UofG Alumni

Did you know that @UofGlasgow used to be based in the city centre? For around 400 years the University was based at the Old College Campus just off High Street! Check out these incredible pictures from 1869! Credit: UofG Archives & HIS

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the death of our former Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman. Sir Kenneth was a long-standing friend of UofG - a graduate, a colleague in our Medical School and Chancellor from 2006 to 2020. He will be greatly missed by our community.

The @RoyalSocEd has announced that 73 exceptional research projects were selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call – including 11 recipients from the University of Glasgow. Congratulations to everyone involved! More: gla.ac/3TX0DvL

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Kenneth Calman, former Chancellor and esteemed alumnus of the University of Glasgow. His lifelong dedication to public service and our community will not be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.

🚨 Last call for early-stage startups & SMEs from #TeamUofG! The Santander X UK Awards are back with £135K in funding across 3 categories: University, Startup & SME. Pitch, grow & scale your biz with expert support. Apply by 16 July 👉santanderx.com/en/sites/santa….

Great to have so many join the London Alumni Summer Drinks, hosted by Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli at Doggett’s Coat & Badge on Tuesday. 💖 To find out more about how to get involved in these events and others in your area, please get in touch at [email protected]

We love a graduation pic! 🥳 #graduations #teamuofg

The Summer 2025 edition of Avenue is out: bit.ly/4nlxuYs Learn about featured alumnus Natasha Raskin Sharp (MA 2010), and how she went from a History of Art student to a television presenter, fronting shows such as BBC’s ‘Bargain Hunt' and ‘Celebrity Antiques Road Trip’

Today @UofGlasgow celebrated Commemoration Day! We held a service for the Commemoration of Benefactors in the University Chapel and welcomed new honorary graduates to #teamuofg 💖

This #TBT, we are looking at the Student Representative Council. Founded in 1886, the SRC was created to lobby the University on behalf of students, a purpose it still fulfils today. #ThrowbackThursday #studentunion #representation

Want a peek behind the scenes of contemporary art? Check out the ARC Research Collection—plus, there's a tour happening on Wed 11 June at 6pm! 👀 Book here 👉 gla.ac/43pPbyi

It’s #VolunteersWeek2025! 💫 This week we’re celebrating the 350+ amazing UofG alumni who’ve shared their time, skills & energy with our community. A thank you gift is on its way—or may have arrived! Let us know if it has by tagging us! 📬📸

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the passing of Charles Kennedy. A distinguished politician, alumnus of the University of Glasgow, and former @GUUnion President and University Rector, Kennedy was a hugely significant figure in the University and political communities ❤️

🎓 UofG alumni in Perthshire — join our Legacies team for afternoon tea on Thursday 12 June, 2pm at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Perth! 🫖 Hear from Dr Katie Strang (Hunterian) & reconnect with fellow grads. 📧 [email protected] 📞 0141 330 6886 #UofGAlumni

Goodbye Spring 🌸🌷🌼🌱 With Spring almost over, we're sharing some of our favourite campus pics from #Spring2025 #uofglasgow

From Glasgow to Singapore: Botanic Gardens edition 🌳🌺 Our latest spotlight is @UofGVet alumna Diana Chee, Director of Animal & Veterinary Programme Office at @nparksbuzz. Discover Diana's unique path from vet undergrad to key figure in animal health policy in Singapore 💪

CA: Suicide For Mental Health Awareness Week, we're sharing the story of Tracey and Georgia. They share how suicide touched their family and why this experience made them decide to set up the @MindstepCharity Samaritans: bit.ly/4k8cRwX UofG: bit.ly/4dob4l1

Are you a recent graduate or early career professional? As part of Congress of Business, COB Inspires is an event designed to connect recent grads, early career professionals, and job seekers with employers & sustainability leaders. 🗓️12 May @swg3 More: tinyurl.com/2nfp7h7y

Shinta Yanirma makes business look easy ✨ We caught up with Shinta to learn about her @UofGlasgow MBA & its impact on her career, why she uses social media to help demystify finance, and what key skills are required in business. Watch the full ep: bit.ly/3uVbvB7

Join @UofGVC and Dr Susie Mitchell at Congress of Business on 13 May @SWG3, for a day of collaboration between businesses, city leaders, and innovators committed to real climate impact. Free to attend. Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/2rpvpjxm #COB25