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University of Glasgow named as Scotland’s Centre for Teaching Excellence host

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:26:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been announced as the host of Scotland’s new Centre for Teaching Excellence.

Ancient clay remedy may have potential to boost modern gut health

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:00:00 GMT

A team of scientists has discovered that an ancient medicinal clay known as Lemnian Earth (LE) could inspire new understanding of how to support present-day gut health

University spin-out secures £350,000 SMART Grant funding to tackle asthma

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:53:07 GMT

The Innovate UK funding of £350,000 will support the development of Keltic Pharma’s innovative drug discovery platform and help explore new ways to treat respiratory disease.

Centre for Public Policy secures funding for major anti-poverty project

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:51:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public Policy has secured Robertson Trust funding for a major anti-poverty project.

University of Glasgow unveils virtual Lord Kelvin museum

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is rounding off a year of celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Lord Kelvin by unveiling a virtual reality exhibition dedicated to the pioneering scientist.

Professor Sir Anton elected President of RSE

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:29 GMT

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli will become the 48th President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

University of Glasgow ranks in top 20 globally for sustainability

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 09:00:48 GMT

The University of Glasgow places 19th in QS World Sustainability Rankings

Wireless-powered therapeutics research takes top prize at IET competition

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:30:00 GMT

A team of engineers led by the Universities of Glasgow and Southampton has received the IET’s Excellence and Innovation Award for pioneering new wireless therapeutics.

£6.4 million to explore how protein modification impacts cell physiology

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:00:00 GMT

A study aimed at increasing understanding of how cells function has received funding of £6.4 million

Horses can be infected with H5N1, with viral infections occurring unnoticed

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

A new study has shown that horses have been infected with H5N1 – avian flu – in Asia and that infections have been occurring in horses undetected

New research finds the ‘Clark Kent’ of cells, secretly fighting to protect us from viruses

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:01:00 GMT

From hard-working newspaper reporter to world-saving superhero, Clark Kent makes the transition to Superman in just a few seconds. Now, scientists have discovered that human cells are home to their own hidden superheroes, secretly helping us to fight off a range of viruses

New podcast series considers life after migration for young Europeans in Glasgow

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 08:30:00 GMT

A new podcast series is setting out to explore questions of identity, culture and belonging among young Europeans living in Scotland.

First students graduate from pioneering Reparatory Justice Masters Programme

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

A historic milestone has been reached as the first cohort of students graduates from the world’s first Masters in Reparatory Justice.

New game to build resilience for Scotland’s school children

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:02:37 GMT

An interactive card game designed to prepare children for natural hazards faced by Scottish communities has been launched by the National Centre for Resilience (NCR).

New funding for projects to boost Scotland’s photonics sector

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:30:00 GMT

A diverse selection of impact projects, which include devices for more accurate timing, ultra-secure encryption, and retinal monitoring, are set to benefit from the first round of funding support from the Photonics and Quantum Accelerator (PQA).

No evidence high dementia risk among former professional footballers is driven by lifestyle factors

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:00:00 GMT

A new study has found no evidence that common modifiable health and lifestyle risk factors are responsible for the elevated dementia risk observed among former professional footballers.

UofG hosts House of Commons Business and Trade Committee

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:55:00 GMT

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee was hosted by the University of Glasgow, as part of its UK wide engagement programme.

Cosmic ray measurements could help extend lifespan of UK bridges

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:30:00 GMT

A new research project is setting out to use cosmic rays to measure the structural integrity of the UK’s ageing transport infrastructure.

Glasgow awarded UNESCO Learning City status for outstanding lifelong learning achievements

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:09:00 GMT

Glasgow has been revealed as a UNESCO Learning City in recognition for outstanding achievements in lifelong learning.

UofG academics join REF People, Culture and Environment Pilot

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:44:00 GMT

Four UofG academics have been confirmed as Panellists for the REF People, Culture and Environment (PCE) pilot.

