University of Strathclyde Faculty of Science
Encyclopedia
The Faculty Of Science is one of the five faculties which make up the University of Strathclyde
, in Glasgow
, Scotland
. The faculty contains a number of departments
offering various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
In 2009, Professor Howard Stevens, based at the university, achieved the Nexxus Lifetime award for life science for the "diversity and breadth of almost four decades of work".
of the Faculty is Prof. Iain Hunter. He replaces Brian Furman who retired. After being a professor of Molecular Microbiology
for 13 years at Strathclyde University he became the dean of the faculty in 2008. Based in the SIPBS
department the professor took up his post with "a determination to strengthen links between faculties and with industry." Originally Hunter graduated from Glasgow University with an honours degree in Biochemistry
before undertaking a phD in Microbial Physiology (the study of how the microbial cell functions biochemically) again at University of Glasgow
.
The professor also works with the Scottish Qualifications Authority
in creating the new Curriculum For Excellence Framework in Biology.
University of Strathclyde
The University of Strathclyde , Glasgow, Scotland, is Glasgow's second university by age, founded in 1796, and receiving its Royal Charter in 1964 as the UK's first technological university...
, in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Scotland
Scotland
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. The faculty contains a number of departments
Academic department
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offering various undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Introduction
The Faculty of Science is based on the John Anderson Campus of the University. The faculty has almost 3,000 students and receives a grant income for research of over £20million.Departments
The faculty consists of five departments, namely:- Pure & Applied Chemistry
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Computer & Informational Sciences
- Physics
- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical SciencesStrathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical SciencesThe Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a department of the Faculty of Science at University of Strathclyde in Glasgow It has a research centre focusing on the design, discovery, development and use of drugs and vaccines. The creation of the centre cost £35 million.-See...
(SIPBS)
Pure & Applied Chemistry
Most recently, greater than £10 million was invested in the departments buildings and laboratories. Many graduates from the department work world wide in research, industry and education.Mathematics & Statistics
This department was previously two separate entities; the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Statistics and Modelling Science. However, they merged to form the single Department of Mathematics and Statistics.. The department is involved with research primarily focussed on Applied Mathematics.Computer & Informational Sciences
This department participates in various research across other departments and faculties.Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS)
The faculty is investing in a new £36 million purpose-built building to harness this department's research in drug discovery and development. It is set to be completed in 2011.In 2009, Professor Howard Stevens, based at the university, achieved the Nexxus Lifetime award for life science for the "diversity and breadth of almost four decades of work".
Dean of Faculty
The current deanDean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
of the Faculty is Prof. Iain Hunter. He replaces Brian Furman who retired. After being a professor of Molecular Microbiology
Molecular microbiology
Molecular microbiology is the branch of microbiology devoted to the study of the molecular principles of the physiological processes involved in the life cycle of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, unicellular algae, fungi, and protozoa...
for 13 years at Strathclyde University he became the dean of the faculty in 2008. Based in the SIPBS
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
The Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences is a department of the Faculty of Science at University of Strathclyde in Glasgow It has a research centre focusing on the design, discovery, development and use of drugs and vaccines. The creation of the centre cost £35 million.-See...
department the professor took up his post with "a determination to strengthen links between faculties and with industry." Originally Hunter graduated from Glasgow University with an honours degree in Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry, sometimes called biological chemistry, is the study of chemical processes in living organisms, including, but not limited to, living matter. Biochemistry governs all living organisms and living processes...
before undertaking a phD in Microbial Physiology (the study of how the microbial cell functions biochemically) again at University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the...
.
The professor also works with the Scottish Qualifications Authority
Scottish Qualifications Authority
The Scottish Qualifications Authority is a non-departmental public body responsible for accreditation and awarding. It is partly funded by the Education and Lifelong Learning Directorate of the Scottish Government, employing 750 staff, based in Glasgow and Dalkeith...
in creating the new Curriculum For Excellence Framework in Biology.