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Changing the world since 1451 đ |
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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.
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âIf you are struggling with things, ask any old person and theyâll be delighted to help you out with anythingâ- 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 đ
gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
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As Brazil prepares to welcome global leaders for COP30, research led by Prof Joao Porto de Albequerque
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is aiming to reduce climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in the countryâs favela urban communities. More:
gla.ac/3LJDhbW
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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
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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! âĄď¸
eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-creatives-2025-tickets-1785693089099?aff=oddtdtcreator
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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
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Doesnât the university campus look stunning this autumn?
#AutumnVibes
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Donât mind us, just heading to class đ
#HappyHalloween
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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
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of
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More:
gla.ac/49sSuYM
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Archaeologists from
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and
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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. âď¸
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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.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1222736_en.html
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Books tell stories beyond the text đ Join Dr Shanti Graheli of
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& the Mitchell Library's Susan Taylor at a Books âAntiquesâ Roadshow at The Mitchell Library, part of a series of events for Being Human Festival. Drop in, bring a book and share its story đˇ Martin Shields
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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.
https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1222478_en.html
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Weâre 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, weâre proud to celebrate our commitment to supporting international students.
gla.ac/4oL3GEO
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The Santander Brighter Futures Grants programme is open! đ Enter to be in with a chance of winning 1 of 10 ÂŁ1,000 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
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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 | 11:00â14:00 Kelvin Hall
gla.ac/uofengtech25
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A report by Scotland's Just Transition Commission on progress towards a low carbon economy was authored by Riyoko Shibe of
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The Government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for a just transition.
gla.ac/3Lexzyy
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The Universityâs 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.
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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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Father and son students hoping to build a legacy of Black scholarship and storytelling
Montel Gordon, one of the James McCune Smith PhD programmeâs inaugural 2022 scholars, is being joined by his father, Paul, in a family journey of academic exploration.
https://gla.ac/4hzMvne
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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 đ§
gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
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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
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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
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Thinking about a PhD in Computing Science? Join us on 12 Nov at 12:30 PMÂ 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.
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Take part in UofGâs first-ever abseil down the iconic James McCune Smith Learning Hub on 6 November in support of Giving Day 2025! đ§ââď¸ 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
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Research led by
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has backed the UN warning that drought is emerging as the next pandemic â putting millions at risk and undermining progress towards Zero Hunger by 2030. More:
gla.ac/4huIJeQ
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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. đ Mon 10 November đ The Stand, Glasgow Get your tickets for ÂŁ4 using discount code "BRIGHTCLUB":
gla.ac/4hivOMZ
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Wishing all our students, colleagues, alumni, and friends celebrating a very happy
#Diwali
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Glasgow crowned the friendliest city in the UK: 2025 Readersâ Choice Awards
gla.ac/3WaOyUQ
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Zachary Boyd (1585â1653) was a minister, poet &
#UniversityofGlasgow
academic who lived through one of Scotlandâs most turbulent centuries. His rediscovered library offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a man who met kings and wrote plays at a time of revolution. Read more:
gla.ac/4o1qCQc
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The
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has partnered with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to launch a bold new concept in sustainable fashion, in the heart of Glasgow. Â Worthwhile Wardrobe offers a more conscious and fun way to shop. Â More:
gla.ac/42FKIGU
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It's
#WorldAnatomyDay
!  Our anatomy department sat down with Anne on âThe Teaching and Scholarshipâ Podcast to discuss her personal experience and the importance of our Body Donation program.  Click here to listen to the full episode:
gla.ac/42GiGv0
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The Get to Know Glasgow podcast is back for Season 2! Â Check out episode 1 featuring students from India, Indonesia and the USA, as they chat through how to survive your first month in Glasgow. Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now đť Â
gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod
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Terminally ill Scots will benefit from strengthened housing protections, following key amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill. The
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âDying in the Marginsâ study was central to informing these amendments. Read more:
gla.ac/46Rpabq
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This week, our tower will be lit blue and pink to mark
#BabyLossAwarenessWeek
9-15 October.  Sending love to anyone in our community who has been affected by pregnancy or baby loss.  You're not alone. đ đЎ
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Thrilled to have risen to 84th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. We have improved our position by three places globally, while maintaining the position of 10th in the UK. Read more:
gla.ac/4mXXUy2
#THEUniRankings
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Could you help save a life? Give blood at our Garscube campus on 4 November â¤ď¸ Book at appointment by phone or email. When calling, quote Venue Code : GL323 Email:
[email protected]
Tel: 0345 90 90 999
scotblood.co.uk
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CA: miscarriage This
#BabyLossAwarenessWeek
, we highlight our commitment to supporting colleagues who have experienced baby loss. UofG's Emma & Phil discuss their experience of miscarriage and the new UofG guidance on baby loss & fertility treatment.