Scholar appointed to exam Robert Burns and Freemasonry in landmark research project

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies (CRBS) has appointed a PhD scholar for a groundbreaking research project examining Robert Burns’s connections with Freemasonry.

'She's Behind You!' at the Pavillion Theatre

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:00:00 GMT

This unforgettable performance - first premiered at The Cameron Lecture Series - will return to the Pavilion Theatre on Sunday 19 January 2025.

UofG hosts ministerial visit to showcase cutting-edge research facilities

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Senior figures from the University of Glasgow welcomed Richard Lochhead, the Scottish Government’s Minister for Business, to campus this week.

New evidence for the emergence and the rejection of the earliest state institutions uncovered in Iraq

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT

Excavations at an ancient Iraqi site called Shakhi Kora have revealed new clues about the origins of the world's earliest governing institutions, according to research led by the University of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow and STAC launch Scotland’s first deeptech accelerator

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:12:45 GMT

The Infinity G accelerator numbers 15 ventures including 10 spinouts, from AI and quantum computing to biotechnology, and is designed to nurture and advance ground-breaking deeptech ventures.

Research to close the energy poverty gap receives €2.2m ERC funding

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:10:00 GMT

Ground-breaking UofG research that addresses energy poverty in Europe has received funding from the European Research Council.

Rare text by Adam Smith on display in his hometown

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 14:05:00 GMT

A rare book featuring handwritten notes by Adam Smith is now on display in his hometown of Kirkcaldy.

New Quantum Hub set to support national security and critical infrastructure

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:30:53 GMT

A new quantum technology hub to ensure the UK benefits from resilient position, navigation and timing advancements has been launched at the Royal Society.

Hunterian awarded grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to scope major redevelopment

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:35 GMT

 The Hunterian has announced a £249,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

UK austerity policies led to a decline in life expectancy

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:59:00 GMT

The devastating impact of the UK government’s austerity measures on life expectancy is explored by University of Glasgow experts in a compelling book that calls out politicians for a ‘dereliction of public health duty’.

Intriguing 18th century portrait sparks Robert Fergusson speculation

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT

An intriguing 18th-century portrait discovered at a Scottish Castle has ignited excitement among literary scholars, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the death of celebrated Scottish poet Robert Fergusson.

UofG set to play key role in Scotland’s Critical Technologies Supercluster

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:30:57 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been announced as one of the founding partners of an ambitious new initiative to boost Scotland’s cutting-edge technology industries.

Scientists find key cells that could be targeted to prevent arthritis flare-ups

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:01:26 GMT

New research has pinpointed key cells that could be targeted to prevent painful rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, offering potential new hope to millions of people with the condition world-wide.

Fresh appeal and reward offered to solve theft of historic Scottish coins

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT

The charity Crimestoppers has launched an appeal over the unsolved theft of one of the most important collections of early Scottish coins.

Study finds ethnicity, mental health and age predict NHS workers’ plans to quit

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:01:00 GMT

Around 43% of NHS workers who took part in a recent study have considered leaving their role or taking early retirement

Some routine health checks may not have recovered to pre-pandemic levels

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT

The number of important routine health checks taking place since the pandemic has substantially reduced in England, with implications for missed diagnosis and increased health inequalities

Researchers warn 360,000 patients in the UK risk being ‘trapped’ on antipsychotics

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:01:42 GMT

Researchers are warning against the increasing use of antipsychotics, particularly in patients without ongoing psychiatrist review or physical health monitoring to detect early signs of heart disease and diabetes.

Hammermen award for engineering graduate

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:30:57 GMT

A graduate from the James Watt School of Engineering has received a prestigious award from one of Glasgow’s historic trade guilds.

Study reveals differences in brain pathology between paediatric and adult patients following traumatic brain injury

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT

A study led by the University of Glasgow has revealed differences in the brains of paediatric and adult patients’ that might explain the sometimes catastrophic outcomes seen in children following a traumatic brain injury

Research into artists’ earnings reveals falling incomes and significant pay disparities

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:29:00 GMT

Research undertaken by the University of Glasgow into artists’ earnings reveals falling incomes and significant pay disparities across demographics.

