University news archive for January 2002

University news archive for January 2002

Bridget Riley exhibition opens at the Hunterian Art Gallery

Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Bridget Riley will open an exhibition of her work at the Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow today, Friday 1st February.

University opens Centre for Integrated Diagnostic Systems

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow will open Scotland's first dedicated diagnostics research facility. The work will have far-reaching consequences for human and animal health, and the protection of the environment.

Universities launch SCOTS* languages project

Fri, 25 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

The Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh are collaborating to collate the first electronic library of the written and spoken languages of Scotland.

Minister for Social Justice to address homelessness conference

Fri, 25 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Minister for Social Justice, Iain Gray MSP, will address a conference on homelessness policy and practice in Scotland today, Friday 25 January.

Botany Gate Re-opened

Wed, 09 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

The Botany Gate is now re-opened

Budgies use fluorescent feathers to attract sexual partners

Thu, 03 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT

A team of scientists from the University of Glasgow, Imperial College London and the University of Queensland have demonstrated that parrots use their fluorescence to attract attention, from sexual mates. Their findings are published today 4 January 2002