Three UofG academics have been named as the recipients of prestigious @leverhulme.ac.uk Research Fellowships. Congratulations to Prof Kat Riach and Dr Tanya Wilson @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social and Dr James Rann @uofgartshums.bsky.social gla.ac/4c34gsw

Join Professor Andy Schofield at Congress of Business for a day of collaboration between businesses, city leaders, and innovators to accelerate climate action, drive sustainable growth, and turn ambition into practical solutions. Date: Tuesday 12 May Book now: gla.ac/4tmPvYF

Practice your British Sign Language at UofG this April! Join Carly Brownlie (Deaflancers) in a friendly & supportive environment. Everyone welcome! ☕ Beginners Café - 8 April ☕ Intermediates Café - 29 April More: gla.ac/4sIYhQT

Last week we celebrated the knowledge exchange & innovation work which happens across UofG at our annual Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards. It’s a powerful reminder of how our research is shaped through collaboration to tackle important challenges. Congrats to all 👏 More: gla.ac/4v0VVyf

We are pleased to announce Professor Iain Gordon has been appointed Senior Vice-Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic at UofG. Professor Gordon is currently Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Edinburgh. More: gla.ac/4bKhiwc

A new report from CaSE explores how people across Scotland view research and development – and why it matters for jobs, communities and long-term growth. We’re proud to support this important work. Read more 👉 gla.ac/4bEyy65

The James Watt Nanofabrication Centre which helped create the technology that runs the modern internet is celebrating its 20th anniversary! 🎂 The Centre based at UofG is one of the UK’s key facilities for research, development and training in nanoscale devices. Read more: gla.ac/4c4U8AK

UofG ranks in the world top 100 in three out of five subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. Principal Prof Andy Schofield said “It's fantastic to see UofG performing strongly. The outcome reflects the great efforts of colleagues across the University." ➡️ gla.ac/4rQVpA5

India’s new wave of Hindu Religious Entrepreneurship is reshaping our interpretation of success, according to @uofgasbs.bsky.social research led by @sreevas.bsky.social. Read more ⬇️

#EidMubrak to all our students, colleagues, alumni & friends celebrating in Glasgow & around the world. #EidAlFitr #Eid #OneTeamUofG

New BSL Cafes for 2026 at UofG! Come along to practice your British Sign Language with Carly Brownlie (Deaflancers) in a friendly & supportive environment. Everyone welcome! ☕ Beginners Café 11-12pm (Second Wednesday of each month) ☕ Intermediates Café 12:30-13:00pm (Last Wednesday of each month)

New research from School of Humanities @uofgartshums.bsky.social shows 90% of Humanities alumni now work in mid–senior roles across 24 sectors, with 91.7% reporting high career fulfilment. Read More: gla.ac/3Nr1Ewf

Eight @uofgsocsci.bsky.social experts have been welcomed to @acadsocsciences.bsky.social Fellowship. They join an outstanding community of 74 leading social scientists. Read more: gla.ac/4lkjlu1

Thinking about living in University accommodation? Join us live on YouTube tomorrow at 2pm (UK time)! Our teams from Accommodation Services and Residence Life will be on hand to walk you through everything you need to know about life in University residences. Set a reminder now: gla.ac/4bbNpmV

This year marks 250 years since the publication of Adam Smith’s ‘The Wealth of Nations’ and we’ll be celebrating his most famous book during 2026 at UofG 🥳 More: gla.ac/4ll810H

Happy International Women’s Day! We are proud of the women of #TeamUofG, past and present. Here are just a few who have shaped our community over our 575-year history. Learn more: Gla.ac.uk/explore/575

Glasgow’s newest purpose-built life sciences laboratory facility, the Health Innovation Hub (HiH), has been officially opened by @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social. The Hub is a flagship investment accelerating the growth of precision medicine and digital health companies. More: gla.ac/4cxk0WH

The University has enjoyed a close affinity with Glasgow Cathedral since its foundation in 1451. All members of the University are warmly invited to attend the Annual University Service to celebrate our continuing links to the Cathedral. 📍Glasgow Cathedral Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:00am

