This list contains famous or notable people or groups who have either been born or raised in glasgow, scotland or have had a connection with the city. Our awardwinning library, the sir alex ferguson library, gives access to more than 270,000 books, 350 openaccess pcs and a huge range of online resources. The former manchester united manager visited glasgow caledonian university gcu on wednesday to donate a number of personal items while officially opening the sir alex ferguson library. Sir alex ferguson donates memorabilia as university library. Sir alex ferguson offers nhs support as manchester united.
The 10,500 squaremeter, fivefloor facility offers students. Cilips west branch agm and meet the cilips president. The former dons and manchester united manager visited. Glasgow caledonian university jisc library hub discover. He was born in govan on hogmanay 1941 to parents alexander. Cilips west branch agm and meet the cilips president tickets. Glasgow caledonian university gcu is helping frontline nhs workers by 3d printing personal protective equipment ppe. Oct 30, 2019 sir alex ferguson has donated a selection of memorabilia to a scottish university that has renamed its library after the football legend. Sir alex ferguson donates memorabilia as university. The former manchester united manager visited glasgow caledonian university gcu yesterday to donate a number of personal items while officially opening the sir alex ferguson library. December 2016 learn how and when to remove this template message. Disabled accessibility guide for sir alex ferguson library in glasgow caledonian university providing accessible disability and wheelchair friendly information.
The former manchester united manager visited glasgow. Jun 07, 2019 all you need to know about studying at glasgow caledonian university. Sir alex praises glasgow caledonians new york campus bbc news. Sir alex ferguson library glasgow caledonian university. Sir alex ferguson memorabilia on show as scots uni names. He was born in govan on hogmanay 1941 to parents alexander, a platers helper in the shipbuilding industry, and elizabeth nee hardie. A glasgow caledonian university committee has revealed that the income for its troubled new york campus project is very disappointing and warned of having limited confidence in the. The first of these sessions will be on saturday 7 march at the sir alex ferguson library, glasgow caledonian university. Be part of an audience with sir alex ferguson on 12 may. Caledonian court provides extremely highquality housing to all of its students. Sir alex, who is an honorary graduate and founding donor of gcu foundation, spoke on the theme of leadership at the universitys postgraduate college, which in june became the first international higher education institution ever to win authority to award.
Sir alex ferguson s impressive record does not repeating he has brought great achievement to the sporting life of this. Glasgow caledonian university gcu archive centre holds the social enterprise. The university s library will be renamed the sir alex ferguson library in recognition of his outstanding generosity and contribution to nurturing the talent of our students at glasgow caledonian university. The car park does not have a height restriction barrier. Sir alex ferguson at glasgow caledonian university england, manchester, salford, old trafford football stadium and statue of alex ferguson a portrait of niall ferguson in charlotte square gardens during the edinburgh international book festival.
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The former manchester united manager donated items to glasgow caledonian university as he opened the sir alex ferguson library on wednesday. Glasgow caledonian university services and facilities. Described by the guardian as rewriting the design book for academic libraries, the library has superb resources, with hundreds of thousands of books, ebooks. Described by the guardian as rewriting the design book for academic libraries, the library has superb resources, with hundreds of thousands of books, e books and journals containing over 63 million articles. Home to the university library and student support services hub, the sir alex ferguson library is the beating heart of glasgow caledonian. Sir alex fergusons aberdeen fc memorabilia donated to new. The universitys library will be renamed the sir alex ferguson library in recognition of his outstanding generosity and contribution to nurturing the talent of our students at glasgow caledonian university. He was said to be delighted that his old teacher from broomloan road primary school was in the audience to see him receive his award. Watch sir alex ferguson meeting students in glasgow today. Described by the guardian as rewriting the design book for academic libraries, the library has superb resources, with hundreds of thousands of books, ebooks and journals containing over 63 million articles. There are selfservice machines on every level of the sir alex ferguson library. The former manchester united manager visited glasgow caledonian university gcu on wednesday to donate a number of personal items. Sir alex praises glasgow caledonians new york campus. The university of glasgow is a registered scottish charity.
