University news

University welcomes Scottish Cabinet to Crichton campus

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:38:00 BST

The Crichton campus in Dumfries is playing host to a formal meeting of the Scottish Government’s Cabinet for the first time.

New health checks for young athletes

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:14:00 BST

A nationwide screening programme of amateur athletes to identify those with life threatening heart defects has been launched by Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon.

Exhibition celebrates artist's 100th birthday

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:13:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is hosting an exhibition which celebrates the life and works of artist Hannah Frank.

Honorary degree for University of Glasgow academic

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:44:00 BST

Professor Philip Schlesinger is to receive an honorary doctorate in humanities from the University of Oslo.

Alternative energy experts gather in Glasgow

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:45:00 BST

Some of the world's leading biofuels scientists are gathering at the University of Glasgow to help launch the Solar and Bioenergy Research Centre.

Taking a fresh look at Mackintosh

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:11:00 BST

A new exhibition at the Hunterian Art Gallery imagines what Charles Rennie Mackintosh might have designed if he had been able to use digital textile printing technology.

Renowned mathematician and internet pioneer visits University

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:44:00 BST

Renowned American mathematician and internet pioneer, Professor John Baez will be delivering the prestigious biennial Rankin Lectures 2008 at the University of Glasgow next week.

British first for University’s horse hospital

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:28:00 BST

The University of Glasgow Equine Hospital will be the first in the UK to look inside a horse as it gallops at full speed.

Prestigious award for University scientist

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:42:00 BST

Professor Mandy MacLean has received the Estelle Grover Lecture Award.

Glasgow’s contribution to the Big Bang

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:09:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has a proud heritage in particle physics which continues today with our scientists working at the core of the world's biggest experiment.

Is religion good for your health?

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:42:00 BST

Columbia University Medical scientist Professor Richard Sloan is to speak on the effects of religion on medical science in a free public lecture.

Cannon to reveal how the Battle of Culloden was won

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:17:00 BST

A University engineer has built a fully functioning cannon to help battlefield archaeologists answer unsolved questions on how the Battle of Culloden was won.

Glasgow scientists harness power of worms to treat arthritis

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:59:00 BST

Glasgow scientists are aiming to harness a substance secreted by parasitic tropical worms to help them find a more effective treatment for arthritis.

Art, Religion and Identity

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:05:00 BST

In conjunction with the Hannah Frank exhibition, the Graduate School of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Theology and Religious Studies are hosting a two-day symposium on Art, Religion and Identity.

Study shows high risk women can take control of diabetes ‘destiny’

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:09:00 BST

Women at high risk of diabetes can reduce their body’s insulin resistance by exercising, a study shows

Boucher & Chardin: Masters of Modern Manners

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:26:00 BST

Ground-breaking show opens at the Hunterian Art Gallery featuring two of the greatest French paintings of the eighteenth century.

Business School to run joint MSc course with top Colombian university

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:38:00 BST

The University of Glasgow Business School has signed a memorandum of agreement with a top university in Colombia to provide a joint post-graduate business course.

Old Firm stars kick off cancer appeal

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:37:00 BST

The captains of Celtic and Rangers have helped launch the campaign to build a new cancer research centre for Scotland.