University news archive for July 2003

University news archive for July 2003

University appoints new Executive Dean of Medicine

Wed, 30 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has appointed Professor Stephen Smith, currently with the University of Cambridge, to the post of Executive Dean of the Faculty of Medicine.

Scottish study reveals cancer risk of HIV

Wed, 30 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

British Journal of Cancer publishes findings of research from Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow

£22.627M awarded to University of Glasgow in second round of SRIF allocations

Wed, 30 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Heads, he wins

Tue, 29 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

A unique Modern Apprentice at University of Glasgow

Off road wheelchair set to give users greater freedom

Tue, 29 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Engineering students project offers a taste of the great outdoors

Colin McInnes elected as one of youngest ever Fellows

Fri, 25 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Royal Academy of Engineering has elected its youngest ever Fellows.

Scots company launches Attack of the Clones

Tue, 22 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Spin-out from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh set to revolutionise the interactive entertainment industry

Government urged to practise what it preaches on 'joined-up' action

Thu, 17 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Better example could be set, suggests new research from University of Glasgow for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation

Cutting and pasting the text of Life

Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Researchers at Glasgow University have invented protein machines that will allow us to edit the messages encoded in our DNA.

Men with 'three out of five' face diabetes and heart disease

Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Men who have at least three metabolic abnormalities are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Emma Richards - Young Alumnus of the Year 2003

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Emma returns to Glasgow to receive award in recognition of her bravery, devotion and achievements in the world of competitive yacht racing.

The Taste for Whistler

Fri, 11 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Whistler Centenary Lecture on Thursday July 17

Bearded Dragon stolen from University of Glasgow Zoology Museum

Wed, 09 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

Max, a favourite exhibit, has been stolen from his vivarium at the entrance to the Zoology Museum

From oil prospecting to cancer detection

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

A new super-sensitive optical nose, developed by researchers in Scotland, to find oil and gas reservoirs has potentially a second use as a breathalyser to sniff out lung cancer in its early stages.

Looks to Die For

Tue, 01 Jul 2003 00:00:00 BST

A study published by Glasgow University scientists today shows that finches given a poor diet in early life cannot cope with ageing.