Wishing a Happy Holi to our students, colleagues, alumni & friends who are celebrating 🎨 #OneTeamUofG #FestivalOfColours #Holi2026

The first cohort from our industry-integrated Industrial Biotechnology MSc have successfully graduated from Biocon Academy. 👏 The programme provides students with the skills and insight needed for careers in applied biosciences. Congratulations to you all! 🙌 Read More: gla.ac/40EjgYu

9 academics from the University of Glasgow are among 92 projects recognised in the Royal Society of Edinburgh 2025 Autumn Research Awards. The awards provide over £856k to fund and boost Scotland's research across disciplines and global collaboration. Congrats to all! More: gla.ac/4aIfxiM

The Black Scottish Adventurers are set to visit UofG today! The group has become one of Scotland’s most dynamic outdoor communities. One of the founders Enoch Adeyemi will be in conversation tonight at 6pm. The event is free and open to all 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jms-networ...

Professor Wendy Loretto has been announced as the new Head of our Adam Smith Business School @uofgasbs.bsky.social Currently Professor of Organisational Management at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, Prof Loretto starts her new role on 20 April. Welcome to #TeamUofG, Wendy! gla.ac/4tRyFSE

A major report led by @alisonphipps.bsky.social calls for a renewed national commitment to supporting multilingualism as a core pillar of integration, education, and community wellbeing. It was launched at the @royalsoced.bsky.social New Scots Language Taster day. Read more: gla.ac/4tPdjFJ

Dr Fiona Sim of the Infant Mental Health MSc team at UofG recently attended the launch event of the #ManifestoForBabiesInScotland at the Scottish Parliament. The manifesto calls for investment in infant mental health services to support babies in Scotland. More: tinyurl.com/babiespledge

UofG in real life and anime! ✨ Have you seen Netflix’s new series ‘Love Through a Prism’? The art school is inspired by our very own University of Glasgow. See the real campus locations alongside their animated versions. We think they captured our beautiful campus perfectly!

The mosquito: the world's deadliest animal 🦟 UofG's @drheatherferg.bsky.social featured on the Naked Scientists podcast to discuss #mosquitoes, their biology and behaviour, role in disease transmission & innovative strategies for #vector control. Listen 🎧👇

Did you know it’s 100th years since the iconic red telephone boxes were introduced? ☎️ They were designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, grandson of George Gilbert Scott, the architect of our main building. We still have two right outside our Gilbert Scott Building! Learn more: lnkd.in/euba3h2h #UofG575

Ramadan Mubarak to all our UofG students, colleagues, alumni and friends observing the holy month of #Ramadan. 🌙 #OneTeamUofG

Two @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics have been awarded @sdruk.bsky.social Fellowships. Bartolomeo Meletti @uofglaw.bsky.social and Dr Mingyu Zhu @uofgsocsci.bsky.social will use their Fellowships to address some of the UK's most pressing challenges. More: gla.ac/46UZDyW

Happy Pancake Day! 🥞 UofG graduate Chloe celebrates by making a UofG themed pancake stack, with a twist to mark our 575th year! These pancakes are a real treat, topped with a cinnamon, honey, brown sugar whipped butter!  Full Recipe: gla.ac/3Ojcq86

"Changing Realities has shown me I am valuable and my voice can drive change" Child poverty action group @changingrealities.bsky.social has been named as a Big Issue Change Maker for 2026, under the Politics and Activism category. More: gla.ac/4alIOj2

Happy Year of the Horse! 🧧 As a symbol of vitality and progress, the horse perfectly mirrors our ambitions as we reach the historic milestone of the UofG's 575th anniversary. 🐎 Our Principal, Professor Andy Schofield, wishes our community a very happy and prosperous Spring Festival.