UofG researchers part of European sustainable energy systems project

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are lending their expertise to a new European project which is setting out to advance the role of superconducting cable in the continent’s transition to clean energy.

Creative Launch Fund applications now open for Arts & Humanities researchers

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:59:30 GMT

The Creative Launch Fund is a pilot joint innovation fund for early-stage projects in the Arts and Humanities, offered in partnership by the University, the Glasgow School of Art, and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Time-travel game picks up top prize at Kelvin Games Jam

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

A time-travelling, reality-warping adventure has scooped the top prize at the University of Glasgow’s Kelvin Games Jam competition.

Glox Therapeutics secures £1m in PACE grant funding to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:06:00 GMT

The spin-out is uniquely positioned to address the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) public health crisis which is predicted to surpass 10 million deaths globally per year at a cost of $100 trillion dollars by 2050.

First Citizen Awards Loving Cup to Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Glasgow’s Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren presented the Loving Cup to the University of Glasgow’s Principal and Vice Chancellor at a special ceremony held in the City Chambers.

Lenses that could block epileptic-seizure causing wavelengths developed

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:30:19 GMT

People with photosensitive epilepsy could benefit from a prototype pair of glasses with lenses that block out wavelengths that are known to cause seizures in some people.

Statement following University Court meeting, 20 November 2024

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:04:00 GMT

Statement following University Court meeting, 20 November 2024

Microscopic differences demonstrate why cutting-edge virus research is crucial in Africa

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Microscopic, single cell differences found in the lungs of COVID-19 patients in Malawi demonstrate the value and importance of cutting-edge infectious disease research in Sub-Saharan Africa

University awards £66,000 in Civic Grant Funds to local groups in Glasgow

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:58:12 GMT

Support for groups working to alleviate food poverty, social isolation and exclusion, and for new community spaces and extracurricular activities in the Govan, Anderston and Partick areas of Glasgow.

Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group welcomes Prof Christine Goodall as new chair

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Professor Christine Goodall, Professor of Oral Surgery and Violence Reduction at the University of Glasgow, has been announced as the new chair of Scotland’s National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group

International collaboration unveils Philippine river management recommendations

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:07 GMT

New recommendations from an international research project could help reduce the environmental impact of metal mining on rivers in the Philippines and guide the mining industry to become more sustainable at all scales.

New research unlocks the potential of bacteria to treat bowel cancer

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:00:18 GMT

Fighting bowel cancer with the bacteria Salmonella could be a step closer thanks to a new discovery by researchers at the University of Glasgow and the University of Birmingham

UK universities’ innovative approach will boost career prospects for international students

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:02 GMT

The Universities of Birmingham and Glasgow are collaborating on a joint approach to help their international students kick-start careers when returning to their home countries after graduation, as well as in the UK.

University of Glasgow hosts royal visit to celebrate Lord Kelvin bicentenary

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to campus to learn more about Lord Kelvin during the bicentennial year of his birth.

UofG scientists awarded £1.5m to find better and kinder cancer treatments

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

UofG scientists have been awarded £1.5m by Cancer Research UK for radiotherapy research which could help more people survive cancer with fewer side effects.

Untold stories of Glencoe: archaeology digs reveal poignant artefacts from the past

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT

With the support of the National Trust for Scotland, a team of archaeologists and students from the University of Glasgow, along with a variety of volunteers, have spent a second year digging in Glencoe.

UKRI funding for UofG led research to help achieve the UK's net zero target

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:42:00 GMT

University of Glasgow led research that promises to bring about fresh thinking on land use change to help achieve the UK’s net zero target has received funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

New PhD training programme will provide next-gen computing skills

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are leading a new initiative to train the next generation of Earth and environmental scientists to harness the power of exascale computing.

