University news archive for April 2003

University news archive for April 2003

Annual Charity Rodeo for University Vet School

Wed, 30 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

Saturday 3 May 11.00am - 5.00pm, Garscube Estate

When Brendan Met Trudy

Wed, 30 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

The Department of Creative Writing at the University of Glasgow welcomes author, Roddy Doyle, to G12 on Thursday 22 May 2003 at 7.00pm

Sir Richard Doll to speak at the University

Mon, 28 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

On 30 April, Sir Richard Doll (University of Oxford) will give a lecture at the meeting of the Royal Statistical Society, to be held at the University of Glasgow

The Whistlers are on the move!

Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

Whistler, Women and Fashion - the first in-depth exploration of the artist's lifelong involvement in fashion

New Developments in Health Education

Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

Greater Glasgow Primary Care Trust is to fund 12 places on the newly established Master of Primary Care offered by the Department of General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Glasgow

Interested in Politics?

Tue, 22 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

The BBC are looking for people to be part of the studio audience during their election programmes, which are being broadcast all week from the University of Glasgow.

A dinosaur Easter Weekend

Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow's dinosaur expert, Dr. Neil Clark, takes his bones to Aberdeen.

CALLING ALL SUPERHUMANS

Thu, 17 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

A new Channel 4 Science Series is scouring the country for the UK's top individuals to enter into one of the most advanced set of human challenges so far designed.

The Iceman Revisited

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

A new look at an ancient man

'Take one egg'

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

A winning recipe that mixes art and science to create a wonderful exhibition at the Hunterian Museum from April 14

University of Glasgow research into leukaemia gets new funding

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

New research into why leukaemia cells are able to survive longer than they should could bring hope to patients with the disease.

Evolution of the Earth's Surface

Fri, 11 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

This two-day conference is organised by staff of the Division of Earth Sciences and SUERC, and sponsored by the Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

Cool Celts Day at the Hunterian Museum

Fri, 11 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

This action-packed day is offered as part of Museums and Galleries month 2003. Come along for some Saturday family fun - admission is free

Proteomics Conference at the SECC

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow in association with the British Electrophoresis Society and International Council of Electrophoresis Societies is hosting this conference on 27-30 May.

Glasgow Caledonian and the University of Glasgow announce plans to create joint Nursing School

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

Issued jointly by Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Glasgow

The Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre

Wed, 09 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

New Centre located within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow to be opened on Monday 14 April 2003

Nuclear Physics Conference 2003

Wed, 09 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

International conference to be hosted by the University of Glasgow on 9-11 April 2003

G12 - cancellation of show

Mon, 07 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

G12 regrets to announce that the show 'Double Top' by Rapture Theatre Company on Friday 11 April 2003 has beeen cancelled. Any ticket-holders should contact G12 on 0141 330 5522

Sexy Birds

Fri, 04 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

Nine out of ten female zebra finches prefer males with the reddest beaks

Royal Opening for Medical School

Thu, 03 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

The Wolfson Medical School Building at the University of Glasgow is to be opened by HRH The Princess Royal at 3.30pm on Thursday 3 April

Forget diet trials - try walking...

Tue, 01 Apr 2003 00:00:00 BST

Female volunteers are required to participate in a study into walking and appetite. This research, in relation to physical activity and appetite regulation, is being conducted by the University's Department of Human Nutrition.