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Happy BirthdayĀ to us! šĀ The University of Glasgow is 575 years old today. We have been changing the world since 1451!Ā This year we will be celebrating the centuries of impact of UofG, while looking towards to the future, with our
#TeamUofG
community around the world.
#UofG575
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A first of its kind study, led by
@uofgsps.bsky.social
and the Safety Nets project, provides new evidence on social security spend across the UKās four nations, helping to inform how politicians set out priorities for reform. The research was funded by
@nuffieldfoundation.org
gla.ac/3Re74fU
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A new study will explore the economic & cultural impact of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Led by
@glasgow.ac.uk
@murrayp.bsky.social
and supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, it will look at jobs, tourism and how the Fringe supports creative careers. More:
gla.ac/3REupY9
about 17 hours ago
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Womenās commentary is judged more negatively than menās, even when the script is identical. Research by
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
Dr Louis Strange,
@qmul.bsky.social
&
@unisouthampton.bsky.social
highlights persistent bias in football commentary. More:
gla.ac/4eWamOF
1 day ago
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An analysis led by
@uofgsps.bsky.social
and funded by
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social
gives fresh insights into the 2026 Scottish Parliament election. The Scottish Election Analysis features a wide variety of topics by leading scholars.
gla.ac/4dtOwzt
4 days ago
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How is rewilding reshaping both nature and our historic landscapes? Leading voices from across the UK will explore this at Into the Wild, a major conference organised by
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@bournemouthuni.bsky.social
@plymuni.bsky.social
&
@nationaltrust.org.uk
this week.
gla.ac/4uSW8m6
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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences
8 days ago
ICMI: What happened when we invited 90 school kids onto campus to interview our academics? Learning, funā¦and just a touch of chaos 𤪠Delighted to have led the āKid Reporterā project with
@uofgeducation.bsky.social
and Hillhead Primary!
bit.ly/4358Su8
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Our James Watt South Building has been listed at category B by Historic Environment Scotland, as āa notable example of a post-war tertiary education building that has remained largely unaltered since it was builtā. It's the 114th building to be listed on our historic campus š°
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The Universities of Glasgow, Sheffield, Swansea and Kingās College London will lead the UKās largest independent gambling harms research centre, a
@ukri.org
investment funded through the government's Gambling Levy. Read more:
gla.ac/3RFKblq
8 days ago
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This Is My Glasgow
10 days ago
This is a rather moving exhibit in Glasgow University's Hunterian Museum. When the Erskine Hospital opened in 1916 to care for the many soldiers and sailors injured in WWI, the sheer number of amputees meant there was a shortage of prosthetic limbs. Cont./
#glasgow
#glasgowhistory
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What happened when we invited 90 school kids onto campus to interview our academics? Learning, funā¦and just a touch of chaos 𤪠Watch the full video:
gla.ac/4d8BM2x
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10 days ago
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11 days ago
Delighted to see our champion student start-up Generation Mulligan covered in the papers and online today. Well done to Malcolm Weir and our wonderful Student & Graduate Enterprise team. šš³ Read the full story via the link in our bio. šø | Martin Shields Photography
#Innovation
#Enterprise
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Heather Dewey-Hagborg joins us at the ARC on 12 & 13 May for two special events. On 12 May, experience a screening of Hybrid: an Interspecies Opera followed by a Q&A. On 13 May, join the conversation: āHow much can you learn about a stranger from a stray hair?ā Grab your tickets:
gla.ac/4dctiaJ
11 days ago
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Can academics learn stand-up comedy? We have partnered with The Stand Glasgow to find out š¤ āThe Provocateursā invites academics to discuss research in a comedy club setting. The first show on 2 April 2026 saw four brave academics take to the stage. Watch the full video:
youtu.be/YHfxmzPkm7Y
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18 days ago
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May is Huntingtonās Disease Awareness Month. Huntingtonās disease is a rare, inherited and devastating condition affecting movement, thinking and emotional wellbeing. From 4 - 11 May, we are lighting our tower purple to raise awareness and show support for those affected š
19 days ago
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A new composition, 'The Broken Stones of the Calton Weavers', will premiere in Glasgow on 4 May. Developed by
@tenementals.bsky.social
, led by Prof David Archibald, the piece reflects on the 1787 Calton Weaversā strike, Scotlandās earliest major industrial dispute. š
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
21 days ago
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Campus bathed in morning sunlight āļø So beautiful!
