University news

Can foods affect the behaviour of people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders?

Fri, 30 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

Leading experts in the fields of health and nutrition to address a one-day conference entitled 'Diet and Autistic Spectrum Disorders'

HRH The Princess Royal names RV Aora at University Marine Biological Station - Friday 30 May 2003

Thu, 29 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

New research vessel will play key role in work to understand threatened fish stocks and marine environments.

Walter Scott and Partners Edinburgh-Glasgow Universities Boat Race Results

Thu, 29 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

This year's event saw Edinburgh University win four out of the seven races. However, Glasgow had the consolation of counting the men's first eight among their victories, winning the flagship event by over two lengths.

Gifford Lectures rescheduled

Tue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

The Gifford Research lectures, postponed last week because of illness, will now take place on rescheduled dates starting with Wednesday 28 May.

Boning up on Osteoporosis: Tackling the silent time-bomb

Tue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

Leading health experts to address a one-day conference on 'Falls, Fractures, Food, Fitness and Medicines - Treating and Preventing Osteoporosis'

Ageing Technology

Tue, 27 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

The Department of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow is carrying out work as part of a 3 year SHEFC-funded initiative exploring the use of technology by older people.

Do real men eat yoghurt?

Fri, 23 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

Healthy male volunteers are needed to take part in a research study by the Division of Developmental Medicine

First ReDiscover grants awarded to science centres and museums

Thu, 22 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

ReDiscover - the science centre and museum renewal fund has awarded ?225, 000 to the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow in the first of four funding rounds.

Mapping Report results

Wed, 21 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

The Music Industry and Music Industry Policy in Scotland - research to be presented at University of Glasgow seminar on Tuesday 27 May.

PLEASE NOTE: Gifford lectures - postponement

Tue, 20 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

The Gifford Research Fellow, Dr Alan Brown, is ill and unable to deliver lectures 2 and 3 on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 May. These will be postponed.

Glasgow academics join Royal Society Fellowship

Mon, 19 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

Two University of Glasgow academics were amongst the new Fellows announced by The Royal Society today (19 May 2003).

Fear of debt fuels drop-out rate amongst students from disadvantaged homes

Fri, 16 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

Study carried out by University of Glasgow on behalf of Joseph Rowntree Foundation followed progress of over 300 students from deprived neighbourhoods

Hunterian Art Gallery re-opens

Wed, 14 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

The Hunterian Art Gallery re-opened this week after six weeks of essential refurbishment in preparation for the Whistler 2003 Centenary in June.

Franco-Scottish Universities in partnership to award joint PhD

Wed, 14 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

The Universities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and St Andrews to sign agreement today, Wednesday 14 May

Walter Scott and Partners Edinburgh-Glasgow Boat Race Saturday 17 May at 1.30pm

Tue, 13 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

Sharing of Faith event TODAY

Thu, 08 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

The SRC, in association with other student organisations and the Chaplaincy, is organising a Sharing of Faith TODAY.

UK Biobank enters new phase

Thu, 08 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

Scottish Consortium to become one of six Collaborating Centres

Enterprising Students Think Business

Thu, 08 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

Winners of student business competition announced

Third Annual Gordon Lecture - Tuesday 13 May

Thu, 08 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

This year's Gordon lecture will be given by Mr Marc Pachter, Director of National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institute, Washington

North American award for University of Glasgow Art Historian

Wed, 07 May 2003 00:00:00 BST

Dr. Clare A.P. Willsdon has been awarded the 'Historians of British Art' 2002-2003 Book Prize for the post-1800 category