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Glasgow Bach expert wins prestigious music prize
An expert on Johann Sebastian Bach has been awarded a prestigious accolade for his outstanding contribution to the scholarly study and performance of the German composer’s work.
Honorary degree for European legal expert
The first British woman to be appointed an Advocate General at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg is to be awarded an honorary doctorate
Glasgow creates first Chair of Gaelic in Scotland
Professor Roibeard Ó Maolalaigh has been named as the first ever established Chair of Gaelic in Scotland.
Public lectures to mark 250th anniversary of Regius Chair of Astronomy
The 250th anniversary of the Regius Chair of Astronomy at the University of Glasgow is being celebrated with a week of public lectures in April.
Physicist wins prestigious prize for work at CERN
Experimental particle physicist Dr Chris Parkes has received a prestigious prize for his work at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN).
Library shortlisted for Times Higher Education award
The excellence of service provided by Library staff has been recognised by the Times Higher Education (THE) with a nomination for the Leadership and Management Awards 2010.
Glasgow Islamic scholar to address Interfaith Pontifical Conference
The Director of the Centre for the Study of Islam at Glasgow University, Professor Mona Siddiqui is to present an honorary Lecture at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome next week.
Veterinary Dean’s contribution to science & animal health recognised
Professor Stuart Reid, Dean of Veterinary Medicine, has received an award in recognition of his scientific contributions to animal health.
Glasgow to host major conference to discuss child welfare issues
Memorial event on Child Mental Health and Law will welcome leading US psychiatrist Professor Charles Zeanah
Crystallisation project receives £709,000 grant
A project which aims to revolutionise how a host of pharmaceutical and chemical products are made has received £709,000 in funding from the Scottish Funding Council, under its Demand-led Knowledge Exchange SPIRIT scheme.
Glasgow researcher warns of health dangers of diabetes
UK South Asian children show increased type 2 diabetes risk by age 10.
Law School to host International Client Counselling Competition 2013
The School of Law has won the bid to host the International Client Counselling Competition (ICCC) 2013, in the year of the School’s Tercentenary.
Honorary doctorate for Heather the Weather
Former BBC weather presenter and Scottish science ambassador Heather Reid is to be awarded an honorary doctorate.
Physics recognised for reducing gender inequality
Glasgow has been recognised by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for efforts made to reduce gender inequality among academic staff working in Physics.
'Victoria est dulcis' for Blackstone Medal winner
Contrary to the age-old claims of school children everywhere, Latin is far from a ‘dead language’ – just ask second-year MA Latin student Joel Leslie.
Making sense of the General Election
The Stevenson Trust for Citizenship invites the public to attend a special pre-election event to examine the wider issues of the campaign beyond narrow party politics.
Accountancy student scoops prestigious prize
Accountancy undergraduate Stuart Dalgleish has picked up a prestigious accolade in a national competition for students.
Curtis Brown Prize 2010
Danish MLitt graduate Ulrich Hansen has been awarded the Curtis Brown Glasgow Prize 2010.
Nursing student’s patient leaflet design praised
A nursing student has secured a place at the Florence Nightingale Students’ Day in London on 12 May after designing a winning patient information leaflet for people with Crohn’s Disease and colitis.
Duo’s debut opera set for opening night
A debut opera written and composed by Head of Music Dr Nick Fells and creative writing lecturer Zoe Strachan is to feature in an innovative series of performances that will travel across Scotland in May.