Entrepreneurs RISE to the occasion as University launches founders’ club

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:03:00 GMT

Around 75 people turned up in person or online to engage with an experienced panel of spin-out founders and investors, marking the official inauguration of RISE@UofG.

The University of Glasgow joins global slavery research project

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has joined SlaveVoyages, the preeminent resource for the study of the trade in enslaved Africans across the Atlantic.

New research to better understand the biological factors of suicidal behaviour

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:01:41 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow are embarking on two new PhD projects to better understand the impact that biological factors may have on suicidal behaviour

‘Radar stethoscope’ could improve contactless health monitoring technology

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 08:30:00 GMT

A new advance in health monitoring which uses radar to ‘listen’ to patients’ heart sounds with remarkable accuracy could lead to a new generation of contactless medical monitoring equipment.

New research seeks to better understand the role of the gut microbiome in Crohn’s disease

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have secured more than $3m to study the role the gut microbiome plays in post-operative outcomes for patients with Crohn’s disease.

Glasgow’s tuberculosis mass screening campaign changed the trajectory of the epidemic

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:00:00 GMT

New analysis by the University of Glasgow has revealed that the city’s mass tuberculosis screening in 1957 prevented 4,600 cases of tuberculosis in the six years after the campaign.

University of Glasgow leads on new digital mapping tool for better city planning

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:02:00 GMT

A new digital mapping tool aimed at using citizen science and participatory urban analytics to support improvements in deprived areas in cities in Low-and Middle-Income countries has been launched by the IDEAMAPS Network.

Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy welcomes Chris Stark

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:15:14 GMT

The University of Glasgow has welcomed a key net-zero decisionmaker from the UK Government to a strategy workshop.

New drug could help fight against treatment-resistant malaria

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:30:46 GMT

An international team of researchers have developed a promising new drug which could help combat the spread of treatment-resistant malaria.

UK Government austerity policies associated with increased rates of adverse birth outcomes

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT

New research published today shows that UK Government ‘austerity’ policies since 2010 are associated with striking increases in rates of preterm and low birthweight babies, particularly among those living in the poorest neighbourhoods

Sky’s the limit for cloud-inspired method of guiding light

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists have taken inspiration from the way sunlight passes through clouds to discover an entirely new way of controlling and guiding light.

New development could help deliver improved potassium-ion batteries

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:30:00 GMT

A breakthrough in material science could help deliver a new generation of affordable batteries.

From ‘guising’ to ‘actin’ the maggot’: Your voice needed as language survey expands to Ireland and Wales

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:21 GMT

Since 2022, the pioneering Speak for Yersel Scotland project has captured the voices of over 7000 Scots speakers. Now it is expanding to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and into Wales.

University secures beLAB1407 funding for new heart drug

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:25:46 GMT

Evotec will support work being undertaken by Professor Will Fuller and his team to co-develop small molecules targeting a well validated ion transporter implicated in cardiac arrhythmias.

AI may reduce the need for life-changing cancer surgery

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:49 GMT

A team of University of Glasgow scientists will develop an Artificial Intelligence tool to improve treatment for people with rectal cancer

What if history had a soundtrack? The Tenementals reveal their debut album ‘Glasgow: A History’  

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT

The Tenementals, a Glasgow-based collective of academics, musicians and artists, will launch their groundbreaking debut album, ‘Glasgow: A History (Vol. I of VI)' at a free concert at Òran Mór at the end of November.

AI facial filters have the ability to change who we find attractive

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:00:00 GMT

We can use them to alter lighting, smooth out our complexion and even change our hair colour, but now researchers have found that AI facial filters, when used in real time, could even have the power to influence who we are attracted to

Multi-site trial uses digital avatars to effectively reduce distressing voices in psychosis

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:00:00 GMT

A new multi-site trial involving the University of Glasgow and led by King’s College London has found that a novel therapy using computer-generated avatars is an effective way of helping people with psychosis reduce the distress and frequency with which they hear voices

University of Glasgow and Tufts University to explore refugee crisis responses

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:58:00 BST

Research exploring how Europe and the United States handle refugee crises and the impact of their responses on migration governance will be undertaken by the University of Glasgow and Tufts University.

