University news archive for July 2005

University news archive for July 2005

Scotland: No longer a prisoner of its past?

Thu, 28 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

Professor of Scottish History to take part in the first Festival of Politics

After SARS: has Chinese health policy moved on?

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow researcher Dr Jane Duckett reveals changes in Chinese health policies

Young researchers explore the boundaries of digital music

Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

On 23 and 24 July young researchers from all over the UK will discuss aspects of computing, sound and technology at the Digitial Music Research Network Summer Conference

Cancer care within cycling distance?

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

The Leukaemia Research Fund Glasgow Bikeathon 2005 will take place on Sunday 21 August

Acclaimed environmental sculptor to be honoured by the University of Glasgow

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

Andy Goldsworthy is to receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters on 13th July 2005

University Memorial Chapel - all welcome

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

The University Chapel is open for quiet reflection - to people of all faith communities, and those of none.

New study highlights bedsharing cot death risk

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

Young babies who sleep in an adult bed with parents are at increased risk of sudden infant death, even if their parents are non-smokers

African sleeping sickness - drug resistance test discovered

Wed, 06 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

University researchers reveal a new drug test that has the potential to save lives in Africa

Chemistry graduate to fund lectureship at the University of Glasgow

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

University Chemistry Department will benefit from a new lectureship thanks to a generous donation of Dr Ian Sword

Sixth International Crustacean Congress

Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

Alien crustaceans in the River Clyde and the rediscovery of a previously thought extinct tadpole shrimp, are just two of the topics to be explored at the Sixth International Crustacean Congress to be held at the University of Glasgow

Maggie's Centre architect to be honoured by the University of Glasgow

Mon, 04 Jul 2005 00:00:00 BST

Dr Charles Jencks is to be awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters on 6 July 2005