University news archive for July 2005



Scotland: No longer a prisoner of its past?

Professor of Scottish History to take part in the first Festival of Politics

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After SARS: has Chinese health policy moved on?

University of Glasgow researcher Dr Jane Duckett reveals changes in Chinese health policies

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Young researchers explore the boundaries of digital music

On 23 and 24 July young researchers from all over the UK will discuss aspects of computing, sound and technology at the Digitial Music Research Network Summer Conference

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Cancer care within cycling distance?

The Leukaemia Research Fund Glasgow Bikeathon 2005 will take place on Sunday 21 August

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Acclaimed environmental sculptor to be honoured by the University of Glasgow

Andy Goldsworthy is to receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters on 13th July 2005

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University Memorial Chapel - all welcome

The University Chapel is open for quiet reflection - to people of all faith communities, and those of none.

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New study highlights bedsharing cot death risk

Young babies who sleep in an adult bed with parents are at increased risk of sudden infant death, even if their parents are non-smokers

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African sleeping sickness - drug resistance test discovered

University researchers reveal a new drug test that has the potential to save lives in Africa

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Chemistry graduate to fund lectureship at the University of Glasgow

University Chemistry Department will benefit from a new lectureship thanks to a generous donation of Dr Ian Sword

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Sixth International Crustacean Congress

Alien crustaceans in the River Clyde and the rediscovery of a previously thought extinct tadpole shrimp, are just two of the topics to be explored at the Sixth International Crustacean Congress to be held at the University of Glasgow

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Maggie's Centre architect to be honoured by the University of Glasgow

Dr Charles Jencks is to be awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters on 6 July 2005

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