University news archive for August 2001

University news archive for August 2001

Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde discuss student welfare

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 00:00:00 BST

The Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde will host a student wellbeing conference on Monday and Tuesday, prior to the start of term.

University hosts muscular dystrophy conference

Fri, 31 Aug 2001 00:00:00 BST

Scientists, health professionals and clinical researchers in the field of neuromuscular function will gather at the University of Glasgow to discuss the treatment of neuromuscular patients in Scotland.

Gifford Public Lecture Series, 2-7 September

Thu, 30 Aug 2001 00:00:00 BST

This year's Gifford Lectures take place within the framework of the BA Festival of Science, whose theme in 2001 is Science and Society.

University of Glasgow wins £16.8m research funding

Mon, 27 Aug 2001 00:00:00 BST

SHEFC today announced that the University of Glasgow has been awarded ?16.8m from the Science Research Infrastructure Fund (SRIF).

Principal appointed to chair of CCLRC

Wed, 22 Aug 2001 00:00:00 BST

Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science, today announced the appointment of Principal, Professor Sir Graeme Davies, to the Chair of the Council for the Central Laboratory of the Research Councils (CCLRC).

Glasgow's universities and colleges work in historic collaboratation

Fri, 17 Aug 2001 00:00:00 BST

Many of Scotland's most significant archival records are to be made available to the public for the first time via the Internet. An archivist has been appointed to catalogue historic records held in Glasgow's universities and colleges.

On-line display of Library's history

Thu, 09 Aug 2001 00:00:00 BST

In honour of the University's 550th anniversary, the latest online exhibition from Special Collections celebrates the history of the library from 1451 to the present.

University wins three RSE research awards

Wed, 08 Aug 2001 00:00:00 BST

Dr David Andrew, Dr Marie Claire Parker and Dr Meurig Sage have been awarded research grants by the RSE (Royal Society of Edinburgh) as part of an initative to boost Scotland's well-being.

Louise Annand presents University with art for auction

Thu, 02 Aug 2001 00:00:00 BST

Local artist Louise Annand will donate a painting to the University of Glasgow this Friday for a charity auction to be held this autumn. Amongst items already donated is an entirely new print by Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, the Queen's Sculptor in Scotland.