The Borrowed Room is coming to Glasgow - as part of the Pride House Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, in partnership with @leapsports.bsky.social This play about LGBTQ+ life in rural Scotland was written by Dr Steven Maxwell. Book for 31 July and 1 August 👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/softl...

Book tickets – The Borrowed Room – The Green Room, The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow

The Borrowed Room – The Green Room, The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick St, Glasgow, Multiple dates and times - The Borrowed Room An intimate play and literature event, presented as part of Pride House Glasg...

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A new play exploring masculinity, shame and queer belonging is set to premiere at Edinburgh Pride. 'The Borrowed Room' - written by Steven Maxwell - will be performed at Edinburgh's Summerhall venue between 19 - 21 June. More: www.summerhallarts.co.uk/event/the-bo...

The Borrowed Room - Summerhall Arts

Two men. One room. One hour. In a small library meeting room in a coastal town, two men who grew up together meet to record a conversation about why some …

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📣 Only FOUR full days remaining to apply for this support! The University of Glasgow has launched its Dumfries Civic Grant Fund, offering up to £5,000 for community groups, charities and local projects in Dumfries. 🔗🌳 Read more in our Linktree, in bio. @uofgdumfries.bsky.social #socialenterprise

'These rivers are not simply bodies of water' The approaching expiry of the 1996 Ganges Water Treaty offers an important opportunity to rethink how the region governs shared rivers in an age of climate stress. Excellent article in @hindustan-times.bsky.social by Md Sarwar Hossain. bit.ly/4of8u6c

Social-ecological systems perspective needed for dealing with transboundary water conflicts

This article is authored by Md Sarwar Hossain, associate professor, Environmental Science & Sustainability, University of Glasgow.

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We are proud to have led the first ever analysis of the Scottish Election, out now! Funded by @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social the Scottish Election Analysis 2026 gives fresh insights on a wide variety of topics by leading scholars - from AI to young voters. More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

ICYMI - we're offering S3 students the chance to take part in a free residential field course at @sceneuog.bsky.social - places are limited!

UofG Dumfries Campus@uofgdumfries.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We've teamed up with renewable energy company RES, to offer 19 Dumfries and Galloway S3 pupils the opportunity to take part in a free residential field course @sceneuog.bsky.social this summer 🍃 Our aim is to inspire future environmental scientists - please share! www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Join Prof Anna de Jong for her inauguration lecture on 18/3, in celebration of #IWD2026 Prof de Jong will discuss her research into tourism and the right to place. 📍 Rutherford McCowan Building, 12-1:30pm FREE to attend - please share! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tourism-an...

Tourism and the Right to Place

Attend the inauguration lecture of Professor Anna de Jong in celebration of International Women’s Day 2026.

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We've teamed up with renewable energy company RES, to offer 19 Dumfries and Galloway S3 pupils the opportunity to take part in a free residential field course @sceneuog.bsky.social this summer 🍃 Our aim is to inspire future environmental scientists - please share! www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

New Spotlight episode out now on the future of universities. We look at the future of higher education with insights from @antonmuscatelli.bsky.social and Catherine Lido - on funding, tuition fees, inclusion, lifelong learning and the impact of AI. Tune in 🎧 uofgspotlight.com

Well done Freya Skinner of @nationalresilience.bsky.social who won the Crichton Foundation's 25th Anniversary Award for her exceptional leadership, creativity and impact 🏆 We are hugely proud of you! 🥳 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Have you read our latest guest blog? 🌱Dr Sarwar Hossain, Dr Debashis Roy and Dr Steven Gillespie @uofgdumfries.bsky.social & @uniofreading.bsky.social take a look at why a Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security in our changing climate: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?p=2469

Social-ecological systems perspective is a must for achieving food security under threat from climate change - The National Centre for Resilience

The United Nations warns that human-induced climate change means drought could become the next "pandemic" (UNDRR, 2021). As drought frequency and severity are projected to increase globally, this hidd...

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Important and timely research from Sarwar Hossain and team - based on three studies into food security, resilience and sustainability.

University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · 10mo ago

Research led by @uofgdumfries.bsky.social has backed the UN warning that drought is emerging as the next pandemic – putting millions at risk and undermining progress towards Zero Hunger by 2030. More: gla.ac/4huIJeQ

Join us for the End of Life Care and Society Research Handbook launch on 30 October 📅 Hear from the authors and contributors, who will discuss the book in conversation with the audience. Open to all. Venue: R232, Rutherford McCowan Building Time: 17:30 Book your place 👇 bit.ly/46OY3z8

End of Life Care and Society - Book Launch

We are pleased to announce the book launch of the Research Handbook on End of Life Care and Society (Edward Elgar Publishing).

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Excellent work by our End of Life Studies Group - their Dying in the Margins study with @mariecurieuk.bsky.social has helped shape legislation for the rights of terminally ill Scots.

University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · 10mo ago

Terminally ill Scots will benefit from strengthened housing protections, following key amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill. The @uofgdumfries.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social ‘Dying in the Margins’ study was central to informing these amendments. Read more: gla.ac/46Rpabq

Really enjoyed delivering media broadcast training to @uofgsocsci.bsky.social colleagues today! Great to share best practice, tips and advice from peers. If you missed it, don't worry as we'll be offering it again or I can do individual sessions as needed. Get in touch to find out more 😁

Great to be here at @uniwestminster.bsky.social for Miyoung Ahn's book launch. Looking forward to working with her on a 4 nations ESRC research proposal looking at student belonging at @uofgdumfries.bsky.social among others.

