University news

Glasgow reaches for the moon

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:59:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is offering its expertise in a major competition to land a robot on the moon.

Obese children take control of their treatment

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:48:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have devised a new approach to treating childhood obesity.

Charles Kennedy to deliver last Stevenson lecture

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:23:00 GMT

The newly elected Rector of the University of Glasgow, Rt Hon Charles Kennedy MP is to deliver the last lecture in the current Stevenson series at 7pm on Thursday 6 March.

An Israeli Audience with Adrienne

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:25:00 GMT

A British theatre production investigating homosexuality, cross-dressing and gender has been invited to Israel to encourage artistic dialogue.

Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellowships announced

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:51:00 GMT

Twelve University of Glasgow academics have recently been appointed Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Glasgow students Run for Fun

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:03:00 GMT

Over 200 students and staff from the University of Glasgow are taking part in the Run for Fun this Saturday (8 March).

Why do vultures have bald heads?

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:55:00 GMT

The reason why vultures are such strange-looking birds has been revealed by a research team from the University of Glasgow.

Drug research centre expands operations

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:46:00 GMT

A Glasgow-based drug research institute, specialising in psychiatric drug development, is expanding its work to offer comprehensive services to companies and scientific partners.

Poetry Professor offers Independent thinking

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:58:00 GMT

Professor Michael Schmidt has written a series of pamphlets to be distributed with the Independent newspaper.

Glasgow tutor awarded major international scholarship

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT

Novelist and Creative Writing tutor at the University of Glasgow, Zoë Strachan, has been awarded the prestigious Hermann Kesten Stipendium 2008.

Honorary Degrees for Scottish football legends

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Scottish football legends, John Greig and Billy McNeill are to be awarded honorary degrees from the University of Glasgow this summer.

Is cybermedicine turning us into a nation of expert patients?

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:01:00 GMT

Researchers from The University of Glasgow and Manchester Business School are undertaking an in-depth study into the impact of cybermedicine, such as virtual health communities and self-help sites, on face-to-face healthcare.

Anti-terrorism device wins innovation award

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:50:00 GMT

A Glasgow student has won a major innovation award for a device that could reduce the damage caused by car bombs.

University welcomes Scottish Funding Council annual grant announcement

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:10:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has welcomed this year’s funding announcement from the Scottish Funding Council.

Entrepreneurs to be awarded Honorary Degrees

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:25:00 GMT

Two top entrepreneurs are to receive honorary degrees from the University of Glasgow for their outstanding contribution to business and industry.

University targets neglected African diseases

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:54:00 GMT

Researchers from Africa have arrived at the University of Glasgow to map out new ways to tackle killer diseases that afflict humans and livestock.

New hope for sufferers of restless legs

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:17:00 GMT

An often undiagnosed condition that is thought to affect up to 10% of the population is the subject of new research.