http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/ The University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The mission of the University is to be a major research-led university operating in an international context with the following fundamental aims: * to provide education through the development of learning in a research environment * to undertake fundamental, strategic and applied research * to make a major contribution to local, regional, national and international communities through widening access and through working in partnership to support economic regeneration * to sustain and add value to Scottish culture, to the natural environment and to the national economy. en-gb Copyright: (C) The University of Glasgow, see http://www.gla.ac.uk/legal/copyright/ for more information http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136600_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136600_en.html Renowned theologian Professor David Tracy from the University of Chicago will deliver two lectures at the University of Glasgow on Monday 23 November. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:47:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136330_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136330_en.html Professor Victor Dzau, a leading cardiovascular researcher from Duke University in the United States, visited Glasgow recently to deliver the Philip Poole-Wilson Memorial Lecture. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:57:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136017_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136017_en.html As a new Chinese translation of one of Adam Smith’s key works is published, Professor Chris Berry is to deliver two public lectures in China. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:47:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135816_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135816_en.html An interactive exhibition celebrating pantomime in Scotland, which draws on research by the University, will be touring theatres this winter. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:42:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136118_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136118_en.html The best of this year’s poetry by students at the University is to be recognised at the annual poetry awards. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:03:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136076_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136076_en.html Patients do not need to fast before having their cholesterol tested, scientists have found. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136000_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_136000_en.html Professor Tessa Holyoake honoured by the Scottish Government Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:34:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135998_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135998_en.html University holds first meeting of EVIMalaR since taking up role of host. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:16:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135684_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135684_en.html The University of Glasgow Business School has broken into the prestigious Beyond Grey Pinstripes league table of the top 100 business schools in the world. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:54:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135651_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135651_en.html The University is holding a special Remembrance Day Service in the Chapel at 10.45am on Wednesday 11 November where a new memorial exhibition, depicting life on campus during World War 2, will go on display. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:49:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135628_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135628_en.html A BMJ study into the risk of heart disease and stroke has found significant differences in the condition of arteries of people living in deprived and affluent areas. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:51:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135469_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135469_en.html One of the University's most successful spin-out companies has moved to new premises in the West of Scotland Science Park as part of an expansion programme. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:20:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135298_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135298_en.html Lord Winston visited Glasgow recently to film footage for the BBC’s flagship science programme, A Child of Our Time. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:04:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135178_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_135178_en.html Glasgow joins communities across the world to mark Remembrance Sunday this weekend at the annual Commemorative Service in the University Chapel. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:01:00 GMT