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The Place of Useful Learning #StrathLife. News and expert commentary at @UniStrathNews.
Glasgow, Scotland
Joined March 2009
Stratham?!.
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An absolutely stunning drone shot of St Mungo and the bird that never flew! π. Credit: _living.stone_ (IG)
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Statement from Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Principal & Vice Chancellor:. To the Strathclyde Community,. I write to you with a heavy heart to share the news that one of our students, Suleman Dawood, is a passenger on board the submersible that is missing in the North Atlantic. (1)
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ββWE WONββ University of the Year at the @timeshighered #THEAwards π Our second win of the night and saving the best to last! Thanks to our outstanding team at the University of Strathclyde #strathlife.
Finally, we can reveal the University of the Year. itβs @UniStrathclyde and their second win of the night! The judges were impressed with Strathclydeβs community impact, sustainable campus development and widening access initiatives, among many other achievements #THEAwards
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Did you know Glasgow is currently home to #Bollywood star @akshaykumar as filming gets underway for the latest Bollywood blockbuster, Bell Bottom - the first Bollywood movie to commence filming after lockdown.
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We are honoured to welcome former US President @BarackObama to the University!. The @ObamaFoundation & @columbiaclimate are hosting a roundtable discussion with young leaders from around the world about how they can continue to spark climate action and make their voices heard.
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The University of Strathclyde stands in solidarity against racism and violence during this particularly troubling time, and always. We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity in our learning, teaching, research and working environments.
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Arise Sir John! Huge congratulations to John Curtice, our Professor of Politics, who has been knighted for services to social sciences and politics #NewYearsHonours.
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Trying to find your class in the Graham Hills Building
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Weβre pleased to announce weβve abolished graduation fees for students from this year following discussions with @StrathUnionΒ
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THREAD - #COVID19 Due to the continued spread of the outbreak, we have decided that the correct course of action is to suspend all face-to-face teaching. From Monday 16 March all teaching will be delivered online and students should not attend scheduled lectures or classes.
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WHAT A PERFORMANCE! Well done #TeamStrathclyde who bet three-time #UniversityChallenge champions @OfficialUoM to take us through to the quarter finals! π
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ποΈNEWS JUST IN! We are delighted to announce we have been named @thetimes & @thesundaytimes Good University Guide Scottish University of the Year 2020! ππ #GoodUniGuide #StrathLife
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π AMAZING news this weekend! Strathclyde has risen an extraordinary 36 places to 15th in the @guardian Best UK Universities league!. Well done to our staff and students who have worked hard to make this exceptional rise possible! β€οΈπ.
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@sokkasmushroom 1/2 The University is aware of this post and an investigation is underway as a matter of urgency. Unacceptable behaviour has no place at Strathclyde and we will not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying.
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Letβs all spare a thought for John who will now not sleep for the next few months. #IsSirJohnCurticeOnTv.
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Sneaking through the Royal College Building instead of taking the hill.
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News: UK set to be hotter than the Sahara today βοΈ. Glasgow:
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YOU'VE MADE IT! Congratulations class of 2020! π. The class of 2020 will go down as a very special year. We are so incredibly proud of you all. Whether this is the end of your Strathclyde journey or not, you will forever be a #Strathclyder. β€οΈ
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Glasgow, you're a fighter. Yer da's delivering bread to the nation. Yer neighbour is curing the population. β€οΈ. Video from @HawkAyeScotland.Poem from @_Erinboyle_
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Itβs almost there! World renowned street artist Smug has almost completed his latest work, and itβs right by our campus. Take a look for yourself! #strathlife #streetart #Glasgow #citycentremuraltrail
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π Well done to #TeamStrathclyde for winning tonight's episode of #UniversityChallenge against @imperialcollege who also put in a solid performance! πππ
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"The University of Strathclyde is in Stratham" π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©π©
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Our campus hills. .
Name something that ππ¨π£'π© an Olympic sport, but ππππ‘π¨ like an Olympic sport π€.
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This pic beautifully captures St Mungo and the bird that never flew π¨ The masterpiece from street artist Smug One was named as the most instagrammable piece of street art in the North of the UK! πβ . πΈ #StrathLife post from IG: xdshotsx
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The 22 year wait for #TeamScotland to reach a major tournament is over! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ. Congrats to the Scotland national football team who have qualified for.#EURO2020! β½
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We're so excited to be the last remaining Scottish team in University Challenge! Enjoy your haggis and a wee dram whilst cheering on #TeamStrathclyde in tonight's quarter-final on @BBCTwoΒ at 8.30pm!. C'mon #TeamStrathclyde!
