University news

Leading political strategists at the University of Glasgow

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:01:00 GMT

Senior figures from both UK and US politics will be taking part in two major events at the University, offering students from the College of Social Sciences an insight into how politics works and providing advice to those interested in pursuing political careers.

University of Glasgow receives £2.7m award for sleeping sickness research

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:38:00 GMT

Dr Annette MacLeod, of the University’s Wellcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology, has secured a £2.7m award to help advance the fight against a fatal parasitic disease.

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Young Alumnus scoops MOBO hat-trick

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:13:00 GMT

Singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé, the University of Glasgow Young Alumnus of the Year, has continued her run of awards success after picking up three prizes at the MOBO Awards in Liverpool on Saturday 3November.

Catalan culture celebrated at University of Glasgow

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 10:03:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is hosting a day of Catalan cultural events to celebrate the ties between Scotland and Catalonia

Discovery may help nerve regeneration in spinal injury

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:51:00 GMT

Scientists have uncovered a possible new method of enhancing nerve repair in the treatment of spinal cord injuries.

New research twists beams of light

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:48:00 GMT

Scientists have created silicon optical chips to generate twisted beams of light which could be used to manipulate tiny particles or increase the capacity of optical communications technology.

University celebrates Catalan ties

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:42:00 GMT

The University hosted a day of events to celebrate the close ties shared between the University of Glasgow and Catalonia

£2.5 million investment in Glasgow Dental Hospital and School

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Dental services and teaching at the renowned Glasgow Dental Hospital and School have been given a major boost thanks to the completion of a £2.5 million refurbishment programme.

Glasgow University Union retains title of Student Union of the Year

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:21:00 GMT

The Glasgow University Union (GUU) was awarded the title of Student Union of the Year at an awards ceremony, held in Manchester

Scientists get £4 million to make ‘designer bacteria’

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have been given £4 million from the UK Government to develop tools for the production of useful strains of micro-organisms.

New laboratory set to support next wave of particle physics technology

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:19:00 GMT

A new laboratory space will help develop the next generation of the technology which found evidence of the existence of the elusive Higgs boson.

University of Glasgow celebrates 150 years of English Literature

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:19:00 GMT

The 150th anniversary of English Literature at the University of Glasgow will be celebrated with a landmark workshop and exhibition

University of Glasgow plays key role in construction of gravitational wave detector

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:38:00 GMT

A $200 million upgrade to the United States-based gravitational wave detector network, which could help unravel some of the enduring mysteries of the universe, has had crucial components designed and installed by the University of Glasgow.

New £13.4m sports facility and GUU nightclub plan

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has unveiled plans to build a new £13.4 million sports and social facility.

University of Glasgow set to put brakes on space junk problem

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:01:00 GMT

University scientists have developed a practical solution to the increasing problem of space debris.

Art detectives look through the layers of ‘lost’ works

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:03:00 GMT

Art Historians and scientists have completed an international research project to trace the origins of four previously misattributed paintings

Bigger fish to fry: egg position affects size and behaviour of young trout

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:25:00 GMT

The behaviour and metabolism of young trout is affected by where the egg they hatched from rested in the ovaries of their mother.

Construction starts on Centre for Virus Research at University of Glasgow

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 06:00:00 GMT

Construction of a new virus research centre has got underway at the University of Glasgow’s Garscube Campus.

Academic experts to investigate security implications of Scottish Independence

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:08:00 GMT

Five scholars and strategic commentators will deliver a series of lectures entitled 'Security and an Independent Scotland'

Aiming High in Higher Scottish History

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:17:00 GMT

Teachers and learners studying Scottish History topics at Higher level are invited to hear exciting new research on their topics from leading academics

International students happy at Glasgow

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:00:00 GMT

International students at Glasgow are amongst the most satisfied in the UK with their choice of institution, according to the latest International Student Barometer (ISB) survey.

Study finds first direct evidence of tuberculosis transmission between cattle and badgers

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Scientists have established the first direct evidence that tuberculosis epidemics in badgers and cattle are related at a local scale.

NATO Parliamentary Assembly visits University of Glasgow

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 11:55:00 GMT

Representatives from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly visited the University as part of a fact-finding trip to the UK.