University news

University scientist wins Institute of Physics awards

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 00:00:00 BST

Professor Sheila Rowan, Director of the University of Glasgow’s Institute for Gravitational Research, has been named as the winner of one of the Institute of Physics’ 2016 awards for her work in gravitational waves.

University of Glasgow celebrates Fulbright Programme successes

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:33:00 BST

Two University of Glasgow scholars have been awarded prestigious scholarships by the Fulbright Commission to study in the United States of America.

Out of the mouths of babes: Researchers go straight to the source to understand the lives of children

Thu, 30 Jun 2016 07:30:00 BST

Researchers have taken the unusual step of gathering information first-hand from seven-year-old children to get a better understanding of what makes young children feel good about their lives.

Principal to chair Expert Group on EU Membership

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:51:00 BST

The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced that Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, will chair a group of experts to advise the Scottish Government on securing Scotland’s relationship with the EU.

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities has issued a statement in response to the EU Referendum vote

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 10:45:00 BST

In light of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, the members of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities affirm the importance of the free movement of students and researchers across Europe.

University wins Outstanding Strategic Planning Team award in THELMAs

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 15:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has won the Outstanding Strategic Planning Team award at the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2016.

EU Referendum: message from the Principal

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 08:44:00 BST

The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has sent a message to the University community on the result of the EU referendum.

Markus Borner wins Blue Planet Prize

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 15:35:00 BST

The University of Glasgow's Dr Markus Borner has been named as one of this year's winners of the prestigious Blue Planet Prize.

Dr Heather Ferguson awarded Zoological Society of London Scientific Medal

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 15:43:00 BST

The Zoological Society of London Scientific Medal has been awarded to Dr Heather Ferguson, from the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine.

UofG signs MoU with Hong Kong UST

Tue, 21 Jun 2016 12:39:00 BST

The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Professor Muffy Calder ranked in Top UK 50 women in Science and Engineering

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:02:00 BST

Professor Muffy Calder OBE, Vice Principal and Head of College of Science and Engineering at the University of Glasgow, is only one of seven academics in the UK featured in today's Top 50 rankings, and the only academic listed from Scotland.

Nankai and Glasgow strengthen partnership links

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 14:32:00 BST

The Universities of Nankai and Glasgow have strengthened their partnership links with the signing of two new agreements.

Latest Gravitational Wave discovery confirms dawn of new field of astronomy

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:32:00 BST

An international team of scientists has announced a belated Christmas present for the world of astronomy as it confirms the detection, on Boxing Day 2015, of gravitational waves from a second instance of two black holes colliding.

Game Theory Society Makes New Appointment

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:21:00 BST

The Adam Smith Business School is delighted to announce that Hervé Moulin, Professor (Donald J Robertson Chair) Economics, has recently been elected as Executive Vice-President of the Game Theory Society.‌

Celebrating the life and work of Adrian Howells

Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:00:00 BST

Friends and colleagues at the University of Glasgow will hold and evening tomorrow (June 18) to celebrate the life of the late contemporary performance artist Adrian Howells, who died two years ago.

Research group awarded £1.35m to install FIB microscope – “a Swiss army penknife for the nanoworld”

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 16:48:00 BST

The University’s Materials and Condensed Matter Physics research group has been awarded £1.35m from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) to install a state-of-the-art Focused Ion Beam (FIB) microscope.

MVLS professor awarded JR Vane Medal by the British Pharmacological Society

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 14:12:00 BST

Professor Graeme Milligan, Dean of Research for the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences and the Gardiner Chair of Biochemistry at the Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology, has been awarded the JR Vane Medal by the British Pharmacological Society.

Queen’s Birthday Honours for University academics

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:38:00 BST

A Damehood and an OBE award have been conferred on senior University of Glasgow academics.

Report led by University of Glasgow calls for action on cancer services in Wales

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:52:00 BST

A new hard-hitting report into cancer services in Wales - written by the University of Glasgow's Institute for Health and Well-being - calls for an ambitious new plan to cope with growing numbers of people being diagnosed with the disease.

Researchers can tell the history of a wildebeest by looking at its tail

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 11:30:00 BST

Researchers have developed techniques to recreate a personalised diary of an animal’s lifetime. The team from the University of Glasgow’s Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine were able to recreate "nutritional timelines" that illuminate the past experiences of Serengeti wildebeest by looking only at the animals’ tail hair.

University to honour outstanding individuals in fields ranging from science to sport

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 13:22:00 BST

The University is awarding 22 honorary doctorates this summer in recognition of achievements and contributions across a range of backgrounds, including law, sport, science and charity.

UofG wins major PR award

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 23:02:00 BST

The University of Glasgow last night won a major UK award for the social media campaign that accompanied the discovery of gravitational waves.

Scientists identify drugs to target ‘Achilles heel’ of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia cells

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 19:00:00 BST

New research, by the Universities of Glasgow and Manchester, has revealed an ‘Achilles heel’ of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and found drugs to successfully target this weakness and eradicate the disease in mice.

University of Glasgow shares in protein antibiotic research award

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:35:00 BST

The Institute of Inflection, Immunity and Inflammation will share in a £2.1m Wellcome Trust award to fund a collaborative project for the development of a new class of antibiotics based on proteins.

Professor Sheila Rowan appointed Chief Scientific Adviser

Wed, 08 Jun 2016 11:27:00 BST

Professor Sheila Rowan MBE is to be Scotland’s next Chief Scientific Adviser, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced during a visit to the University of Glasgow.

Bleeding hearts predict future heart failure

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:20:00 BST

The amount a heart ‘bleeds’ following a heart attack can predict the severity of future heart failure.

LISA Pathfinder exceeds expectations

Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:25:00 BST

The European Space Agency’s LISA Pathfinder mission, in which University of Glasgow former and current scientists played a significant role, has demonstrated the technology needed to build a space-based gravitational wave observatory.

University of Glasgow awarded new Regius Professorship in Precision Medicine

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 09:25:00 BST

Her Majesty the Queen has created a new Regius Professorship of Precision Medicine and awarded the honour to the University of Glasgow.

Tenth Annual Glasgow Science Festival Ready to Launch

Mon, 06 Jun 2016 11:00:00 BST

Glasgow Science Festival launches across the city on Thursday (June 9) with a host of events to inspire all ages about science, from film screenings, debates and exhibitions to stand-up comedy, family fun days and even cheese tasting.

Iron could reduce hospitalisation and help ease symptoms for people with failing hearts

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 11:56:00 BST

Iron supplement injections could ease the disabling symptoms of heart failure, if a clinical study – known as IRONMAN – proves successful. The trial was officially launched at the British Cardiovascular Society Conference in Manchester.

UofG shortlisted for 12 Herald Education Awards

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 14:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been shortlisted for 12 Herald Higher Education Awards which celebrate the extraordinary things that are go on in universities and colleges in Scotland.

Sound-like bubbles whizzing around in DNA are essential to life

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:42:00 BST

Scientists have shown the weird world of quantum mechanics operating in the molecule of life, DNA.

New University European Network is Launched

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:29:00 BST

A group of world-leading universities has held an inaugural meeting in Brussels to found the Guild of European Research Intensive Universities.