University news archive for February 2007

University news archive for February 2007

War memorial co-ordinator to discuss new monument for Scottish soldiers

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Co-ordinator of a major monument in memory of Scottish soldiers who fought during World War I will visit Glasgow University tonight (27 February 2007)

Over 100 years of Gifford scholarship now online

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The collected wisdom of many distinguished Gifford lecturers has now been made available online

IP Group invest in University of Glasgow spin-out company

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

IP Group plc, the intellectual property commercialisation company, has made its first investment in a University of Glasgow spin-out company, Wireless bioDevices Limited.

Rethinking central local government relations in Scotland

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Three leading University of Glasgow academics launch a new joint paper on local and central government reform next week (Wednesday 28 February).

Cutting-edge technology

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

New tools to improve success of bone surgery

Artists break boundaries in academia

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Performing artists are joining the world of academia in a bid to break the boundaries between performance and theory in traditional arts education

Statement on Crichton campus

Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow Court has taken a decision not to admit any undergraduate students to the Crichton campus in September this year.

Stars over the Botanics with the Astronomer Royal

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

It's the Oscars next week and you are invited to attend a star-studded evening in the West End just don't buy a new dress or tux - best wrap up warm.

Top Scots writers talk at Glasgow University

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Esteemed Scottish writers Tom Leonard and Liz Lochhead will read from and discuss their works at the University of Glasgow tomorrow (14 February 2007).

New course takes holistic approach to regeneration

Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A new MSc programme in Urban Studies at Glasgow University, which takes a holistic approach to Real Estate, Planning and Regeneration, is to be officially launched in the City Chambers next week.

Scientists reverse symptoms of brain disorder

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Breakthrough in understanding of Rett Syndrome

Students get ready for work

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Launch of Aiming University Learning@Work

Glasgow University wins top energy efficiency award

Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has received The Carbon Trust Low Carbon Building Award

Scottish Parliament's first Writer in Residence to visit the University of Glasgow

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Poet, editor, novelist and publisher James Robertson will talk at the University of Glasgow tomorrow (7 February 2007)

The write advice

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Graduates of Glasgow University's celebrated Creative Writing course to give classes in writing skills

Glasgow University leads £77million boost for life sciences research in Scotland

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is to play a key role in a bid to transform biology and life sciences research in Scotland.

Glasgow lecturer runner-up in 'New Zealander of the Year' Award

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Dr Tim Drysdale, a University of Glasgow lecturer, has finished a runner-up in the Air New Zealand, New Zealander of the Year Award.