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Economics at Glasgow joins global top 5%
The Department of Economics is officially among the top 5% research institutions in International Finance in the world.
The relationship between media and academia
The relationship between the media and academia will be discussed at a lecture on Thursday as part of the Stevenson and Adam Smith Research Foundation lecture series.
Stars over the Botanics with the Astronomer Royal
The Astronomer Royal for Scotland, Professor John Brown is hosting a ticketed evening of star gazing in the Botanic Gardens in Glasgow on 12 February.
Scientists solve gene therapy mystery
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have solved a scientific riddle that could lead to the development of more effective gene therapies.
Economic and Financial Linkages conferences
The Scottish Institute for Research in Economics (SIRE) and the Centre for Economic and Financial Studies (CEFS) are hosting two conferences on ‘Economic and Financial Linkages’ this month.
UK electronics industry receives major EU funding boost
Glasgow researchers have received £750,000 funding from the European Commission for projects which could revolutionise the electronics industry
Pioneering eagle eye surgery
Surgeons from the University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital have restored the sight of a golden eagle.
Glasgow student poised for Six Nations clash
Business and Management student Johnnie Beattie is poised to follow in the footsteps of his famous father and play Six Nations rugby for Scotland.
Colin Donald environmental law essay prize launched
The University of Glasgow, in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland and law firm McGrigors have launched a prestigious annual competition for environmental law students.
Glasgow students selected for Scotland
Two University of Glasgow students have recently been selected to represent their country in international sports tournaments
Record-breaking Mark crosses the finish line
University of Glasgow graduate Mark Beaumont has become the fastest person to cycle around the world.
Can Scotland have a communication policy?
The Academic Director of the Centre for Cultural Policy Research at the University of Glasgow, Professor Philip Schlesinger delivers the Stevenson lecture on Thursday.
Would you bet on a Pentaquark?
When a new type of particle, a Pentaquark, was first discovered follow-up experiments failed to confirm its existence. Physicists at Glasgow explain the reason for apparently contradictory results.
University of Glasgow launches Commonwealth scholarships
To mark the city’s success in securing the Commonwealth Games, the University of Glasgow is to launch scholarship programme aimed at helping students from developing countries.
Showcasing Britain’s future novelists
Writers hoping to follow in the footsteps of Rachel Seiffert, Louise Welsh and Zoe Strachan will give a public reading at the University of Glasgow on 26 February
Vote for Rector
All current students of the University of Glasgow are eligible to vote in the rectorial election being held today and tomorrow (26 and 27 February 2008).
Glasgow gears up for Aye Write!
The University of Glasgow will play a major role in the city’s annual Aye Write! book festival
Writing the future for Scottish novelists
The shortlist for the new Sceptre Prize for emerging writers has been announced.
Physicists launch charm offensive
The subatomic world is undergoing a revolution and a relatively exotic denizen, the charm quark, is the latest target.
Rectorial Election result
Students have elected Charles Kennedy MP to serve as Rector of the University of Glasgow for the next three years.
