University news archive for July 2002



International Feline Symposium

Gathering in Glasgow of top feline vets and scientists from around the world.

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Funeral for Professor Sir John Gunn

A funeral service for Professor Sir John Gunn, who died at the weekend, will be held in the University Chapel on Friday 2nd August at 9.30am.

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Time Capsule Burial

As the new University of Glasgow's Medical School Building nears completion, a time capsule will be buried in its walls to reflect recent events, both locally and nationally.

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In the footsteps of his father.....

Masataka Taketsuru, founder of the Nikka Whisky Company, came to Scotland in 1919 to study at the University of Glasgow and also spent time at several scotch whisky distilleries.His son,Takeshi Taketsuru, visits the University on Friday 26 July to follow

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Tomorrow's World Roadshow

Some University staff have been involved in this exciting roadshow starting TODAY at the SECC

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SIXTEEN PLUS: Young People's health in the West of Scotland.

Over 2,200 18 year olds invited to University of Glasgow over the summer to take part in a health survey.

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'Places of Exchange' Thursday 25 - Saturday 27 July 2002

An international conference hosted by the University of Glasgow's English Literature Department will explore the role of the media in aspects of life in Britain and Ireland from 17th century to the end of WWII.

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Historic graduation in Dumfries

50 students will make history on Friday, 12 July, when they receive their MA degrees, awards and prizes at the first ever graduation ceremony at the University of Glasgow's Crichton Campus in Dumfries.

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Hunterian museum collections in Scottish top three

National Audit reports one million items of national or international importance in University collections.

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Graduations - Thursday 11 July 2002

The last of the University's summer graduation season takes place tomorrow, Thursday 11 July with the Engineering graduation ceremony at 11.00 a.m. in the Bute Hall.

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Graduations - Wednesday 10 July 2002

The second week of the University's summer graduation season continues tomorrow, Wednesday 10 July with two graduation ceremonies - Divinity and Law and Financial Studies at 11.00 a.m. and Arts at 4.00 p.m. in the Bute Hall.

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Graduations on Tuesday 9 July

An honorary degree will be conferred on Prof. Malcolm Ferguson Smith who served on the Government's inquiry into the BSE epidemic.

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Graduation on Saturday 6 July

The University's summer graduation season continues tomorrow, Saturday 6 July with a graduation ceremony at 11.00 a.m. in the Bute Hall.

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Graduations on Friday 5 July

The University's summer graduation season continues tomorrow, Friday 5 July with graduation ceremonies at 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. in the Bute Hall.

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Reception for the Donald Dewar Memorial Chair in Social Justice

The Chancellor of the University, Sir William Fraser, President of the Appeal Fund and Professor Ross Harper, Chairman of the Appeal host a reception tonight in the magnificent River Room, part of the Lord Chancellor's residence, to raise funds.

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Graduations on Thursday 4 July

The University's summer graduation season starts on 4 July with graduation ceremonies at 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. in the Bute Hall.

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Glasgow's Principal is appointed Vice-Chancellor of University of London

Professor Sir Graeme Davies, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, is to become the next Vice-Chancellor of the University of London.

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Astronomy professor gets star award

Professor John Brown, Regius Professor of Astronomy, has won a national award for promoting astronomy through portable planetariums and using magic in lectures.

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