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Strathclyde has received a transformational donation of Β£50m from alumnus Dr Charles Huang. The incredible gift will be used to develop the next generation of students, grow our work on tackling global challenges & support post-pandemic economic recovery.
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Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Principal & Vice Chancellor:. To the Strathclyde Community,. I am writing to you again following last nightβs update from the US Coast Guard. We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the death of Suleman Dawood and his father in this tragic incident.
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Today, we welcomed First Minister @NicolaSturgeon to campus for the launch of the Scottish Governmentβs programme for @COP26, which opens in Glasgow this Sunday. β‘οΈ #COP26 #StrathLife #SustainableStrathclyde
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We want to take this as an opportunity to remind everyone that, when on campus, sanitary products are freely available at various locations across the university. β€οΈ . #FreePeriods #EndPeriodPoverty #StrathLife.
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π UK Uni of the Year 2019 π¬π§ & Scottish Uni of the Year 2020! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ. #StrathLife campus pic from IG: highers πΈ
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Please note the University is now closed owing to severe weather, in line with Met Office advice. All classes cancelled. Please keep checking email and social media for more.
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You know you're in #lockdown when you even start to miss our hills. Montrose Street, one of Scotland's toughest munros π€£
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Please be aware that a red alert for extreme weather is in place from 3pm. The University will remain closed tomorrow β Thurs 1 March β all classes cancelled. Stay home and stay safe.
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They make it look so easy! Our famous (infamous!) Montrose St hill was at the centre of yesterdayβs Womenβs Road Race at the @Glasgow2018 European Championships. Well done to Marta Bastianelli of Italy who won the race! π΄ββοΈ#strathlife #Glasgow2018
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Wow!π. Thanks to History & English student, Kirsty McCaffery for sharing this gorgeous sunset with us! #StrathLife
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πΈIn pictures: @BarackObama's visit to campus to talk to young leaders from across the world about climate change. Read the full story at #COP26 #Glasgow #ObamaFoundation #StrathLife
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Fantastic news! We're so excited to announce we're the official host for the @UN Climate Change Conference of Youth. We can't wait to welcome the @COY16Glasgow delegates to our campus in October, ahead of @COP26 in November! #COY16 #COP26. β‘οΈ
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Researchers at Strathclyde have developed technology for a rapid test for sepsis which could save thousands of lives #sepsis #research @UKSepsisTrust.
Sepsis kills 50,000 people every year. This microchip could be about to change that β
. #Sepsis #TuesdayThoughts #TuesdayMotivation @UniStrathclyde
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We are so #proud to see Strathclyde ranked as one of the top universities globally for making a positive impact on the world. Overall, the University was ranked 70th out of 766 institutions in the @timeshighered University Impact Rankings 2020. ππ.
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We've heard it's compulsory to tweet dog* pics when you are working/studying from home. Let us see your new colleagues/study buddies below! πΈπΆβ¬οΈ. Meet Zack, an honorary member of @UniStrathclyde's International Team. #StrathLife. * all pets welcomed! πππ¦π°
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Today, Strathclyde Honorary Doctor, Sir Billy Connolly has announced his retirement from stand-up comedy. Thanks for the many years of laughter, Big Yin!
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Happy Monday everyone π Our campus is looking blooming beautiful! πΈ
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We are thrilled that Strathclydeβs Prof John Curtice has won the @timeshighered Lord Dearing Lifetime Achievement Award #THEawards ππ.
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@sokkasmushroom 2/2 We are committed to providing an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. If you see any inappropriate behaviour please report it via our online Report & Support facility
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Did anyone catch the early morning sunrise?! Spectacular #StrathLife pics from Engineering student @noodleluvmay π€©
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Please help spread the word to the #NHSHeroes that our Collins Street car park is now free for #NHS staff at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. β€οΈ. @GRIICUQI @NHSGGC @glasgowroyal @GRI_ED @grisurgery.
As the majority of @UniStrathclyde staff are now working remotely, all car parking charges have been suspended. We are offering free access to our Collins Street Car Park for hospital staff.
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We've only gone and done it!. Strathclyde has been named the European Entrepreneurial University of the Year in the 2023 @ACEEU_org Triple E awards! π
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Today, Strathclyde's Principal & Vice Chancellor Prof. Sir Jim McDonald was presented with the Queenβs Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The award recognises our excellence in energy innovation.
