University news

Portrayal of women’s drinking habits in the media offers biased, judgemental view

Wed, 28 Dec 2016 09:00:00 GMT

Women who binge drink are depicted more negatively by the media than men who do the same thing, according to new research.

Annette Hastings appointed as Fairness Commission chair

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT

North Lanarkshire Council has appointed Professor Annette Hasting as independent chair for the North Lanarkshire Fairness Commission.

How to protect ancient archaeological sites in Middle East conflict areas.

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT

The threat facing ancient archaeological sites in areas of conflict in the Middle East will be discussed at a major international conference at the University of Glasgow today. Archaeologists from around the world will attend the three-day BANEA conference to discuss the international response to preserve and protect cultural heritage and historical sites.

Alzheimer's Advance: study in mice show new drugs that restore memory loss and prolong life

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:00:00 GMT

An international team of scientists has announced a new advance in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by identifying a new drug target for not only improving symptoms of brain degeneration – but also to extend the life-span of the terminally ill mice.

University of Glasgow scientists will share in an £8m boost from Cancer Research

Tue, 20 Dec 2016 06:00:00 GMT

Scientists in Glasgow are set to receive a major cash boost from leading charity Cancer Research UK.

UofG awarded over £1m from new Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF)

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 16:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been awarded over £1m from a new £1.5Bn Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF).

Scottish Government announces Commissioner for Fair Access

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:27:00 GMT

The Scottish Government has announced that renowned educationalist Professor Peter Scott is to be the new Commissioner for Fair Access to Higher Education in Scotland.

3D-printed, synthetic bone to be developed for landmine blast survivors

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:38:00 GMT

Synthetically grown ‘off the shelf’ bone should soon be a reality for landmine blast survivors thanks to a new £2.8 million regenerative medicine project at the University of Glasgow, funded by Sir Bobby Charlton’s charity Find A Better Way.

Honorary doctorate for UofG bioengineer

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 14:25:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow biomedical engineer has been awarded an honorary doctorate from a Swedish university.

Thomas Muir - new evidence unearthed

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT

New Court of Session papers,thought to have been "lost” for more than 200 years, have been unearthed by the Faculty of Advocates and Professor Gerard Carruthers, University of Glasgow, which shines new light on Thomas Muir and how he courted controversy in his early years which may have contributed to his treatment by the courts later in life.

Confucius Institute of the Year

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 15:17:00 GMT

The Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow has won the Confucius Institute of the Year award.

UofG research features in Top 100 science paper rankings

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 08:00:00 GMT

A new ranking of the year’s top 100 research papers features two high-profile contributions from University of Glasgow scientists.

Royal Medal for veteran gravitational wave physicist

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 12:56:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow physicist who worked for more than 50 years to find evidence of gravitational waves has received royal recognition for his work.

UofG's fundraising veterinary professor recognised by prime minister

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:58:00 GMT

UK Prime Minister Theresa May has today honoured a senior veterinary professor from Glasgow for leading a group of motorcycling vets fundraising for animal charities across the world.

Is this the face of Robert the Bruce?

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 14:00:00 GMT

Scientists and historians create detailed virtual images of what could be the head of Robert the Bruce, reconstructed from the cast of a human skull held by the Hunterian Museum.

Geomorphological science can help mitigate severe storm and flood damage

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:54:00 GMT

A year after Storm Desmond struck the UK and at a time when the UK’s Committee on Climate Change have called for urgent action to address the risks to the UK from climate change, a group of world-leading geomorphologists have laid out how their discipline can help policymakers and practitioners develop more effective storm and flood-damage limitation and mitigation strategies.

Artificial Fish Gut Project Launched

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:09:00 GMT

Scientists and industry leaders are embarking on a new project to build an artificial salmon gut with a view to better understanding fish digestion.

Think Tank of the Year award for climate change research

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:46:00 GMT

A collaboration between Glasgow University Media Group and Chatham House has won two Prospect Magazine Think Tank of the Year awards. The team's work investigates international attitudes to reducing climate change by eating less meat.

Social entrepreneur Matt Fountain named Young Alumnus of the Year

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 09:42:00 GMT

The University has named social entrepreneur Matt Fountain its Young Alumnus of the Year. An art history graduate (M.A. Hons 2011), he has made his name not in the art world but as the brains behind an innovative initiative to help prisoners find jobs after release.

Govan's Viking history comes to life for a group of local P4 pupils

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:00:00 GMT

A university film brings the history of the Vikings to life for a group of Govan P4 pupils, helping them engage with the area's history and their surroundings.

UofG leads theory and technology of optoelectronic imaging research in China

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:27:00 GMT

A major grant from the Chinese government will support an international research collaboration in optoelectronic imaging between the University of Glasgow and Nanjing University of Science and Technology.

New diagnostic test invented to detect costly Atlantic salmon disease

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 11:01:00 GMT

Scientists from the University of Glasgow, working with major companies in the aquaculture industry BioMar Ltd and Marine Harvest (Scotland) Ltd, have discovered a ‘simple test’ to aid the diagnosis of a significant disease which affects Atlantic salmon which could save millions to the industry.

Scotland’s first 7T scanner arrives at the QEUH

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 13:21:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow, in partnership with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, has taken delivery of Scotland’s first ultra-powerful 17.5 tonne 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner.