University news

Perceptions of facial expressions differ across cultures

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:01:00 BST

A new study finds that differences could cause cross-cultural misunderstandings

World Ranking rise for University of Glasgow

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has soared 18 places to attain 59th position in the latest QS World University Rankings

Text for Tommy: Beatson lab campaign is launched

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:00:00 BST

A campaign to raise £1.2m to build a laboratory in memory of former Celtic FC player and manager Tommy Burns has been launched by the Beatson Institute and the University of Glasgow.

Major advance in sleeping sickness drug made by Glasgow scientists

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 BST

Scientists have made a key advance in developing a safer cure for sleeping sickness.

University of Glasgow to feature in landmark BBC radio series “The Scottish Intellect”

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:30:00 BST

The history, traditions and ethos of the University of Glasgow form a major element of a landmark six part BBC Radio Scotland series.

Scientists take first step towards creating ‘inorganic life’

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:00:00 BST

Scientists at the University of Glasgow say they have taken their first tentative steps towards creating ‘life’ from inorganic chemicals potentially defining the new area of ‘inorganic biology’.

Prof. Andy Baker awarded £1.1m from British Heart Foundation

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:00:00 BST

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) has given a top accolade to the University of Glasgow’s Professor Andrew Baker, one of the UK’s leading heart scientists.

New study set to combat spread of diseases from animals to humans

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:39:00 BST

University researchers have received substantial funding for a groundbreaking new study which will help to prevent the transmission of fever-causing illnesses between livestock and people in northern Tanzania.

Glasgow University Academic Reveals the True Story Behind William Wallace’s Rising Against the English

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:00:00 BST

FOR centuries historians have believed that the spark that led to the popular Scottish uprising against Edward I in 1297 was William Wallace’s killing of the English Sheriff of Lanark, William Hesilrig.

Cabinet Secretary for Education re-opens The Hunterian Museum

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:00:00 BST

After almost two years of closure, The Hunterian Museum has been formally re-opened by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell MSP.

Brain tissue bank set to help cancer patients

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:28:00 BST

The UK’s first brain tumour tissue bank is being launched with support from the University of Glasgow.

First Episcopal ordination at the University of Glasgow since Scottish Reformation

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:54:00 BST

The first ordination since the Reformation of an Episcopal Chaplain will take place at the University of Glasgow’s chapel this Sunday.

Glasgow debaters head for China

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:00:00 BST

Debaters from Glasgow University Union will pit their skills against China on 24-29th September.

University of Glasgow announces tuition fee levels for students from rest of UK

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has announced its annual fee for students from the Rest of the United Kingdom (RUK).