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The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pam Hogg, an internationally recognised fashion designer, artist and musician, and alumna of the School.  Pam Hogg studied Fine Art and Printed Textiles at the GSA, graduating in 1976.  Launching her first collection in 1981, she grew to become a profoundly influential figure in the

Comment from The Glasgow School of Art:   We have been clear and provided evidence that the now approved proposals fundamentally compromise the Category A listed Mackintosh Building, something that was agreed with in both the Officers Report and in the objection by Historic Environment Scotland.    Equally, the suggestions made today in the Planning Committee that this proposal is

Comment from Professor Penny Macbeth, Director and Principal of the Glasgow School of Art and Mackintosh Building Project Sponsor:   “The recommendation for approval places our commitment to the rebuilding of the Mackintosh Building at significant risk. The former Jumping Jaks/ABC site proposals fundamentally compromise the Mackintosh Building’s heritage significance as a purpose-design art school and with it, the Building’s

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) today, Thursday 10 April, launches GSA Rural Lab, a pioneering interdisciplinary research centre at the GSA Highlands & Islands campus near Forres, Moray. The initiative explores the intersections of research, innovation, education, and enterprise to drive sustainable economic growth and cultural transformation in rural spaces.   Building on a 20-year impact of placed-based research,

The Glasgow School of Art’s position as an international leader in art and design education and research has been reinforced again with the publication of the QS2025 World University Subject rankings. The GSA has been consistently ranked in the top 20 institutions internationally for the last 11 years and in the top 5 in the UK and top 10 in

  Recent data has revealed that graduates in Scotland account for 57% of the workforce   Official government forecasts show that between 2025 and 2035 the UK economy will need 1.7 million more workers in occupations associated with graduate skills​   By 2035 the UK economy will require a workforce where 61% hold a higher education qualification compared to 52%

images: mcateer photograph May 2024. (Loggia, left, stairwell, right) More images available to download on Flickr The Glasgow School of Art provided an update today (10th May 2024) on the Mackintosh Building reinstatement project. The Glasgow School of Art is to issue a tender for the appointment of architects, cost consultants and economic impact experts to update its Strategic Outline Business Case

  John Byrne taken by George Oliver and from the George and Cordelia Oliver Collection. Credit: The Glasgow School of Art and The Cordelia and George Oliver Archive   Director of The Glasgow School of Art, Professor Penny Macbeth said: “We are saddened to hear of the death of our alumnus, John Byrne. John Byrne had a seminal influence on

  The Glasgow School of Art announced today (1 March 2023) that the procurement exercise for the Architect-led Design Team for the Mackintosh Building Project will be closed and no appointment will be made.  This follows the identification of a technical error in the scoring matrix used in the procurement process.   The procurement process will now be thoroughly reviewed

  Robbie Coltrane at the opening of the Reid Building Director of The Glasgow School of Art, Professor Penny Macbeth, said:   “All of the GSA – staff, students, alumni and the Board – are saddened to hear of the passing of our friend and alumnus, Robbie Coltrane.   Robbie was a great supporter of and ambassador for the school, demonstrating