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The Glasgow School of Art pays tribute to leading Scottish artist and educator Christine Borland

Posted on: Jul. 22, 2026
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is deeply saddened by the passing of acclaimed Scottish artist, educator and GSA graduate Christine Borland, whose pioneering practice and commitment to teaching helped shape contemporary art in Scotland and earned international recognition over a career spanning more than three decades.   A leading member of the generation of artists who transformed Glasgow into
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New Report Reveals Scale Of The Glasgow School Of Art’s Socioeconomic Impact

Posted on: Jun. 25, 2026
Today, Thursday  June 25th, a new report highlights the scale of the socioeconomic impact generated by The Glasgow School of Art (GSA), demonstrating its central role in developing Scotland’s creative industries sector, which contributes around 4% of the nation’s total economic output.   The Glasgow School of Art is a “magnet” for creative talent and acts as a “placemaker” for Glasgow’s
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Working Space Live, The Glasgow School of Art’s Annual Creative Networking Event, Returns for its Fourth Edition, Creating a Dynamic Hub for Networking, Exchange and Community

Posted on: Jun. 03, 2026
Returning for its fourth year, Working Space Live is an in-person networking event to connect the creative industries of Glasgow. The event, held at The Glasgow School of Art’s Student Union (GSASA) on Tuesday 6th June, brings together the city’s diverse network of designers, artists, architects, innovators and forward-thinkers alongside our own vibrant community of students, staff, and graduates.  
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Rising Scottish Designer and Glasgow School of Art Graduate Flora McFarlane Debuts Unique Fashion Show at The Burrell Collection

Posted on: May. 11, 2026
Flora McFarlane, an award-winning Fashion Design graduate from The Glasgow School of Art, unveiled her debut collection Return to the Garden at a unique catwalk show staged by The Burrell Collection on Saturday 9th of May.   As part of this landmark collaboration, The Burrell Collection’s galleries for the first time became a runway with the 28-look collection of designer pieces
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