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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · 1d

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 👇
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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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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · 1d

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 @uofglasgow.bsky.social · 5d

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

Stacey and Joost ten Wolde, who faced housing issues following Stacey's terminal illness diagnosis.

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · 7d

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 😁

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David Lundie @lundieeducation.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Sep 9

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...

UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Sep 4

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 @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

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L-r: Prof Margery McMahon; Prof Kristinn Hermannsson; Jenny Gilruth; Prof Sara Carter

Prof Kristinn Hermannsson welcomes guests at the launch

Jenny Gliruth, Margery McMahon and Sara Carter

Jenny Gilruth and guests admire artwork at the School of Education

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Sep 2

'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...

University of Glasgow - Explore - Glasgow Social Sciences Hub - Resources - All resources - You Are Not Alone: Gay Men, Abuse and the Way Through

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Sep 1

“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

www.tes.com

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National Centre for Resilience @nationalresilience.bsky.social · Aug 29

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 · Aug 28

“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,”…

www.heraldscotland.com

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Aug 28

“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,”…

www.heraldscotland.com

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Aug 13

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 · Aug 13

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.

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · Jul 25

📢 Calling @uofgsocsci.bsky.social academics...

How can I help you to share your story with the world for the biggest possible impact?

A little intro to me and what I do 👋

Get in touch and let's get started!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_Vh...

Charlotte Morris - External Relations

YouTube video by University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Jul 17

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

An urban garden with planters and shingle. A garden table sits next to a poly tunnel with a plant pot on top. In the background are tenement flats and colourful bunting

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Charlotte Morris @cbocomms.bsky.social · Jul 24

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 · Jul 16

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

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Jul 24

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 · Jul 16

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

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University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences @uofgsocsci.bsky.social · Jul 15

“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...

An infographic depicting the relative health of five rivers in Bangladesh.

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · May 19

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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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · May 19

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/...

Do post-pandemic policies support green recovery?

15 May 2025: David Clelland and Fabrice Renaud from the School of Social and Environmental Sustainability share insights from their research on how policies for post-pandemic recovery balanced economi...

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Apr 3

Research exploring the complex relationship between moral frameworks and empathetic concern among young people across four countries is led by @lundieeducation.bsky.social cation.bsky.social of @uofgdumfries.bsky.social.

The project is funded by the Templeton Religious Trust.

More: gla.ac/3RBCEAQ

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Mar 5

International Women’s Day Event

We’re bringing together a panel of women at different stages in their careers to discuss the challenges and experiences of balancing university work with caring responsibilities.

📅 Friday, 7th March
⏰ 1–2 PM
📍 R127 / Zoom

Zoom Link: bit.ly/DumfriesIWD2...

Join Us for an Inspiring International Women’s Day Panel!
We’re bringing together a panel of women at different stages in their careers to discuss the challenges and experiences of balancing university work with caring responsibilities. Don’t miss this important conversation!
Panel Members:
Professor Bethan Wood, Dr Michele Vincent, Miranda Cichy, and Amy McCreadie
Chair: Dr Naomi Richards
Date: Friday, 7th March
Time: 1–2 PM
Location: R127 / Zoom
Scan the QR code on the image for the Zoom link!
Let’s come together to share, support, and inspire. See you there!
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Jan 23

We're delighted to invite you to our next JUST TOUR Seminar:

Tourism (in)justice: Entanglements of People, Place and Environment

📅Wednesday 12 February 2025
🕒3.30pm (GMT)
➡️Register: bit.ly/JustTourSeminars

A black and white faded background with the words 'JUST TOUR Seminar Series' and 'Wednesday 12 February 3.30pm (GMT)' on the left hand side in white writing. On the right hand side are the images of the 5 speakers of the event.

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Jan 21

⭐Join our Team ⭐

Head of Professional Services

Closing date: 30 January 2025
Location: Dumfries
Reference: 163592

Find out more and apply: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/head-of-...

Head of Professional Services

Job Purpose Responsible for leading the School professional services team, the postholder will manage School support services for student learning and teaching operations, student recruitment and m...

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Jan 21

Wonderful piece by one of our Environment, Culture and Communication graduates for
@hunterianglasgow.bsky.social

Building on a recent research project, Georgia Bulis-Gray explores how art can contribute to new understandings of our attitudes towards nonhuman beings: hunterian.blog/animal-ethic...

Animal Ethics and Art | The Hunterian Blog

Georgia Bulis-Gray explores art, animal ethics and new understandings of our attitudes towards nonhuman beings.

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Jan 16

We're looking forward to visiting India in February 2025 and will be hosting events in the following cities:

- Mumbai: 1 February
- Bengaluru: 2 February
- Delhi: 5 February

Join us for presentations, mini lectures, networking and Q&A opportunities!

Find out more ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/internationa...

Alumna Darshita Thakkar speaking with offer holders in Mumbai in February 2024.

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UofG Dumfries Campus @uofgdumfries.bsky.social · Jan 15

It's the first week of teaching! 🙌 A warm 2025 welcome from everyone at #TeamUofG and #UofGDumfries, whether you're joining us for the first time or returning from winter break.

Bring on Semester 2! ⭐

Image shows five students standing behind large white letters that spell 'U of G' outside the Rutherford McCowan Building on the Dumfries Campus

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