egg and sperm
egg and sperm

University produces world’s most accurate IVF predictor

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:24:00 GMT

Researchers have produced a calculator which gives the most accurate reading yet on the potential success of IVF treatment.

Hunterian
Hunterian

Funding boost for Hunterian Museum and Gallery

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:05:00 GMT

The Hunterian Museum and Gallery is one of three Recognised Collections of National Significance awarded capital funding by the Scottish Government.

dunedin consort
dunedin consort

Dunedin Consort listed in top 20 greatest choirs

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:05:00 GMT

The Dunedin Consort - led by Gardiner Professor of Music at the University of Glasgow, John Butt - has been placed 11th in Gramophone’s list of 'The 20 Greatest Choirs'.

Blood pressure
Blood pressure

Lancet study challenges medical practice on blood pressure

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:02:00 GMT

New research shows that beginning treatment of blood pressure with two medicines instead of one produces better and faster results, and fewer side effects

Old books
Old books

Archives of Scotland’s 100-oldest companies to be mapped online

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 11:00:00 GMT

An ambitious project to map out the existing records of the 100-oldest Scottish companies still registered with Companies House begins this month.

Liz Lochhead
Liz Lochhead

Liz Lochhead appointed as Scotland's new Makar

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:07:00 GMT

Former writer-in-residence at the University of Glasgow, Liz Lochhead has been announced as Scotland's new Makar.

Stethoscope
Stethoscope

University plays leading role in new cancer network

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:45:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is playing a key role in a new cancer research network which will see the city become a world leader in the development of new treatments tailored for individual cancer patients.

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\kyiv domes

College of Social Sciences joins Tempus project in Georgia and Ukraine

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:03:00 GMT

The College of Social Sciences has won funding of 120,000 Euro to support its participation in a large three-year EU Tempus project in Georgia and Ukraine.

Main building 140
Main building 140

Kennedys to contest Rectorial election

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:50:00 GMT

An historic Rectorial election contest begins this week with both current-rector Charles Kennedy and Scottish writer A L Kennedy nominated for the post.

Test tubes
Test tubes

University focus for New Scientist

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:48:00 GMT

The work of Professor Lee Cronin has been highlighted in this week’s issue of New Scientist.