University news archive for November 2003



Scottish Win in Urban Regeneration Awards

Scottish programme providing degree training to under represented groups wins award

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Wolfson Medical School Building scoops another award

University's new building recognised for "improving and promoting the economy and environment of Scotland".

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Once upon a time The Book Group creator attended a Spanish class...

The creator of the highly successful Channel 4 series, The Book Group, will deliver her first and only talk about the programme

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University Principal digs in for a good cause

Sir Muir Russell to plant a tree as part of National Tree Week

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Working in Health Access Project

Innovative collaboration project to attract students into healthcare professions

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Stardom comes 155 million years too late for Big Meg

The spotlight will be on Hunterian Museum's Big Meg during the BBC's Sea Monsters programme this Sunday night

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Supporting school science

University of Glasgow working with schools to promote practical science

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Cardiologists on QUEST to save pooches

Seven cardiology experts from across the UK sign up for the largest ever global canine study

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Healthy body - Healthy mind

Diet and exercise are crucial not only to physical well-being but also for mental activity at all ages

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University's Language Centre is national winner

The Language Centre is UK winner of European Award for Languages 2003

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Feeling fit and festive?

Bellahouston Road Runners are holding a Festive 5k on Saturday 20th December 2003 to help raise funds for the Leukaemia Research Fund Centre appeal.

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UK's elite science academy puts MP to the test

Cunninghame South MP to visit Division of Environmental and Evolutionary Biology

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The Sackler Institute of Psychobiological Research

Joint Award to Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities

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University research identifies new treatment option for patients after heart attack

Findings of VALIANT likely to change treatment guidelines for post-heart attack patients

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Swimmer laps it up at Sportsperson of the Year Awards

University of Glasgow scholarship student, Rebecca Cooke named Sportsperson of the Year

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Whistler Celebrations Far From Over

International loan exhibition shows a trip to Venice changed Whistler's career forever

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Charity Art Auction

University of Glasgow and Music for CHAS (Children's Hospice Association Scotland) Charity Art Auction

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University Plans to Further Partnerships with Industry

Networking Event promotes Knowledge Transfer Partnerships

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England and Scotland in Union from 1603: Anglo-Scottish Relations - Past, Present and Future

Royal Society of Edinburgh and the British Academy Conference, Thursday 6 and Friday 7 November 2003

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Heads, he wins - everything!

The University's Modern Apprentice, Archie Henderson, picks up the top national prize.

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Silk underwear shaves important seconds off skiers' speed

University helps British number one fine-tune his preparations for World Cup season

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