University news

Dr Wanda Niedbala
Dr Wanda Niedbala

Scientists make breakthrough in study of Autoimmune Disease

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:26:00 BST

Study carried out in the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation could have important clinical implications.

main building
main building

Glasgow women earn Queen’s birthday honours

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:00:00 BST

Four female professors have received awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

microchip
microchip

Project aims to put Scotland at forefront of analogue and digital circuit design

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:00:00 BST

Engineers at the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh have secured £470,000 funding for a project to improve the competitiveness of the Scottish electronic design industry.

Fork
Fork

Funding boost for food security project

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:00:00 BST

A research project which could help crop harvests keep pace with the world’s growing population has been given a funding boost.

Cloisters
Cloisters

Six honorary degrees presented to celebrate University’s Commemoration Day

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has awarded six honorary degrees as part of its annual Commemoration Day celebrations.

University of Glasgow Chapel
University of Glasgow Chapel

Glasgow projects showcased in UK research report

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:00:00 BST

Five Glasgow research projects selected as being among the most important taking place in UK universities today.

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stethoscope

Glasgow researchers pave the way for new treatment for heart failure

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:00:00 BST

Scientists, working with international colleagues, have discovered a new method of potentially reversing the effects of congestive heart failure.

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syringe

Diabetes risk associated with heart medication

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:00:00 BST

A new study has found that medication commonly prescribed for people with heart problems can put them at an increased risk of developing diabetes.

Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci

Comedian and satirist Armando Iannucci awarded honorary degree

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:00:00 BST

The comedian, satirist and writer Armando Iannucci hsa been awarded an honorary degree at the University of Glasgow.

Tape measure
Tape measure

Obesity is a killer for non-smoking women

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:00:00 BST

Obesity is an important contributor to premature death in women who have never smoked, especially among women in low income groups, according to research published on BMJ.com.

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handshake

Easy Access IP adopted by two other UK universities

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 07:00:00 BST

King’s College London and the University of Bristol adopt Glasgow's Easy Access IP model.