University news archive for September 2005

Experts warn of lack of knowledge of debilitating disease affecting 25% of breast cancer sufferers and 850 Scots per year

University health expert to run this year's British Lymphology Society Annual Conference raising awareness of Lymphoedema, a disease causing non-curable swelling

Interfaith Gathering

The University is hosting an Interfaith Gathering on Sunday 2 October, in the University Memorial Chapel

Deflecting asteroids could lead to more versatile spaceprobes

A three-year study by the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde will examine interception and deflection strategies for asteroids on collision course with Earth

Late developers aren't all they seem when the competition gets tough

Scientists at the University of Glasgow discover how the look of a fish can be deceptive

Four musicians in a residency

University welcomes The Edinburgh Quartet for a 3 year residency

Quantum Magic (Beam me up Scotty!)

All welcome to the latest Cafe Scientifique talk at the College Club TONIGHT. Everything you ever wanted to know about Quantum Physics, but were afraid to ask...

Literary academics awarded £158k to re-work some of the greatest Scottish novels

Joint research between the Universities of Glasgow and Stirling will result in new editions of the work of acclaimed writer James Hogg

University of Glasgow to host the cream of international scholars

Outstanding international graduates from six countries have won highly competitive Scottish International Scholarships to study at the University of Glasgow

Gene therapy boosted by 'nanoscale' delivery to cancer cells

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have devised new system for treating hard to reach cancer tumours

Paris-itology collaboration

Discovery of a vital genetic link in the malaria infection chain will help in the search for new treatments

University appoints new Director of Estates and Buildings

Jim McConnell of BAE Systems to join as the University's Director of Estates and Buildings

A passion for medicine at the Hunterian Museum

Funding has been announced for a new display dedicated to medicine, which will open at the Hunterian Museum in Spring 2006

£100k boost for University's public policy work

Professor of Government, Jim Gallacher, will be presented with a cheque for ?100,00 by Abbey's Chief Executive Paul Bradshaw. Photocall: Wednesday 7 September at 11.45am