Documentary casts light on relationship between art and physics

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are featured in a new documentary which is set to open a top international film festival.

New project set to help library visitors check out some winter sun

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:30:00 BST

East Dunbartonshire residents are set to become the first in Scotland to be given the chance to take some extra sunlight home to help them deal with low winter moods.

UofG experts join call for urgent global action on gambling harms

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:23:00 BST

The global health impact of commercial gambling is worse than previously understood and stronger regulatory controls are needed, a Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling has found.

‘Time capsule’ lunar samples link the Moon’s past and present

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:30:00 BST

Samples collected from the surface of the Moon by the crew of Apollo 16 more than 50 years ago have helped scientists reconstruct billions of years of lunar history.

University of Glasgow to construct £300 million teaching and research building

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 BST

The Keystone Building is the fifth major building to be constructed through the University of Glasgow’s £1.3 billion Campus Development Programme.

Religious identity in the workplace study reveals way forward for inclusion

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:20:25 BST

The importance of bringing religious accommodation into workplace equality, diversity and inclusion practices is highlighted in a first of its kind research study.

Archaeological dig at Culloden Battlefield

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 BST

Archaeologists including UofG's Professor Tony Pollard and volunteers have begun a remarkable dig at Culloden Battlefield, where the course of British, European and world history changed dramatically nearly 280 years ago.

Electric wallpaper among projects powering a net zero future in Scotland

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:00:00 BST

Electric wallpaper is being piloted in 12 tenement properties in Glasgow to assess its effectiveness as a clean heat source, as part of a project led by the University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, West of Scotland Housing Association and Glasgow City Council – with recent funding from Scotland Beyond Net Zero.

People with ‘blind imagination’ also have reduced brain activity in response to sounds

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:00:00 BST

People with aphantasia – individuals who report experiencing no visual imagery at all – also showed reduced activation of the brain’s visual cortex in response to sounds, according to a new study.

University of Glasgow leads tribute to influential Scots Poet

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:00 BST

UofG is spearheading celebrations to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the poet Robert Fergusson's lasting impact on Scottish literature and culture.

Network to equip medical students to address the health impacts of climate change

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:41 BST

Twenty-five European universities have launched a Network which aims to equip more than 10,000 medical students with the knowledge and skills to respond to the impacts of climate change on human health and deliver more sustainable healthcare.

The Kavya Prize 2024 Winner Announced

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:48 BST

UofG is delighted to announce that Arun Sood has been awarded The Kavya Prize 2024 for their work New Skin for the Old Ceremony.

TransiT research hub welcomes visitor from Department of Transport

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has played host to a visitor from the UK Government to discuss the progress of a £46m research hub which is pushing forward the country’s efforts to decarbonise transport through digital twin technology.

Pioneering student broadcasters mark 60th anniversary

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:00 BST

Glasgow University Student Television (GUST), the world’s oldest student-run television station, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

Glasgow in world top 100 in THE World University Rankings 2025

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:10:00 BST

The University maintains its position at 87th in the world in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025

University launches major racial justice lecture series

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:18 BST

Professor Patricia Hill Collins is the inaugural speaker in the Racial Justice Lecture series.

UofG contributes to new Lancet Commission on Self-harm

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has contributed to the new Lancet Commission on self-harm, which has found that self-harm remains neglected worldwide, with at least 14 million episodes yearly.

100 Black Women Who Have Made A Mark: Celebrating Black Female Excellence

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 BST

Among the 100 is UofG's historian and archaeologist Dr Peggy Brunache

Historical insecticide use linked to new resistant mutation in nearby mosquitoes

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:01:00 BST

Scientists have discovered the first cases of Anopheles funestus mosquitoes genetically mutating to develop a resistance to a type of insecticide called DDT.

