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Glasgow research targeting developing world honoured by the Queen

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:35:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s Boyd Orr Centre for Population and Ecosystem Health were awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education

Glasgow to host international drink-drive conference

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:58:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is to host a prestigious international course on the problem of alcohol and drug driving.

Council of Senate elections

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 11:53:00 GMT

Nominations are now being sought for election to the newly established Council of Senate. The polls will close and the results will be announced on Thursday 27 March.

Appointment of two new Vice-Principals announced

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:33:00 GMT

The University has announced the appointment of Professors Jonathan Cooper and Miles Padgett to new Vice-Principal positions.

Head of School of Engineering to discuss China collaboration on TV

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:34:00 GMT

Professor John Marsh, Head of the School of Engineering, will be appearing on the Business Channel’s ‘China Prospects for Growth’ programme at 8:30pm next Tuesday (11 March).

Tweet to woo visitors

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:58:00 GMT

The University has launched a new Twitter profile. 'GlasgowUniEvents' is designed to cover the wide range of events hosted at the University including conferences, public engagement events as well as open days and other recruitment activities.

News and events in brief

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:50:00 GMT

A round-up of news and upcoming events from the Campuses

University bids farewell to Father John Keenan

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 13:29:00 GMT

Father John Keenan led Morning Prayers for the last time last Thursday before leaving Turnbull Hall to be ordained Bishop of Paisley on March 19 in St Mirin's Cathedral, writes Joan Keenan.

Doctor Richard St Denis

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 11:50:00 GMT

The School of Physics and Astronomy, and many friends and colleagues beyond, are mourning Doctor Richard 'Rick' St Denis, who died on 15 February after a long illness.

Congrats to curler Lauren

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 13:18:00 GMT

Congratulations have been sent to British Olympic curler Lauren Gray, the University of Glasgow student who graduated last year and went on to join the successful Eve Muirhead team at Sochi.

Head of MVLS hailed as ‘Woman With Heart’

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 12:00:00 GMT

Professor Anna Dominiczak, the Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, has been recognised as a ‘Woman With Heart’ for her outstanding contribution to helping UK heart patients.

Hunterian curator receives award

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:25:00 GMT

Dr John Faithfull, curator of mineralogy and petrology at the Hunterian, has been awarded the Brighton Medal for "outstanding service to geology in museums".

Films and Independence

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 16:45:00 GMT

BBC Radio show reprises debate on the impact of independence on the film industry in association with the School of Culture and Creative Arts.

Engage over coffee

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 09:39:00 GMT

The University’s recently appointed public engagement officer, Jamie Gallagher, is inviting staff to a public engagement information coffee morning in the Hunterian. The event will run from 8.30am to 10am on Monday 24 March.

Open Studies launch Spring/Summer brochure

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 12:25:00 GMT

The Centre for Open Studies has launched its “Spring into Summer” Brochure. The Centre is offering a wide range of courses and events while launching some innovative areas of study such as new Business & Executive Coaching courses.

Independent 2014 Staff Survey asks “How are we doing?”

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:43:00 GMT

The 2014 Staff Survey will be launched towards the end of this month and for the first time will be run by an independent research company. Supported by the University’s trades unions, the detailed questionnaire will seek to gather the views of ALL staff and will guarantee respondents’ total anonymity.

£2.3 million boost for distance learning

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:09:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has launched a £2.3 million initiative to grow online learning and teaching. A University-wide call is to be issued for proposals.

Erasmus Mundus opportunities

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:42:00 GMT

The first call for applications for the new “Nova Domus” Erasmus Mundus project has just been launched and University of Glasgow doctoral, post-doctoral and staff candidates are encouraged to apply.

On the international scene

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:57:00 GMT

Some of this week's headlines from Glasgow International

Learning and Teaching conference

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 17:07:00 GMT

The Annual Learning and Teaching conference takes place on Thursday 10 April 2014: Challenging Conventions: some conventions are challenging and some conventions need challenged.

Game Changer Success

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:49:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has secured seven nominations in the Game Changer Awards – an event organised by Universities Scotland and Colleges Scotland to recognise the role of the further and higher education sectors in the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

£10m funding boost for stratified medicine research

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has received £10m in new funding to support world-leading research into more effective forms of medication tailored to patients’ own genetic makeup.

Head appointed for College of Arts

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 10:11:00 GMT

Professor Roibeard (Robby) Ó Maolalaigh has been appointed Vice-Principal of the University of Glasgow and Head of the College of Arts

Student Teaching Awards

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:33:00 GMT

The Student’s Representatives Council (SRC) held their annual Student Teaching Awards Ceremony on Friday 14 March to recognise great teachers from across the University

University at the heart of the Commonwealth Games

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 10:33:00 GMT

All eyes will be on Glasgow this summer and we at the University will be right at the heart of the Games.

TEDxUniversity of Glasgow

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:45:00 GMT

On Saturday 15 March, the University’s Senate Room was the venue for the first TEDxUniversity of Glasgow event

RSE appoints seven new Fellows from University of Glasgow

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 11:30:00 GMT

Seven academics from the University of Glasgow have been elected Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

University signs Geodiversity Charter

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 15:48:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is a signatory to Scotland's Geodiversity Charter, following a recent ceremony.

New blog tackles 'end-of-life' care

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:06:00 GMT

A newly launched blog is focusing on academic work on end of life care taking place at the University of Glasgow.

Launch of Innovation News

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:48:00 GMT

Research, Strategy and Innovation Office (RSIO) have launched Innovation News, an e-newsletter promoting the commercialisation, knowledge transfer and enterprise activity at the University.

