Award-winning journalist to discuss the role of women in rural society
Journalist and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch will give a talk at the University of Glasgow on Women and Rural Society
Glasgow instructors fit for UK competition
Fitness instructors from the University gym will compete in a national competition to be named the UK’s Favourite Instructor.
Edwin Morgan shortlisted for UK’s most prestigious poetry prize
Emeritus Professor and Scotland’s Poet Laureate, Edwin Morgan, has been shortlisted for the TS Eliot Prize for the best new collection of verse in English.
Citizenship and the Role of the Media
Close relations between journalists and politicians are not necessarily in the interests of citizens, a former newspaper editor will argue in a free public lecture this week.
Major partnership in engineering launched
A major new research partnership will be launched to ensure the future of Scotland as a driving force in engineering
Honorary degree conferred on President of Rwanda
The University of Glasgow confers an honorary degree on Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda.
New website remembers those who died during WWII
University of Glasgow students, graduates and members of staff who died serving in the Second World War will be remembered through an online Roll of Honour
University welcomes the Commonwealth Games
The University of Glasgow has warmly welcomed the decision to stage the 2014 Commonwealth Games in the city
University Careers Adviser finds her Vocation, Vocation, Vocation
University Careers Adviser, Ann Duff - whose friendly guidance is already familiar to Glasgow students - is bringing her expertise to a wider audience presenting a new Channel 4 series.
First Minister launches economic strategy at the University of Glasgow.
The First Minister has launched the Scottish Government's new economic strategy at the University of Glasgow
US Ambassador meets University of Glasgow students
The US Ambassador to the UK, Robert Tuttle, held a question and answer session with University students
What can traditional sectors learn from the creative industries?
How Scottish businesses can apply creativity and design to improve their productivity and growth.
Professor helps in the search for perfection
Chef Heston Blumenthal enlists Professor Douglas Neil in his quest for the perfect fish pie.
New music showcase launched
An exciting multi-disciplinary music exhibition, Sound Thought, will launch on 23 November
Study shows how the NHS fails to deliver in poor areas
Researchers from the University of Glasgow have begun to explain how the NHS under-achieves in poor areas.
Children in conflict with the law
Bjorn Westlund Cronstedt from the European Commission Street Children Project will visit the University of Glasgow on 22 November to discuss juvenile justice and child welfare.
New website to unveil hidden art treasures
A new online database will allow the public access to 8,000 European oil paintings
CPPR debate on Scottish Economic Strategy
The Centre for Public Policy for Regions (CPPR) are to present their key findings on the new Government Economic Strategy at a seminar next week (27 November).
Outstanding chemist wins Philip Leverhulme Prize
University of Glasgow Professor of Chemistry Lee Cronin has won a £70,000 Philip Leverhulme Prize for his internationally recognised work in nano-chemistry and molecular engineering.
University of Glasgow honours writer, Chief Medical Officer and mathematician
The University of Glasgow will confer honorary degrees on writer AL Kennedy, Chief Medical Officer Harry Burns and mathematician Keith Moffatt during the winter graduation ceremonies
Television in times of change
TV executive Stuart Cosgrove spoke on the subject of 'Television in Times of Change' in the second lecture of the Stevenson and Adam Smith Research Foundation series this week.
University confers an honorary degree on A.L. Kennedy
Award-winning writer A.L. Kennedy has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of Glasgow in recognition of her contribution to literature.






















