University news archive for March 2005



Researchers gather to debate how Scots can live their lives to the full

Researchers will gather at the University of Glasgow today to develop the longest largest study of mental ability differences ever carried out. Results show that lifestyle influences cognitive ageing, and by establishing how to maintain a healthy mind we

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University of Glasgow wins top UK energy award

The University of Glasgow is now named the most energy efficient higher education institution in the UK by the Higher Education Funding Council (Hefce).

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New self-help technology set to combat eating disorders

A new interactive multi-media self-help package for people diagnosed with eating disorders developed by the University of Glasgow is now set to be delivered over the internet to adolescent sufferers. The package is set to revolutionise therapy for the tre

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Free concerts this weekend

Concertgoers are welcome to turn up at two one-hour concerts this weekend, in the magnificent setting of the University's Bute Hall

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Glasgow receives biggest share of SHEFC grant for teaching and for knowledge transfer

News of our latest SHEFC grant has been announced, and full details are now available to staff

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Boost Your Brain Awareness

As part of Brain Awareness Week neuroscientists from Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities will be meeting the public at the Glasgow Science Centre to 'boost brain awareness'.

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Scottish scientists win £800,000 to boost research into fighting viruses

A team of University of Glasgow scientists have won a grant of ?800,000 to research retroviruses. The research could lead to the design of new therapeutic strategies or drugs against retroviruses, which cause diseases such as AIDS and certain leukemias.

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Science goes shopping

Nobel Prize winner explains science to shoppers and schoolkids at Princes Square on TODAY, 11am - 3pm

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Glasgow researchers bid to improve hip replacement surgery

Researchers in Glasgow are aiming to reduce the number of hip replacements that fail because of infection.

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What's the European answer to Google - TERRIER, the search engine with added byte

Terrier, a new cutting-edge software for the rapid development of web, intranet and desktop search engines, has all the prerequisites to become the European answer to Google.

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University Professor backs new guideline to tackle leading cause of mother and child death

Strictly under embargo until: 00.01 Friday 11 March 2005
A new guideline backed by a University of Glasgow Professor and published in this week's British Medical Journal (BMJ) will help to tackle pre-eclampsia, one of the leading causes of illness an

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Fair's Fair

Town and gown share a celebratory cuppa

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University of Glasgow invests in Celtic and Gaelic Studies

The Department of Celtic is celebrating the appointment of two new professors, which makes it one of the largest ever Departments of Celtic in Scotland.

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Glasgow University Music Club Jubilee

As part of the 50th jubilee celebrations, Glasgow University Music Club are presenting a programme of events beginning with the Opening Concert with alumni performers on 8th March.

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