glasgow.ac.uk/babylossguidance
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Content Advisory: baby loss and miscarriage
YouTube video by University of Glasgow
https://youtu.be/_K48DFTuzgo
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A report from Urban Retrofit â funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and led by James White
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- warns that UK cities remain unprepared for the climate emergency, with a stark gap between political ambition and real change on the ground. Â More:
gla.ac/433z6xv
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Experts at
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are calling for immediate action to âfuture proofâ Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect childrenâs futures. More:
gla.ac/48Zs94e
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UofG researchers took part in
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and Scottish Funding Council event Tackling the Climate Emergency at the
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, exploring how research across disciplines is shaping a sustainable future.
#NetZero
#ClimateAction
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Event Round-Up: Collaborative Approaches to Climate Change Research in Scotland - Scotland Beyond Net Zero
Event Round-Up: Collaborative Approaches to Climate Change Research in Scotland Scotland Beyond Net Zero and the Scottish Funding Council hosted a dynamic and inspiring event â âTackling the Climate E...
https://tinyurl.com/3ufmt2zt
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Season 2 of Get to Know Glasgow is nearly here! â¨Five UofG students. Eight episodes. Real stories about life in Glasgow â from culture shocks to finding the perfect home from home. đ Launching Friday 10th October â¨đď¸ New episodes every Friday â¨đ Streaming everywhere + YouTubeÂ
#UofG
#studentlife
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A warm welcome to our new Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Schofield. Prof Schofield shares a message for the UofG community. Hereâs to this next chapter đ
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#UofG
#Glasgow
#University
#GlasgowUni
#UniversityofGlasgow
#GlasgowUniversity
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Medical trainees are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse and are often shut down or silenced when they do report incidents, finds new research led by
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@dundeeuni.bsky.social
 More:
www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
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Congratulations to UofG Politics graduate Tony McElroy (MA 2002) on becoming the Lord Dean of Guild at the Merchants House of Glasgow Tony is the 230th person to hold this prestigious position and is believed to be the youngest ever! đ
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New postgraduate programme: MSc in
#HCI
(Human Computer Interaction) Learn through research-led teaching and prepare yourself with practical skills to lead in designing interactive solutions to address real world issues. Apply for 2026
gla.ac/HCI-BS
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Our Principal Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli
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retires today after 16 years leading the University. A few messages from
#TeamUofG
as we say thank you and wish you a happy and fulfilling retirement, Anton. Grazie per tutto Anton. Via, Veritas, Vita.
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It's
#WorldHeartDay
â¤ď¸ Watch how researchers from our School of Physics and Astronomy used 3D microscopy to capture the growing hearts of zebrafish embryos - they were the first to do this while it beats. Observing a beating heart of zebrafish could give us important insights into the human heart.
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We are saddened to hear of the death of Sir Menzies Campbell. An alumnus of the University, he served as President of the Liberal Club and the Glasgow University Union, and was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2001. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
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'Over the last 16 years, itâs really been the greatest privilege to lead this remarkable institution.â UofG Principal
@uofgvc.bsky.social
shares a message ahead of his retirement next week.  ââAnton reflects on his time at UofG and thanks the community for all their hard work and support.
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Prof Sir Anton Muscatelli's message for the UofG community
YouTube video by University of Glasgow
https://youtu.be/3hgx7oC0UDI
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Space for All with Deaf Action, an inclusive deaf community group in Glasgow. Come along to the Clarice Pears Building on 29 Sept from 1 to 3 pm for conversation, board games and friendship. Open to all deaf adults.
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Join UofGâs first-ever abseil down the iconic James McCune Smith Learning Hub on 2 October. By taking part, you'll be challenging yourself and helping to accelerate life-changing medical advancements and support groundbreaking cancer research at UofG. Register đ
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2025 UofG Giving Day Abseil
Will you take the leap? Abseil the JMSLH â a once-in-a-lifetime thrill while raising funds and making an impact at UofG!
https://gla.ac/46ElGcg
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âThere is a dim light at the end of the tunnel." Parents and carers from
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met with
@bphillipsonmp.bsky.social
to discuss their hopes and fears about the forthcoming Schools White Paper and reforms for children with SEND. More:
gla.ac/3KjIVRw
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