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The mission of the University is to be a major research-led university operating in an international context with the following fundamental aims: * to provide education through the development of learning in a research environment * to undertake fundamental, strategic and applied research * to make a major contribution to local, regional, national and international communities through widening access and through working in partnership to support economic regeneration * to sustain and add value to Scottish culture, to the natural environment and to the national economy. en-gb Copyright: (C) The University of Glasgow, see https://www.gla.ac.uk/legal/copyright/ for more information https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1123712_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1123712_en.html 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. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:02:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1123093_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1123093_en.html 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. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1124156_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1124156_en.html The University of Glasgow has welcomed a key net-zero decisionmaker from the UK Government to a strategy workshop. Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:15:14 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122981_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122981_en.html An international team of researchers have developed a promising new drug which could help combat the spread of treatment-resistant malaria. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:30:46 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122193_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122193_en.html 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 Sat, 02 Nov 2024 06:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122455_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122455_en.html Scientists have taken inspiration from the way sunlight passes through clouds to discover an entirely new way of controlling and guiding light. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122851_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122851_en.html A breakthrough in material science could help deliver a new generation of affordable batteries. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122250_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122250_en.html 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. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:21 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122109_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1122109_en.html 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. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:25:46 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1121758_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1121758_en.html A team of University of Glasgow scientists will develop an Artificial Intelligence tool to improve treatment for people with rectal cancer Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:49 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1121756_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1121756_en.html 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. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1120643_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1120643_en.html 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 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1121576_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1121576_en.html 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 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1121362_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1121362_en.html 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. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 03:58:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1120940_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1120940_en.html Researchers from the University of Glasgow are featured in a new documentary which is set to open a top international film festival. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1120570_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1120570_en.html 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. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1120325_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1120325_en.html 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. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:23:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1119964_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1119964_en.html 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. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1119004_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1119004_en.html The Keystone Building is the fifth major building to be constructed through the University of Glasgow’s £1.3 billion Campus Development Programme. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1119245_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1119245_en.html The importance of bringing religious accommodation into workplace equality, diversity and inclusion practices is highlighted in a first of its kind research study. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:20:25 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1119047_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1119047_en.html 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. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1118502_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1118502_en.html 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. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117859_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117859_en.html 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. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117869_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117869_en.html UofG is spearheading celebrations to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the poet Robert Fergusson's lasting impact on Scottish literature and culture. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117696_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117696_en.html 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. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 07:00:41 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117616_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117616_en.html UofG is delighted to announce that Arun Sood has been awarded The Kavya Prize 2024 for their work New Skin for the Old Ceremony. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:48 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117107_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117107_en.html 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. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117081_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1117081_en.html Glasgow University Student Television (GUST), the world’s oldest student-run television station, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1116687_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1116687_en.html The University maintains its position at 87th in the world in Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:10:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1116420_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1116420_en.html Professor Patricia Hill Collins is the inaugural speaker in the Racial Justice Lecture series. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:00:18 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115691_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115691_en.html 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. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1116353_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1116353_en.html Among the 100 is UofG's historian and archaeologist Dr Peggy Brunache Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115595_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115595_en.html Scientists have discovered the first cases of Anopheles funestus mosquitoes genetically mutating to develop a resistance to a type of insecticide called DDT. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:01:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115948_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115948_en.html The College of Arts & Humanities Partnership Catalyst was one of first five Community Innovation Practitioners funded by the AHRC pilot. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115593_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115593_en.html 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. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115570_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115570_en.html 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. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1114776_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1114776_en.html 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 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:01:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115568_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115568_en.html 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. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:46:27 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115526_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115526_en.html 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. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:32:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115077_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115077_en.html 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). Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:45:14 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115071_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1115071_en.html 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. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:03:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1114115_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1114115_en.html The University of Glasgow is playing host to leading figures from the UK’s artificial intelligence community at a three-day conference this week. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:30:24 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110962_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110962_en.html 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 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113514_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113514_en.html Professor Andy Schofield has been appointed as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, taking up the role on 1 October 2025. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:41:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113487_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113487_en.html Researchers from the University of Glasgow have played a vital role in the very first observation of an ultra-rare particle decay process. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:30:15 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113485_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113485_en.html 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. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:59:59 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113287_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113287_en.html 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. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113127_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113127_en.html 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). Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113182_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113182_en.html 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. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:10:01 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113128_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1113128_en.html 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. