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Surgeons operating
Surgeons operating

Surgery can play a bigger part in fight against obesity, say doctors

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:01:00 BST

Gastric surgery can play a bigger role in helping obese people lose weight, a Glasgow surgeon has said.

Jackie Bird and Huntly
Jackie Bird and Huntly

Jackie lends support to Doggy Dawdle

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:34:00 BST

It’s time for ‘walkies’ again as the University of Glasgow hosts another Doggy Dawdle to raise funds for its new £10m Small Animal Hospital.

Prof Mark Girolami
Prof Mark Girolami

Professor recognised for role in revolutionising neuroimaging

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:34:00 BST

A Glasgow academic has received a top accolade in recognition of his role in helping to revolutionise neuroimaging technology.

Cloisters
Cloisters

Botswana scholarship scheme launched

Wed, 06 May 2009 10:40:00 BST

African students are to be given new opportunities to study at the university thanks to the legacy of one of the UK’s most distinguished female diplomats, it was announced today.

Science festival
Science festival

University science festival promises fun for all the family

Thu, 07 May 2009 09:25:00 BST

The third University of Glasgow Science Festival gets underway this week with the first of a series of public lectures taking place on Thursday, May 7.

Jackie Kay
Jackie Kay

Free public reading by poet and novelist Jackie Kay

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:40:00 GMT

Poet and novelist Jackie Kay is to give a free public reading at the University of Glasgow.

Man sleeping
Man sleeping

Professor in TV documentary on insomnia

Tue, 12 May 2009 12:54:00 BST

Professor Colin Espie, Director of the Glasgow Sleep Centre, appeared in a BBC One documentary on Tuesday May 12.

Ethics
Ethics

Banking, regulation and the public interest

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:47:00 BST

The Scottish Forum for Professional Ethics is to discuss the future of banking regulations at a business breakfast in Edinburgh in June.

Sir Muir and Professor Kikula sign the university's third MoU with an African higher education institution.
Sir Muir and Professor Kikula sign the university's third MoU with an African higher education institution.

Glasgow cements links with Tanzania

Tue, 12 May 2009 16:53:00 BST

Glasgow has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Dodoma, in Tanzania.

University from Kelvingrove Park
University from Kelvingrove Park

Prof Charles Taylor to deliver Gifford Lecture on secularist regimes

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:35:00 BST

World-renowned philosopher Professor Charles Taylor will discuss The Necessity of Secularist Regimes at the Gifford Lecture on May 21.

Blood pressure monitor
Blood pressure monitor

Scientists identify genetic links to high blood pressure

Thu, 14 May 2009 09:52:00 BST

An international scientific study involving researchers from Glasgow has identified eight common genetic differences which may increase the risk of high blood pressure.

Professor Doreen Massey (thumbnail)
Professor Doreen Massey (thumbnail)

Pioneering geographers to be awarded Honorary Degrees

Fri, 15 May 2009 12:22:00 BST

Two pioneering and inspirational geographers are to be awarded honorary degrees from the University of Glasgow this summer.

Blood pressure gauge
Blood pressure gauge

High blood pressure may be programmed in the womb

Fri, 15 May 2009 14:47:00 BST

A scientific study has found further evidence that high blood pressure in adulthood is pre-programmed in the womb.

Dame Wendy Hall (thumbnail)
Dame Wendy Hall (thumbnail)

Doctor of Science Honorary Degrees

Wed, 20 May 2009 11:10:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is to award Doctor of Science Honorary Degrees to Dame Wendy Hall, Sir Kenneth Collins, Dr David Hirsh and Professor Ian McDougal this summer.

Smile
Smile

Brain takes just 200 milliseconds to interpret facial expressions

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:20:00 BST

Researchers have discovered that it takes the brain just 200 milliseconds to determine a person’s emotional state by their facial expression.

syringe
syringe

Intensive glucose control in diabetics reduces heart attacks

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:47:00 BST

More intensive glucose control in diabetes leads to fewer heart attacks and heart disease events – but has no significant effect on stroke or mortality from all causes.

PICTURE: Alexander Stoddart in his studio. © University of Glasgow Photographic Unit.
PICTURE: Alexander Stoddart in his studio. © University of Glasgow Photographic Unit.

Alexander Stoddart at the Hunterian Art Gallery

Wed, 27 May 2009 11:13:00 BST

A new display at the Hunterian Art Gallery is the first to be devoted to the work of Scottish sculptor, Alexander Stoddart.

Jing Jing, 24, from Jinan, Shandong Province, China.
Jing Jing, 24, from Jinan, Shandong Province, China.

Student recognised for bright ideas in IBM University Jam

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:42:00 BST

An International Economics student was one of only 20 in the world to be recognised for their contribution to a recent IBM Smarter Planet University Jam.

Child teeth
Child teeth

Study into children's tooth decay underway

Thu, 28 May 2009 12:03:00 BST

University of Glasgow researchers are part of UK-wide team looking at dental treatment for children

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