In January, Professor Chris Pearce (Vice Principal of Research and Knowledge Exchange) visited Tanzania to see first hand how long term collaborations between the University and Tanzanian partners translate excellent science into real-world impact. 🌍 @uofgarc.bsky.social

We are delighted to be visiting India with our South Asia team, academics from across the University, and Admissions Officers this Feb & Mar. Are you interested in studying at UofG? Come along to an event to meet us, learn about studying in Scotland and ask any questions. Register: gla.ac/4asQ3Vd

International Summer School applications are now open! Join students from across the globe to experience international study, gain credits and immerse yourself in Scottish culture 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Apply now: gla.ac/4kybKI7

It's nearly time for the Postgrad Live Fair - 18 Feb! Are you interested in postgraduate study? Come along to the Fair to learn about what’s on offer, how to apply, student finance and meet staff and students from UofG. More: findamasters.com/events/postgrad-live/glasgow26?ct=2783

Introducing: Generative AI for Data Science! Learn how to actually use #GenAI to enhance productivity, evaluate models, and ensure ethical application. Stop the prompt-engineering guesswork. Build a professional framework for the AI era. 🚀 Check it out: gla.ac/4qtNw30

We are deeply saddened by the death of our friend and colleague Jeane Freeman. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with her family and friends at this very sad time.

Join us for the Rankin Lecture 2026 Lecturer: Professor Marcelo Viana, Director of the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA) Location: Lecture Theatre 116, Mathematics and Statistics Building Date & Time: Monday 9 February 2026, 11am–12pm Register Now: gla.ac/4ajcmfU

The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) has launched a Skills Academy to develop future fintech and financial regulation talent. The @uofgasbs.bsky.social is an academic partner with @fintechscotland.com and @unistrathclyde.bsky.social More: gla.ac/4qSvDM2

📣Last chance to respond to the call for contributions for our next #UNESCO RIELA Spring School 2026 #RIELASpring26 taking place on 26-28 May! 🐣🐔Theme: intergenerational caring & sharing, particularly in the context of migration 📅Deadline: 2 Feb! ℹ️More info & full call: bit.ly/RIELASpring

New research led by @thesccjr.bsky.social has found that four in five women musicians in the Scottish folk scene have experienced sexual harassment or assault. The survey highlights the need for industry-wide change. More: gla.ac/4a4SKvU

We are delighted to see improvements for the University of Glasgow in THE Subject Rankings 2026.   Eight out of 11 subject areas from UofG are in world top 100 and Psychology (41st) and Medical & Health (48th), rank in the world top 50.   Read more: gla.ac/4bQtxI0   #WorldChangingGlasgow

As the University celebrates its own 575th birthday in 2026, the 26th of January 2026 marks 100 years since UofG world changer and alumnus John Logie Baird gave the world’s first public demonstration of a working television at 22 Frith Street in Soho, London. Learn more: gla.ac/3M5Xbyr   #UofG575

Congrats to UofG Professor of Creative Writing @louisewelsh00.bsky.social as her new novel The Cut Up hits shelves this week! This is the third book in the Cutting Room series which follows Glaswegian auctioneer Rilke. Book launch on 29 Jan at Waterstones Sauchiehall Street! 👉 gla.ac/4a9QHrv

“If ye wish her grateful’ pray’r Gie her a haggis!” Happy #BurnsNight from UofG! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Professor Pauline MacKay, Director of our Centre for Robert Burns Studies, reads from 'To a Haggis'. #TeamUofG #ScotlandIsNow @glasgowburns.bsky.social

Listen to a new episode of the @uofgpolicy.bsky.social #UofGSpotlight podcast. Host @kezdugdale.bsky.social challenges Scotland's political leaders on public service reform, whether politicians can work together, the fiscal challenge in Scotland, devolution, the NHS, and more. 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

NEW SURVEY FINDINGS‼️ 81% of women musicians in the Scottish folk music scene, who participated in a new survey, have been sexually assaulted or harassed. Full report here: sccjr.ac.uk/publication/... @uofgsociology.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk 🔊Video of findings.

📢 Event launch! Politicis in 2026 is moving at a bewildering pace. Join Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP & Times columnist @frasernelson.bsky.social as they set out their contrasting views on the road ahead. 📅 2 Feb 📍 Bute Hall, @glasgow.ac.uk 🎟️ Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surviving-...