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:41:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112427_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112427_en.html The Kavya Prize seeks to recognise and encourage the literary achievement of Scottish writers of colour Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112910_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112910_en.html 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. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 08:30:07 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112887_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112887_en.html 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. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112428_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112428_en.html 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 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:05:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112525_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112525_en.html New data from the WHO Regional Office for Europe reveals a sharp rise in problematic social media use among adolescents in Scotland Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:01:14 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112098_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1112098_en.html 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. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:00:01 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1111841_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1111841_en.html 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. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1111470_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1111470_en.html A new competition is challenging University of Glasgow students to celebrate the life and legacy of Lord Kelvin through gaming. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1111803_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1111803_en.html 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. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:16:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1111139_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1111139_en.html 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). Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110798_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110798_en.html 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 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:01:53 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110995_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110995_en.html 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 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110957_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110957_en.html A breakthrough in quantum technology research could help realise a new generation of precise quantum sensors that can operate at room temperature. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110786_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110786_en.html 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. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:12:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110788_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110788_en.html A multidisciplinary team of University of Glasgow students have picked up two prizes is the prestigious global SensUs competition. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110787_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110787_en.html University of Glasgow researchers have helped to develop a new method for understanding the relationships between different DNA sequences and where they come from. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:30:46 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110355_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110355_en.html 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. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:46:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110009_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110009_en.html 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. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110294_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1110294_en.html The first Citizens’ Jury on assisted dying in England has concluded that the law should change to permit assisted dying. UofG's Professor Anne Kerr was Independent Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ Assisted Dying Advisory Board. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:32:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1109662_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1109662_en.html 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. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1109706_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1109706_en.html The Scottish Universities Press (SUP) will release its first two book titles which were produced in collaboration with UofG social science academics, marking a significant milestone in Scotland’s academic publishing landscape Thu, 12 Sep 2024 07:55:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1109235_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1109235_en.html 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 Wed, 11 Sep 2024 11:01:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1109324_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1109324_en.html 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. Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1107385_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1107385_en.html 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 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1108859_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1108859_en.html Professor Sara Carter OBE and Professor Mhairi Mackenzie have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:51:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1108857_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1108857_en.html A new cheap, easily-manufactured device could lead to improved satellite communication, high speed data transmission, and remote sensing, scientists say. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1107958_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1107958_en.html 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. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:38:36 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1107371_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1107371_en.html Research exploring the role that law can play in developing a financial system that will address climate change has received European Research Council (ERC) funding. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:02:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1106706_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1106706_en.html 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 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1107075_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1107075_en.html An international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Glasgow, has launched a new Atlas of Ungulate Migration Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1087243_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1087243_en.html 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. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1106335_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1106335_en.html 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. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1106565_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1106565_en.html Researchers from the University of Glasgow have showcased their development of cutting-edge space technology for visitors from the UK and Scottish Parliaments. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1105977_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1105977_en.html UofG researchers have received £1.1m to support the development of new technologies which could improve the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1104607_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1104607_en.html 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 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1105203_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1105203_en.html 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 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:01:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1105106_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1105106_en.html 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 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:35 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1103698_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1103698_en.html We are proud to be a University of Sanctuary, promoting equity of opportunity for those displaced by conflict around the world. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:16:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1102650_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1102650_en.html The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) delivered significant benefits to all partners, culminating in the project receiving the highest possible grade from Innovate UK. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 04:36:26 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1101960_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1101960_en.html Scotland’s new strategy to support refugees and people seeking asylum with settling into their community was celebrated at the University of Glasgow. Mon, 19 Aug 2024 01:38:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1100991_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1100991_en.html Seven community-based projects across Scotland will benefit from funding that will empower communities to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and adverse events. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1099926_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1099926_en.html Gaining even a small amount of weight may lead to adverse metabolic responses in young South Asian men according to new research Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:49 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1100127_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1100127_en.html The discovery of new regulator-affecting immune cells could lead to novel treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases, including arthritis and severe COVID-19 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1096342_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1096342_en.html 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 Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:01:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1099863_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1099863_en.html 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). Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1099025_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1099025_en.html 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. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:30:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1098962_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1098962_en.html 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. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:01:24 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1098836_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1098836_en.html A research report that examines Scotland’s legal protection for those at risk of forced marriage has been published by the University of Glasgow. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:03:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1098498_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1098498_en.html 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. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:10:00 GMT https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1098034_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1098034_en.html A new groundbreaking partnership to nurture the next generation of film and TV talent while addressing important social issues is unveiled today by GMAC Film and the University of Glasgow. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:01:00 GMT