University news archive for October 2006



Glasgow University Professors receive eminent awards in engineering

Professor John Marsh and Professor Catrina Bryce have received awards from the IEEE and Electro-Optics Society

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Carpeting the world - from the White House to the Titanic

Glasgow University is bidding to host the design archive of one of Scotland's oldest carpet companies, Stoddards Carpets

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Clydesdale Bank and Glasgow University School of Business 'Connect for Growth'

Clydesdale Bank and the Glasgow University School of Business and Management have launched an innovative new programme to allow local businesses to maximise their potential for growth and create an opportunity for building relationships.

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Housing Studies students awards

Successful Diploma students from the University of Glasgow's Housing Studies Programme were presented with their certificates and prizes today (Friday 27 October).

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Microcrystals promise major medical benefits

A University spin-out company is developing new technology which could transform the treatment of many diseases

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New rock analysis reveals mysteries of the Earth's Crust

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered that analysis of one particular type of rock may hold the key to a better understanding of fluids in the Earth's crust.

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Impressionist research in bloom again

A pioneering in-depth study of Impressionist garden painting has been nominated for the prestigious Sir Banister Fletcher Award

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No punches pulled lecture on trials and triumphs of Scottish Parliament

Former Deputy First Minister, the Rt Hon Jim Wallace QC MSP is expected to pull no punches in a lecture on the 'Trials and Triumphs of Devolution' at the University of Glasgow next week (Monday 30 October).

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University professor wins Scotswoman of the Year

Anna Dominiczak, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Glasgow, has been named Scotswoman of the Year

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A restatement of the case for Scottish fiscal autonomy

Two leading economists are to publish a paper tomorrow (24 October in the Fraser of Allander Quarterly Economic Commentary) restating the case for Scottish fiscal autonomy.

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Glasgow University researchers to meet The Queen

Glasgow University researchers has been invited to exhibit their work on superhuman vision at Buckingham Palace on 24 October

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Scots poet George Buchanan to be celebrated in concert

The 500th anniversary of one of Scotland's most important poets will be marked by a concert at the University of Glasgow on 25 October 2006

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Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture

Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers inaugural Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture

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Unlocking the secrets of the human body

Glasgow University's new Exercise Science Laboratories will help in the fight against cancer, heart disease and stroke

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Citizenship, Young People and Justness

In the second Stevenson lecture on 'Citizenship', Andrew Lockyer, Professor of Citizenship and Social Theory at the University of Glasgow discusses: Citizenship, Young People and Justness.

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Implanting new technology into the world of medicine

New technology could have a major impact on millions of implant patients

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University Christmas card now available

The University Christmas card, with an image of the University in snow, is now available from the Visitor Centre.

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University announces strategic partnership with research commercialisation specialists IP Group

The University of Glasgow has signed a partnership with the intellectual property commercialisation company, IP Group plc, with the aim of improving the rate and success of spin-out commercialisation of its world class research.

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Languages at Lunchtime & Early Evening Classes

OPEN DAYS - TOMORROW AND FRIDAY OF THIS WEEK

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European cities experience significant turnaround since 2000

A report published today from the University of Glasgow's Centre for Public Policy for Regions shows that, after four decades of year-on-year decline, European cities turned the corner around the year 2000 and are now on a more positive growth trajectory.

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Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture

Rt Hon Gordon Brown to give inaugural Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture at University of Glasgow

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Urban Studies appoint eminent town planner as Honorary Professor

Highly respected chartered town planner and urbanist, Kevin Murray has been appointed an Honorary Professor of Planning in the Department of Urban Studies at University of Glasgow.

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Filmmaker and media entrepreneur Alan Clements appointed Honorary Professor

Distinguished documentary filmmaker, Alan Clements has been appointed an Honorary Professor by the Faculty of Law, Business and Social Sciences.

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Leading academic calls for more active citizenship to counter the passivity of the consumer society

Political theorist, Professor Sir Bernard Crick delivers the first in a series of five Stevenson lectures on the theme of 'Citizenship'.

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Islam and other religions: fostering peaceful relationships

Leading world authorities on religion will be coming to Glasgow in October and November to lecture on Islam and its relationship with other religions.

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