University news

Testing vitamin D levels in most patients is ‘costly, confusing and without credibility’

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

A leading expert in metabolic medicine has called for an end to unnecessary testing of vitamin D levels in asymptomatic patients.

University of Glasgow revives Chair of Greek with £2.4m bequest

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:54:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is set to revive a professorship dormant for more than a decade after receiving a bequest of over £2m from the last academic to hold the position.

James Herriot lecture marks start of 150th anniversary year for Vet School

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The son of renowned vet and author James Herriot kicks off a series of events to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Glasgow Vet School with a lecture about his famous father.

Astronomer Royal receives Gold Medal

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:41:00 GMT

Honorary Senior Research Fellow and Scotland's Astronomer Royal, Professor John Brown, has been awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in Astronomy

University of Glasgow creates world’s smallest Chinese New Year card

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT

It is so small that it cannot be seen by the naked eye – but a tiny Chinese New Year greetings card created by the University of Glasgow represents the huge potential for China to profit from Scottish innovation.

Confucius Institute launches language classes as Year of the Dragon begins

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow has kicked off the Chinese Year of the Dragon by commencing language classes in Mandarin.

University of Glasgow research shows health inequalities imprinted on DNA

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:29:00 GMT

New research shows that the health of Glasgow’s most deprived residents could be impaired before they are even born.

BBSRC invests £3m in biosciences postgraduate training

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

The Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde have received £3m in funding to become a hub for postgraduate training in biosciences in the West of Scotland.

University of Glasgow scientists urge balance in the war on antimicrobial resistance

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 09:43:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow are urging policymakers to reconsider priorities in efforts to understand and control antimicrobial resistance.

Two embryos is optimum number for safe and effective IVF treatment, say researchers

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT

A study by scientists has shown that IVF treatment is most effective and safest when no more than two embryos are used – particularly for older women.

International experts gather to discuss child health

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:15:00 GMT

A group of international experts on infant growth, nutrition and gastroenterology – three topics that play vital roles in child development and health - will gather in Glasgow on Friday 13th January.

£4.6m project aims to understand causes of ageing

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Scientists are undertaking a £4.6m project aimed at understanding the role played by ‘free radicals’ in the ageing process.

Major conference on Robert Burns to take place in Glasgow

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:15:00 GMT

A major conference organised by the Centre for Robert Burns Studies at the University of Glasgow will take place on Saturday 14 January

Scientists reveal first 3D image of cancer prevention molecule

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Scientists at Cancer Research UK’s Beatson Institute have created the first 3D structure of a key protein that protects against the development of cancer

Glasgow joins European & Brazilian partners in €3m project to fight inflammatory disorders

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Scientists from Glasgow are teaming up with colleagues from across Europe and Brazil in a €3m project to study inflammatory disease disorders.

Kelvin Hall Museum bid on track thanks to lottery support

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:00:00 GMT

An exciting proposal to transform Glasgow’s historic Kelvin Hall arena into a publicly accessible collections facility for Glasgow Museums and The Hunterian has received first stage approval from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Can a business strategy framework be applied to the Scottish Premier League?

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:56:00 GMT

A major research project conducted by University of Glasgow’s Business School has found that leading figures in Scottish football believe the game is boring and that fans are losing interest.