University of Glasgow

Official opening of the Health Innovation Hub by UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

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

Autumn landscape with colourful trees in the foreground and Gilbert Scott Tower rising above the skyline under a blue sky with clouds.

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

The tower of the University of Glasgow taken by drone with the city in the background.

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

#OneTeamUofG #FestivalOfColours #Holi2026

The first cohort to graduate from our industry-integrated Industrial Biotechnology MSc sat in two rows smiling.

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

The main building of the University of Glasgow with its tall Gothic tower rising above autumn trees, set against a clear blue sky.

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

Brothers Josh and Enoch Adeyemi of the Black Scottish Adventurers, standing on a hill and wearing kilts.

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 profile photo announced as the University of Glasgow new Head of School at the Adam Smith Business School

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

University of Glasgow Professor Alison Phipps wearing a red robe in front of an ornate window.

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 at the manifesto launch event at the Scottish Parliament.

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

An image from the show 'Love Through a Prism' next to it's real life location at the University of Glasgow.

An image from the show 'Love Through a Prism' next to it's real life location at the University of Glasgow.

An image from the show 'Love Through a Prism' next to it's real life location at the University of Glasgow.

An image from the show 'Love Through a Prism' next to it's real life location at the University of Glasgow.

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 Buzzing to take a bite...

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 🎧👇

Two red phone boxes outside the Gilbert Scott building at the University of Glasgow.

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

The University of Glasgow Gilmorehill campus at sunset.

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

#OneTeamUofG

The Gilbert Scott Tower at the University of Glasgow rises above the university’s Gothic Revival buildings, glowing in warm sunset light.

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

Bright yellow circular badge with bold text reading “Proud to be a Big Issue Top 100 Changemaker 2026.” “Big Issue” appears in red boxed lettering, “Top 100” in large white numbers, and “Changemaker” in green and blue. At the bottom it says “In association with Wates,” with the Wates logo.

"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

A group of four students wearing graduation robes and celebrating in the University quads.

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 / University of Glasgow YouTube video by University of Glasgow

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

Jeane Freeman

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.

Promotional banner featuring a maze-like red background, the University of Glasgow logo, event details reading “Rankin Lecture 2026, Monday 9th Feb 2026, 11:00–12:00 GMT,” the lecture title “Repellers of random walks,” and a photo of the speaker, Professor Marcelo Viana, smiling with folded arms and a QR code.

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

Modern red sandstone building with tall vertical windows at the University of Glasgow, identified as the new Adam Smith Building

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

A person holding a guitar with a crowd gathered in front.

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

Drone image of the University of Glasgow

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

University’s Television Studio being used by staff and students (GUST) in the 60s/70s

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

The book cover for the Cut Up by Louise Welsh.

Prof Louise Welsh.

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