University news archive for June 2001

University news archive for June 2001

University showcases at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Mon, 25 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

Professor Moira Brown and her team have been chosen to exhibit at the Royal Society's annual summer science exhibition in London on 3rd - 5th July.

How science could save new Loch Lomond national park

Mon, 25 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

Dr Stephen Woodley, Chief Scientist for Parks Canada, will warn a conference at the University on Wednesday 27 June, that those involved in setting up Scotland's first National Park will fail unless they learn the lessons of Canada.

Twelve honoured on Commemoration Day

Fri, 22 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, The King of the Asante and Mrs Graca Machel were among those who received honorary degrees.

Royal Honours for staff

Mon, 18 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

Professor Charles Fewson, first Director of the Institute of Biomedical & Life Sciences, is among members of the University honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Professor Peter Vanezis is honoured in the Diplomatic List.

Mechanism identified which regulates growth of tumours

Mon, 18 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow scientists have reported a 'significant' finding on how the body counters cancer.

Join Neil Garrod for his last leg home

Fri, 15 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

Celebrate Neil's outstanding achievement and raise funds for the British Heart Foundation by joining in a Mega Fun Run - 20 June 2001 - 7pm, Saltmarket.

£100,000 gift aids development of artificial heart valves

Thu, 14 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

A new electron microscope is officially inaugurated today, 14 June, in the University's Department of Cardiac Surgery. It will enable scientists to identify the most suitable materials for use in the next generation of artificial heart valves.

Glasgow engineers in award winning nanotechnology consortium

Thu, 14 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow engineers are to share in a ?18 M nationwide initiative to set up new interdisciplinary research collaborations in nanotechnology.

Appeal launched for Donald Dewar Chair of Social Justice

Mon, 11 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

The University is honouring the memory of the late Donald Dewar, Scotland's first First Minister, by launching a ?1.7M appeal to establish a Chair of Social Justice. The appeal has been inaugurated by a donation of ?150,000 from ScottishPower.

Boat race results

Thu, 07 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

Here are the results of the Glasgow v Edinburgh Boat Race which took place on 2 June at Glasgow Green.

Glasgow in battle of the cities

Wed, 06 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

The global competition to attract tourists is a battle between cities, Glasgow's tourist chief told a Business Breakfast audience at the University of Glasgow this morning (Wednesday).

A History of Glasgow's Rectors

Wed, 06 Jun 2001 00:00:00 BST

A book has been published on the history of the Rectorship at the University.