Guest lectures - archive
The University of Glasgow hosts a number of prestigious guest lectures from world-renowned experts.
Steve Pateman, Santander - 23rd Nov 2011
Steve Pateman, Executive Director, Corporate, Commercial & Business Banking, Santander UK plc will discuss the current banking crisis and its hidden challenges.
Dr Harry Burns - Kilbrandon Lecture 7th November 2011
This lecture covered issues of neglect, which may stem from substance misuse, or the mental health needs of parents impacting on their ability to provide appropriate care for their children.
Dr Burns also want to highlighted, from a health perspective, those areas where improvements may be made: more effective inter- professional working, greater awareness of the impact of poor child health in later adult life, the importance of stronger communities and the need to work collaboratively with parents and children to achieve the best outcomes.
Professor Ahmed Zewail - 3rd October 2011
Award of honorary degree to Professor Ahmed Zewail, Linus Chair of Chemistry and Physics at the California Institute of Technology. Followed by a public lecture entitled 'Revolutions in Science and Society'. Filmed on the 3rd october 2011 at the University of Glasgow.