Community Innovation Practitioners reveal results of UKRI inclusive innovation funding award

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:00 BST

The College of Arts & Humanities Partnership Catalyst was one of first five Community Innovation Practitioners funded by the AHRC pilot.

New funding for green economy research at University of Glasgow

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering will play leading roles in new projects to accelerate the growth of the UK’s sustainable industries, supported by millions in funding from the UK Government.

Research breakthrough could enable future generations of self-sensing materials

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:30:00 BST

Breakthrough research that eliminates the guesswork in developing advanced 3D printed materials could help accelerate the development of new forms of ‘self-sensing’ aeroplanes, robots, bridges and more.

Manufactured stem cells could help to treat blood cancers in the future

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:01:00 BST

A cross-disciplinary team, led by the University of Glasgow, will use pioneering technology to manufacture human stem cells outside the body, in the hope these cells could help tissue regeneration to repair broken bones, help with transplant therapies and help to develop new approaches to blood cancer treatment

Deputy First Minister meets cutting-edge University of Glasgow spin-outs

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:46:27 BST

Kate Forbes MSP, who is also Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, met the founders behind two companies when she visited the Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC building) this week.

UofG study calls for responsible academic research assessment

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:32:00 BST

Findings from a landmark study that could have major implications for the future of academic research assessment have been published by researchers in the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School.

New report calls for reforms to the UK Internal Market Act

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:45:14 BST

Four leading UK academics have joined forces to warn the UK Government that its commitment to resetting relations with the devolved governments cannot be met without addressing the impact of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act (UKIMA).

Audiovisual performers under threat from AI and low earnings, finds UofG survey

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:03:00 BST

Careers in the UK's audiovisual performing industry are under threat due to significantly lower than typical earnings, despite surging profits for streaming platforms, according to research by the University of Glasgow that calls for action on legislative change.

University of Glasgow set to host AI ethics conference

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:30:24 BST

The University of Glasgow is playing host to leading figures from the UK’s artificial intelligence community at a three-day conference this week.

Four factors linked to higher infant mortality rates in deprived areas

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:30:00 BST

Researchers have identified four key factors which together account for more than one third of inequalities in infant mortality, when comparing the most and least deprived areas of England

University of Glasgow announces new Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:41:00 BST

Professor Andy Schofield has been appointed as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, taking up the role on 1 October 2025.

UofG physicists play key role in CERN’s first observation of ultra-rare particle decay

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:30:15 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have played a vital role in the very first observation of an ultra-rare particle decay process.

New book seeks justice for Scotland’s miners

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:59:59 BST

A fresh insight into the stories and legacy of Scotland's 1984-85 coal miners’ strike and injustices has been shared by the University of Glasgow based historian who helped bring about the 2022 Pardons Act.

Research casts new light on effectiveness of weight loss prevention supplement

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

An ingredient which can be added to food to make it more filling may be less effective at preventing weight gain in young people but could help them build more muscle, new research suggests.

Professor Eric Yeatman appointed as Head of College of Science & Engineering

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:00:00 BST

Professor Eric M. Yeatman has been appointed as Vice-Principal and Head of College of Science and Engineering, the University of Glasgow announced today (Wednesday 25 September).

Centre for Public Policy report charts Scotland's constitutional journey

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 13:10:01 BST

A report marking both the tenth anniversary of Scotland's Independence Referendum and 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Parliament has been published by the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public Policy.

Study to enhance water security and climate resilience in the Bangladesh Delta

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:41:00 BST

An international study led by the UofG is the first to define a safe operating space for major rivers in the Bangladesh Delta, which will enhance resilience in one of the world’s most vulnerable deltas to global climate change.

The Kavya Prize 2024 shortlist announced

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 BST

The Kavya Prize seeks to recognise and encourage the literary achievement of Scottish writers of colour

Research offers new insight into deep Earth processes

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:30:07 BST

Sophisticated analysis of tiny bubbles of ancient gas trapped in volcanic rocks combined with new geophysical modelling has cast new light on long-held assumptions about the deep Earth.

