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University celebrates friendship between UK and Japan

Fri, 29 May 2009 14:04:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will recreate an iconic photograph as part of a three-month long celebration of 150 years of friendship between Japan and the UK.

Sheila McLean
Sheila McLean

Professor Sheila McLean to lead group considering changes to medical compensation

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:37:00 BST

Professor Sheila McLean, Director of the Institute of Law and Ethics in Medicine, is to chair a group of experts considering the introduction of no-fault compensation in Scotland.

Professor John McKnight
Professor John McKnight

Obama mentor to speak at the University

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:42:00 BST

American social policy former, Professor John McKnight is to speak at a free public lecture at the Centre for Research and Development in Adult and Lifelong Learning (CRADALL).

Professor Duncan Gregory
Professor Duncan Gregory

Glasgow Chemistry Professor wins Sustainable Energy Award

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:19:00 BST

Professor Duncan Gregory, WestCHEM Chair of Inorganic Materials in the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded the 2009 Royal Society of Chemistry Sustainable Energy Award for his work on energy-related materials.

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Test tubes

Herceptin extends life of patients with terminal stomach cancer, study finds

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:00 BST

Breast cancer drug Herceptin can extend the lives of patients with incurable stomach cancer by nearly three months, according to an international study involving Glasgow researchers.

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frog

Science Sunday Family Fun Day

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:34:00 BST

Fun activities for the whole family. Drop in for a day of exciting activities to make, discover and explore. Hands on ‘make it’ workshops, interactive shows, real research, exhibitions, and lots more. Activities are all free.

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Beatson Institute 140

Architecture win for Beatson Institute

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:20:00 BST

The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research has won the Architecture Grand Prix Prize at the Scottish Design Awards.

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Ian Galloway (thumbnail)

Honorary Degree for Scotbeef entrepreneur and philanthropist

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:15:00 BST

Scotbeef entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ian Galloway CBE is to be awarded an honorary degree from the University of Glasgow later this month.

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Old books

University launches online exhibition to mark International Archives Day

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:39:00 BST

Archive Services is marking International Archives Day by launching a new online resource highlighting the international scope and reputation of the University and its archive collections.

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Sheet music

Professor seeks musical talent on tour of Scotland

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:02:00 BST

Amateur singers across Scotland will receive training from one of the country’s top musicians and choir directors in a series of workshops this month.

Professor Marian Scott
Professor Marian Scott

Glasgow Expert Awarded OBE

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:49:00 BST

A Glasgow academic has been honoured by the Queen in this year’s Birthday Honours list.

Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

Ministerial visit to the Institute for Gravitational Research

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:53:00 BST

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Fiona Hyslop visited the Institute for Gravitational Research on Tuesday 16 June.

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Clock

Scientists search for sleepless souls suffering lifelong insomnia

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:07:00 BST

Most people have experienced the odd sleepless night before a crucial exam, a job interview or before going on holiday, but few people get by with just a couple of hours of sleep a day, every day.

Jean Redpath
Jean Redpath

University awards honorary degrees

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:04:00 BST

The University has awarded eight honorary degrees as part of its annual Commemoration Day celebrations.

Dr Helen Minnis
Dr Helen Minnis

Academics to assess new approach to infant foster care

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:32:00 BST

Two Glasgow academics have been awarded Travelling Fellowships by the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust as part of a project looking at an assessment and treatment programme for infants in foster care who have suffered abuse.

Romana D'Annunzio
Romana D'Annunzio

Former Blue Peter Presenter Graduates

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:54:00 BST

The former children’s television presenter and actress, Romana D'Annunzio, graduated this morning from the University of Glasgow.

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red blood cells

Inflammatory markers in the blood identify higher risk of fatal heart attacks, suggests study

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:18:00 BST

The presence of inflammatory markers in the blood of elderly people at risk of cardiovascular disease can identify individuals at higher risk of a fatal heart attack or stroke, a study has found.

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veloteam (thumbnail)

Prize for Glasgow student's work at CERN

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:39:00 BST

A Scottish University Physics Alliance PhD student has won the 2009 John G Rutherglen Prize for his work on the LHCb experiment at Cern in Switzerland.

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Graham Riach (thumbnail)

Glasgow student wins inaugural Scottish Business Scholarship to Japan

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:18:00 BST

University of Glasgow student, Graham Riach has been awarded the Thomas Blake Glover Aberdeen Asset Scholarship to study at the International Christian University in Tokyo.

Christopher and Stephen Rocks
Christopher and Stephen Rocks

Double First at the University of Glasgow

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:56:00 BST

Twin brothers graduated today from the University of Glasgow with First Class Honours degrees in Economics.

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microscope

Global success for Glasgow researcher

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:56:00 BST

A biomedical scientist studying one of Africa’s biggest killer diseases has won a global research competition.

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Graham Donaldson (thumbnail)

HM Inspector of Education appointed as Honorary Professor

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:36:00 BST

Her Majesty’s Senior Chief Inspector of Education in Scotland, Graham Donaldson, is to take up a new role as an Honorary Professor.

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