University news archive for April 2005

University news archive for April 2005

How medical research is taking care of your heart - world leading scientist visits Glasgow

Wed, 27 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Professor Salvador Moncada, one of the world's leading scientists and groundbreaking heart disease investigators, is set to discuss the revolutionary developments in the treatment of heart conditions over the past 30 years in his Croonian Lecture on Thurs

Report reveals need to improve physical health of people with Schizophrenia

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

People with schizophrenia often die prematurely. However, researchers now assert that much of the excess mortality of schizophrenia is preventable through lifestyle changes and the treatment of common diseases.

Family study reveals the devastating impact of problem drug users on brothers, sisters and parents

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

University researcher reveals the serious impact caused to families' of drug users

Glasgow students host massive fundraising Rodeo

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow students are continuing one of the most colourful and spectacular frontier traditions, and all for charity on Saturday 30th April, Bearsden. The Rodeo supports the local community by providing a day of fun and raising substantial fun

The Space You're Not In

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Scotland's most eminent writers, poets, musicians and artists gather in memory of the poet Gail Wylie to help raise funds for the new Leukaemia Research Centre to be based in Glasgow

Calling all ramblers - up the hills and glens, all in aid of ecology and environmental research

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

University encouraging staff and public to take part in the Munro Challenge 2005

Conservation for William Hunter's picture collection

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

The Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery team up with the National Galleries of Scotland in conserving the work of William Hunter

University of Glasgow students drive enterprise forward in schools

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

14 University of Glasgow students are amongst the first Scottish students to take part in a national enterprise and education competition in Leeds. The students are injecting enterprise skills into Scottish schools and developing their own career skills

Heed the birds!

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Tonight's Cafe Scientifique, at 7pm, features Prof Glen Chilton. After this talk, a walk in the woods will never quite be the same!

An Apocalyptic Vision

Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Books from the eighteenth century library of William Hunter are currently on show in Special Collections - level 12 of the Library

New research reveals men estimate men's risks of common disorders higher than women do, and vice versa

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

New research on lay perceptions about gender differences in health reveals that both men and women believe health risks are higher for their own sex than for the opposite sex. But, it also shows that males think that men are

University honours Russian conductor

Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Russian conductor Mr Aleksandr Lazarev has been awarded an Honorary Professorship by the University of Glasgow

New research reveals working mothers do not have an adverse effect on children's diets

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

A new study from the University of Glasgow that analyses information from 11 year old children and their parents reveals that maternal employment is associated with better diets.

Work begins on new £15M centre for cancer research

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Digging starts at the site of the new Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute on the University's Garscube Estate

Free concert on Friday 15 April - Steven Osborne

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Staff and students can obtain free tickets for this concert by calling in at the University's Visitor Centre in person.

Health Minister launches major new clinical trials project to boost business and health

Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Andy Kerr MSP, Minister For Health is set to launch Glasgow Biomedicine, a groundbreaking initiative set to boost health and business in Scotland.

Sustainable Development Event - 22 April in Kelvin Gallery

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

A networking opportunity offering academics to chance to meet and interact with SMEs interested in sustainable development

Scientists reveal new technology that will help us compute more safely on the move and that 'body talk' could control mobiles

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

New research by University of Glasgow scientists that enables people to interact safely with mobile computers while walking, running or driving, could help to prevent users from putting themselves in danger.

IMPORTANT - Guidance on Disabled Evacuation

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

The university has developed a new web site to provide guidance on disabled evacuation plans

Ferguson Bequest Corporate Membership

Tue, 12 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Bookings are still being taken for Edinburgh Zoo tickets.

University of Glasgow wins £225,000 to boost innovation in Scottish businesses

Fri, 08 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

A pioneering web-based project run by the University of Glasgow is set to receive over £225,000 develop a highly innovative internet-based resource to provide companies with access to technology licences, know-how and expertise.

New courses from DACE starting Monday 18 April

Thu, 07 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

Languages and a range of other courses begin again after Easter

President of European Commission debates future of higher education for Europe's Economy

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 BST

The European Commission's President, Jose Manuel Barroso is set to visit, for the first time, the European University Association (EUA) convention held at the University of Glasgow on 2nd April 2005.