University news

Survey reveals nation’s favourite pet names

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:12:00 GMT

A nationwide survey of pet names has found that Max and Holly are still the most popular dog’s names in Scotland – despite a growing trend for celebrity inspired names.

£500,000 project will help digital cameras build bigger picture from tiny particles

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:52:00 GMT

Scientists have received £500,000 funding to investigate ways of improving the quality of digital camera images through the manipulation of tiny particles.

Tintin at 80

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:56:00 GMT

Eighty years ago roving boy reporter Tintin set off on his first adventure. Since then the comic strip legend and his loyal four-legged companion have been all over the world.

Former Glasgow student wins T. S. Eliot Prize for poetry

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:13:00 GMT

Former Glasgow Creative Writing student, Jen Hadfield has won the 2008 T. S. Eliot Prize for poetry for her second collection Nigh-No-Place (Bloodaxe, 2008).

World's Largest Burns Conference Opens for 250th Anniversary

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:42:00 GMT

The 250th anniversary of the birth of poet Robert Burns is to be celebrated when a major conference examining his life and work opens on Thursday 15 January.

World first for Glasgow as stem cell therapy trials are approved

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:21:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and the ReNeuron Group are to begin ground-breaking clinical trials with stem cell therapy for stroke.

Universities have role in regional development

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:17:00 GMT

Researchers are leading a global study examining the role universities play in regional development.

Loss of kidney function increases risk of heart problems in the elderly

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:50:00 GMT

The elderly are at greater risk of dying from heart failure and strokes if they have damaged kidneys, according to a study by University of Glasgow researchers.

Into The Dragon’s Den - how TV shows shape understanding of business

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:09:00 GMT

Researchers at the Centre for Cultural Policy Research (CCPR) are investigating how business and entrepreneurship are presented by television programmes.

Conference Celebrates 250 Years of Robert Burns

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:16:00 GMT

The 250th anniversary of the birth of poet Robert Burns is being celebrated at a major conference examining his life and work.

First minister leads line up for Stevenson lectures

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:50:00 GMT

Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond leads the Spring line up for the prestigious Stevenson and Adam Smith Research Foundation lecture series.

Special chapel service to mark Burns’ 250th anniversary

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:53:00 GMT

A special service to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns will take place on Sunday January 25.

Organ ‘bio-age’ determines performance of transplanted kidneys, scientists discover

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:07:00 GMT

Scientists have discovered that the bio-age of a kidney is the biggest factor in predicting how well it might work and how long it might last after transplantation.

Playwright to lecture on Mythological Women

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:27:00 GMT

Scottish poet and playwright, Liz Lochhead will speak on the subject of Mythological Women at this week's prestigious Stevenson and Adam Smith Research Foundation lecture.

Titanic carpet designs saved for the nation

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:26:00 GMT

A unique archive of designs, patterns and carpets, including those made for the Titanic as well as the James Cameron film, has been preserved for historians and designers.

Glasgow contributes to world's biggest medical study

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:05:00 GMT

Recruitment for UK Biobank, the world's biggest medical study, has hit the quarter of a million mark.

Innovative Europe-wide Animal Genomics Project Makes Major Livestock Breeding Progress

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:15:00 GMT

Just half way into its four-year programme and the most innovative pan-European animal genomics research project ever undertaken is making major strides in developing breeding strategies for more economically and environmentally sustainable livestock production systems.