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Recent News

Lecture Reviews

Burning the Books: knowledge under attack from Ancient Assyria to the age of AI – Richard Ovenden

Published: 10th October 2024

“Do you see why books are hated and feared?” asks a character in the classic book-burner novel Fahrenheit 451. It’s a good question.

Society News

Glasgow Apprentice Awards

Published: 4th October 2024

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow is pleased to support the Glasgow Apprentice Awards scheme. Meet this year’s award winners.

Event Reports

Members’ Soirée – Lord Kelvin: A celebration

Published: 25th September 2024

Lord Kelvin: a celebration. Our annual soirée took place at the Hunterian Museum, University of Glasgow on Wednesday 25th September 2024.

Our History

The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow was founded in 1802 “to aid the study, diffusion, and advancement of the arts and sciences with their applications”.

Join the Society

Membership brings free access to all talks as well as other benefits. After each talk you can meet the lecturer and other society members over a glass of wine.

MEMBERSHIP IS FREE FOR STUDENTS AND UNDER 25'S