University of Glasgow

Happy Birthday to us! 🎉  The University of Glasgow is 575 years old today. We have been changing the world since 1451!  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. We can't wait to celebrate with you.  Thanks to @UofGFood for our birthday cake 🎂 #UofG575

📢 Share your views on @GlasgowCC revised Climate Plan. 🌱The plan looks at actions needed to prepare for the impacts of climate change and prioritises the benefits of climate action for the people of Glasgow. 👉 Learn more and read the Climate Plan: glasgow.gov.uk/cpconsultation

Join the celebration. This year marks 225 years since the first Burns Supper. How are you celebrating? Share your photos, videos and recipes with @GlasgowBurns Director @MackayPAG  and we’ll map celebrations worldwide.  Submit here: gla.ac/BurnsSupper225  #BurnsSupper225

Develop your business and management skills with a UofG Microcredentials course! Flexible, industry-informed learning to help you stand out in the job market. - 10 credits - 100% online Starts 26 January 2026 Find out more: glasgow.ac.uk/microcredentia…

Digging For Britain with @theAliceRoberts features two @UofGArchaeo digs looks at evidence of the massacre at Glencoe and Scotland's 1st concrete skatepark in Glasgow. Watch at 9pm on BBC Two or on iPlayer. gla.ac/4jrIulv

Our Principal, Prof Andy Schofield, took a walk through our fantastic archives, revisiting moments and members of our community who have helped shape the University of Glasgow. These included the Papal Bull that was signed in 1451, Lord Kelvin’s enrolment record, James McCune Smith’s medical certificate, and many more.   We are proud to celebrate our 575th Birthday and our whole UofG community around the world. Here's to the next 575 years #TeamUofG!  #UofG575

Start the new year right at the University of Glasgow! ✨ Whether you’re joining us in January for the first time or returning for a new semester, there’s so much waiting for you! @glasgowunisrc We can't wait to welcome you! #TeamUofG

Happy New Year #TeamUofG 🎇 This is a special year for us as we celebrate 575 years of the University of Glasgow! We look forward to celebrating with our UofG community ❤️📷#UofG575

Merry Christmas to all our students, colleagues, alumni & friends who are celebrating today! #TeamUofG

The social media team are taking a wee break for the festive period & we'll be back on 5 January 2026. Wishing all of #TeamUofG a fantastic winter break! For student support over the break, please visit: gla.ac/3Yl3VLD

@ideallyid Merry Christmas ✨🥰

@UofGlasgow Merry Christmas!

The end of term & the winter break is right around the corner! Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings to our community in Glasgow and all over the world. 🎄❄️ #TeamUofG

@asmartbrunette1 Merry Christmas 🎄❄️

@UofGlasgow Such a beautiful place. Merry Christmas

How do you celebrate #BurnsNight? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Share your poems, songs, photos, recipes and more to be part of a new Burns Supper archive and interactive map, led by the Centre for Robert Burns Studies. Launching July 2026 on the 225th anniversary of the first Burns Supper in 1801. Learn more:gla.ac/44Veysf

Emojis are playing a key part in new techniques to identify, measure and record memories and emotions about place that will help deliver more effective regeneration - pioneered by a team led by @imadgination03. More: gla.ac/4s4jBjQ

Possible evidence of a Roman siege by team of volunteers, students and archaeologists from UofG has been named by Dig It as one of Scotland's top 5 archaeological discoveries from 2025. ⛏️ More: gla.ac/4p4BFHQ

Here’s a look at how work is progressing on our Keystone Building which is set to become one of the largest and most advanced learning spaces on campus. Opening in 2028, it will support 3,600+ students and expand UofG’s research and teaching capacity. @UofGEstates

'Thank you for making my first few months as Principal so enjoyable & rewarding. I hope you have a relaxing holiday, and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together in 2026.' Our Principal Prof Andy Schofield shares an end of year message for our community. #TeamUofG

Nothing beats graduating side by side with your best friends ❤️

The @UofGMiM team has unveiled the [un]box Virtual Reality kiosk, a self-contained gateway to worlds that were once out of reach! Visitors can put on a headset to explore virtual environments and engage with 3D models of Cultural Heritage collections. 👉gla.ac/4oLw2Ou