Glasgow caledonian university has renamed its library, based in the saltire centre, as the sir alex ferguson library. Sir alex ferguson has donated a selection of memorabilia to a scottish university that has renamed its library after him the former. The nearest buildings to this car park isare the sir alex ferguson library and charles oakley laboratories. Sir alex praises glasgow caledonians new york campus. 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. Glasgow caledonian university gcu archive centre holds the social enterprise. Sir alex fergusons aberdeen fc memorabilia donated to new. Sir alex ferguson fund glasgow caledonian university. Sir alex ferguson library, glasgow caledonian university, cowcaddens road, glasgow g4 0ba.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Sir alex ferguson 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 ferguson opens library named in his honour at glasgow caledonian university. The 10,500 squaremeter, fivefloor facility offers students. The football legend said he spoke to the jamaican athletics icon before. Glasgow caledonian university services and facilities. See more of glasgow caledonian university on facebook. United legend sir alex fergusons fascinating donation to. Sir alex ferguson visits scottish universitys new nyc. Sir alex ferguson donates memorabilia as university library. Sir alex ferguson returned to glasgow caledonian university to meet the first four recipients of an award set up in his name. Glasgow bin lorry crash the 62yearold was behind the wheel of a refuse truck which.
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. Glasgow caledonian university 3d printing personal. Sir alex ferguson s impressive record does not repeating he has brought great achievement to the sporting life of this. 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. Continue through the barriers and bear right into the building past a smart table and selfservice book return. 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. The former manchester united manager was joined by photographer harry benson at a. Oct 27, 2017 sir alex ferguson cbe visited glasgow caledonian new york college at a landmark stage of its development. 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. Health workers on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic are in urgent. 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. The renaming is an opportunity for the university to thank sir alex, and recognise his special relationship with gcu and the city of glasgow. Search for journal articles, books, ebooks and other library items. The universitys principal and vicechancellor, professor pamela gillies, said.
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. If all the copies of the book you want are on loan, you can request it. From bookings to books, sir alex ferguson has university. He was born in govan on hogmanay 1941 to parents alexander. 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. News, updates and features from glasgow caledonian. Sir alexander chapman ferguson cbe has enjoyed a spectacular career in football, both as a player and manager. 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. 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. 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.
The university s principal and vicechancellor, professor pamela gillies, said. 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 former manchester united manager visited glasgow. 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.
Glasgow caledonian university renames library after man utd legend sir alex ferguson. 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. University of glasgow myglasgow special collections. 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. Sir alex ferguson cbe launches the glasgow caledonian. He was born in govan on hogmanay 1941 to parents alexander, a platers helper in the shipbuilding industry, and elizabeth nee hardie. The sir alex ferguson library is home to the gcu library. The car park does not have a height restriction barrier. Sir alex hosts leadership talks in new york granada itv news. 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. 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.
Thomas ferguson 19001977 was henry mechan professor of public health from 1944 to 1964. Ferguson was the longesttenured manager in man u history and led. Sir alex ferguson memorabilia on show as scots uni names. 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. Sir alex fergusons impressive record does not repeating he has brought great achievement to the sporting life of this. Cilips west branch agm and meet the cilips president tickets. The first of these sessions will be on saturday 7 march at the sir alex ferguson library, glasgow caledonian university. Sir alex ferguson library glasgow caledonian university. Sir alex hosts leadership talks in new york granada.
Dr brian lang, principal and vice chancellor of the university said. University of glasgow story biography of thomas ferguson. Sir alex ferguson offers nhs support as manchester united. 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. Today marks the start of book week scotland an annual celebration of. Sir alex ferguson donates memorabilia as university. Sir alex ferguson offers nhs support as manchester united legend reflects on care that saved my life. Glasgow caledonian university jisc library hub discover. 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. There are selfservice machines on every level of the sir alex ferguson library. This article needs additional citations for verification. Disabled accessibility guide for sir alex ferguson library in glasgow caledonian university providing accessible disability and wheelchair friendly information. Sir alex ferguson donates football memorabilia to glasgow. 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 opening the library in his name at the caledonian university image. Home to the university library and student support services hub, the sir alex ferguson library is the beating heart of glasgow caledonian. Sir alex ferguson opens new govan walkway glasgow live. Glasgow caledonian university gcu is helping frontline nhs workers by 3d printing personal protective equipment ppe. Sir alex ferguson library is a 250,000 book state of the art library containing workstations, desks, and sofas. Cilips west branch agm and meet the cilips president. Sir alex ferguson library the saltire centre is home to the gcu library. Caledonian court provides extremely highquality housing to all of its students. Route from main entrance to sir alex ferguson library. 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.
