University news archive for October 2003



Qualitymark bridges gap between academia and commerce

GlaxoSmithKline Chemistry programme with University achieves PDP (Professional Development Programme) recognition

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GLASGOW TO BECOME WORLD CENTRE FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Glasgow is set to become a world centre of excellence for research into cancer, under pioneering plans announced today (Thursday) by the University of Glasgow and Cancer Research UK.

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From Yoker to Easterhouse, Springburn to Castlemilk -TheGlasgowStory unfolds

Unique website facility to be launched on Friday 31 October at University of Glasgow

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Pakistanis feel at home in Scotland, so why don't the English?

New University study finds why English find it difficult to fit in

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The dizzy heights of success

Over 90 brave volunteers abseiled 177ft off the University Tower recently, raising over ?11,000 for the Leukaemia Research Fund Centre.

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Anne Frank: A History for Today

Britain's Most Visited Travelling Exhibition Comes to the University

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Mum Decides Pecking Order

Study finds unhealthy birds boost their eggs with steroids

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Investing in tomorrow's experts in bone and joint disorders

University specialists awarded over ?500,000 towards advanced scientific training.

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Rocks could reveal secrets of life on Earth - and Mars

New UK project helps detect evidence of life on Mars

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A Hundred Objects for 100 Years

New exhibition at the Hunterian Art Gallery

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Stevenson Lecture in Citizenship - Wednesday 8 October

This year's Stevenson Lecture in Citizenship celebrates the Centenary of the WEA (Workers' Educational Association)

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Charity Art Auction, 13-16 November

Your chance to bid for an original piece of art, and raise funds for charity at the same time.

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Childhood Obesity and Eating Disorders Conference

Friday 3 October, 2003 at Dean Park Hotel, Renfrew

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