University news

The University of Glasgow receives over £2million for arts and humanities research

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow University has received more research funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council than any other higher education institution this year

Hunterian collection officially Recognised

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery has been officially recognised under the Recognition Scheme as having a collection of national significance.

Lord of the Rings star backs Small Animal Hospital

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST

Billy Boyd returns to thank staff for treating his pet dog

Glasgow spin-out leads next-generation semiconductor technology

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:12:00 BST

IP Group plc, the intellectual property commercialisation company, and Synergy Fund managed by Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) have announced an investment of up to £400,000 in a University of Glasgow spin-out company.

Watch our graduations online

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:36:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's graduations begin today, June 28, and are available to watch online

Figures from the worlds of religion, law, science, art and medicine to be honoured by the University of Glasgow

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST

Glasgow University will award eight honorary degrees during this year's summer graduation ceremonies

What do Chinese students think of Britain?

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 BST

Huge numbers of young Chinese are being educated abroad. There are over 50,000 Chinese students in Britain alone. What do they make of us?

University of Glasgow Chancellor nominated for Unsung Medical Hero award

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 08:56:00 BST

Professor Sir Kenneth Calman has been nominated for a major new award to recognise individuals whose discoveries or pioneering methods have helped change the face of medicine

Glasgow student scoops inspirational award

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 16:27:00 BST

Glasgow University student presented with the Male Inspirational Young Scottish Muslim award

A snapshot of Edwardian Britain

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:04:00 BST

A new exhibition will display photographs by William Fulton Jackson held in the University of Glasgow Archive.

Leading scientists meet in Glasgow to discuss world’s biggest experiment

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 15:30:00 BST

Hundreds of the world’s leading physicists gather at Glasgow University this week to discuss final preparations for the world’s biggest scientific experiment.

Crichton Campus graduation ceremony

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:06:00 BST

University of Glasgow Principal, Sir Muir Russell, addresses Crichton Campus graduates today

£3.7 million study to reveal the secrets of social interaction

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:31:00 BST

A £3.7 million study by a team of psychologists at the University of Glasgow aims to shed new light on the complex questions of social interaction.

Women and the University of Glasgow

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:25:00 BST

In the first of a series of short summer articles written by the University of Glasgow's archive services, May Rosenthal Sloan looks at how the role of women at the University has evolved.

Archaeologists use latest technology to investigate Scone Palace

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:48:00 BST

A team of archaeologists from Glasgow University aim to discover more about the lost rich abbey of Scone and about the famous Moot Hill, where Robert Bruce was crowned King of Scots in 1306.

Putting performing arts on the record

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:08:00 BST

A new workshop will focus on ways of crossing the boundaries between art and eScience

Artwork offers insight into the world of drug addicts’ children

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:40:00 BST

An art exhibition like no other at Glasgow School of Art next week, offers an insight into the devastating effects of drugs and alcohol on the lives of the children of addicts in Scotland.

An auld acquaintance not to be forgot

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:05:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will launch a major new research centre on the work of Robert Burns on 21 July 2007

Speaking of the past

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:28:00 BST

Nelson Mandela’s archivist will discuss how best to remember his fight for freedom

University of Glasgow professor wins prestigious engineering award

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:34:00 BST

Professor TJE Miller will receive the prestigious Nikola Tesla award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for contributions to the design of electrical machines

Vets to take on parasites

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:29:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are to play a key role in tackling animal disease