The papers of Guido Pontecorvo, the University’s first Professor of Genetics, have now been catalogued. Pontecorvo was an influential Italian geneticist who established the Department of Genetics at the University of Glasgow through hard work and determination. He was well… Read More ›
We are very pleased to announce that high quality reproductions of some of the highlights of the Map Collections covering Glasgow are now available from the Online Shop of the University. You’ll find privately surveyed maps showing Glasgow in 1778… Read More ›
Our Map Galleries highlight a number of significant items from the map collections using high resolution zoomable images. The latest addition is a selection of indexes to the County Series of the Ordnance Survey. The County Series of Scotland was… Read More ›
Below is a selection of books recently received by the Library. This selection is part of a larger collection of recently received books currently on display on Level 3 of the Main Library. Books are available on this display for… Read More ›
Ripping Yarns, Jolly Hockey Sticks, and Lashings of Lemonade The Library has now acquired a wonderful collection of children’s literature items, dating from the middle of the nineteen century up to the nineteen thirties. It includes examples of all the… Read More ›
