University news

University of Glasgow student wins prestigious Amnesty media award

Wed, 30 May 2012 14:26:00 BST

University of Glasgow student, Amy Mackinnon has won the prestigious Amnesty International 2012 Media Award for student journalism.

Economies and Culture of Knitting Seminar at the University of Glasgow

Tue, 29 May 2012 15:00:00 BST

Knitting enthusiasts and academics will gather at the University of Glasgow on Friday 1 June to examine the evolution of hand knitting.

Diamond Jubilee celebrated with creation of world’s smallest diamond coin.

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:01:00 BST

University scientists have created an unusual tribute to Her Majesty the Queen to mark her Diamond Jubilee – the world’s smallest commemorative coin, made from a tiny sliver of diamond.

First Vice-President of The International Criminal Court to appear at University of Glasgow Justice Colloquium

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:10:00 BST

Justice Sanji Monageng, First Vice-President of the International Criminal Court at The Hague, is one of the keynote speakers at a postgraduate law colloquium which will be held at the University of Glasgow from 6-8 June 2012.

McGill celebrates long-standing ties with University of Glasgow.

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:01:00 BST

To honour long-standing intellectual, academic and medical ties, McGill awards an honorary doctorate to Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow.

Outstanding leaders in their field to receive honorary degrees

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:14:00 BST

High-achieving individuals from across a range of industries and disciplines are to receive honorary degrees this month.

University of Glasgow developing new type of internet search engine

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:14:00 BST

Computer scientists are participating in a new project to develop a search engine which will draw its results from sensors located in the physical world.

University of Glasgow to Host Major International Human Rights Conference

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:30:00 BST

More than 130 people from around 25 countries are to gather at the University of Glasgow for a major two-day conference on human rights.

Documentary debates new ways to tackle re-offending

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:34:00 BST

A new perspective on the issue of persistent re-offending is the key theme to emerge from a remarkable documentary to be screened in front of the Cabinet Secretary for Justice Kenny Macaskill on Monday 18 June 2012.

Tea drinkers at greater risk of prostate cancer

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:59:00 BST

Men who are heavy tea drinkers may be more likely to develop prostate cancer, according to research from scientists published in the journal ‘Nutrition and Cancer’.

Genetic basis of drug resistance in sleeping sickness found

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 09:50:00 BST

A scientist from the University of Glasgow, in partnership with others from the London School of Tropical Medicine, has uncovered the genetic basis for drug resistance in sleeping sickness.

Regular exercise in natural environments halves risk of poor mental health

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:00:00 BST

Regular exercise in a natural environment may cut the risk of suffering from poor mental health by half, according to a new study.

‘Rock clock’ survey helps Tristan da Cunha residents prepare for next volcanic eruption

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 09:50:00 BST

An advanced rock-dating technique has helped residents of the remote volcanic island of Tristan da Cunha improve their plans to evacuate in the event of an eruption.

Mapping Dumfries and Galloway’s Past

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 09:46:00 BST

Archaeologists are asking members of the public to help record and interpret the buried history of Dumfries and Galloway, in a new archaeological project