Produced by Lonely Planet for Study GLASGOW Displaying a disarming blend of sophistication and earthiness, Glasgow has evolved over the last couple of decades to become one of Britain’s most intriguing metropolises. Get to know Scotland’s biggest city with this introductory guide to Glasgow. Discover the city’s top experiences, see what’s on throughout the year, and explore the nightlife, eating, shopping, sports and cultural off erings of this vibrant study destination. Study GLASGOW gglasgow_uni_cover.inddlasgow_uni_cover.indd 22-3-3 55/03/2014/03/2014 110:01:210:01:21 AAMM Study Glasgow images were licenced from Getty Published March 2014 images ©: Black Jake p8, Chris Pinchbeck p16, Amos Chappel p20, Roy Hsu p22, Produced by Lonely Planet for gmsphotography p24. The following the University of Glasgow. All photographers’ internal images were editorial views are those of Lonely licenced from iStock Photo ©: Theasis Planet alone and refl ect our policy p14. 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Irreverent, boisterous, super-friendly, straight-talking and with a wicked line in humour. Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 1 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:45:56:45:56 PM Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 2 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:46:03:46:03 PM Go further with the University of Glasgow Over the last fi ve centuries, the University of Glasgow has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve fostered the talents of seven Nobel laureates, one Prime Minister and Scotland’s inaugural First Minister. We’ve welcomed Albert Einstein to give a lecture on the origins of the general theory of relativity, and Scotland’s fi rst female medical graduates completed their degrees here in 1894. If you choose to work or study here, you’ll be walking in the footsteps of some of the world’s most renowned innovators, from scientist Lord Kelvin and economist Adam Smith, to the pioneer of television John Logie Baird and head writer and executive producer of Dr Who and Sherlock, Steven Moff at. With more than 23,000 students, the University is a melting pot of ideas, ingenuity and innovation housed in one of the most stunning campuses in the UK and in a city that matches the University in dynamism and vibrancy. We know we off er a special student experience, and we welcome you to fi nd out for yourself. www.glasgow.ac.uk CONTENT SUPPLIED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 3 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:46:04:46:04 PM Ashton Lane, Glasgow 4 Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 4 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:46:05:46:05 PM Amy Wr ight STUDENT PROFILE Studying MA History From Greater Manchester, England Sum up Glasgow in three words. where lots of Russian sculptures come Charismatic, engaging, diverse. to life and move to eerie music. It sounds very strange (and it is) but it’s What do you like most about well worth a visit! Glasgow? It’s one of the friendliest places I’ve been to in the UK, and there Why did you choose the University are so many places off the beaten track, of Glasgow? It ranked highly in the which makes it quite an exciting place academic tables, and I instantly loved the to live. city. I also liked the fact I would be here What’s surprised you about the for four years instead of three! city? The beauty of the campus and the What do you like most about the city itself – it’s much greener than I had University? It has some really beautiful imagined and the parks are stunning in buildings (like Hogwarts!) and I love the autumn. fl exibility within the courses. What’s the nightlife like? It’s very varied – there are lots of clubs and bars What’s been your best experience covering a range of music genres, so at the University? Every year the union there is something for everyone. hosts an event called Daft Friday, with live acts, laser quest and a ceilidh band. What’s your favourite place in Glasgow? It’s great to look forward to at the end of There’s an amazing place called the winter exams and a nice send-off before Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre in Trongate, Christmas! CONTENT SUPPLIED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW 5 Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 5 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:46:06:46:06 PM Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 6 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:46:07:46:07 PM Contents 09 This is Glasgow 12 Highlights 16 What's On 20 Partying 22 Eating 24 Culture 26 Shopping 28 Sport Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 7 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:46:08:46:08 PM Glasgow combines style, edgy urbanity and the locals’ legendary friendliness in a captivating blend that is utterly addictive. Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow 8 Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 8 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:46:09:46:09 PM THIS IS Glasgow Displaying a disarming blend of sophistication and earthiness, Scotland’s biggest city (and the UK’s third-largest) has evolved over the last couple of decades to become one of Britain’s most intriguing metropolises. Glasgow’s Victorian architectural legacy is now swamped with stylish bars, great restaurants for every budget, and an energetic club culture. Its pounding live-music scene is one of the best in Britain, accessible through countless venues dedicated to homegrown beats. Yet nightlife is only the beginning. First-rate museums and galleries abound, and the city’s proud industrial and artistic heritage is innovatively displayed. Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s sublime works dot the town, while the River Clyde, traditionally associated with Glasgow’s industrial side, is now a symbol of the city’s renaissance thanks to a large-scale waterfront regeneration. Glasgow combines style, edgy urbanity and the locals’ legendary friendliness in a captivating blend that is utterly addictive. 9 Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 9 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:46:09:46:09 PM 10 Glaasgow_uni_guide_v7b.inddsgow_uni_guide_v7b.indd 1100 44/03/2014/03/2014 33:46:10:46:10 PM Soumyadeb Chowdhury STUDENT PROFILE Studying PhD Computing Science From Kolkata, India Sum up Glasgow in three words. Why did you choose the University Green, friendly, festive. of Glasgow? The School of Computing Science here is one of the top-ranked What do you like most about in the UK. Having received off ers from Glasgow? It is very diffi cult to just like other universities like Manchester, one thing in Glasgow. It is a beautiful city Edinburgh and Bristol, Glasgow was with many historical buildings, museums the obvious choice because of the and people from all around the world. vast amount of research being What’s surprised you about the city? conducted here. The friendly locals and their desire to What do you like most about the help anyone and everyone, without University? The curriculum and style asking for anything in return.