University news

Computing Science Academic Wins National Teaching Award

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:38:00 GMT

A senior lecturer in Computing Science has won a National Award for the Teaching of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) in Higher Education in Scotland.

Researchers seeking GP practices for hypertension study

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:35:00 GMT

Researchers are looking to recruit GP Practices to take part in a study of treatment methods for people with resistant hypertension.

Amber: Treasures from Poland

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:54:00 GMT

A new exhibition at the Hunterian Art Gallery offers a chance to see some fascinating artefacts which represent both natural history and northern European craftsmanship.

Shortlist announced for Sceptre Prize for New Writing

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:06:00 GMT

The shortlist for the annual £1,500 Sceptre Prize for emerging novelists has been announced.

Historical Thesaurus success to fund new scholarships

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:48:00 GMT

With sales of the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary exceeding all expectations, royalties are to be used to fund new scholarships.

World-leading proteomics researcher joins University

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:51:00 GMT

A world-leading clinical academic has been appointed Chair of Proteomics at the University of Glasgow.

University appoints female Regius Professor

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has appointed Professor Anna Dominiczak OBE as Regius Chair of Medicine – the first woman in the University’s history to hold this Regius Professorship.

Glasgow research to improve cancer prevention

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:30:00 GMT

Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research award Glasgow money to study how the development of Hodgkin’s lymphoma could be affected by a common human virus

University expert's work included in new NHS strategy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:04:00 GMT

Nicola Sturgeon launches NHS Quality Strategy in Glasgow today

Education minister presents Talent Scholarships to Glasgow students

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:23:00 GMT

More than 60 undergraduate students were presented with the second instalment of their Talent Scholarship awards by Mike Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, this week.

Beatson Pebble Appeal passes half-way mark

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:05:00 GMT

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon praises achievement and urges fundraisers to keep going

Scottish church leaders to receive Honorary Degrees

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:10:00 GMT

The Archbishop of Glasgow, Most Rev. Mario Conti and the former leader of the Iona Community, Rev. Kathy Galloway are to receive Honorary Degrees from the University of Glasgow this summer.

Britain Loves Wikipedia scavenger hunt and photography contest

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:42:00 GMT

Britain Loves Wikipedia is a scavenger hunt and free content photography contest running in museums across the UK in February with the aim to increase the number of pictures in Wikipedia articles.

University experts trial US child care policy in Scotland

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:40:00 GMT

Two Glasgow psychiatrists are to trial an American adoption system designed to reduce the number of years maltreated children under five-years-of-age spend in care

Glasgow scientist in national push to tackle animal diseases and poverty

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:16:00 GMT

BBSRC, DFID and the Scottish Government join forces to announce £13million of new funding for research

Glasgow expert finds Statins increase risk of Diabetes

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:23:00 GMT

A paper by Professor Naveed Sattar, published in The Lancet today, concludes a meta-analysis of 13 Statin trials

Industry Day encourages companies to work with academia for business success

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:09:00 GMT

Companies in the West of Scotland and beyond are being encouraged to take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of academics in order to boost business.

Dynasty of plankton-eating giants from Age of Dinosaurs revealed in new study

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT

An international team of experts, including a Glasgow academic, describe how new fossil evidence from Asia, Europe and the US reveals a missing piece in the evolutionary story of fish and mammals.

Intel teams up with Glasgow to design future nanoscale memory chips

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:00:00 GMT

A European taskforce has been set up to investigate how to design the next generation of tera-scale computer memory systems - with Glasgow playing a key role.

Volunteers needed for medical study

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:38:00 GMT

Developmental medicine investigate the cause of hot flushing in menopausal women

Glasgow launches itself as a City of Science

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:22:00 GMT

Glasgow is launching an initiative to secure its position as a centre of excellence for the science industries of the 21st century.

Amber: Treasures from Poland website nominated for ‘Best of the Web’

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:23:00 GMT

The Hunterian Museum exhibition website receives global recognition from the online community of museums.

SIGN guidelines on obesity unveiled today

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:32:00 GMT

Professor Naveed Sattar and Dr Jennifer Logue advise on guidelines to tackle obesity

Minister for Culture launches book on Govan's archaeology and development

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:54:00 GMT

A new book, which reveals Govan's long and intriguing history, has been launched by the Minister for Culture Fiona Hyslop.

Glasgow welcomes prize winning science photographer

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:49:00 GMT

Dr Thomas Endlein joins Faculty of Biomedical and Life Sciences to study tree frogs and their sticky feet