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Measuring tape
Measuring tape

New BMI thresholds suggested for ethnic minorities to reduce obesity and diabetes risk

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 07:00:00 BST

Health researchers have suggested new body mass index (BMI) thresholds for defining overweight and obese individuals in ethnic communities.

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Tower shot

New research reveals global criminal trafficking network for ancient art

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:01:00 BST

New research unveils how criminals illegally traffic antiquities from ancient archaeological sites to museums and collections around the world.

The Main Building
The Main Building

First World Congress to boost worldwide profile of Scottish Literature

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:24:00 BST

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, Michael Russell MSP, will open the inaugural World Congress of Scottish Literatures at the University.

Leuphana University, Luneberg, Germany
Leuphana University, Luneberg, Germany

'Dual' Masters launched with Leuphana

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:08:00 BST

The School of Law has announced a new and innovative masters programme offered in collaboration with Leuphana University, Luneburg, Germany.

Professor Colin McInnes
Professor Colin McInnes

James Watt Chair appointed

Fri, 04 Jul 2014 16:07:00 BST

Professor Colin McInnes MBE, the Scottish engineer known for his work on advanced space technology, has been appointed James Watt Chair, Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Glasgow.

Tower shot
Tower shot

40 years of the Glasgow Coma Scale

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 10:00:00 BST

The world-renowned Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) which is used by medics around the globe to record the conscious state of a person is celebrating its 40th anniversary this July.

Mackintosh - Scotland St School
Mackintosh - Scotland St School

Researchers complete most comprehensive ever study of Mackintosh architecture

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:14:00 BST

Researchers have completed the largest study of Mackintosh’s architectural works. Findings are displayed in a new exhibition at the Hunterian Art Gallery.

Main Building
Main Building

Human rights in the Commonwealth comes under the spotlight as Games approaches

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:21:00 BST

Human rights experts will join athletes, media and spectators in Glasgow this week in advance of the Commonwealth Games.

MOOCs
MOOCs

University of Glasgow teams up with BBC to launch World War One MOOC

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 09:54:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is one of four UK Universities that will partner BBC in delivering a series of massive open online courses (MOOCs) on World War One.

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ICE 140

£16 million funding announced to create unique medical imaging facility

Tue, 22 Jul 2014 14:44:00 BST

A £16m funding package to build a state-of-the-art Imaging Centre for Excellence (ICE) to develop and apply advanced imaging technologies.

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Seaweed 140

Scottish seaweed could help solve UK iodine insufficiency problem

Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:30:00 BST

Including seaweed in the diet could help reduce iodine insufficiency, a current problem in the UK population, according to a new study.

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CWGames-legacy140

The 2014 legacy: what will it mean for Glasgow?

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:30:00 BST

What will Glasgow’s 2014 legacy be? While the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games are first and foremost a festival of sport and a showcase of the city and nation, the Games are underpinned by expectations that they deliver various long-term legacy outcomes.

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Main Building Hunterian

University Brings Science to the Community

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been awarded a grant by the Scottish Government to take science into some of Glasgow’s most deprived communities.

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main building

University spinout signs licensing deal with major semiconductor foundry

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:18:00 BST

A University spinout company which has developed technology to tackle the increasing challenges of silicon chip development has signed a multimillion dollar deal with a major semiconductor foundry.

New £27m Teaching and Learning Facility reaches construction milestone

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 11:50:00 BST

Work on the new Teaching and Learning Centre at the South Glasgow Hospitals Campus took a significant step forward today with the completion of the structural frame.

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lung cancer

Race for 10,000 recruits to detect early signs of lung cancer

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:00:00 BST

With the 10K track race taking place today, the University of Glasgow is embarking on its own, alternative, race.

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