University news

Economics at Glasgow joins global top 5%

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:55:00 GMT

The Department of Economics is officially among the top 5% research institutions in International Finance in the world.

The relationship between media and academia

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:12:00 GMT

The relationship between the media and academia will be discussed at a lecture on Thursday as part of the Stevenson and Adam Smith Research Foundation lecture series.

Stars over the Botanics with the Astronomer Royal

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:02:00 GMT

The Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor John Brown is hosting a ticketed evening of star gazing in the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow on 12 February.

Scientists solve gene therapy mystery

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:21:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have solved a scientific riddle that could lead to the development of more effective gene therapies.

Economic and Financial Linkages conferences

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:01:00 GMT

The Scottish Institute for Research in Economics (SIRE) and the Centre for Economic and Financial Studies (CEFS) are hosting two conferences on ‘Economic and Financial Linkages’ this month.

UK electronics industry receives major EU funding boost

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:36:00 GMT

Glasgow researchers have received £750,000 funding from the European Commission for projects which could revolutionise the electronics industry

Doing the grounds

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:37:00 GMT

University of Glasgow medical student scoops top coffee award

Pioneering eagle eye surgery

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:37:00 GMT

Surgeons from the University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital have restored the sight of a golden eagle.

Glasgow student poised for Six Nations clash

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:13:00 GMT

Business and Management student Johnnie Beattie is poised to follow in the footsteps of his famous father and play Six Nations rugby for Scotland.

Colin Donald environmental law essay prize launched

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:17:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow, in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland and law firm McGrigors have launched a prestigious annual competition for environmental law students.

Glasgow students selected for Scotland

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:36:00 GMT

Two University of Glasgow students have recently been selected to represent their country in international sports tournaments

Record-breaking Mark crosses the finish line

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:40:00 GMT

University of Glasgow graduate Mark Beaumont has become the fastest person to cycle around the world.

Can Scotland have a communication policy?

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:36:00 GMT

The Academic Director of the Centre for Cultural Policy Research at the University of Glasgow, Professor Philip Schlesinger delivers the Stevenson lecture on Thursday.

Would you bet on a Pentaquark?

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:28:00 GMT

When a new type of particle, a Pentaquark, was first discovered follow-up experiments failed to confirm its existence. Physicists at Glasgow explain the reason for apparently contradictory results.

University of Glasgow launches Commonwealth scholarships

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:07:00 GMT

To mark the city’s success in securing the Commonwealth Games, the University of Glasgow is to launch scholarship programme aimed at helping students from developing countries.

Showcasing Britain’s future novelists

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:36:00 GMT

Writers hoping to follow in the footsteps of Rachel Seiffert, Louise Welsh and Zoe Strachan will give a public reading at the University of Glasgow on 26 February

Vote for Rector

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:53:00 GMT

All current students of the University of Glasgow are eligible to vote in the rectorial election being held today and tomorrow (26 and 27 February 2008).

Glasgow gears up for Aye Write!

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:38:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow will play a major role in the city’s annual Aye Write! book festival

Writing the future for Scottish novelists

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:17:00 GMT

The shortlist for the new Sceptre Prize for emerging writers has been announced.

Physicists launch charm offensive

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:32:00 GMT

The subatomic world is undergoing a revolution and a relatively exotic denizen, the charm quark, is the latest target.

Rectorial Election result

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:18:00 GMT

Students have elected Charles Kennedy MP to serve as Rector of the University of Glasgow for the next three years.

Picturing science

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:31:00 GMT

A novel new exhibition will expose the art behind the science of electronics.