Did you know our next Open Day is on 4 October? This is an excellent opportunity to chat with staff and students, explore our beautiful campus and experience the Dumfries vibe for yourself ☘️ We hope to see you there - sign up today 👇 gla.ac.uk/explore/visi...

We are delighted to be part of this new Centre, with the Rural and Remote Education and Learning for Sustainability based right here at Dumfries. Looking forward to playing our part in #education reform for Scotland!

University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · 11mo ago

Education Secretary @jennygilruth.bsky.social joined staff and students to mark the formal launch of Scotland's Centre for Teaching Excellence @uofgeducation.bsky.social gla.ac/3JOMX3Y

'You are not alone' NEW podcast 🎙️ Tune in to hear Steven Maxwell and Edgar Rodríguez-Dorans in conversation with @jamesbarrcomedy.bsky.social on turning experience into comedy - and why abuse experienced by gay and bi men is often invisible. www.gla.ac.uk/explore/glas...

“Digital threats are everywhere” 2025 is the Year of Digital Citizenship Education – but are schools up to the task of equipping young people with the digital skills they need to stay safe online? Excellent article by Prof David Lundie for @tesmagazine.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Why cyberattacks on Scottish schools make digital skills crucial

Digital threats seem to be everywhere - yet the digital part of children’s identities cannot be removed when they step inside a school, says Professor David Lundie

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Learn more about the brilliant campus we are based on in this article and the other vital work that is undertaken in the School of Social and Environmental Sustainability.

UofG Dumfries Campus@uofgdumfries.bsky.social · 11mo ago

“The campus is my comfort zone...” Delighted that our beautiful campus and community are featured in @heraldscotland.bsky.social 'The Future of Dumfries & Galloway' series. Our heart is local 💚 but our vision is global 🌍 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2541070...

“The campus is my comfort zone...” Delighted that our beautiful campus and community are featured in @heraldscotland.bsky.social 'The Future of Dumfries & Galloway' series. Our heart is local 💚 but our vision is global 🌍 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2541070...

Inside Glasgow University's 'model UN' campus in Dumfries

“This year, we’re expecting people from Algeria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malawi, and more,”…

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Great to have our Head of School, Fabrice Renaud, talking about his book 'The Blue Economy' - if you're going to be at #WigtownBookFest then be sure to go along!

University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences@uofgsocsci.bsky.social · 12mo ago

If you're going to #WigtownBookFest, check out events with four of our academics! Alice Mah, Jim Phillips and Dominic Hinde @uofgsps.bsky.social and Fabrice Renaud @uofgdumfries.bsky.social will read from their books and discuss what inspired them. www.wigtownbookfestival.com/uploads/file...

Say hello to #communiMap - a new community science app that helps you notice, share & map what matters in your neighbourhood - trees, wildlife, flooding & more. Co-designed by UofG's @communigallant.bsky.social & local communities — it's everyday noticing turned into climate action. gla.ac/4eVwYMU

So pleased to see this gorgeous exhibition at @uofgarc.bsky.social - if you're passing, it's well worth a look! Really makes you think about what resilience and sustainability mean in our daily lives. Beautiful poetry from @uofgunescorila.bsky.social Dr Tawona Sithole too.

National Centre for Resilience@nationalresilience.bsky.social · last yr.

We’re excited to launch our first exhibition at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social Advanced Research Centre from 19-25 July. 'Building Resilient Communities Through Creative Thinking' showcases 20 original works alongside 20 haikus by the UNESCO poet in residence, Tawona Sithole: lnkd.in/ejaakeiH

If you're passing @uofgarc.bsky.social this week be sure to pop in and enjoy this beautiful showcase of creative thinking around #sustainability and #resilience ☘️

National Centre for Resilience@nationalresilience.bsky.social · last yr.

We’re excited to launch our first exhibition at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social Advanced Research Centre from 19-25 July. 'Building Resilient Communities Through Creative Thinking' showcases 20 original works alongside 20 haikus by the UNESCO poet in residence, Tawona Sithole: lnkd.in/ejaakeiH

“To secure a safe operating space for the rivers is to secure a safe future for society.” The Bangladesh delta is under a dangerous level of strain, finds an analysis by @uofgdumfries.bsky.social, Dr Md Sarwar Hossain. More in @uk.theconversation.com theconversation.com/the-banglade...

JUST TOUR Seminar Series: Unsettling the Human: More-than-human Provocations for Justice in Tourism Tuesday 20 May 2025, 3.00pm (BST). Speakers: - Anna de Jong - Michela Stinson - Lucia Tomassini - Ian Lamond - Annaclaudia Martini Register Now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unsettling...

Unsettling the Human: More-than-human Provocations for Justice in Tourism

JUST TOUR Seminar Series: Unsettling the Human: More-than-human Provocations for Justice in Tourism

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Do post-pandemic policies support green recovery? In a blog for ‪@uofgpolicy.bsky.social‬ David Clelland and Fabrice Renaud share insights from their research: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...