After obtaining his secondary school certificate he completed an apprenticeship as a toolmaker. The sir alex ferguson library gcu glasgow caledonian university. Speaking to students at glasgow caledonian university, she said. Sir alex ferguson celebrates another title heraldscotland. Sir alex ferguson donates memorabilia to scottish university the. 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. Sir alex ferguson has visited glasgow caledonian universitys new york campus to mark its inaugural academic year. The former manchester united manager visited glasgow caledonian university gcu on wednesday to donate a number of personal items. Glasgow caledonian university services canam consultants. The former manchester united manager visited glasgow caledonian university gcu yesterday to donate a number of. Watch sir alex ferguson meeting students in glasgow today. 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. Sir alex ferguson has emphasised the importance of leadership as he visited a scottish universitys new york campus. Sir alex was in glasgow to lend his support to the campaign haili.
Today marks the start of book week scotland an annual. Sir alex ferguson has revealed he helped convince sprint superstar usain bolt to come to glasgow for the commonwealth games. Sir alex ferguson has donated a selection of memorabilia to a scottish university that has renamed its library after the football legend. All you need to know about studying at glasgow caledonian university. Join us today for our coffee, cake and a concert event with our neig. Sir alex ferguson cbe visited glasgow caledonian new york college at a landmark stage of its development. The university of glasgow is a registered scottish charity.
Headteacher told sir alex he wasnt good enough for uni. England, manchester, salford, old trafford football stadium and statue of alex ferguson. Glasgow caledonian university use 3d printers to produce ppe. Memorabilia from sir alex fergusons time as aberdeen fc manager has been donated to a university that has renamed its library after him. Lecturers at 12 scottish universities to go on strike for. Jun 07, 2019 all you need to know about studying at glasgow caledonian university. The sir alex ferguson scholarship and awards fund was established in september 2015 to support deserving students. News, updates and features from glasgow caledonian university. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. 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 praises glasgow caledonians new york campus bbc news. 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.
Congratulations to our students who graduated from the african leadership college in mauritius. Sir alex ferguson on campus glasgow caledonian university. 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 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. The former manchester united manager donated items to glasgow caledonian university as he opened the sir alex ferguson library on wednesday. Use these to borrow and return books, just follow the onscreen instructions. Described by the guardian as rewriting the design book for academic libraries, the library has. December 2016 learn how and when to remove this template message. Jul 08, 2017 sir alex ferguson opens new govan walkway. When i was at govan high school my headmaster called me into his. Sir alex ferguson library, glasgow caledonian university saturday 7 march 2020. The car park is located between the rear of the sir alex ferguson library and charles oakley laboratories. Sir alex ferguson library at glasgow caledonian university.
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 university is the academic partner of the college, a pioneering venture created with the aim of. Sir alex ferguson visits scottish universitys new nyc campus. Former manchester united manager sir alex ferguson has emphasised the importance of leadership as he visited a scottish universitys new york campus. Sir alex ferguson library gcu glasgow caledonian university. Be part of an audience with sir alex ferguson on 12 may. Nov 01, 2019 sir alexander chapman ferguson cbe has enjoyed a spectacular career in football, both as a player and manager. Sir alex definitely proved himself to be a level 4 leader based on jim collins book good to great. Oct 26, 2017 sir alex ferguson has visited glasgow caledonian university s new york campus to mark its inaugural academic year. 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. The former dons and manchester united manager visited. Football manager sir alex ferguson, after receiving an honorary degree of doctor of letters at glasgow caledonian university, july 2001. Described by the guardian as rewriting the design book for academic libraries, the library has superb resources, with hundreds of thousands of books, ebooks. Oncampus refectory and cafes serving healthy and hearty meals to students and staff.
The sir alex ferguson library glasgow caledonian university. Oct 30, 2019 sir alex ferguson memorabilia at caledonian university. Sir alex ferguson memorabilia at caledonian university. Described by the guardian as rewriting the design book for academic libraries, the. Dec 19, 2012 dr brian lang, principal and vice chancellor of the university said. Former manchester united manager sir alex ferguson has launched a campaign for a statue of nelson mandela to be erected in glasgow. United legend sir alex fergusons fascinating donation to a. 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. 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.