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University of Glasgow

@UofGlasgow

Oct 1, 2020

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.

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University of Glasgow

@UofGlasgow

Sep 28, 2020

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.

@scotgov

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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University of Glasgow

@UofGlasgow

Sep 26, 2020

THREAD - #COVID19 UPDATE: We know this is a very difficult time for our student community and we wanted to update you with what we're doing to help support you in your student residences: .....

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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.

- We will also credit the accounts of all students in UofG residences with £50 which we 2/8

encourage you to spend on food deliveries from local restaurants and food outlets.

- We will also invite local mobile food outlets to come to residences and will help those who are isolating to access these. 3/8

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University of Glasgow

@UofGlasgow

Sep 2, 2020

THREAD: #COVID19 Update (Weds 2 Sept)

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.

The Scottish Government has issued updated guidance for Glasgow: gov.scot/publications/c…

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.

Full video: ow.ly/QXKp50Bav59

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University of Glasgow

@UofGlasgow

Aug 27, 2020

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

@UofGArts

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….. 🥁...

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University of Glasgow

@UofGlasgow

Jul 3, 2020

@gusrc

We asked family & friends of new UofG graduates to send their messages & we love your creativity! 🎥🎬

Here's a thread of some of our faves, starting with Amy MacKenzie Smith's video - from baby to UofG graduate! 🎓

Full video 👉

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Next up, Deryn Teoch's family in Singapore created this fabulous video and Sandy the dog even got involved to congratulate Deryn on her graduation! 🐶

#UofGgrad20 #TeamUofG

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@kapoooorni

'#COVID19 put a spanner in our works, we would have had a lovely holiday in Glasgow together'

Many families, like Anoushka's @kapoooorni, travel from all over the world to celebrate graduations with us. We hope to welcome you all to Glasgow soon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

#UofGgrad20 #TeamUofG

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