University news

Global rankings rise for the University of Glasgow

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has risen to 76th place in the 2015-16 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: up 18 places on the 94th spot achieved in 2014-15 and the highest ever placing for the University.

Historic John Logie Baird collection saved

Tue, 29 Sep 2015 00:01:00 BST

The world’s oldest surviving transmission recording made by television pioneer John Logie Baird has been saved by the University of Glasgow.

Quantum Technology Fellowship for leading University researcher

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:17:00 BST

Professor Douglas Paul has been announced as one of a series of leading researchers who will share in a £12 million investment from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

£23 million Centre for Virus Research officially opened

Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:00:00 BST

A new £23 million facility for virus research has been officially opened by Professor Sir Mark Walport FRS, Chief Scientific Adviser, HM Government.

Glasgow set for inspirational research activities

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 13:05:00 BST

Glasgow will join 280 cities across Europe to celebrate European Researchers’ Night on Friday (September 25) – bringing together some of the most inspiring researchers in the city with an extravaganza of shows, talks, family activities, comedy and discovery.

Businesses happier to show green credentials than social conscience

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:01:00 BST

Big business is better at thinking green than acting with a social conscience, according to a Scottish research project.

Glasgow-Nankai partnership shares funding to research urban transformation in China

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:00:00 BST

George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced that a joint research project between the University of Glasgow in Scotland and Nankai University in China has shared a £1.5m award focused on urban transformations in China.

Scots beat Inuit in words for snow

Wed, 23 Sep 2015 00:01:00 BST

It is often said that the Inuit have 50 different words for snow but researchers have discovered that the Scots have even more.

UK and Chinese social scientists to investigate China’s urban transformation

Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:00:00 BST

Researchers from Glasgow, Sheffield and Beijing are to work together to study the transformation of China’s cities as migrants move from rural to urban environments in greater numbers.

Major success for Glasgow in QS Stars University Ratings

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 12:57:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has picked up nine top awards in the QS Stars University Ratings, including the highest-possible overall rating.

Scottish Parliament hears evidence on palliative care from University expert

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 12:19:00 BST

A leading University of Glasgow academic has given evidence at a Scottish Parliament inquiry, answering their questions on his report on palliative care in Scotland.

First glimpse of rare Peruvian animals revealed in camera trap footage

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:42:00 BST

A series of remarkable new camera trap videos has revealed the first ever footage of a critically endangered bird, the Sira Currasow, and has confirmed the presence of the vulnerable spectacled bear, on which the children’s character Paddington Bear is based, in the Sira Communal Reserve of Peru.

Charities benefit from Computing Science student support

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 05:00:00 BST

A School of Computing Science initiative which offers local charities IT assistance from undergraduate students is being hailed as a major success.

Pressure to be available 24/7 on social media causes teen anxiety and depression

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:01:00 BST

The need to be constantly available and respond 24/7 on social media accounts can cause depression, anxiety and decrease sleep quality for teenagers, according to a new study from the School of Psychology.

A series of measures to support refugee students has been launched.

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 15:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is to introduce a series of measures to support refugee students who have settled in the UK.

Act first and think later: Separate brain systems process the consequences of our decisions

Mon, 07 Sep 2015 10:00:00 BST

To avoid repeating the same mistakes and learn to make the good choices, our brain needs to correctly evaluate the consequences of our decisions.

Student entrepreneurs face off in tech pitching competition

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 10:30:00 BST

A student-developed app which aims to help users broaden their social or professional circles has taken the top prize in a School of Computing Science technology-pitching competition.

Anyone for 16th-century tennis?

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 12:27:00 BST

The University's Special Collections team have uncovered what they believe to be the earliest images of a game of tennis.

Glasgow shortlisted for University of the Year award for second year running

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:17:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been nominated for four prestigious Times Higher Education Awards, including the University of the Year award for the second year running.

“Archaeology is for Everyone” strategy launched at EAA conference hosted by the University of Glasgow

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:00:00 BST

The new archaeology strategy for Scotland has been launched in Glasgow at the first annual meeting of the European Association of Archaeologists to be held in Scotland.