Nick Nairn is the latest celebrity to pledge his support for the University of Glasgow cardiovascular research centre appeal. Nick will cook up a 'Healthy Heartening Business Lunch' for University guests on Friday 12 April to raise funds for the construction of a much-needed new centre for cardiovascular research. Rector Greg Hemphill will be on hand to assist.

The total construction cost of the British Heart Foundation Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre will be almost £11 million. The British Heart Foundation has already committed £5 million to the appeal. The Centre will be built on University Avenue near the University's new medical school.

The University recently launched a public appeal to raise funds for the new Centre, offering to name its rooms and floors after generous benefactors. Prices range from £250 for a gifted brick to £500,000 for a floor in the building.

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• Sponsorship of the Nick Nairn lunch has been donated by Aquascot of Allness who are supplying organic salmon and Compass Group who will provide drinks
• Further information on the BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre and heart disease is available on request
• Contact the University Press Office on 0141 330 3535

First published: 9 April 2002