University news

Glasgow Bach expert wins prestigious music prize

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:37:00 BST

An expert on Johann Sebastian Bach has been awarded a prestigious accolade for his outstanding contribution to the scholarly study and performance of the German composer’s work.

Honorary degree for European legal expert

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:00:00 BST

The first British woman to be appointed an Advocate General at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg is to be awarded an honorary doctorate

Glasgow creates first Chair of Gaelic in Scotland

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:16:00 BST

Professor Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh has been named as the first ever established Chair of Gaelic in Scotland.

Public lectures to mark 250th anniversary of Regius Chair of Astronomy

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:47:00 BST

The 250th anniversary of the Regius Chair of Astronomy at the University of Glasgow is being celebrated with a week of public lectures in April.

Physicist wins prestigious prize for work at CERN

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:05:00 BST

Experimental particle physicist Dr Chris Parkes has received a prestigious prize for his work at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN).

Library shortlisted for Times Higher Education award

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:33:00 BST

The excellence of service provided by Library staff has been recognised by the Times Higher Education (THE) with a nomination for the Leadership and Management Awards 2010.

Glasgow Islamic scholar to address Interfaith Pontifical Conference

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:59:00 BST

The Director of the Centre for the Study of Islam at Glasgow University, Professor Mona Siddiqui is to present an honorary Lecture at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome next week.

Veterinary Dean’s contribution to science & animal health recognised

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:40:00 BST

Professor Stuart Reid, Dean of Veterinary Medicine, has received an award in recognition of his scientific contributions to animal health.

Glasgow to host major conference to discuss child welfare issues

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:28:00 BST

Memorial event on Child Mental Health and Law will welcome leading US psychiatrist Professor Charles Zeanah

Crystallisation project receives £709,000 grant

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:49:00 BST

A project which aims to revolutionise how a host of pharmaceutical and chemical products are made has received £709,000 in funding from the Scottish Funding Council, under its Demand-led Knowledge Exchange SPIRIT scheme.

Glasgow researcher warns of health dangers of diabetes

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 09:19:00 BST

UK South Asian children show increased type 2 diabetes risk by age 10.

Law School to host International Client Counselling Competition 2013

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:59:00 BST

The School of Law has won the bid to host the International Client Counselling Competition (ICCC) 2013, in the year of the School’s Tercentenary.

Honorary doctorate for Heather the Weather

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:56:00 BST

Former BBC weather presenter and Scottish science ambassador Heather Reid is to be awarded an honorary doctorate.

Physics recognised for reducing gender inequality

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:14:00 BST

Glasgow has been recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for efforts made to reduce gender inequality among academic staff working in Physics.

'Victoria est dulcis' for Blackstone Medal winner

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:07:00 BST

Contrary to the age-old claims of school children everywhere, Latin is far from a ‘dead language’ – just ask second-year MA Latin student Joel Leslie.

Making sense of the General Election

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:16:00 BST

The Stevenson Trust for Citizenship invites the public to attend a special pre-election event to examine the wider issues of the campaign beyond narrow party politics.

Accountancy student scoops prestigious prize

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:18:00 BST

Accountancy undergraduate Stuart Dalgleish has picked up a prestigious accolade in a national competition for students.

Curtis Brown Prize 2010

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:17:00 BST

Danish MLitt graduate Ulrich Hansen has been awarded the Curtis Brown Glasgow Prize 2010.

Nursing student’s patient leaflet design praised

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:22:00 BST

A nursing student has secured a place at the Florence Nightingale Students’ Day in London on 12 May after designing a winning patient information leaflet for people with Crohn’s Disease and colitis.

Duo’s debut opera set for opening night

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:37:00 BST

A debut opera written and composed by Head of Music Dr Nick Fells and creative writing lecturer Zoe Strachan is to feature in an innovative series of performances that will travel across Scotland in May.