University news

Centre for Business History to study development of industrial gases industry

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:19:00 BST

The Centre for Business History at the University of Glasgow has been commissioned to carry out a four year study on the historical development of the unsung but vitally important international industrial gases industry.

Observatory marks 250th anniversary

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:43:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Observatory has been looking to the heavens for 250 years.

Major boost to Scottish electronics industry

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 14:48:00 BST

A new £5M Electronics Design Centre will open at the University of Glasgow on 4 September 2007

Politicians get round the table to tackle green issues

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:17:00 BST

Ann McKechin MP and Patrick Harvie MSP will visit the University of Glasgow on 7 September to discuss sustainability

Accreditation success for Urban Studies

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:31:00 BST

The Department of Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow has received full professional accreditation for its three postgraduate planning courses from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA) appoint Director

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:23:00 BST

The internationally recognised research leader, Professor Mike Tyers from the University of Toronto has been appointed Director of SULSA - the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance.

Heart disease tests for families

Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:52:00 BST

University of Glasgow researchers recommend screening for families with a history of heart disease

University study shows fall in heart attacks

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:26:00 BST

A University of Glasgow study has found a 17 per cent fall in admissions for heart attacks in the first year after the smoking ban came into force.

Unseen photographs of the QE2 revealed

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:11:00 BST

To mark the 40th anniversary of the launch of the QE2, the University of Glasgow is unveiling unseen photographs of the world-famous ocean liner.

Scotland's fiscal future

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 12:33:00 BST

Economists gather to discuss the financial future of Scotland

University of Glasgow receives Quality Mark for care leavers in higher education

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:32:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been recognised for its commitment to supporting students who have spent time in care

Glasgow International College opens for first intake of students

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:11:00 BST

The new Glasgow International College – which prepares students from around the world to take up places at the University of Glasgow - has opened its doors to its first intake of almost 100 students.

University of Glasgow named Scottish University of the Year

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:11:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been named Scottish University of the Year by the Sunday Times newspaper.