University news

Scientists provide a new angle on quantum cryptography

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:47:00 BST

An ultra-secure form of coded communication could be given a boost, thanks to scientists from the University of Glasgow

Long term sick could be identified three years prior to going on benefit

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:10:00 BST

People on long term incapacity benefit because of mental health problems could be identified by their GPs three years before they stop working, researchers from the University of Glasgow have found.

University pays tribute to former Rector Jimmy Reid

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:01:00 BST

Jimmy Reid, whose funeral takes place today, was University Rector from 1971 to 1974.

Prestigious Royal Society award for Professor Mandy MacLean

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:01:00 BST

The Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science, has announced Professor Mandy MacLean (Professor of Pulmonary Pharmacology) as a holder of one of its prestigious Wolfson Research Merit Awards.

Glasgow mourns passing of Scotland’s national poet Edwin Morgan

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:35:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has paid tribute to Edwin Morgan, Scotland’s first national poet, who passed away on Thursday 19 August, aged 90.

University bids farewell to cherished son, Edwin Morgan

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:01:00 BST

The funeral of the late Edwin Morgan - Scotland’s first national poet - will take place on Thursday 26 August at the University of Glasgow.

Top economics academics gather in Glasgow for Congress

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:42:00 BST

Leading academics in the field of economics are gathering at the University of Glasgow this week (23-26 August) for the 2010 European Economic Association annual congress.

Funeral for Edwin Morgan held at the University

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:50:00 BST

Moving tributes were paid to Edwin Morgan, Scotland’s first national poet at his funeral in the University's Bute Hall today.

Vote of confidence from Glasgow students

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:31:00 BST

National Student Survey results show University of Glasgow students are among the most satisfied in the UK

Scientists hope to strike gold by helping chip designers

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:39:00 BST

A spin-out company which will help microchip manufacturers develop the next generation of computer circuits has been launched by the University of Glasgow.