New Year Honours recognition for University of Glasgow

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 11:39:00 GMT

The 2013 New Year Honours List includes recognition for two individuals associated with the University of Glasgow.

University dusk
University dusk

International study suggests human genes influence gut microbial composition

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:51:00 GMT

New research has identified a link between a human gene and the composition of human gastrointestinal bacteria

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moon

Experts host BBC Stargazing LIVE events

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:27:00 GMT

Academics from the University of Glasgow are hosting a range of events across the city of Glasgow as part of BBC Stargazing LIVE

Professor Massimo Palmarini
Professor Massimo Palmarini

Manipulating the Schmallenberg virus genome to understand how it causes disease

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:49:00 GMT

Researchers have developed methods to synthesize and change the genome of a recently discovered virus, in a bid to understand how it induces disease among livestock

Burns statue
Burns statue

Research uncovers seven lost Burns manuscripts

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:46:00 GMT

A Scottish researcher has unearthed seven long lost manuscripts which throw significant new light on the life and work of the poet

Main building
Main building

Independence Poll for students to be held

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Students will hold a campus-wide referendum on Scottish Independence in February 2012.

Andrea Nolan
Andrea Nolan

Professor Andrea Nolan to be Principal of Edinburgh Napier University

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:06:00 GMT

Professor Andrea Nolan, Senior Vice-Principal and Deputy Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, is to be the new Principal of Edinburgh Napier University.

Main building
Main building

International Legal Implications of Scottish Independence

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:22:00 GMT

Ambassador David Scheffer, a former special advisor to Madeline Albright and US Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes during President Clinton’s second term of office, will deliver a lecture on Scottish Independence and Critical International Legal Issues at the University of Glasgow on Tuesday 22 January 2013.

New fund from Rock Spring Ventures will back sector growth

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:56:00 GMT

Rock Spring Ventures today launched a unique £50m venture capital fund focusing on early-stage life science and health technology companies. The new fund has secured early commitments for more than half of its target from an unprecedented syndicate of international investors.

Micro-Nanotech partnership to boost UK innovation

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:06:00 GMT

UK leaders in micro and nano-technology will provide businesses with unrivalled access to expertise and facilities through a new business alliance.

Nerve
Nerve

Doctors aim to help stroke patients overcome disability by helping rewire their brains

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow are hoping to help victims of stroke to overcome physical disabilities by helping their brains to ‘rewire’ themselves.

Measuring tape
Measuring tape

Low-energy liquid diet offers effective weight-loss for severely obese people

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:00:00 GMT

A new weight-loss programme available on the NHS for severely-obese individuals offers a safer, more cost-effective remedy than gastric surgery, according to a new study.