University of Glasgow's Threads

Oct 1, 2020 • 11 tweets • 6 min read

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.

Sep 28, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read

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…

Sep 26, 2020 • 8 tweets • 3 min read

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

Sep 22, 2020 • 5 tweets • 3 min read

We are dealing with a number of #Covid19 cases in student residences. We have informed Public Health officials & @scotgov

The students affected are self-isolating & are being supported by our @UofGLiving team to ensure they have access to food & other supplies

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Please take extra care to follow the guidance, including local restrictions, and do not mix with members of other households.

For a reminder of the guidelines visit: ow.ly/EYY150BxCrk

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Sep 2, 2020 • 8 tweets • 6 min read

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!

Aug 27, 2020 • 17 tweets • 12 min read

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

Jul 3, 2020 • 5 tweets • 5 min read

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 👉

#UofGgrad20 @gusrc 1/5

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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Apr 7, 2020 • 14 tweets • 14 min read

This #WorldHealthDay we want to recognise & celebrate the many UofG staff & students working round the clock in the fight against #COVID19 👏

Follow the thread for a quick recap of the UofG response so far 👇

#WeAreTogether #UniSupport #UofGHeroes #TeamUofG

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

https://twitter.com/CVRinfo/status/1234902216009535490?s=20

Apr 2, 2020 • 5 tweets • 7 min read

🆕We're proud to announce we will host a major #COVID19 testing facility in #Glasgow, in support of current @P_H_S_Official efforts against the pandemic.

It’s opened in collaboration with @scotgov & in partnership with @BioAscent @thermofisher & @AmazonUK #unisupport 1/

The new testing centre will provide capacity for substantially more #COVID19 tests per day & will be located in UofG’s Clinical Innovation Zone on @NHSGGC’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus, with support also from @BootsUK @RoyalMail @wellcometrust. #unisupport 2/

Mar 30, 2020 • 4 tweets • 3 min read

Thank you to @AamerAnwar for being a passionate working Rector at the University for the past 3 years, harnessing his skillset as a human rights lawyer and bringing something quite unique to the role. This is the last day in Aamer's term and we thank him for his service. 1/3

From tomorrow (31st March), the role of Rector will be vacant due to the current #COVID19 situation. The University and Students' Representative Council @gusrc wants to ensure the election is as demographic as possible and we garner high levels of student engagement. 2/3

Mar 23, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read

#COVIDー19 UPDATE 23 MARCH - LIBRARIES & BUILDINGS: The health & safety of our community is our top priority & we've been continually monitoring the numbers of staff & students on campus to promote physical distancing. We now have a further important update in this thread ⬇️1/4

The @uofglibrary will close today (23 March) from 6pm, as well as the James Herriot library at Garscube campus & the Chemistry branch library. Loans on books have already been extended and online facilities are still fully available.

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Mar 14, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read

#COVID19 UPDATE: We want to advise you that 3 individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 & all 3 are self isolating. Guidance from health officials is that cases like these are to be expected given the outbreak.

If you're worried, please visit glasgow.ac.uk/coronavirus 1/4

As @UofGVC outlined in our FB Live earlier this week, confirmation of positive results is entirely to be expected as the pandemic evolves. We're working closely with Health Protection Scotland & will remain open – though, face-to-face teaching will cease from Mon 16 March. 2/4

Mar 14, 2020 • 6 tweets • 4 min read

THREAD - #COVID19 UPDATE (14 March): From Monday 16 March all face-to-face teaching on our campuses in Glasgow & @DumfriesCampus will end & course materials will be placed online.

The University will not be closed. Most facilities - including @uofglibrary - will remain open.

This follows our decision that exams scheduled for the April/May assessment period will not be undertaken in exam halls on campus.

We're committed to ensuring all students can complete their academic programme and graduate or progress on time.

Mar 12, 2020 • 16 tweets • 6 min read

THREAD: An update on our response to #COVID19 which staff & students have also received by email today. We know this a worrying time for our community and we will get through this together. #coronavirus

Our latest travel advice is:

✈️No international travel to Cat 1 areas
🌎Any other proposed international travel requires a risk assessment - submitted to Director of Health, Safety & Well-being (HSW).
✈️If travel is already booked, staff should consult the Director of HSW.

Dec 18, 2019 • 4 tweets • 9 min read

When Santa loses a present, you can count on the people of Glasgow to lend a helping hand! 🎅

The Christmas countdown is on ⏱️ Merry Christmas #TeamUofG! Wishing everyone all the best for the festive season! 🎄🎁

#PeopleMakeGlasgow #UofGChristmas

Big thanks to Santa's little helpers! @glasgow_taxis @RealMacKaySTV @STVNews @JudithRalston @BBCScotWeather @tunnocksuk @PartickThistle @ThistleMascot @govindajeggy @louisewelsh00 @neahevans @AamerAnwar @SusaninLangside @GlasgowCC @GlasgowSubway

Oct 21, 2019 • 4 tweets • 4 min read

At the UofG press conference for the FIELD study results, published today @NEJM, @UofGMVLS’s @WillStewNeuro says ‘This is the largest study to date looking at the incidence of neurodegenerative disease in any sport not just former professional footballers’
#WorldChangingGlasgow

Commenting on the findings from this landmark UofG led study @WillStewNeuro says: ‘Although former pro football players had a higher risk of death from neurodegenerative disease, they are less likely to die of other common diseases, such as heart disease and some cancers’.

Sep 16, 2019 • 4 tweets • 5 min read

Freshers' Week is finally here 🙌 A huge warm #Glasgow welcome to all of our new students 👋

Our amazing freshers' helpers from @gusrc @GUSAPresident @QMUnion & @GUUnion are on campus all week to help you take your first steps as part of #TeamUofG 💘🧦#UofGFW19

You can download the UofG Welcome App with campus map 📍, interactive floor plans, full events calendar 🗓️and loads more useful stuff 👇

guidebook.com/g/uofgnewstude…

#TeamUofG #UofGFW19

Sep 10, 2019 • 4 tweets • 3 min read

THREAD 📣 Just announced: Great news that #Glasgow to host UN climate change summit in 2020 #COP26 🌍

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotla… @UofGVC says ‘Confirmation that #COP26 is coming to #Glasgow means that in 2020, the city will be at the centre of a global debate about climate change and the environment.

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