University news

Medics help explain the role of pathology

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:11:00 GMT

Medical staff from the University of Glasgow are to spend this week bringing pathology to the public.

Historian Niall Ferguson to visit the University

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:55:00 GMT

The internationally-renowned historian and broadcaster Niall Ferguson is to visit The University of Glasgow on today.

Ambassador to give seminar on lifelong learning

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:09:00 GMT

The Ambassador of Palestine to the UK is to give a seminar on lifelong learning at the University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow welcomes Orascom scholars

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:01:00 GMT

Six students, whose studies have been made possible by funding from one of the world’s largest telecoms firms, have arrived in Glasgow.

Nobel Prize winner leads prestigious line-up for Stevenson lectures

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 13:49:00 GMT

A Nobel Prize winner, Scotland’s First Minister and a top football administrator join the distinguished and eclectic line-up for the Stevenson and Adam Smith Research Foundation lecture series.

Scientist wins Royal Society award

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 15:46:00 GMT

A biomedical researcher working with the University of Glasgow has been awarded one of the world’s most prestigious prizes in science.

Online Mentoring Scheme to support pupils’ healthcare studies

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:12:00 GMT

A new scheme aimed at helping senior school pupils prepare for healthcare studies at university is being launched.

Green spaces close health gap

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:08:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have found that the health gap between the rich and poor is much lower in areas with the greenest environments

Financial support for small businesses to access University expertise

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:47:00 GMT

How can Scotland’s smaller companies afford the necessary innovative research and development to give themselves a competitive edge in these straitened times?

Vets help dog with a nose for trouble

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:47:00 GMT

University vets have helped a sheepdog which had a stick wedged up its nose.

Study to assess if genes predispose salt to act as a blood pressure ‘trigger’

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:31:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are launching a study to find the link between genes and salt.

Shereen makes £1K Challenge top of news agenda

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:02:00 GMT

Broadcast journalist Shereen Nanjiani took time out of the radio studio to officially launch a fundraising initiative for Scotland’s newest cancer research centre.

Glasgow leads the way as dentists give germs the brush-off

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:03:00 GMT

Dentists from around the UK will gather in Glasgow this week to discuss new ways of preventing infectious agents such as vCJD and MRSA spreading within dental surgeries.

Doctors to tackle violence

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:42:00 GMT

Medical staff from the University of Glasgow are leading a new initiative aimed at reducing violence on Scotland’s streets.

Lecturer is well read on World Wide Web

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:12:00 GMT

Philosophy lecturer Dr David Bain was possibly one of the most widely-read academics in Britain this week.

University strengthens partnership with Clydesdale Bank

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:34:00 GMT

The University and the Clydesdale Bank have forged a new partnership designed to strengthen the links between Scottish business and education.

Researchers pay football fans to watch games

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:44:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow are looking for 15 football fans to take part in a study which will see them being paid to watch matches in the comfort of their own home.

Historic panto exhibition takes to the road

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:12:00 GMT

A new exhibition by the University of Glasgow celebrating decades of Scottish Pantomime opens its nationwide tour this week in Edinburgh.

Can brain research change the way people are taught?

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:25:00 GMT

An internationally-renowned academic will examine whether brain research holds the key to achieving world education goals at a seminar on Tuesday 2 December.