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Professor Salvador Moncada, one of the world's leading scientists and groundbreaking heart disease investigators, is set to discuss the revolutionary developments in the treatment of heart conditions over the past 30 years in his Croonian Lecture on Thurs
Report reveals need to improve physical health of people with Schizophrenia
People with schizophrenia often die prematurely. However, researchers now assert that much of the excess mortality of schizophrenia is preventable through lifestyle changes and the treatment of common diseases.
Family study reveals the devastating impact of problem drug users on brothers, sisters and parents
University researcher reveals the serious impact caused to families' of drug users
Glasgow students host massive fundraising Rodeo
University of Glasgow students are continuing one of the most colourful and spectacular frontier traditions, and all for charity on Saturday 30th April, Bearsden. The Rodeo supports the local community by providing a day of fun and raising substantial fun
The Space You're Not In
Scotland's most eminent writers, poets, musicians and artists gather in memory of the poet Gail Wylie to help raise funds for the new Leukaemia Research Centre to be based in Glasgow
Calling all ramblers - up the hills and glens, all in aid of ecology and environmental research
University encouraging staff and public to take part in the Munro Challenge 2005
Conservation for William Hunter's picture collection
The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery team up with the National Galleries of Scotland in conserving the work of William Hunter
University of Glasgow students drive enterprise forward in schools
14 University of Glasgow students are amongst the first Scottish students to take part in a national enterprise and education competition in Leeds. The students are injecting enterprise skills into Scottish schools and developing their own career skills
Heed the birds!
Tonight's Cafe Scientifique, at 7pm, features Prof Glen Chilton. After this talk, a walk in the woods will never quite be the same!
An Apocalyptic Vision
Books from the eighteenth century library of William Hunter are currently on show in Special Collections - level 12 of the Library
New research reveals men estimate men's risks of common disorders higher than women do, and vice versa
New research on lay perceptions about gender differences in health reveals that both men and women believe health risks are higher for their own sex than for the opposite sex. But, it also shows that males think that men are
University honours Russian conductor
Russian conductor Mr Aleksandr Lazarev has been awarded an Honorary Professorship by the University of Glasgow
New research reveals working mothers do not have an adverse effect on children's diets
A new study from the University of Glasgow that analyses information from 11 year old children and their parents reveals that maternal employment is associated with better diets.
Work begins on new £15M centre for cancer research
Digging starts at the site of the new Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute on the University's Garscube Estate
Free concert on Friday 15 April - Steven Osborne
Staff and students can obtain free tickets for this concert by calling in at the University's Visitor Centre in person.
Health Minister launches major new clinical trials project to boost business and health
Andy Kerr MSP, Minister For Health is set to launch Glasgow Biomedicine, a groundbreaking initiative set to boost health and business in Scotland.
Sustainable Development Event - 22 April in Kelvin Gallery
A networking opportunity offering academics to chance to meet and interact with SMEs interested in sustainable development
Scientists reveal new technology that will help us compute more safely on the move and that 'body talk' could control mobiles
New research by University of Glasgow scientists that enables people to interact safely with mobile computers while walking, running or driving, could help to prevent users from putting themselves in danger.
IMPORTANT - Guidance on Disabled Evacuation
The university has developed a new web site to provide guidance on disabled evacuation plans
University of Glasgow wins £225,000 to boost innovation in Scottish businesses
A pioneering web-based project run by the University of Glasgow is set to receive over £225,000 develop a highly innovative internet-based resource to provide companies with access to technology licences, know-how and expertise.
New courses from DACE starting Monday 18 April
Languages and a range of other courses begin again after Easter
President of European Commission debates future of higher education for Europe's Economy
The European Commission's President, Jose Manuel Barroso is set to visit, for the first time, the European University Association (EUA) convention held at the University of Glasgow on 2nd April 2005.