Sir alex ferguson, founding donor to the glasgow caledonian university foundation, will be back on campus on 12 may for an audience with sir alex ferguson. Use these to borrow and return books, just follow the onscreen instructions. Sir alex, who is an honorary graduate and founding donor of gcu foundation, spoke on the theme of leadership at the universitys postgraduate college, which in june became the first international higher education institution ever to win authority to award degrees in new york. Oct 30, 2019 sir alex ferguson memorabilia at caledonian university. University of glasgow story biography of thomas ferguson. Sir alex ferguson cbe visited glasgow caledonian new york college at a landmark stage of its development. In 2015, sir alex launched his book leading an inspirational guide to great leadership, structured around the key skills that sir alex values most highly and credits for his success. The nearest buildings to this car park isare the sir alex ferguson library and charles oakley laboratories. Oct 09, 2017 former manchester united manager sir alex ferguson has launched a campaign for a statue of nelson mandela to be erected in glasgow.
Glasgow caledonian university 3d printing personal. Alex ferguson, in full sir alexander chapman ferguson, byname fergie, born december 31, 1941, glasgow, scotland, scottish football soccer player and manager who was best known for managing manchester united 198620. He is considered one of the greatest managers of all time and he has won more trophies than any other manager in the history of football. Oct 30, 2019 he has granted the university an indefinite loan of a number of personal items, which have been used to create a display in a part of the building which has now been renamed the sir alex ferguson. Ferguson was the longesttenured manager in man u history and led. Sir alex ferguson library, glasgow caledonian university saturday 7 march 2020. Sir alex ferguson has revealed he helped convince sprint superstar usain bolt to come to glasgow for the commonwealth games. See more of glasgow caledonian university on facebook. Sir alex ferguson returned to glasgow caledonian university to meet the first four recipients of an award set up in his name. Sir alex ferguson has donated a selection of memorabilia to a scottish university that has renamed its library after him the former. He was president of the football section of the university athletics club and bequeathed his estate to the university in 1977, with the instruction that the money be used to foster the social side of university life. Glasgow bin lorry crash the 62yearold was behind the wheel of a refuse truck which. The sir alex ferguson library glasgow caledonian university.
Sir alex ferguson donates memorabilia to scottish university the. Sir alex spent two days on campus, speaking to students and staff at an audience with sir alex ferguson and as guest of honour at the glasgow caledonian university foundation dinner 2016, which. Thomas ferguson 19001977 was henry mechan professor of public health from 1944 to 1964. All you need to know about studying at glasgow caledonian university. Oct 30, 2019 sir alex ferguson has donated a selection of memorabilia to a scottish university that has renamed its library after him the former manchester united manager visited glasgow caledonian. Congratulations to our students who graduated from the african leadership college in mauritius. Dec 19, 2012 dr brian lang, principal and vice chancellor of the university said. Oct 30, 2019 united legend sir alex ferguson s fascinating donation to a university the scot, who led united to 38 trophies between 1986 and 20, handed over a collection personal memorabilia share. Dr brian lang, principal and vice chancellor of the university said. United legend sir alex fergusons fascinating donation to. Health workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are in urgent. Sir alex ferguson memorabilia at caledonian university.
Sir alexander chapman alex ferguson, cbe born 31 december 1941 is a scottish former football manager and player who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. Today marks the start of book week scotland an annual. The university s principal and vicechancellor, professor pamela gillies, said. Sir alex ferguson celebrates another title heraldscotland.
The football legend said he spoke to the jamaican athletics icon before. Disabled accessibility guide for route from main entrance to sir alex ferguson library ground floor desk in glasgow caledonian university providing accessible disability and wheelchair friendly information. Football manager sir alex ferguson, after receiving an honorary degree of doctor of letters at glasgow caledonian university, july 2001. Sir alex ferguson has donated a selection of memorabilia to a scottish university that has renamed its library after the football legend. Sir alex ferguson library is a 250,000 book state of the art library containing workstations, desks, and sofas. After obtaining his secondary school certificate he completed an apprenticeship as a toolmaker. He has granted the university an indefinite loan of a number of personal items, which have been used to create a display in a part of the building which has now been renamed the sir alex ferguson. The sir alex ferguson library is home to the gcu library. Sir alexander chapman ferguson cbe born 31 december 1941 is a scottish former football manager and player who managed manchester united from 1986 to 20. In the book alex states that tom cleverly is an excellent footballer i have to question his thought process when he made that comment, as in my opinion, tom cleverly is one of the worst footballers ive seen play for united in recent times. Oct 27, 2017 sir alex ferguson cbe visited glasgow caledonian new york college at a landmark stage of its development. Memorabilia from sir alex fergusons time as aberdeen fc manager has been donated to a university that has renamed its library after him. Headteacher told sir alex he wasnt good enough for uni. Nov 01, 2019 sir alexander chapman ferguson cbe has enjoyed a spectacular career in football, both as a player and manager.
