News in brief, 5 November 2019
Published: 4 November 2019
A round-up of news across the University
Singapore Institute of Technology holds 7th graduation ceremony for joint programmes delivered in Singapore
Singapore Institute of Technology was joined by senior UofG figures to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2019 - the seventh graduation ceremony since the programme of degress delivered in partnership was set up in 2011 and the largest cohort - a total of 405 graduands - to date. Degrees are delivered by the Schools of Computing Science, Engineering, and Nursing and Health Care.
Professor Tan Thiam Soon, President of SIT, was conferred an honorary Doctorate of Engineering and the first PhD graduation at SIT was also held.
The Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, told the audience at the graduation ceremony: "Our partnership with SIT counts as one of the University of Glasgow’s most significant relationships – with each graduate a testament to what this partnership can achieve. Each of you a shining embodiment of the University’s mission and the proudest expression of our collective goals – proof, as if it were needed, that we are a world-leading, world-changing institution."
In his charge to graduands he added: "The bar we set for you is high – deliberately so. But how could it be otherwise. Just look at the evidence – already you have achieved so much. Today is proof of that. And you have all the attributes – the skills, the energy, the determination and the intellect – not just to grasp the opportunities that come your way but to carve out new ones too. So long as you remain open to new ideas, new experiences and new possibilities there really is no mountain too high. The world is at your feet. Class of 2019, it's time to get out there and explore it."
UofG - Nankai University Joint Graduate School celebrates 100th anniversary of Nankai University
The University of Glasgow – Nankai University Joint Graduate School (JGS) last month held a celebratory event to mark the 100th anniversary of Nankai University. The event also marked the formal opening of the refurbished teaching site of the JGS in the first main building of Nankai University.
The University of Glasgow delegation comprised the Principal, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli; Vice Principal (External Relations) Rachel Sandison; Professor Richard Berry, Transnational Education Dean (TNE Dean); and Shengchun Yao, international business manager.
In his speech, the Principal said he was "delighted that the University of Glasgow is able to take part in the 100-year anniversary celebration of Nankai University" and that "we are very proud to be associated with one of the leading universities in China". He added that "research-led teaching underpins the delivery of JGS programme"s and these had also enabled colleagues to develop research links - as was evident from the large research conference held in 2018. This had been followed by the formation of subject specific research workshops which focused on developing the research agenda and on the publication of quality outputs.
The President of Nankai University, Professor Cao Xuetao, said that Nankai University was at the start of a new journey towards building a first-class university for training a new generation, advancing the research agenda and promoting cultural exchange on the world stage. He noted that since the opening of the JGS four years ago, both Nankai University and University of Glasgow have been working in close partnership in not only pioneering the joint delivery of PGT programmes in China but also exploring the internationalisation of higher education in all its forms. He also stated that Nankai University looked forward to deepening its collaboration with the University of Glasgow in the future.
UofG scientists lead the way in radiotherapy research
Glasgow scientists have been awarded a major cash boost from Cancer Research UK to pioneer new radiotherapy technologies and techniques that could help more people survive cancer in the future.
Experts from the Cancer Research UK Glasgow Centre are set to receive £3.5 million over the next five years.
Glasgow has been chosen to be one of just seven centres of excellence in a UK-wide network that will accelerate advances in radiotherapy research. Centres will also be located in Manchester, Cambridge, Oxford, Leeds and London.
First published: 4 November 2019