Microscope designed at the University of Glasgow wins international recognition

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

The OpenFlexure Microscope, a design for a digital robotic microscope that can be manufactured in sub-Saharan Africa, has been selected as a 2024 Solver team by the renowned MIT Solve.

Thousands of deaths could be avoided with new vaccine

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:05:00 BST

Older people should take a new vaccine to protect them against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) according to new research from the University of Aberdeen and the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research

International study reveals insights into young people’s online habits in Scotland

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:01:14 BST

New data from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents in Scotland

New University of Glasgow research explores how faith shapes conversations on Scotland's constitutional future

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:01 BST

As Scotland marks the 10th anniversary of the 2014 independence referendum, new research highlights innovative approaches to fostering constructive dialogue on the nation's constitutional future.

School of Computing Science aims to reduce environmental impact of digital tech

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

Computing science students are set to become the first in the UK to have specific material about the environmental impact of digital technologies integrated into their undergraduate curriculum.

UofG launches Kelvin Games Jam competition for students

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

A new competition is challenging University of Glasgow students to celebrate the life and legacy of Lord Kelvin through gaming.

Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone is improving air quality

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:16:00 BST

New research exploring the effects of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in Glasgow has found that while traffic flow has remained largely unchanged since the Zone was enforced, air quality has improved.

UofG physicists play key roles in new observation of quantum entanglement at the highest energy yet

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the School of Physics & Astronomy have played a leading role in an experiment which has opened up a new perspective on the complex world of quantum physics using data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Personalised treatment could be key to tackling uncontrolled high blood pressure

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:01:53 BST

A widely used drug could be the key to treating many patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure, particularly for patients with a common gene variant, according to new research

Researchers to discover new ways to better understand tuberculosis transmission in Africa

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:00:00 BST

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow, is aiming to discover new ways to better understand and tackle tuberculosis (TB) transmission in Africa

Quantum research breakthrough could enable precision sensing at room temperature

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

A breakthrough in quantum technology research could help realise a new generation of precise quantum sensors that can operate at room temperature.

Thousands of students in Scotland at risk of homelessness

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:12:00 BST

Thousands of students across Scotland are at risk of homelessness and unable to access the right housing in the country's biggest cities, according to a new report co-authored by the University of Glasgow.

Award success for multidisciplinary student team

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

A multidisciplinary team of University of Glasgow students have picked up two prizes is the prestigious global SensUs competition.

Researchers develop new approach to document genetic ancestry

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:30:46 BST

University of Glasgow researchers have helped to develop a new method for understanding the relationships between different DNA sequences and where they come from.

UofG welcomes Secretary of State Ian Murray MP

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:46:00 BST

Representatives from the University were delighted to welcome the Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray MP, to the Clarice Pears Building and the Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC) on Thursday 12 September 2024.

Lord Kelvin celebrated at parliamentary reception

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has celebrated the bicentenary of the birth of the pioneering scientist Lord Kelvin with a reception at the Palace of Westminster showcasing his life and achievements.

UofG involved in new legacy exhibit at Glasgow Science Centre

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:00 BST

Visitors at Glasgow Science Centre will now be able to get their teeth into a new “hands-on” Endodontics exhibit, designed in collaboration with the British Endodontic Society and the University of Glasgow Dental School.

Ten organisations account for half of all animal research in Great Britain in 2023

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:01:00 BST

Understanding Animal Research (UAR) has published a list of the ten organisations that carried out the highest number of animal procedures in Great Britain in 2023

Military veterans expose reality of Waterloo Battlefield

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:00:00 BST

An international team of veterans, serving personnel and archaeologists have unearthed a unique battle clearance trench on the Waterloo battlefield, revealing the dignity offered to an unknown soldier in horrific circumstances.

