University news archive for June 2006



Animal conservationist to be honoured by the University of Glasgow

Stella Marsden is to receive an honorary degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery on 1 July 2006

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McCash Prize in Scots Poetry 2006

Entries are invited for the above prize which will be awarded for a poem in Scots.

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Distinguished figures from the worlds of arts, conservation and science are to be honoured by the University of Glasgow

Sculptor Sandy Stoddart, wildlife conservationist Stella Marsden and senior vice-president of drug discovery at GlaxoSmithKline Dr Allan Baxter, are among nine individuals to be awarded honorary degrees during the summer graduations at Glasgow University

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Finkin' about the impact of TV on our accents

Glasgow University researcher reveals EastEnders is linked to changes in Glaswegian accent

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Glasgow University honours Kelvingrove trio

Three supporters of the refurbishment of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum will be awarded honorary degrees by Glasgow University on 21 June 2006

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University of Glasgow installs new Chancellor

Professor Sir Kenneth Calman will be installed as the new Chancellor of Glasgow University at the Commemoration Day ceremony on 21 June 2006

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Distinguished figures from the worlds of science, business and philanthropy are to be honoured by the University of Glasgow

Lord Provost Liz Cameron and philanthropist Tom Hunter are among eight individuals to receive honorary degrees at the Commemoration Day ceremony on Wednesday 21 June

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Memorial service for Dr Geoffrey Moores

There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Dr Geoffrey Moores on Wednesday 28 June at 4pm in the University Chapel.

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Housing a new network

New network brings together Scottish housing economists

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Saddle up for Bike Week - 17-25 June

Details of how the University of Glasgow is taking part in the UK's annual celebration of cycling.

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Tomorrow belongs to me

New exhibition combines science and arts to explore the phenomenon of 'anticipation' in genetic illnesses

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Eating on campus - summer 2006

An update from Hospitality Services, including details of where you can eat on campus this summer.

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