Knighthood for St Andrews University professor among academic honours
A professor from the University of St Andrews has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
University of Glasgow
Funding approved for Glasgow University waterfront campus
Funding has been approved for the University of Glasgow to build a new waterfront campus on the Clyde.
Scottish Refugee Council chief ‘relieved’ after Home Office’s visa U-turn
The Home Office has reversed its decision to refuse a visa for the father of the Scottish Refugee Council’s chief executive, meaning he can now see his son receive an honorary doctorate.
Obesity link to depression caused by dietary fats entering brain, study finds
Dietary fats entering the brain through the bloodstream may explain the link between obesity and depression, new research suggests.
Scotland’s universities warn Brexit threatens world-leading dementia work that could transform lives around the globe
Landmark medical research into dementia is among £100 million of life-changing work at Scots universities being risked by Brexit, we can reveal today.
Group claiming to be ‘the IRA’ says device discovered at Glasgow University was ‘intended for British army recruitment officer’
A group calling itself the IRA has claimed responsibility for parcel bombs sent to major transport hubs in London as well as the University of Glasgow last week.
Police say IRA have ‘claimed responsibility’ for suspect packages found in London and at University of Glasgow
Police Scotland and the Metropolitan Police say suspect packages found in London and on the University of Glasgow campus last week are claimed to have been sent by the IRA.
University of Glasgow to celebrate life of engineer James Watt 200 years on from his death
THE pioneering work of James Watt will be celebrated by the University of Glasgow with a year of events marking 200 years since the engineer's death.
Leukaemia treatment research receives £3.1m funding
Researchers have been awarded £3.1 million for a pioneering study to help find new treatments for a rare form of blood cancer.
Strictly star and comedian Susan Calman collects honorary degree at Glasgow University
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Susan Calman was among those receiving honorary degrees at the University of Glasgow today.
Excessive screen time ‘increases heart disease risk for unfit people’