Scotland to host dementia research challenge

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 BST

Researchers at the Universities of Glasgow and St. Andrews are hosting a first-of-its-kind research challenge for teams from around the globe who are focused on new dementia breakthroughs

Academy of Social Sciences Fellowships for outstanding UofG academics

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:51:00 BST

Professor Sara Carter OBE and Professor Mhairi Mackenzie have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

2D metamaterial breakthrough for satellite applications in 6G networks

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 BST

A new cheap, easily-manufactured device could lead to improved satellite communication, high speed data transmission, and remote sensing, scientists say.

University of Glasgow launches MedTech Innovation Fund

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:38:36 BST

The fund will build on the institution’s strengths in life sciences and engineering, supporting innovative health care solutions that can deliver a positive impact on society.

Scientists use AI to unlock protein structures of hundreds of viruses for the first time

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:00:00 BST

Scientists are pioneering the use of machine-learning artificial intelligence software to investigate viruses, revealing never-before-seen viral mechanisms which yield immediate fundamental insights and pave the way for vaccine development

Global initiative launches first living atlas of the world’s ungulate migrations

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 BST

An international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Glasgow, has launched a new Atlas of Ungulate Migration

New Classification for Heart Disease Patients with Angina

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:00:00 BST

Researchers have proposed a new classification system for angina patients, co-authoring a scientific consensus statement introducing new terminology for ischaemic heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in men and women worldwide.

Researchers pinpoint key gene mutations and new mechanisms that cause brain bleeding and dementia

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 BST

Scientists have revealed new insights into the mechanisms behind cerebral small vessel disease, a condition that affects the smaller blood vessels in the brain and causes approximately half of all dementia cases.

Stellar reception for University of Glasgow space research as MP and MSP visit

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have showcased their development of cutting-edge space technology for visitors from the UK and Scottish Parliaments.

£1.1m award for pioneering ovarian cancer research project

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:30:00 BST

UofG researchers have received £1.1m to support the development of new technologies which could improve the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

All types of heart failure may benefit from treatment with MRAs

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:30:00 BST

Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) reduced the risk of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalisation in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and also in those with mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF), according to new research

Research to improve scanning accessibility for people living with a muscle waste condition

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have received funding to begin a new project seeking to improve the accessibility of bone density scanning for people living with a muscle waste condition

New WHO/Europe report reveals high rates of unprotected sex among adolescents

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:35 BST

A new report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe, coordinated by the University of Glasgow's Dr Jo Inchley, reveals that condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high

University expands Sanctuary commitments

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:16:00 BST

We are proud to be a University of Sanctuary, promoting equity of opportunity for those displaced by conflict around the world.

University and soap maker earn top marks for 'outstanding' collaboration

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:36:26 BST

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) delivered significant benefits to all partners, culminating in the project receiving the highest possible grade from Innovate UK.

Weight gain appears to have greater metabolic consequences in South Asian men

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:49 BST

Gaining even a small amount of weight may lead to adverse metabolic responses in young South Asian men according to new research

Immune cell regulator discovery could lead to treatments for arthritis and severe COVID

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 BST

The discovery of new regulator-affecting immune cells could lead to novel treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases, including arthritis and severe COVID-19

Adults with learning disabilities three times more likely to die from cancer

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that adults with learning disabilities are more likely to die from cancer compared to the general population

Award for Geographical & Earth Sciences PhD researcher

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:30:00 BST

Freya Muir has been announced as this year’s winner of Caroline Coignu Award, one of the Academic Awards presented annually by the British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG).

Researchers will pioneer use of digital twins to decarbonise the UK’s transport systems

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:30:00 BST

A new national hub focused on rapidly decarbonising transport in the UK, including road, rail, air and maritime, has secured £46 million from the UK government and almost 70 partners.

Child poverty reduction policies could substantially improve child health

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:01:24 BST

Meeting even the least ambitious child poverty reduction target could make a marked difference in children’s health in the UK, according to the latest health data modelling research.

Glasgow researchers spearhead study on justice system's health impact

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:10:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are set to play a crucial role in a groundbreaking £1 million study examining the impact of Scotland's justice system on public health.