University news

Huge boost for the Beatson Pebble Appeal

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:05:00 GMT

In a huge boost for the Beatson Pebble Appeal, the Evening Times has announced it is backing our fund raising drive.

The Future is Older

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:25:00 BST

The Crichton Centre for Research in Health and Social Issues is to host an international conference, The Future is Older, at the University’s Dumfries Campus in September.

Researchers to study links between exercise and improved intelligence

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:42:00 BST

Scientists at the University of Glasgow are investigating whether exercise may substantially improve brain function in children while helping prevent and treat obesity.

Breakthrough in treatment of sleeping sickness

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:26:00 BST

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of Sleeping Sickness, otherwise known as Human African Trypanosomasis.

Students in a spin after ESA commission space-web

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:47:00 BST

It is not often students see the final results of their projects launched into orbit but that’s exactly what will happen for six Glasgow students.

Vegan menu at Glasgow is best in Scotland

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:55:00 BST

For the second year in a row the University of Glasgow has been highlighted as providing one of the best vegan menus in the UK.

Undergraduate Medical School wins BMJ Award

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:09:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Undergraduate Medical School has won an Excellence in Learning and Education award.

Scientists develop world’s smallest diamond transistor

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:23:00 BST

Scientists in the Department of Electronics & Electrical Engineering have developed the world’s smallest diamond transistor.

Free public reading by novelist Susan Sellers

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:33:00 GMT

Author, translator, editor and novelist Susan Sellers is to give a free public reading at the University of Glasgow.

Lecturers secure two Scottish Senior Clinical Fellowships

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:16:00 BST

Two of Glasgow’s top clinical senior lecturers have been awarded prestigious fellowship funding from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).

University legal experts join leading law body

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:57:00 BST

Ampersand, a group within the Faculty of Advocates, Scotland’s body of independent lawyers have announced its formal link-up with two leading law academics.

Double ministerial visit to University

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:02:00 BST

The Secretary of State for International Development, Douglas Alexander and Lord Drayson, the Minister of State for Science and Innovation both recently visited the University.

Honorary Degree for distinguished Human Rights lawyer

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:51:00 BST

Baroness Helena Kennedy is to be awarded an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow this summer.

Wellcome Trust funds research to cultivate red blood cells

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:58:00 BST

A major research project looking at the potential of using stem cells to generate red blood cells for use in transfusions is being funded by the Wellcome Trust.

Applications to Glasgow increase by double the national average

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:42:00 BST

Undergraduate applications to study at the University of Glasgow have leapt up by 14.4% compared to last year. The figure is almost double the national average.

Scientists use retroviruses to unravel woolly history of sheep domestication

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:33:00 BST

Scientists have unravelled the woolly history of sheep domestication by examining retroviruses preserved in the animal’s DNA.

University leads way in Malaria research

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:50:00 BST

Experts are developing a powerful diagnostic tool in the battle to diagnose and treat Malaria.

Honorary Degrees for wind energy and semiconductor specialists

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:28:00 BST

Two luminaries of renewable energy and the semiconductor industry are to be awarded honorary degrees from the University of Glasgow this summer.