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The University from Cathkin Braes

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.

Tower and streetlight in the snow
Tower and streetlight in the snow

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.

Infographic of the Ganges Delta SOS
Infographic of the Ganges Delta SOS

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.

Main building and tower from park at sunset, students on bench in foreground
Main building and tower from park at sunset, students on bench in foreground

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.

Glasgow LEZ sign
Glasgow LEZ sign

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.

A flooded road in the UK
A flooded road in the UK

National Centre for Resilience funding to boost Scotland’s community resilience planning

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:30:00 BST

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.

The Gilmorehill Campus viewed from high up by drone
The Gilmorehill Campus viewed from high up by drone

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.

Sam Fender performing at TRNSMT 2023. Photo Credit: Hope Holmes
Sam Fender performing at TRNSMT 2023. Photo Credit: Hope Holmes

Researchers team up with the city’s music sector to launch ‘Towards a Just and Green Music City’ initiative  

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Researchers at UofG together with arts and sustainability charity Creative Carbon Scotland have launched a new initiative that aims to unite Glasgow’s UNESCO City of Music identity with the city’s ambition to become net zero by 2030.

View of Mumbai skyline with skyscrapers over slums in Bandra suburb.

How can cities learn from one another?

Researchers are taking a multitude of approaches to bring tangible solutions to urban challenges

Urban wasteland being revamped with greenery

GALLANT

A project partnering with Glasgow City Council. It aims to move the city towards climate resilience while also addressing health, social and economic inequalities

Modern solar farm panoramic at sunrise on a summers day

Enhancing solar power generation from space

Space-based reflectors could shine additional sunlight towards solar power farms

Powillimount beach coastline in Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Climate change and our changing coastline

Dynamic Coast: a project informing policy around coastal flood and erosion management

arctic scene

Arctic microorganisms and climate change

massive chemical plant by the sea

Tackling climate change through chemistry

Row of red Glasgow tenements

Lessons from a Glasgow tenement retrofit

Glasgow academics are leading a project to retrofit a Glasgow tenement block. This case study will provide lessons on implementing housing retrofits more widely to help meet net zero targets

Traffic jam in Mirpur road of Dhaka.

Bringing local solutions to global urban issues

An international consortium aims to address the global challenges of sustainable cities, health & wellbeing and quality education