On 3rd March scientists at our @CVRinfo were able to sequence #SARS_COV_2 from Scotland’s first #Covid19 case. In <24hrs researchers were able to share the data worldwide - a crucial process in informing vital research #WorldChangingGlasgow
Shortly after, @CVRinfo were named as one of 13 key centres in the £20m #COVID19 Genomics UK Consortium, continuing their work on whole genome sequencing from confirmed Scottish patients as a crucial part of the UK-wide scientific alliance 👉gla.ac.uk/news/headline_…
UofG's Professor Massimo Palmarini and @emcat1 invited @TomClarke_ITV from @itvnews into the @CVRinfo to show how they were approaching this critical research 🎥 follow the link to watch 👇
On 2nd April, we announced the establishment of a major new #COVID19 testing centre at our Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow. Over 500 skilled UofG scientists, technicians & staff singed up to volunteer #UofGHeroes ❤️
“Together we are going to beat the virus and help the NHS”
Head of @UofGMVLS Prof Dame Anna Dominiczak @UofGVPAnna expresses her gratitude to the #UofGHeroes volunteering to make the major Testing Centre happen 🙏
This striking image from @UofGMedSchoolAS shows a former @UofGDental student and current UofG colleague donning the PPE to join the fight against the #COVID19 virus
We are incredibly thankful 🙏 to all our @UofGMVLS staff & students who are part of #COVID19 research & response, supporting the #NHS ❤️We owe you a debt of gratitude for volunteering your time, skills, expertise & your care #WeAreTogether#UofGHeroes#unisupport#TeamUofG
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Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth and we wanted to start it off by telling you a bit about UofG alumnus James McCune Smith - the first African American to be awarded a medical degree anywhere in the world #UofGBHM20
James McCune Smith was born into slavery in 1813 in New York City. Despite being intellectually brilliant, he was denied entry to American universities due to his race. So he came to Scotland to study at the University of Glasgow.
Dr Smith earned three degrees at UofG, returned to New York in 1837 to open his own medical practice and pharmacy (the first African American owned and operated pharmacy in America) and became a leading figure for black civil rights and the abolitionist movement.
Students in residences: thank for your patience and cooperation. We're doing our best to support you and wanted to provide another quick update here.
Yesterday @scotgov published new guidance around leaving halls of residence to return home, including both short visits and moving on a permanent basis.
Check your inbox for the email or visit this page for guidance in full: gov.scot/publications/c…
As announced yesterday, we'll also be transferring £50 to students in our residence to encourage food deliveries from some of our city's fantastic local shops and restaurants. To claim this, please complete the steps detailed in the email you will have received this afternoon.
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- For all students in UofG residences (whether you're isolating or not), we will offer a four-week rent rebate, in recognition of the difficult circumstances you are living under.
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Students & staff should consider downloading the Protect Scotland Test & Trace app, which allows contact tracers to inform you should you have been in close proximity to anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19: protect.scot
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The health & wellbeing of our staff & students is our top priority. Following the latest government guidelines, we’d like to highlight some of the measures we’re putting in place as we prepare for the new academic year.
We have put in place extra measures on our campus to make sure you can safely return to UofG – and we will issue more guidance available over the coming weeks – so please watch this space!
New students may be wondering what life at UofG is going to be like in this 'new normal' so #TeamUofG are here talk about what to expect from freshers’ week, teaching, accommodation, catering & more.
Welcome to our first digital UofG Knowledge & Public Engagement Celebration Awards! Across the next hour, we will be unveiling our 2020 winners. Good luck to everyone nominated! 🤞🙌🥳 #UofGKEPEAwards
Our first award is for Best Collaboration in Arts & Culture, celebrating our partnerships with the creative industries. Here are the nominees from @UofGArts @DrMattBrennan
Prof John Butt @DunedinConsort
Prof Clare Willsdon @UofGCulture
And the award for Best Collaboration in Arts & Culture goes to….. 🥁...