University news

Entrepreneur Charan Gill to get honorary doctorate

Tue, 04 May 2010 10:06:00 BST

One of Scotland’s best known entrepreneurs Charan Gill is to be awarded an honorary doctorate.

Major child welfare conference begins in Glasgow today

Thu, 06 May 2010 14:40:00 BST

Experts from around the world gather for the Fred Stone memorial conference

Honorary degree for distinguished Egyptian businessman

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:35:00 BST

Onsi Sawiris awarded degree of Doctor of the University

Honorary degree for distinguished Egyptian businessman

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:35:00 BST

Onsi Sawiris awarded degree of Doctor of the University in recognition of his contribution to business and philanthropy.

John Swinney MSP visit to the University

Tue, 11 May 2010 10:22:00 BST

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney MSP has met students on the award-winning MSc programme in Real Estate, Planning and Regeneration.

Glasgow signs scholarship agreement with Santander Universities

Wed, 12 May 2010 15:02:00 BST

Glasgow has signed a partnership agreement with Santander Universities which will provide scholarships for Iberian and Latin American postgraduate students.

The Art of (Women) Walking

Wed, 12 May 2010 14:24:00 BST

Dr Dee Heddon, a Reader in Theatre Studies, is to deliver the prestigious BP Prize Lecture at the Royal Society of Edinburgh next month.

Experts meet to discuss the nation's diet

Thu, 13 May 2010 11:38:00 BST

Leading figures from the world of nutrition and public health in Scotland are to gather in Glasgow to discuss the state and future of the nation’s diet.

Breakthrough in treatment for Sepsis

Thu, 13 May 2010 11:34:00 BST

Professor Liew's finding could see new therapies being developed to more effectively treat the potentially lethal condition.

Science Festival promises fun for all the family

Mon, 17 May 2010 11:25:00 BST

The University of Glasgow hosts its fourth science festival this year with another varied selection of free events for everyone, culminating in a family fun day on Sunday 13 June.

Professor Jon Cooper recognised for Lab-on-a-Chip technology

Mon, 17 May 2010 15:17:00 BST

Professor Jon Cooper recognised for Lab-on-a-Chip technology

Prof Hough elected as fellow of International Society on General Relativity and Gravitation

Fri, 21 May 2010 09:21:00 BST

A Glasgow professor at the centre of the search for gravitational waves has been recognised by a respected group of his peers.

Martian meteorite may hold clues to water on the Red Planet

Mon, 24 May 2010 09:14:00 BST

Scientists are examining fragments of a Martian meteorite to try to establish when water was freely flowing on the red planet.

Two researchers awarded prestigious fellowships

Tue, 25 May 2010 10:11:00 BST

Two researchers have been awarded fellowships in the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) scheme.

Glasgow's major role in UK research into poverty and social exclusion

Wed, 26 May 2010 14:40:00 BST

The largest ever research project on Poverty and Social Exclusion in the United Kingdom has been launched with the aim of finding solutions to help tackle poverty and deprivation.

Student writers scoop journalism awards

Fri, 28 May 2010 09:58:00 BST

Four student journalists from the Glasgow Guardian have won awards at The Herald’s 14th Annual Scottish Student Press Awards.