University news

Gravitational wave research advances at Glasgow

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:28:00 BST

The search for gravitational waves has revealed new information about the core of one of the most famous objects in the sky: the Crab Pulsar in the Crab Nebula.

China as a global player

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:25:00 BST

Distinguished international specialists are to speak on China's growing global influence at the launch conference of the Scottish Centre for Chinese Social Science Research at the University of Glasgow this week.

Student snaps up photo prize

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:00:00 BST

The winner of a University of Glasgow photographic competition received his prize from world famous photographer Harry Benson.

Medical school’s call for ‘well’ patients

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:41:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Medical School is recruiting volunteers to pose as patients.

Marking 50 Years of Ultrasound

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:51:00 BST

50 years ago a team of researchers in Glasgow published a scientific paper in the medical journal, The Lancet, which was to revolutionise medical diagnostics.

Cabinet Secretary launches Glasgow Heart and Lung Institute

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:19:00 BST

Nicola Sturgeon, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing, has officially launched the Glasgow Heart and Lung Institute.

Science for all the family

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:56:00 BST

The Hunterian Museum will explore the fun side of science this Sunday with a range of family friendly events.

Can you hear black holes collide?

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:03:00 BST

A team of gravitational-wave researchers from four universities including Glasgow has been selected to exhibit at the prestigious Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.

Enabling Inclusive Growth

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:17:00 BST

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) at the University of Glasgow, is hosting a conference on ‘Enabling Inclusive Growth.’

Royal honours for staff

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:51:00 BST

Three members of University of Glasgow staff have been listed in this year’s Queen’s Honours List.

Sign up for the Doggy Dawdle

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:40:00 BST

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are running their annual Doggy Dawdle to help raise funds for a new Small Animal Hospital.

Lonely Planet launches Study Glasgow guide

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:27:00 BST

Lonely Planet has produced a guide for prospective students from around the World who are interested in studying at the University of Glasgow.

Old Firm legends receive honorary degrees

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:18:00 BST

Scottish football legends John Greig and Billy McNeill were among those awarded honorary degrees by the University of Glasgow.

University climbs Times rankings

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:43:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has jumped 11 places in the latest Times Good University Guide.