#TeamUofG
23 days ago
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Alex Crothallās breathtaking photographs of Olive Dean at her Glasgow gig have been picked up by British Vogue. Congratulations to Alex and we cannot wait to have you join
#TeamUofG
in September 2026 to study Film and TV. Read more:
gla.ac/424ae80
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Teenās stunning photos of Olivia Dean at Glasgow gig picked up by British Vogue
Alex Crothall's post was shared by British Vogue and Olivia Dean herself.
https://gla.ac/424ae80
24 days ago
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Earlier this month, on National Unicorn Day, UofG lecturer Dr Tawona SitholĆ© and his creative team hosted a reading of their play The Lion & The Unicorn. Named after the statues on Professorās Square, the play brings together stories from across the University as we celebrate our 575th anniversary.
24 days ago
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2026 marks 20 years of the Glasgow Science Festival! š¬ The festival will return to the city this June with a packed programme of events including dogs with jobs, cocktail chemistry, and musical performances inspired by cosmic rays. Learn more:
gla.ac/3P4BeRW
25 days ago
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As the inaugural U21 Leadership Summit comes to a close, it has been wonderful to welcome delegates from across the U21 network and beyond to the University of Glasgow. Thank you to everyone who joined us to share ideas, build connections and help shape what comes next.
#U21LeadershipSummit
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28 days ago
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Election webinar seriesšØšļø
@uofgpolicy.bsky.social
is partnering with leading organisations in April and May to explore the big policy questions shaping the elections in a series of timely, expert-led webinars. Find out more and sign up:
gla.ac.uk/research/az/publicpolicy/elections/
29 days ago
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Build advanced data and computing skills with a UofG microcredential! Ā Learn data mining, advanced predictive modelling, and large scale computing for data analytics. Ā - 11 weeks - Online and flexible Ā Starts 27 April 2026 Ā Find out more:
gla.ac/42pZGjE
29 days ago
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Cherry blossoms and our iconic UofG tower are the perfect spring combination šø
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29 days ago
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Develop your business and management skills with a UofG microcredential! Ā Flexible, industry-informed learning designed to help you stand out in the job market. Ā - 10 credits - 100% onlineĀ Starts 27 April 2026 Ā Find out more:
gla.ac/42pZGjE
30 days ago
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John Smith Centre
about 1 month ago
š The UK Youth Poll 2026 is here! š Young people no longer think their lives will be better than their parentsā. They want better politics & financial stability. š Read the
#UKYouthPoll2026
now:
www.ukyouthpoll.com
@glasgow.ac.uk
@nationwideuk.bsky.social
@focaldata.bsky.social
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Today, we open the Universitas 21 Annual Network Meeting & Leadership Summit in Glasgow, bringing together a global community of university leaders at a time of change for higher education. The event will create space to strengthen collaboration across our international network. Welcome to all!
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about 1 month ago
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This year we are celebrating 575 years of the University of Glasgow and we want to hear your UofG story! Send us a memory, big or small, with a photo, and you could be featured on our social media, in our archives and win a UofG goody bag. Submit at:
gla.ac.uk/explore/575/stories
about 1 month ago
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All welcome at Puzzled Faces, a new monthly group for people with hearing loss. Starting on 17 April at The Clarice Pears Building. Come along for chat, activities and a chance to meet others in a welcoming space.
about 1 month ago
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John Smith Centre
about 1 month ago
It is here! ⨠The UK Youth Poll 2026 print report thas landed. We can't wait to share this with the world - 22 April 2026 is the day!
www.ukyouthpoll.com
#UKYouthPoll2026
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We're delighted to announce this yearās honorary degree recipients. Among the recipients are actor Ncuti Gatwa; journalist Sarah Smith; musician, author & filmmaker Stuart Murdoch; Advocate General for Scotland, Baroness Catherine Smith and musicians Deacon Blue & Eddi Reader. More:
gla.ac/4cf09JW
about 1 month ago
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Tune in to a new podcast series from
@uofgpolicy.bsky.social
UofG Spotlight: On the Elections š§ Hosts
@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
,
@kezdugdale.bsky.social
&
@graemeroy.bsky.social
will be bringing you episodes covering the big policy issues facing the country.
