Posts Tagged ‘the University of Glasgow’
Robert Burns links to freemasonry explored in new project
The University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies has appointed a dedicated scholar for a groundbreaking project examining the poet’s links to Freemasonry. The celebrated Scottish poet was not only a prolific writer but also a dedicated Freemason throughout his adult life, serving as Senior Warden of Lodge St Andrew, Dumfries, until his death…
Read MoreWorld’s first interactive enrichment system for giraffes made in Scotland
A world first interactive enrichment system for giraffes has been developed in Scotland. Meeting the needs of giraffes is a longstanding challenge for zookeepers, not least because giraffes sleep differently from many other mammals. Instead of resting for hours overnight, they take frequent brief naps whenever they choose to, sleeping for less than 30 minutes…
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