University news archive for December 2001



Stereotypes in Coronary Heart Disease Deaths

The Medical Research Council Social and Public Health Sciences Unit and the University of Glasgow have published a study into male stereotypes in coronary heart disease based on a survey of over 6000 Scottish men.

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COURSES FOR ADULTS STARTING JANUARY 2003

New courses, day schools and study tours on offer from the Department of Adult and Continuing Education - based in Glasgow and the West of Scotland.

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Artist unveils proposals for University of Glasgow commission

Artist Christine Borland has unveiled proposals for a new work of public art commissioned by the University of Glasgow as part of its 550th anniversary celebrations.

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2001 Research Assessment Exercise Results

The University has recorded spectacular advances in the latest Research Assessment Exercise. Ninety-five per cent of research staff are in subject areas rated 4, 5 or 5* compared with 69% in the previous exercise in 1996.

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Rugby star kicks off heart appeal

Scottish Rugby star Gavin Hastings has kicked off the appeal for the new BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre with a donation of ?5M from the British Heart Foundation.

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Healthy women volunteers wanted - walking and appetite

Dept of Human Nutrition is investigating how gentle exercise in the form of walking can improve appetite control - interested?

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Palladian Ensemble - free lunchtime concert

The Palladian Ensemble with Clara Sanabras, soprano, will give a lunchtime concert on Friday 14 December at 1.10pm in the University Chapel. Admission FREE

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