University news archive for July 2002

University news archive for July 2002

International Feline Symposium

Wed, 31 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

Gathering in Glasgow of top feline vets and scientists from around the world.

Funeral for Professor Sir John Gunn

Mon, 29 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

A funeral service for Professor Sir John Gunn, who died at the weekend, will be held in the University Chapel on Friday 2nd August at 9.30am.

Time Capsule Burial

Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

As the new University of Glasgow's Medical School Building nears completion, a time capsule will be buried in its walls to reflect recent events, both locally and nationally.

In the footsteps of his father.....

Wed, 24 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

Masataka Taketsuru, founder of the Nikka Whisky Company, came to Scotland in 1919 to study at the University of Glasgow and also spent time at several scotch whisky distilleries.His son,Takeshi Taketsuru, visits the University on Friday 26 July to follow

Tomorrow's World Roadshow

Wed, 24 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

Some University staff have been involved in this exciting roadshow starting TODAY at the SECC

SIXTEEN PLUS: Young People's health in the West of Scotland.

Tue, 23 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

Over 2,200 18 year olds invited to University of Glasgow over the summer to take part in a health survey.

'Places of Exchange' Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 July 2002

Mon, 22 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

An international conference hosted by the University of Glasgow's English Literature Department will explore the role of the media in aspects of life in Britain and Ireland from 17th century to the end of WWII.

Historic graduation in Dumfries

Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

50 students will make history on Friday, 12 July, when they receive their MA degrees, awards and prizes at the first ever graduation ceremony at the University of Glasgow's Crichton Campus in Dumfries.

Hunterian museum collections in Scottish top three

Wed, 10 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

National Audit reports one million items of national or international importance in University collections.

Graduations - Thursday 11 July 2002

Wed, 10 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

The last of the University's summer graduation season takes place tomorrow, Thursday 11 July with the Engineering graduation ceremony at 11.00 a.m. in the Bute Hall.

Graduations - Wednesday 10 July 2002

Tue, 09 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

The second week of the University's summer graduation season continues tomorrow, Wednesday 10 July with two graduation ceremonies - Divinity and Law and Financial Studies at 11.00 a.m. and Arts at 4.00 p.m. in the Bute Hall.

Graduations on Tuesday 9 July

Mon, 08 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

An honorary degree will be conferred on Prof. Malcolm Ferguson Smith who served on the Government's inquiry into the BSE epidemic.

Graduation on Saturday 6 July

Fri, 05 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

The University's summer graduation season continues tomorrow, Saturday 6 July with a graduation ceremony at 11.00 a.m. in the Bute Hall.

Graduations on Friday 5 July

Thu, 04 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

The University's summer graduation season continues tomorrow, Friday 5 July with graduation ceremonies at 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. in the Bute Hall.

Reception for the Donald Dewar Memorial Chair in Social Justice

Wed, 03 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

The Chancellor of the University, Sir William Fraser, President of the Appeal Fund and Professor Ross Harper, Chairman of the Appeal host a reception tonight in the magnificent River Room, part of the Lord Chancellor's residence, to raise funds.

Graduations on Thursday 4 July

Wed, 03 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

The University's summer graduation season starts on 4 July with graduation ceremonies at 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. in the Bute Hall.

Glasgow's Principal is appointed Vice-Chancellor of University of London

Wed, 03 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

Professor Sir Graeme Davies, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, is to become the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of London.

Astronomy professor gets star award

Tue, 02 Jul 2002 00:00:00 BST

Professor John Brown, Regius Professor of Astronomy, has won a national award for promoting astronomy through portable planetariums and using magic in lectures.