University news

University of Glasgow welcomes new Principal

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:21:00 BST

Professor Anton Muscatelli has officially taken up the office of Principal of the University of Glasgow.

Glasgow to Host Top International Malaria Research Body

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:19:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been chosen to host an international Malaria research unit.

University marks Black History Month with series of lectures

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:36:00 BST

The University of Glasgow marks Black History Month with a series of lectures throughout October.

Glasgow leads arthritis initiative to cultivate European expertise

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:13:00 BST

An ambitious collaboration between a leading Danish healthcare company and the Universities of Glasgow and AMC in Amsterdam aims to cultivate European expertise in the treatment of arthritis.

New Director for Dumfries Campus

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:57:00 BST

Professor David Clark takes up the post of Director of the University of Glasgow's Dumfries Campus.

Glasgow professor elected to council of Royal Society of Edinburgh

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:40:00 BST

Professor Anna Dominiczak OBE, Director of the BHF GCRC and Head of Division of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, has been elected to the Council of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

University appoints Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:50:00 BST

Professor Andrea Nolan has been appointed Senior Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow.

Cardiovascular researcher wins top US investigator award

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:15:00 BST

A researcher at the BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre has received a prestigious award from the American Heart Association.

Economists call for fiscal autonomy for Scotland

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:58:00 BST

Leading economists, Professors Ronald MacDonald and Paul Hallwood are calling for an end to the Barnett Formula and a move to Scottish fiscal autonomy.

Fish farm innovation scoops honorary research fellow entrepreneur award

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:11:00 BST

A Glasgow graduate and honorary research fellow has been named O2 X Awards male entrepreneur of the year 2009.

Sleep Centre team scoops Pfizer oncology award

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:03:00 BST

A team of scientists from the Glasgow Sleep Centre have won the best patient support initiative category at the Pfizer Excellence in Oncology Awards.

Looming sounds boost visual perception

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:29:00 BST

Whether it’s the sound of a speeding car approaching from out of the blue, or the faint echo of footsteps following you along a dark street, such looming sounds not only make our ears prick up – but help us see better too.

University looks to the skies for Autumn Moonwatch Week

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:02:00 BST

A series of Scotland-wide events, coordinated by the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Science Centre, will mark ‘Autumn Moonwatch’ this week as part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009.

Service to celebrate 80th anniversary of University Chapel

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:39:00 BST

The Reverend Professor Robert Martin will lead a service to mark the 80th anniversary of the University’s Chapel this Sunday at 11am.

Medics Against Violence Receive Police Award

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:07:00 BST

University experts recognised for their outstanding contribution to criminal justice and tackling crime.

New series of Stevenson Lectures in Citizenship

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:33:00 BST

A stellar list of speakers is lined up for the new series of Stevenson Lectures with the theme of Citizenship and Health.

Bringing You and Europe Together

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:13:00 GMT

A special event for staff and students will be held on Friday 13 November which aims to provide all the information you need to know about working, studying and funding opportunities available in Europe.

Glasgow's world first for the English language

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:22:00 BST

After 45 years painstaking scholarship by the English Language department the world’s first historical thesaurus publishes this week (22 October).

Repairing memory loss due to sleep deprivation

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:35:00 BST

Scientists from the Universities of Glasgow and Pennsylvania believe a new treatment will combat the adverse effects of insufficient sleep.

Brain responds to human voice in one fifth of a second

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Psychology researchers have found the sound of the human voice can be recognised by the brain in less than one fifth of a second.