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University of Glasgow Higgs-hunter receives prestigious award

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:35:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow physicist who has played a key role in the search for the Higgs boson has been presented with a major award for his research.

Indonesian Vice Rectors visit on leadership development programme

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:25:00 GMT

The School of Education was recently successful in a bid to the British Council to provide a leadership development programme for Vice Rectors from Indonesia.

Glasgow and Liverpool win Wellcome Trust funding for joint Centre for Global Health Research

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:07:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Wellcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology (WTCMP), in partnership with the University of Liverpool, has been successful in securing Wellcome Trust funding to establish one of five Centres for Global Health Research.

Emma’s award for excellence

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:02:00 GMT

Emma Wisniewski-Barker, 23, PhD researcher from the Optics Group in the School of Physics and Astronomy won the Bronze Medal at a competition in the House of Commons, for the excellence of her physics research.

Hunterian exhibition celebrates bicentenary

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:58:00 GMT

A new exhibition at the Hunterian Art Gallery is celebrating the story of Scotland’s oldest museum through its first visitor guide, published in 1813.

£3 million boost for Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:41:00 GMT

Professor Rhian Touyz, Director of the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, has received three awards from the British Heart Foundation to start on 1 April 2013 for five years.

Need space to study and think?

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:37:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has access to facilities for reading and study groups that wish to get time off campus. These are located at The Burn, a large, country house situated at Edzell near Brechin in Angus.

RSE honours University academics

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:02:00 GMT

A group of leading University of Glasgow academics have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE)

Appointments and awards for MVLS staff

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:30:00 GMT

Staff in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences have been in the news with a series of new appointments and awards. They include Professor Phil Cotton, Professor Jill Morrison and Dr Carol Clugston, the College Secretary.

Gaelic Language Plan launched at University of Glasgow

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:22:00 GMT

The University formally launched its first Gaelic Language Plan last week

People in the news

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:56:00 GMT

Read some of the stories of staff achievement from around campus

Pension Auto Enrolment

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:47:00 GMT

From 1 April the University will be implementing new legislative requirements to automatically enrol specific groups of workers into a pension scheme.

Memorial Service for Bruce Webster

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:50:00 GMT

Bruce Webster of the History Department has sadly passed away aged 83.

International Story website to mark our global influence

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:02:00 GMT

A new website is being launched this week to highlight how the University of Glasgow has helped shape our world.

University complaints procedure set for major overhaul

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:21:00 GMT

Changes are on the way to the processes used by the University for handling complaints

The Equality and Diversity Unit wants YOUR views on public sector equality

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:09:00 GMT

The University is developing its response to the Public Sector Equality Duty which came into force in May 2012.

Ferguson Bequest applications opening

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:41:00 GMT

The Ferguson Bequest Committee meet bi-annually to make allocations to various University staff clubs and societies

Three minute thesis competition comes to Glasgow

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:19:00 GMT

Thursday 21st sees the first ever Three Minute Thesis competition taking place in Glasgow

Alan McGregor appointed to Scottish Employability Forum

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:15:00 GMT

Professor Alan McGregor of the Adam Smith Business School has been appointed to the Scottish Employability Forum (SEF)

Janey Buchan political song collection

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:58:00 GMT

Staff, students and members of the public will be able to access the Janey Buchan Political Song Collection

Public Policy Secondment Competition 2013-14

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:03:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is undertaking an ambitious cross-disciplinary initiative in public policy research and knowledge exchange

Digital/Social Media and Memory: A Symposium

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:54:00 GMT

Six leading experts will gather to assess the emergent forces of remembering and forgetting in the new media ecology.

The development of Ultrasound

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:22:00 GMT

A book about the development of the diagnostic ultrasound - a Glasgow innovation – has been published.

Major accolade for University of Glasgow refrigeration expert

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:51:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow academic has received a major award for his contribution to the field of advanced refrigeration.

Missing people project receives Scottish Policing Award

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:39:00 GMT

A research project which aims to deepen understanding of why adults choose to go missing has won a major national award.

Centre for open studies course enrolment now open!

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:24:00 GMT

Courses starting from April 2013 - enrol now.

Principal's surgeries

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Registration is open for the next round of Principal’s Surgeries, which are to be held on 14 March 2013 and 17 April 2013

University service on BBC Radio 4

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:38:00 GMT

Listeners to BBC Radio 4 on Sunday (3 March) were able to enjoy the Sunday Worship programme as it was broadcast ‘live’ from the Chapel

National Student Survey – we need your help!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:31:00 GMT

To ensure that as many subjects as possible reach the response rate required for publication of data, we need your help.

See Andrew Neil host our “Future of Printed Media Debate” tonight

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:58:00 GMT

Make sure not to miss out on what promises to be a fantastic event!

Talks on University of Glasgow pension scheme

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:15:00 GMT

Members of the University of Glasgow’s Senior Management Group are consulting with the trade unions about the future of the University’s own pension fund.

U21 International Student Conferences

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:45:00 GMT

The U21 Student Conferences are now open for applications.

Jolomo supports student carers with exhibition of biblically themed work

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:35:00 GMT

Scottish artist John Lowrie Morrison OBE is currently holding an exhibition of his landscape and religious paintings in the Chapel

The Learning and Teaching Development Fund is now open

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:52:00 GMT

The Learning and Teaching Development Fund supports developments in Learning and Teaching (L&T) which are innovative, sustainable, transferable and contribute to the University's L&T strategy

Prof Richard Elliott joins University

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:20:00 GMT

Prof Richard Elliott has joined the MRC Centre for Virus Research at the University of Glasgow as the new Bill Jarrett Chair of Infectious Disease

Gilmorehill development gathers pace

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:45:00 GMT

The first drop-in consultation event was held at the Welcome Point at Gilmorehill on Wednesday 20 Feb and attracted students, staff and members of the public

University to host 'Future of Printed Media' debate

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:59:00 GMT

It is not too late to secure a place for a special debate to held in the Bute Hall tonight (Monday 4 March) at 6.30

Livingstone 200 commemorations

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:03:00 GMT

A large and appreciative crowd attended a special lecture given in the Bute Hall by Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale on “Livingstone’s Legacy: Lessons for Today”

Scottish Funding Council supports 122 new postgraduate places

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:04:00 GMT

Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has warmly welcomed the news that the University of Glasgow will receive funding to support more than a hundred new postgraduate places, more than any other Scottish university.

Photo competition set to showcase Science and Engineering research

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:09:00 GMT

Enter the College of Science and Engineering's Technical Photography contest in a bid to win an iPad 2.

Memorial Service and Tribute to the late Professor Archie Roy

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 13:10:00 GMT

A Memorial Service and Tribute to the late Professor Archie Roy, who passed away on Dec 27th 2012 aged 88, will be held in Glasgow University Chapel on Thursday March 14 at 14.30.