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Nobel Prize winner to receive Honorary degree
World-renowned Bangladeshi economist Professor Muhammad Yunus, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work combating global poverty, is to receive an Honorary Degree from the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Graduate outlines economic philosophy
World-renowned Bangladeshi economist Professor Muhammad Yunus has received an Honorary Degree from the University of Glasgow. Read a full transcript of his Stevenson lecture here.
Duke students meet Presiding Officer
A group of thirteen Politics Department students have met the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Alex Fergusson MSP for a question and answer session.
Student Union shop wins performance by top indy band
The Queen Margaret Union shop has won an exclusive performance by a top Indy band in a competition in the New Musical Express.
Ofcom appoints academic chair of national advisory committee
The UK communications regulatory body, Ofcom, has appointed a leading academic as chair of its national advisory committee for Scotland.
Webcasts of winter graduations
Watch a recorded webcast of each of this week's winter graduation ceremonies in the Bute Hall here.
Double graduation is an international family affair
For David McKendrick and Thomas Lividini, graduating was an international family affair.
Teaching Excellence Awards
The Teaching Excellence Awards were presented by the Principal at the Winter Graduations.
Free public lecture to discuss credit crunch
Top European banker to discuss the credit crunch and its implications for the future at free public lecture.
University pays tribute to outstanding graduates
The 2008 Young Alumnus of the Year Award is to be shared by a record-breaking athlete and an outstanding theatre director.
First Minister launches work of Glasgow academic
The First Minister, Alex Salmond, yesterday launched the latest edition of a leading political commentary on Scottish independence written by a Glasgow academic.
New Principal for the University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow has announced that Professor Anton Muscatelli will succeed Sir Muir Russell as Principal from 1 October 2009.
How research into ‘clocks’ in plants could change our lives
From ensuring blooms for Mother’s Day to easing jet lag, new research into ‘clocks’ in plants by Glasgow plants scientists could have implications for the way we live our lives.
Glasgow film reels off the best of University and city life
The University of Glasgow and Glasgow City Marketing Bureau have teamed up to produce a vibrant promotional film to encourage students to consider the University as their education destination of choice.
Doctors help carers see through eyes of visually-impaired children
Doctors working with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHS GGC) and the University of Glasgow have developed software which enables parents to see the world as their visually-impaired child does.
100 year old sketchbook reveals bygone age of coastal shipping
Two sketchbooks, which give a unique insight into a bygone age of shipping, are to be exhibited online by the University.
Scientists pinpoint likely locations of moon water
Scientists have discovered where they believe ice is most likely to be found on the moon.
University welcomes outstanding research results
The University of Glasgow has achieved outstanding results in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
Glasgow vet helps care for Africa's neglected donkeys and horses
When it comes to transport, horsepower to most of us simply tells us how powerful the engine of our car is. But for millions of people throughout the world, horses are the only way of travelling or making a living.