University news archive for September 2004

University news archive for September 2004

CVSO - Hospitality Assured

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Conference & Visitor Services Office and Wolfson Hall (incorporating the Kelvin Conference Centre) have recently gained accreditation to the Hospitality Assured Standard for Service and Business Excellence.

New University research centres reach a landmark point

Thu, 30 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

'Topping Out' Ceremony - Friday 1 October

Preteen Children and Illegal Drugs

Thu, 23 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

Research released today provides a unique insight into the factors behind illegal drug use on the part of preteen age children in the UK today

Same but Different, Rural Arts Touring in Scotland: The Case of Theatre

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

New report by the Centre for Cultural Policy Research reveals how the tradition of rural touring still exists today

Unlocking the crucial pathway that helps combat cancerous disease

Mon, 20 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

Breakthrough in cell research could help improve cancer treatment

Launch of the Sackler Institute of Psychobiological Research in Glasgow

Thu, 16 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

Scotland's two leading research based institutions launch new unit for ground-breaking research into neuro-psychiatric disorders

The Economic Impact of the Cultural Sector in Scotland

Tue, 14 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

A new report makes a major contribution to the current debate on the arts in Scotland by examining the economic contribution of the cultural sector

'The Scottish Syndrome' - Coronary Heart Disease as a Killer

Fri, 10 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

A one day conference bringing experts in the field of Coronary Heart Disease together

War of Words

Wed, 08 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

The effect of the two world wars on writers of the time

The Olympics - more than just a game?

Tue, 07 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow scholar undertakes research in Athens, in search of Olympic Truce

Sustainable Communities: Bringing the Environment in from the Cold?

Thu, 02 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

Conference held by the Department of Urban Studies examines approaches to regeneration.

Lock your bikes away, its able pupils and their designs

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 00:00:00 BST

'Able to Design: cycling in the city' an exhibition of newly designed bike stands at Glasgow's Lighthouse