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University news archive for November 2001

University news archive for November 2001

Record numbers for religious studies conference

Tue, 27 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Almost 300 school pupils have registered to attend a Religious Studies Conference at the University's St Andrews Campus on Wednesday 28th November. Topics for consideration include gender, Islam and ethics in science.

Research award for haematologist

Mon, 26 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Haematologist Dr Kenneth Douglas has won a prestigious research award from the UK's leading blood cancer charity, the Leukaemia Research Fund

Publication of first scholarly edition of piobaireachd* music

Mon, 26 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

A publication marking the first scholarly edition of piobaireachd from an original source will be launched on the eve of St. Andrews Day, Thursday 29 November.

Charity Art Auction

Thu, 22 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

As part of its 550th anniversary celebrations, the University of Glasgow is holding a charity art auction in the Bute Hall at 8pm today, Thursday 22 November.

University today confers further honorary degrees to mark 550th anniversary

Wed, 21 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Religious leaders, scientists, an astronaut and a broadcaster are among honorary graduates at a ceremony today 21 Nov.

Webcast of Eleventh Jubilee Ceremonies

Wed, 21 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Today's ceremonies can be viewed via a live video-stream on the web.

University receives £50,000 gift following Bower fire

Tue, 20 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

This Friday, the University will be presented with a donation following the Bower Building fire. The gift was pledged by graduate, Dr Declan Doogan, Senior Vice President of Pfizer Global Research and Development

Hastie Lecture Series - change of venue

Tue, 20 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

There has been a change from the advertised venue for the Hastie Lectures, to be given by Bishop Richard Holloway

University angina study findings announced by American Heart Association

Thu, 15 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

New data from a University of Glasgow study shows that the anti-anginal medication, Ikorel, reduced coronary heart disease (CHD) death, heart attacks and unplanned hospitalisation associated with CHD.

Bearsden Shark is officially named

Fri, 09 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

The Bearsden Shark, the fossil wonder of the Hunterian Museum's collections, has finally got an official name - Akmonistion zangerli. The Bearsden Shark is the best preserved fossil shark of its time in the world.

Glasgow students get helping hand from Scotland's biggest bank

Thu, 08 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

The Royal Bank of Scotland will make a double donation to students at the University of Glasgow this Thursday. Fifteen current students, who successfully completed Access courses, will be awarded Bursaries, whilst future students will benefit from a ?25k

Safer Students in the City of Glasgow

Wed, 07 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

A new website, www.saferstudent.org.uk, will be launched on Thursday 8 November at 10am, in the Ferguson Room of the University of Glasgow College Club.

Strathclyde and Glasgow - working together to beat memory-loss protein

Mon, 05 Nov 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Scientists at the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde are working together to find a new type of drug which may be able to slow or prevent loss of memory which occurs as we get older, and which could be valuable as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease.