28 & Wed 29 Oct | 11:00–14:00
Kelvin Hall
gla.ac/uofengtech25
A report by Scotland's Just Transition Commission on progress towards a low carbon economy was authored by Riyoko Shibe of @uofgsps.bsky.social
The Government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for a just transition.
gla.ac/3Lexzyy
The Government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for a just transition.
gla.ac/3Lexzyy
October 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A report by Scotland's Just Transition Commission on progress towards a low carbon economy was authored by Riyoko Shibe of @uofgsps.bsky.social
The Government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for a just transition.
gla.ac/3Lexzyy
The Government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for a just transition.
gla.ac/3Lexzyy
The University’s Annual Remembrance Service will be on Sunday 9 November 2025. All are welcome to attend.
Events will begin at the UofG South Front from 10.45am, where the silence will be observed at 11.00am. This will be followed by the Service of Remembrance in the Bute Hall.
Events will begin at the UofG South Front from 10.45am, where the silence will be observed at 11.00am. This will be followed by the Service of Remembrance in the Bute Hall.
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The University’s Annual Remembrance Service will be on Sunday 9 November 2025. All are welcome to attend.
Events will begin at the UofG South Front from 10.45am, where the silence will be observed at 11.00am. This will be followed by the Service of Remembrance in the Bute Hall.
Events will begin at the UofG South Front from 10.45am, where the silence will be observed at 11.00am. This will be followed by the Service of Remembrance in the Bute Hall.
Paul Gordon has just joined his son Montel as a UofG PhD scholar. Both are part of the James McCune Smith PhD Scholarship programme, pursuing research shaped by lived experience and cultural insight.
More: gla.ac/4hzMvne
Photo: Martin Shields
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Photo: Martin Shields
Father and son students hoping to build a legacy of Black scholarship and storytelling
Montel Gordon, one of the James McCune Smith PhD programme’s inaugural 2022 scholars, is being joined by his father, Paul, in a family journey of academic exploration.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Paul Gordon has just joined his son Montel as a UofG PhD scholar. Both are part of the James McCune Smith PhD Scholarship programme, pursuing research shaped by lived experience and cultural insight.
More: gla.ac/4hzMvne
Photo: Martin Shields
More: gla.ac/4hzMvne
Photo: Martin Shields
Episodes 2 and 3 of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast S2 have now dropped!
Find out more about how to secure a part-time job/internship (ep. 2) and how to save money as a new student in Glasgow (ep. 3)!
Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now 🎧
gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
Find out more about how to secure a part-time job/internship (ep. 2) and how to save money as a new student in Glasgow (ep. 3)!
Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now 🎧
gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
October 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Episodes 2 and 3 of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast S2 have now dropped!
Find out more about how to secure a part-time job/internship (ep. 2) and how to save money as a new student in Glasgow (ep. 3)!
Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now 🎧
gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
Find out more about how to secure a part-time job/internship (ep. 2) and how to save money as a new student in Glasgow (ep. 3)!
Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now 🎧
gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
Our tower is illuminated purple to bring awareness to #WorldPolioDay & the ongoing global efforts to eradicate polio.
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Their goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.
www.endpolio.org
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Their goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.
www.endpolio.org
October 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Our tower is illuminated purple to bring awareness to #WorldPolioDay & the ongoing global efforts to eradicate polio.
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Their goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.
www.endpolio.org
Rotary has been working to eradicate polio for more than 35 years. Their goal of ridding the world of this disease is closer than ever.
www.endpolio.org
Introducing GLINTS - the Glasgow Lab for Intersex, Non-Binary and Trans Studies.
This is a safe space to discuss and collaborate on trans research happening at UofG.
Open to academic colleagues and research students Find out more: gla.ac/42X5MJc
This is a safe space to discuss and collaborate on trans research happening at UofG.
Open to academic colleagues and research students Find out more: gla.ac/42X5MJc
October 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Introducing GLINTS - the Glasgow Lab for Intersex, Non-Binary and Trans Studies.