Café Scientifique celebrates 10 years in Glasgow

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 11:00:00 GMT

Café Scientifique, an initiative to foster greater public understanding of science, has celebrated 10 years in Glasgow.

News and Events Roundup

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:30:00 GMT

A roundup of news items and forthcoming events on the Campuses.

Senior University mission to China

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:25:00 GMT

Senior members of the University will be undertaking a high-profile trip to China this month to raise the University's profile and to launch a new series of events.

Asia Pacific Association of International Educators

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 15:57:00 GMT

Ian Thomson, Head of the International Office, will be attending the Asia Pacific Association of International Educators from the 17 to 20 March in Seoul, South Korea.

Neal Juster scoops award

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:17:00 GMT

Senior Vice Principal Professor Neal Juster scooped the business/academic award in the 2014 Scottish Adventurers Awards at a ceremony in central Glasgow earlier this month.

Plaudits for Charles Kennedy

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:46:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow's Rector for the last six years, the Right Honourable Charles Kennedy MP, has stood down on reaching the end of his term of office. Warm tributes were paid at a University reception.

Researcher in the field - Episode 6

Tue, 10 Dec 2013 15:40:00 GMT

In this episode Prof Paul Garside interviews Dr Pete Bull and Dr Vandana Thathy, both researchers based at the KEMRI Wellcome Trust programme in Kilifi, Kenya.

Dr Ann Galbraith to retire

Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:15:00 GMT

After 43 years service with the University Dr Ann Galbraith, currently Environmental Adviser with Safety and Environmental Protection Services, is retiring from the University at the end of this month.

Tributes paid to Chemistry's Anna Black

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:57:00 GMT

Tributes have been paid to Mrs Anna Black, a former Secretary in the School of Chemistry who passed away recently.

Tanni Grey-Thompson to give Carnegie Lecture

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 15:09:00 GMT

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, one of Britain's greatest Paralympic athletes, is to present the inaugural Andrew Carnegie Lecture 'Seize the Day' this evening.

Changes to Counselling Service

Fri, 14 Mar 2014 15:24:00 GMT

Following a re-branding exercise, you will see that our Employee Assistance Programme provider, formerly called PPC, is now known as Optum

"Take the Survey!" - Principal / Unions

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:02:00 GMT

The Principal and the University's trades unions have urged staff to take part in the Staff Survey 2014. The survey is now live and can be completed anytime until Friday 25 April.

University awaits outcome of review

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:06:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is awaiting the outcome of this year's Enhancement-led Institutional Review (ELIR). It is the equivalent of the Research Excellence Framework for learning & teaching and is coordinated by the Quality Assurance Agency.

University challenges Glasgow parking review

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:03:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has written to Glasgow City Council seeking to work with them on any planned changes to the parking regime in the West End of the city.

Glasgow trio scoop prizes from Royal Society of Edinburgh

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 07:00:00 GMT

Three University of Glasgow academics have received Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) prizes for their contribution to science.

Three minute wonders

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:31:00 BST

Science and Engineering's Richard Middlemass was overall winner in this year's Three Minute Thesis competition.

New portal for Ferguson Bequest

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:31:00 GMT

A new online portal has just gone live for handling applications to the University's popular Ferguson Bequest scheme.

Optics for the Royal Society summer show

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 14:04:00 GMT

The Optics group at the School of Physics and Astronomy are among a handful of successful teams involved in The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition held in London from 30 June – 6 July 2014.

News and events round-up

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:43:00 BST

A round-up of news and events from around the Campuses.

Principal in China

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:49:00 GMT

The University’s Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has returned from a fruitful visit to China and Singapore. The main purpose of his trip to China was to develop the University of Glasgow’s Joint Educational Partnership with Nankai University in Tianjin.

New York date for Andy Furlong

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:31:00 BST

Professor Andy Furlong, Dean of Research in the College of Social Science, has taken part in a New York dialogue on inequalities and marginalisation amongst youth.

Family raise £11,000 for University research

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 16:47:00 GMT

The family of a well-known member of University of Glasgow staff, who died of bone marrow cancer eighteen months ago, have raised more than £11,000 for charity in his memory.

Top award for Margaret

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:55:00 BST

Head of Nursing & Health Care, Margaret Sneddon, was named Lymphoedema Care Nurse of the Year at the prestigious British Journal of Nursing Awards in London last week.

Prof Rory O'Connor elected to Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences

Thu, 20 Mar 2014 10:09:00 GMT

Professor Rory O'Connor has been conferred the prestigious award of Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences.

Focus on Open Days

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 18:47:00 GMT

Starting this month, the University will host a series of events for applicants, prospective students and parents, offering a wide range of opportunities to come and visit the University of Glasgow. On Tuesday 1 April the University will host an Applicants’ Visit Day.

Annual Glasgow Vet School Rodeo

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:55:00 GMT

University staff and students are being invited to the 54th Annual Glasgow Vet School Rodeo. It is being held at the Garscube estate on Saturday, 12th April from 11am to 5pm. The rodeo is an annual charity event organised by second year veterinary students.

Campus Conversation returns

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:09:00 BST

Another Campus Conversation event is scheduled for 17 June. It will give University staff the chance to question and engage with senior management.

Date set for Snowden's rectorial installation

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:11:00 BST

Edward Snowden will be inaugurated as Rector at an event to be held on Wednesday 23rd April at 11:00am in the University’s Bute Hall

Big take-up for Staff Survey

Wed, 26 Mar 2014 16:49:00 GMT

Nearly a quarter of University staff have completed the 2014 Staff Survey during its first week. More than eight hundred people completed the independent questionnaire in the first 24 hours following its launch. Interview with Capita's David Evans, the man responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and anonymity of the survey.