University news archive for May 2003

Can foods affect the behaviour of people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders?

Leading experts in the fields of health and nutrition to address a one-day conference entitled 'Diet and Autistic Spectrum Disorders'

HRH The Princess Royal names RV Aora at University Marine Biological Station - Friday 30 May 2003

New research vessel will play key role in work to understand threatened fish stocks and marine environments.

Walter Scott and Partners Edinburgh-Glasgow Universities Boat Race Results

This year's event saw Edinburgh University win four out of the seven races. However, Glasgow had the consolation of counting the men's first eight among their victories, winning the flagship event by over two lengths.

Gifford Lectures rescheduled

The Gifford Research lectures, postponed last week because of illness, will now take place on rescheduled dates starting with Wednesday 28 May.

Boning up on Osteoporosis: Tackling the silent time-bomb

Leading health experts to address a one-day conference on 'Falls, Fractures, Food, Fitness and Medicines - Treating and Preventing Osteoporosis'

Ageing Technology

The Department of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow is carrying out work as part of a 3 year SHEFC-funded initiative exploring the use of technology by older people.

Do real men eat yoghurt?

Healthy male volunteers are needed to take part in a research study by the Division of Developmental Medicine

First ReDiscover grants awarded to science centres and museums

ReDiscover - the science centre and museum renewal fund has awarded ?225, 000 to the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery, University of Glasgow in the first of four funding rounds.

Mapping Report results

The Music Industry and Music Industry Policy in Scotland - research to be presented at University of Glasgow seminar on Tuesday 27 May.

PLEASE NOTE: Gifford lectures - postponement

The Gifford Research Fellow, Dr Alan Brown, is ill and unable to deliver lectures 2 and 3 on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 May. These will be postponed.

Glasgow academics join Royal Society Fellowship

Two University of Glasgow academics were amongst the new Fellows announced by The Royal Society today (19 May 2003).

Fear of debt fuels drop-out rate amongst students from disadvantaged homes

Study carried out by University of Glasgow on behalf of Joseph Rowntree Foundation followed progress of over 300 students from deprived neighbourhoods