University news

University celebrates friendship between UK and Japan

Fri, 29 May 2009 14:04:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will recreate an iconic photograph as part of a three-month long celebration of 150 years of friendship between Japan and the UK.

Professor Sheila McLean to lead group considering changes to medical compensation

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:37:00 BST

Professor Sheila McLean, Director of the Institute of Law and Ethics in Medicine, is to chair a group of experts considering the introduction of no-fault compensation in Scotland.

Obama mentor to speak at the University

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:42:00 BST

American social policy former, Professor John McKnight is to speak at a free public lecture at the Centre for Research and Development in Adult and Lifelong Learning (CRADALL).

Glasgow Chemistry Professor wins Sustainable Energy Award

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:19:00 BST

Professor Duncan Gregory, WestCHEM Chair of Inorganic Materials in the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded the 2009 Royal Society of Chemistry Sustainable Energy Award for his work on energy-related materials.

Herceptin extends life of patients with terminal stomach cancer, study finds

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:00 BST

Breast cancer drug Herceptin can extend the lives of patients with incurable stomach cancer by nearly three months, according to an international study involving Glasgow researchers.

Science Sunday Family Fun Day

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:34:00 BST

Fun activities for the whole family. Drop in for a day of exciting activities to make, discover and explore. Hands on ‘make it’ workshops, interactive shows, real research, exhibitions, and lots more. Activities are all free.

Architecture win for Beatson Institute

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:20:00 BST

The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research has won the Architecture Grand Prix Prize at the Scottish Design Awards.

Honorary Degree for Scotbeef entrepreneur and philanthropist

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:15:00 BST

Scotbeef entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ian Galloway CBE is to be awarded an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow later this month.

University launches online exhibition to mark International Archives Day

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:39:00 BST

Archive Services is marking International Archives Day by launching a new online resource highlighting the international scope and reputation of the University and its archive collections.

Professor seeks musical talent on tour of Scotland

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:02:00 BST

Amateur singers across Scotland will receive training from one of the country’s top musicians and choir directors in a series of workshops this month.

Glasgow Expert Awarded OBE

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:49:00 BST

A Glasgow academic has been honoured by the Queen in this year’s Birthday Honours list.

Ministerial visit to the Institute for Gravitational Research

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:53:00 BST

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Fiona Hyslop visited the Institute for Gravitational Research on Tuesday 16 June.

Scientists search for sleepless souls suffering lifelong insomnia

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:07:00 BST

Most people have experienced the odd sleepless night before a crucial exam, a job interview or before going on holiday, but few people get by with just a couple of hours of sleep a day, every day.

University awards honorary degrees

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:04:00 BST

The University has awarded eight honorary degrees as part of its annual Commemoration Day celebrations.

Academics to assess new approach to infant foster care

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:00 BST

Two Glasgow academics have been awarded Travelling Fellowships by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust as part of a project looking at an assessment and treatment programme for infants in foster care who have suffered abuse.

Former Blue Peter Presenter Graduates

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:00 BST

The former children’s television presenter and actress, Romana D'Annunzio, graduated this morning from the University of Glasgow.

Inflammatory markers in the blood identify higher risk of fatal heart attacks, suggests study

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:18:00 BST

The presence of inflammatory markers in the blood of elderly people at risk of cardiovascular disease can identify individuals at higher risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, a study has found.

Prize for Glasgow student's work at CERN

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:39:00 BST

A Scottish University Physics Alliance PhD student has won the 2009 John G Rutherglen Prize for his work on the LHCb experiment at Cern in Switzerland.

Glasgow student wins inaugural Scottish Business Scholarship to Japan

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:18:00 BST

University of Glasgow student, Graham Riach has been awarded the Thomas Blake Glover Aberdeen Asset Scholarship to study at the International Christian University in Tokyo.

Double First at the University of Glasgow

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:56:00 BST

Twin brothers graduated today from the University of Glasgow with First Class Honours degrees in Economics.

Global success for Glasgow researcher

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:56:00 BST

A biomedical scientist studying one of Africa’s biggest killer diseases has won a global research competition.

HM Inspector of Education appointed as Honorary Professor

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:36:00 BST

Her Majesty’s Senior Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland, Graham Donaldson, is to take up a new role as an Honorary Professor.