University news archive for December 2001

University news archive for December 2001

Stereotypes in Coronary Heart Disease Deaths

Fri, 21 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

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.

COURSES FOR ADULTS STARTING JANUARY 2003

Thu, 20 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Artist unveils proposals for University of Glasgow commission

Tue, 18 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

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.

2001 Research Assessment Exercise Results

Fri, 14 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Rugby star kicks off heart appeal

Thu, 06 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Healthy women volunteers wanted - walking and appetite

Thu, 06 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

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

Palladian Ensemble - free lunchtime concert

Thu, 06 Dec 2001 00:00:00 GMT

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