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Left to right Professor Tony Pollard and Derek Alexander Landscape. Photo Credit National Trust for Scotland
Left to right Professor Tony Pollard and Derek Alexander Landscape. Photo Credit National Trust for Scotland

Archaeologists recover hundreds of Jacobite projectiles in unexplored area of Culloden  

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

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.

Left to Right Fionnuala Croke, Prof Garrick Allen & Dr Jill Unkel. Photo Credit Fran Veale
Left to Right Fionnuala Croke, Prof Garrick Allen & Dr Jill Unkel. Photo Credit Fran Veale

Manuscripts & the Mind: A new exhibition turns visitors into researchers

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:00 BST

A new exhibition, Manuscripts & the Mind: How we read & respond to the written word, has opened at the Chester Beatty, Dublin.

Professor Adrian Streete looking at a book from the personal library of Zachary Boyd held in the University’s Archives & Special Collections. Credit Martin Shields.
Professor Adrian Streete looking at a book from the personal library of Zachary Boyd held in the University’s Archives & Special Collections. Credit Martin Shields.

Forgotten scholar’s books shed light on 17th century Scotland

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 BST

The personal library owned by a 17th century Scottish minister, academic and administrator has been brought together for the first time in more than 370 years.

University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance
University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

Earliest archaeological evidence of Isatis tinctoria, a plant that produces blue indigo dye, found

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:00 BST

New research has found the earliest evidence of the use of blue dye in the archaeological record, dating back over 34,000 years.

Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.
Photo of Dr Neil McDonnell for the announcement of funding for Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow.

Scotland’s largest city positions itself as UK’s 3D content creation capital

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 BST

UofG, The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) and City of Glasgow College (CoGC) are joining forces with key industry partners Float Digital, ISO Design, Lateral North and Soluis to establish the 3D Content Creation Working Group.

Left to right Professor Deirdre Heddon and Dr Rachel Clive. Credit Martin Shields
Left to right Professor Deirdre Heddon and Dr Rachel Clive. Credit Martin Shields

University of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forests

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 BST

A filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests.

People at the Deeds Not Words launch event
People at the Deeds Not Words launch event

UK screen leaders call for renewed focus on women's equality with launch of new guide

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:25:24 BST

An evidence-based guide that will support women in film and television was launched at the University of Glasgow

The main image for the Screen Carbon Test which shows an audience in a cinema with leaves and a sun brusting into flames
The main image for the Screen Carbon Test which shows an audience in a cinema with leaves and a sun brusting into flames

New 'Screen Carbon Test' launches to help audiences and creators assess climate messaging in film and TV

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

A groundbreaking new tool to evaluate how well film and television represent climate change is being launched to the public at the University of Glasgow’s Dear Green Music Scene festival.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG launches next-generation safety training to transform culture in UK screen industry

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:55:00 BST

A new immersive safety training programme developed at UofG aims to enhance safety culture across the UK’s screen industries by offering a next-generation approach to crew training.

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