This is a safe space to discuss and collaborate on trans research happening at UofG.
Open to academic colleagues and research students Find out more: gla.ac/42X5MJc
This is a safe space to discuss and collaborate on trans research happening at UofG.
Open to academic colleagues and research students Find out more: gla.ac/42X5MJc
Thinking about a PhD in Computing Science?
Join us on 12 Nov at 12:30 PM in the Sir Alwyn Williams Building (Room 422/423, Level 4) for our PhD information session!
Come along and ask questions, get advice, and network with academics and current PhD students.
@uofgcompsci.bsky.social
Join us on 12 Nov at 12:30 PM in the Sir Alwyn Williams Building (Room 422/423, Level 4) for our PhD information session!
Come along and ask questions, get advice, and network with academics and current PhD students.
@uofgcompsci.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Thinking about a PhD in Computing Science?
Join us on 12 Nov at 12:30 PM in the Sir Alwyn Williams Building (Room 422/423, Level 4) for our PhD information session!
Come along and ask questions, get advice, and network with academics and current PhD students.
@uofgcompsci.bsky.social
Join us on 12 Nov at 12:30 PM in the Sir Alwyn Williams Building (Room 422/423, Level 4) for our PhD information session!
Come along and ask questions, get advice, and network with academics and current PhD students.
@uofgcompsci.bsky.social
Take part in UofG’s first-ever abseil down the iconic James McCune Smith Learning Hub on 6 November in support of Giving Day 2025! 🧗♀️
Our top fundraiser will win:
An exclusive visit to the top of the University Tower
Their very own mini LEGO UofG Tower
Register now! gla.ac/476JbMQ
Our top fundraiser will win:
An exclusive visit to the top of the University Tower
Their very own mini LEGO UofG Tower
Register now! gla.ac/476JbMQ
October 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Take part in UofG’s first-ever abseil down the iconic James McCune Smith Learning Hub on 6 November in support of Giving Day 2025! 🧗♀️
Our top fundraiser will win:
An exclusive visit to the top of the University Tower
Their very own mini LEGO UofG Tower
Register now! gla.ac/476JbMQ
Our top fundraiser will win:
An exclusive visit to the top of the University Tower
Their very own mini LEGO UofG Tower
Register now! gla.ac/476JbMQ
Research led by @uofgdumfries.bsky.social has backed the UN warning that drought is emerging as the next pandemic – putting millions at risk and undermining progress towards Zero Hunger by 2030.
More: gla.ac/4huIJeQ
More: gla.ac/4huIJeQ
October 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Research led by @uofgdumfries.bsky.social has backed the UN warning that drought is emerging as the next pandemic – putting millions at risk and undermining progress towards Zero Hunger by 2030.
More: gla.ac/4huIJeQ
More: gla.ac/4huIJeQ
Bright Club is back!
Join us at The Stand Glasgow for a night of laughs as our researchers and academics turn into stand-up comedians.
📅 Mon 10 November
📍 The Stand, Glasgow
Get your tickets for £4 using discount code "BRIGHTCLUB": gla.ac/4hivOMZ
Join us at The Stand Glasgow for a night of laughs as our researchers and academics turn into stand-up comedians.
📅 Mon 10 November
📍 The Stand, Glasgow
Get your tickets for £4 using discount code "BRIGHTCLUB": gla.ac/4hivOMZ
October 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Bright Club is back!
Join us at The Stand Glasgow for a night of laughs as our researchers and academics turn into stand-up comedians.
📅 Mon 10 November
📍 The Stand, Glasgow
Get your tickets for £4 using discount code "BRIGHTCLUB": gla.ac/4hivOMZ
Join us at The Stand Glasgow for a night of laughs as our researchers and academics turn into stand-up comedians.
📅 Mon 10 November
📍 The Stand, Glasgow
Get your tickets for £4 using discount code "BRIGHTCLUB": gla.ac/4hivOMZ