University news archive for November 2004



University of Glasgow software featured in award winning electrocardiograph product

Cutting edge software aids the diagnosis, monitoring and management of patients with cardiovascular disease

read more...



Researchers launch new online archive to revitalise the Scots tongue

The University of Glasgow is set to launch a major electronic archive, the Scottish Corpus of Texts and Speech project (SCOTS), on St Andrew's Day, 30th November. Now Scottish people from across the globe can access an online collection of texts.

read more...



Scotland to field £37M physics and chemistry 'superteams'

Funding announced for six universities to pool their research strengths in chemistry and physics

read more...



University experts assert what unites and divides Ukraine

Statement from University of Glasgow researchers on the language, identity and world vision of the Ukraine.

read more...



Glasgow Shettleston MP and MSP swap politics for the science of parasites

University scientist hosts MP and MSP as part of Royal Society Pairing Scheme

read more...



Nominations for Rector 2004

University of Glasgow students nominate candidates for the position of Rector

read more...



Leukaemia drug under the microscope

Scientists from Glasgow and Liverpool improve the effectiveness of a drug used to treat a chronic myeloid leukamia

read more...



Scotland Against Cancer Conference looks at health inequalities

Leading health care experts meet to identify issues and challenges for the coming years and to discuss whether the Scottish Executive is meeting stated aims in reducing health care inequalities in cancer

read more...



1451 Association - Grand Christmas Dinner

All staff, alumni and friends of the University are welcome. Guest speakers will be Ms Wendy Alexander, MSP and the Principal, Sir Muir Russell

read more...



University spin-out company wins top business award

Diagnostic Potentials receives innovative award for work into improved diagnosis for Alzheimer's sufferers

read more...



The way to a perfect pint

The Scottish Brewing Archive annual open day explores the changing faces of brewing over the past few decades

read more...



Universities and government cement links through new professorship

Head of Executive Justice Department appointed as Visiting Professor of Government

read more...



From plants, to ashes to new life: Bower Building Re-opening

University delighted to unveil its new Botany building for teaching and research

read more...



First Donald Dewar Visiting Professor in Social Justice appointed

Professor Ruth Lister is appointed first holder of the visiting chair in memory of the late Donald Dewar

read more...



Researchers have knots in light all tied up

University researchers have succeeded in tying knots into light beams

read more...



Scotland's National Poet donates his personal collection to the University

Prolific poet Edwin Morgan has given his personal collection of 70 paintings as an outright gift to the University

read more...