University news

Author Christopher Brookmyre presents students with Talent Scholarships award certificates

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The Scottish novelist Christopher Brookmyre presented 65 undergraduate students each with a certificate to mark their receipt of a Talent Scholarship worth £1,000 a year.

Listening to the past – new study into the changing accent of Glasgow

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:03:00 GMT

A study from the University of Glasgow is the first of its kind to investigate the evolution of the Glaswegian accent over the course of a century

Deputy First Minister to deliver lecture on Scotland’s Constitution

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:35:00 GMT

Nicola Sturgeon MSP will deliver a public lecture on “Scotland’s Constitution – A Means to an End” at 5.30pm on Monday 5 March 2012 in the Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre.

Smoking ban reduced pregnancy complications, says study

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT

The introduction of the ban on smoking in public places in Scotland resulted in a decrease in preterm delivery in pregnancy and small for gestational age rates, according to a new study.

£140,000 boost to develop drug that protects the heart

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:42:00 GMT

Dr George Baillie, a Reader of Biochemistry within the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences has received a Translational Research grant of £142,586 from national heart charity, Heart Research UK

New rabies virus discovered in Tanzania

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

A new type of rabies virus has been discovered in Tanzania by scientists from the University of Glasgow and the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA).

Students set to spin web of the future

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT

A team of science and engineering students have developed an innovative ‘space web’ experiment which will be carried on a rocket from the Arctic Circle to the edge of space this week.

Council of Europe Pro Merito medal presented to Professor of Law

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:16:00 GMT

Professor Jim Murdoch, Professor of Public Law at the University of Glasgow has been awarded the Pro Merito medal of the Council of Europe.

First female medical graduate in Scotland honoured in her home town

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:10:00 GMT

The first woman in Scotland to graduate in medicine will be recognised in her home town this week.

Studies reveal protein’s role in coronary heart disease and treatment possibilities

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMT

Two international studies published by The Lancet have uncovered new evidence that a particular protein plays a significant role in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD).

Studying Scotland Champions Group Announced

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:47:00 GMT

A new group comprised of academics, cultural specialists and enthusiasts has been formed to promote Scottish Studies in schools and across wider society.

Glasgow scientists to create drug to kill cancer cells

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Scientists from the University of Glasgow are investigating how the blood cancer leukaemia develops in the bone marrow.

BBC Television’s The Apprentice brings business ideas to a wider audience

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 09:39:00 GMT

The Apprentice, which starts tonight on BBC television, is not just an entertainment programme. It also encourages audiences to become more interested in aspects of business and the entrepreneurial culture.

Brain ‘talks over’ boring speech quotes

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Storytelling is a skill not everyone can master, but even the most crashing bore gets help from their audience’s brain which ‘talks over’ their monotonous quotes, according to scientists.

University of Glasgow celebrates links with Singapore partners

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:10:00 BST

A university delegation visited Singapore this week to formally mark the launch of two new aerospace courses to be taught in partnership with Singapore Institute of Technology.

University of Glasgow announces research fellowship recruitment drive

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:15:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has announced a new drive to encourage world-class researchers to bring their work to the city.