Lecturers at 12 scottish universities to go on strike for. Sir alex ferguson opening the library in his name at the caledonian university image. When i was at govan high school my headmaster called me into his. England, manchester, salford, old trafford football stadium and statue of alex ferguson. Sir alex fergusons impressive record does not repeating he has brought great achievement to the sporting life of this. Sir alex ferguson library at glasgow caledonian university. The former manchester united and aberdeen manager spoke at glasgow caledonian new york college in a landmark stage of its development. Sir alex hosts leadership talks in new york granada. Our awardwinning library at gcu, the sir alex ferguson library, gives access to more than 270,000 books, 350 openaccess pcs and a huge range of online.
Oncampus refectory and cafes serving healthy and hearty meals to students and staff. Glasgow caledonian university renames library after man utd legend sir alex ferguson. The guardian as rewriting the design book for academic libraries, the sir alex ferguson library has superb resources, with hundreds of thousands of books. Sir alex ferguson opens new govan walkway glasgow live. Sir alex ferguson cbe launches the glasgow caledonian. Sir alex ferguson has donated a selection of memorabilia to glasgow caledonian university gcu after it renamed its library after the football legend the former manchester united manager. Join us today for our coffee, cake and a concert event with our neig. Glasgow caledonian university has launched its foundation with a generous donation from sir alex ferguson cbe to deliver scholarship programmes for students from all backgrounds and. Sir alex ferguson has emphasised the importance of leadership as he visited a scottish universitys new york campus. Sir alex ferguson on campus glasgow caledonian university. Glasgow caledonian university use 3d printers to produce ppe. The university is the academic partner of the college, a pioneering venture created with the aim of. Sir alex ferguson at glasgow caledonian university. Oct 26, 2017 sir alex ferguson has visited glasgow caledonian university s new york campus to mark its inaugural academic year.
Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. The car park is located between the rear of the sir alex ferguson library and charles oakley laboratories. Sir alex definitely proved himself to be a level 4 leader based on jim collins book good to great. The sir alex ferguson library gcu glasgow caledonian university. Sir alex was in glasgow to lend his support to the campaign haili. Nov 01, 2019 in 2015, sir alex launched his book leading an inspirational guide to great leadership, structured around the key skills that sir alex values most highly and credits for his success. Continue through the barriers and bear right into the building past a smart table and selfservice book return. Sir alex ferguson library the saltire centre is home to the gcu library. With 1,800 study spaces, the sir alex ferguson library gives you plenty of room to learn and it offers 500 computers for student use. May 12, 2016 sir alex spent two days on campus, speaking to students and staff at an audience with sir alex ferguson and as guest of honour at the glasgow caledonian university foundation dinner 2016, which. Speaking to students at glasgow caledonian university, she said. Glasgow caledonian university has renamed its library, based in the saltire centre, as the sir alex ferguson library. Former manchester united manager sir alex ferguson has launched a campaign for a statue of nelson mandela to be erected in glasgow. Described by the guardian as rewriting the design book for academic libraries, the library has.
Sir alex ferguson library, glasgow caledonian university, cowcaddens road, glasgow g4 0ba. Sir alex ferguson donates football memorabilia to glasgow. News, updates and features from glasgow caledonian university. If all the copies of the book you want are on loan, you can request it. Sir alex ferguson offers nhs support as manchester united legend reflects on care that saved my life. The former manchester united manager visited glasgow caledonian university gcu yesterday to donate a number of. Sir alex ferguson has visited glasgow caledonian universitys new york campus to mark its inaugural academic year. Route from main entrance to sir alex ferguson library. Former manchester united manager sir alex committed. Oct 26, 2017 former manchester united manager sir alex ferguson has emphasised the importance of leadership as he visited a scottish university s new york campus. From bookings to books, sir alex ferguson has university. Today marks the start of book week scotland an annual celebration of. Search for journal articles, books, ebooks and other library items.
Sir alex ferguson visits scottish universitys new nyc. The renaming is an opportunity for the university to thank sir alex, and recognise his special relationship with gcu and the city of glasgow. Sir alex ferguson visits scottish universitys new nyc campus. The universitys principal and vicechancellor, professor pamela gillies, said.
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