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
about 1 month ago
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Special Engagement Event with Prof. Dr. Sanyal ā Goodwill Peace Mission to the UK Join us on 16 April for an evening with Prof. Dr. Sanyal, President of the Harijan Sevak Sangh(founded by Mahatma Gandhi) The event will explore peace, compassion & equality Sign up:
eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986902555028
about 1 month ago
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Are you eligible to graduate this summer? Enrolment for graduation is open! Enrolment closes: 24 April Ceremonies: 24 June to 8 July We can't wait to celebrate with you! š Enrol now:
gla.ac.uk/events/graduations/enrol
about 1 month ago
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What did tennis look like in Shakespeareās time? š¾ UofG's Prof Laurence Grove features on the 'That Shakespeare Life' podcast to discuss the history of tennis from Shakespeareās lifetime. Listen š
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Courts, Rackets, Balls, and Rules: The Game of Tennis in the 16th Century - Cassidy Cash
Learn about the kinds of toys that children played with in the 16th & 17th century with our guest and expert Tudor historian, Julia Martins.
https://www.cassidycash.com/courts-rackets-balls-and-rules-the-game-of-tennis-in-the-16th-century/
about 1 month ago
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Happy Easter to everyone celebrating today!
#OneTeamUofG
about 2 months ago
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Wishing everyone marking Good Friday a reflective and peaceful day. And hope everyone has a lovely long weekend!
#OneTeamUofG
about 2 months ago
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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
about 2 months ago
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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
about 2 months ago
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Practice your British Sign Language at UofG this April! Join Carly Brownlie (Deaflancers) in a friendly & supportive environment. Everyone welcome! ā Beginners CafĆ© - 8 April ā Intermediates CafĆ© - 29 April More:
gla.ac/4sIYhQT
about 2 months ago
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Last week we celebrated the knowledge exchange & innovation work which happens across UofG at our annual Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards. Itās a powerful reminder of how our research is shaped through collaboration to tackle important challenges. Congrats to all š More:
gla.ac/4v0VVyf
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about 2 months ago
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We are pleased to announce Professor Iain Gordon has been appointed Senior Vice-Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor ā 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
about 2 months ago
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A new report from CaSE explores how people across Scotland view research and development ā and why it matters for jobs, communities and long-term growth. Weāre proud to support this important work. Read more š
gla.ac/4bEyy65
about 2 months ago
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The James Watt Nanofabrication Centre which helped create the technology that runs the modern internet is celebrating its 20th anniversary! š The Centre based at UofG is one of the UKās key facilities for research, development and training in nanoscale devices. Read more:
gla.ac/4c4U8AK
about 2 months ago
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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 āIt's fantastic to see UofG performing strongly. The outcome reflects the great efforts of colleagues across the University." ā”ļø
gla.ac/4rQVpA5
about 2 months ago
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Indiaās 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 ā¬ļø
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India's new wave of Hindu Religious Entrepreneurship is reshaping our interpretation of success
Philosophical ideology may be shaping a new generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs in India, according to research led by the University of Glasgowās Adam Smith Business School.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1255188_en.html
2 months ago
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#EidMubrak
to all our students, colleagues, alumni & friends celebrating in Glasgow & around the world.
#EidAlFitr
#Eid
#OneTeamUofG
2 months ago
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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! ā Beginners CafĆ© 11-12pm (Second Wednesday of each month) ā Intermediates CafĆ© 12:30-13:00pm (Last Wednesday of each month)
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BSL Cafe (Beginners & Intermediates)
Starting from March, we are happy to announce new BSL Cafes for 2026.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bsl-cafe-beginners-intermediates-tickets-1984392953743
2 months ago
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New research from School of Humanities
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
shows 90% of Humanities alumni now work in midāsenior roles across 24 sectors, with 91.7% reporting high career fulfilment. Read More:
gla.ac/3Nr1Ewf
2 months ago
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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
2 months ago
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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
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Accommodation Q&A / University of Glasgow
Are you moving to Glasgow for study and looking for somewhere to live? Join colleagues from Accommodation Services to find out everything you need to know about living in #universityofglasgow accommod...
https://gla.ac/4bbNpmV
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