Prof James Hough
Prof James Hough

Professor Jim Hough takes leading role in SUPA

Wed, 04 May 2011 10:30:00 BST

Professor Jim Hough of the College of Science & Engineering has assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA).

Sitting time is a diabetes risk factor for UK South Asians

Tue, 10 May 2011 09:00:00 BST

A new study by scientists has revealed that time spent sitting down is a diabetes risk factor in South Asians independent of how much they exercise.

Potential target for treating schizophrenia found

Wed, 11 May 2011 11:30:00 BST

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have identified a potential target for the treatment of schizophrenia.

Professor Julie Fitzpatrick
Professor Julie Fitzpatrick

Moredun’s Prof. Julie Fitzpatrick seconded to Food Security post at University of Glasgow

Thu, 12 May 2011 12:25:00 BST

Moredun and the University of Glasgow have announced the secondment of Professor Julie Fitzpatrick to the post of Professor of Food Security within the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences at the University.

William Wallace
William Wallace

Did William Wallace aspire to be King of Scotland?

Mon, 16 May 2011 10:30:00 BST

Historians from the University of Glasgow have found evidence to show that, as far as the English were concerned, Scots patriot and hero William Wallace aspired to be King of Scotland.

Decoding brainwaves lets scientists read minds

Wed, 18 May 2011 06:00:00 BST

While currently in the realm of sci-fi fantasy, the ability to read people’s minds has taken a step closer to reality thanks to neuroscientists at the University of Glasgow.

Wolfson Medical School Building
Wolfson Medical School Building

MVLS welcomes two new senior appointments

Mon, 23 May 2011 12:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has welcomed two new appointments to senior positions within the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS).

Main building 140
Main building 140

New find in Sir Walter Scott’s library

Tue, 24 May 2011 11:19:00 BST

Literature experts identify poem - long thought to be lost

140 Pipette
140 Pipette

Bowel cancer rates fall among rich men only

Fri, 27 May 2011 10:17:00 BST

New finding for the University's West of Scotland Cancer Surveillance Unit

Professor Andrew Baker
Professor Andrew Baker

Royal Society award for Glasgow scientist

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:30:00 BST

Professor Andrew Baker, Director of the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, has been awarded a Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award.