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Check out these fabulous drawings from our talented MSc International Accounting and Finance student, Yaofang Shen! π¨
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π¨βπ¬π©βπ¬ Strathclyde scientists are developing a low cost test to detect antibiotic resistance in just 45 mins instead of the current timeframe of up to 2 days! This will allow doctors to prescribe the correct antibiotic for an infection much quicker than is currently possible! π
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#YAAAAAAAAS! Well done to #TeamStrathclyde for winning last night's #UniversityChallenge quarter-final! We're so proud of you all for getting this far! π. One more quarter-final win and we'll be heading for the semis! π€
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π£Weβre delighted to share that we have been awarded Scottish University of the Year 2024 in the @MailOnlineΒ University Awards π.Placed at 8th in the UK, we were also runner-up in the UK University of the Year category. . #strathlife
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We are reassured by the silence of our beautiful city. #PeopleMakeGlasgowStayHome. What does your daily walk look like?. πΈ @RJDG87
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In the words of the legendary @JaneyGodley: "ah hope ye go oot there and change the world!" . Congrats to all our newly qualified Social Workers! #StrathLife ππβ€οΈ.
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We're so excited to announce our plans to create a stunning centre piece at the heart of our campus have been passed by @GlasgowCC! Our Rottenrow Gardens and the surrounding streets will be transformed into a vibrant, climate-resilient & inclusive space.
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It's International Safety Pin Day! Are we home to one of the world's largest safety pins? This is the Monument to Maternity which marks the spot once home to the Rottenrow Maternity Hospital. #SafetyPin #InternationalSafetyPinDay
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π’ Campus update. @GlasgowCC have now transferred ownership of North Portland Street, Rottenrow and Richmond Street to the University as part of our exciting Heart of Campus development plans to transform Rottenrow Gardens.
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In what is a very difficult time for all of us, we are thankful to all of our students and staff for helping us get through this rapidly changing situation together. Remember to #BeKind β€οΈ
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Weβre sad not to reach the #UniversityChallenge semi-finals but weβre so proud of our Strathclyders! They played a great game last night. As well as being the only remaining Scottish team, they progressed further in the competition than any previous Strathclyde team! π
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It's here! The first look at what our brand new Β£60m Learning and Teaching Hub will look like inside! The building will accommodate innovative and flexible learning spaces and be the new home of our amazing @StrathUnion! #StrathLife. Find out more at
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George Square looking absolutely beautiful with the City Chambers dressed in its best festive outfit! πβ. #StrathLife post from (IG) Traveligician πΈ
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This! Glasgow, you are beautiful! πππ.
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Scotland, a country to take your breath away. ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ.
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This #BabyLossAwarenessWeek, we are lighting up our campus buildings in pink and blue to remember those loved and lost babies who have been taken far too soon. Let's break the silence around the taboo of baby loss. π #BLAW2020 @BLA_Campaign
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From all of us at the University of Strathclyde: Happy 1οΈβ£0οΈβ£0οΈβ£th Birthday Colonel Tom Moore, you absolute legend! ππ
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You can't beat a beautiful sunset over Glasgow! πβ€οΈπ§‘π. #Sunset . Beautiful #StrathLife pic from xdshotsx over on Instagram πΈ
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MASSIVE shout out to all of our students at Strathclyde, and across the country who are currently taking their exams. This is such a difficult and unusual time but we know you can do it! #LetsDoThis #StrathLife #WeAreTogether . (Our library has never felt so lonely!π)
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Happy St Andrew's Day! β€οΈπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ. #ScotlandIsNow #Scotland #StAndrewsDay. π½οΈ @VisitScotland
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Absolutely stunning sunset scenes across the River Clyde captured by #StrathPhD student Sara Drais! #StrathLife π. π½οΈ
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For once itβs not too windy in Glasgow but weβre still flying the flag with PRIDE! π³οΈβπ Happy Pride weekend folks β€οΈππππ#prideglasgow #fairweekend
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Glasgow Green looking absolutely gorgeous in the #spring! . #StrathLife pic from #Glasgow #PeopleMakeGlasgow
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The leadership, Court, Chancellor, staff and students of the University of Strathclyde are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Awful news this morning about the fire at Glasgow School of Art. Our thoughts are with @GSofA staff and students, and the fire service personnel who are working so hard to tackle the fire.
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The @WHO have now discouraged the use of 'social distancing' and we are urged to use #PhysicalDistancing instead. There has never been a more important time to retain a social connection with your family, friends, colleagues and classmates. #StrathLife
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To help break the silence around the taboo of baby loss, we're lighting up our campus buildings in pink and blue this evening. Remembering the little ones who were taken far too soon. β€οΈ . #BabyLossAwarenessWeek #BLAW2021
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