University news

Professor Anna Dominiczak collects damehood at Buckingham Palace

Sun, 27 Nov 2016 13:23:00 GMT

Professor Anna Dominiczak, Regius Professor of Medicine, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, was today made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.

Schlumberger Award for groundbreaking earth scientist

Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:41:00 GMT

A pioneering researcher from the University of Glasgow’s School of Geographical and Earth Sciences has been named as the 2017 recipient of a prestigious award.

Keith Brown MSP officially opens £3m QuantIC innovation space

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 09:00:00 GMT

A £3m innovation space which will support the research and development of cutting-edge quantum imaging technologies has been officially opened at the University of Glasgow.

‘Chasing the Waves’: sharing the discovery of the century through theatre

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 10:09:00 GMT

University of Glasgow physicists and astronomers who helped make the discovery of the century – the detection of gravitational waves – are set to share their fascinating story through theatre, with performances of new show ‘Chasing the Waves’ this December.

European Guild of Research Intensive Universities formally launches

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 09:38:00 GMT

The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities will be officially launched at an opening symposium on Monday 21st of November 2016 in the Bibliothèque Solvay in Brussels.

£1m AHRC funding for Robert Burns Research

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 12:00:00 GMT

The world renowned Centre for Robert Burns Studies at the University of Glasgow has secured a £1m research grant for Phase 2 of ‘Editing Burns for the 21st Century’.

Glasgow scientist contributes to dinosaur extinction impact site study

Fri, 18 Nov 2016 09:24:00 GMT

An international team of scientists have shown how a massive crater caused by the impact of the asteroid which killed the dinosaurs also deformed rocks in a way that may have produced habitats for early life.

Fish oil supplements may improve muscle function in older women

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:36:00 GMT

Taking omega-3 supplements could improve muscle function in older women, potentially increasing their quality of life into old age and preventing unnecessary falls and loss of independence.

Expert voices must be heard during Brexit process

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 09:25:00 GMT

Ahead of a high-level panel discussion at the University of Glasgow on Friday 18th November, the Principal of the University of Glasgow Professor Anton Muscatelli has made clear that the voice of experts must be heard in the ongoing Brexit debate.

Heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes may combine to worsen thinking skills

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Research from the University of Glasgow shows that people who have a cardiometabolic disease perform worse on mental tests of reasoning, memory and reaction tim.

Top film award for Urban Studies

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:00:00 GMT

A film featuring skateboarders, and involving the University of Glasgow’s Urban Studies researchers, has been named Best Research Film 2016.

Holography history archives merge

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 09:00:00 GMT

Two important archives are being merged to capture the history of holograms and their innovators.

Research shows ‘vital’ emergency service response continues alongside national drug overdose programme

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 08:00:00 GMT

Researchers evaluating the impact of a national public health programme, aimed at reducing drug-related deaths, have found no clear association with a decrease in ambulance attendance to drug-related overdoses.‌

UofG included in £19M BBSRC programme to deliver industry-led PhD training

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:57:00 GMT

The BBSRC (Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council) has announced £18.9M of funding to support world-class industry-led collaborative doctoral training through Collaborative Training Partnerships (CTP).

First Minister Officially Opens Kelvin Hall

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 14:00:00 GMT

Glasgow’s iconic Kelvin Hall has been officially reopened by the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, at a special ceremony today (November 11). The First Minister unveiled a plaque to commemorate the £35 million refurbishment of the former international sporting venue, and was given a tour of the building.

Scouts and guides have better mental health in later life, study finds

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:42:00 GMT

Taking part in the scouts or guides appears to help lower the risk of mental illness in later life, a study suggests.

Burning questions up for debate at The Barras Social

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:10:00 GMT

What does an entrepreneur look like? There are undoubtedly plenty of them at the Barras market in Glasgow’s east end - but it’s not usually the hottest topic of conversation. That could well change when that – and many other burning questions - are introduced by social science researchers from the University of Glasgow.

WIRED award for Sheila Rowan

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 10:14:00 GMT

The UofG's Professor Sheila Rowan MBE has won WIRED magazine's Scientific Breakthrough award.

Cosmic rays from space reveal the history of our eroding coasts

Wed, 09 Nov 2016 10:17:00 GMT

New research on how the Sussex coast has eroded over the last seven millennia could help provide insight into how climate change might affect UK cliffs in the future.

The Glasgow LISA Pathfinder team has won a Sir Arthur Clarke Award

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:24:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow's LISA Pathfinder team has won the 2016 Sir Arthur Clarke Award for "Space Achievement in Academic Research or Study" at an awards ceremony held at the Royal Society in London.

Funding boost for QuantIC

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 13:30:00 GMT

QuantIC, the University of Glasgow-led quantum imaging technology hub, has received a major funding boost from the UK Quantum Technologies Innovation Fund.

University's largest-ever delegation in India

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 13:43:00 GMT

The largest-ever delegation of University academics to go to India is to tour the cities of Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata.

‘Stapled’ protein could lead to new cancer treatments

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:33:00 GMT

A new type of lab-created protein could help create valuable new treatments for cancer, scientists report in a new paper.

MSPs to debate UofG research on 'intimidating and disempowering' sanctions

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMT

Leading research on social security co-produced at the University of Glasgow is to be debated in the Scottish Parliament today – highlighting what it found to be “universally negative” views of the conditionality regime and the “intimidating, dehumanising and disempowering” experiences of many welfare service users.

University of Glasgow To Host BBC R4 Reith Lecture

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:45:00 BST

Philosopher and cultural theorist Professor Kwame Anthony Appiah will be guest speaker at the annual BBC Reith Lecturer 2016, hosted this year by the University of Glasgow.

€1.5 million European Research Council grant awarded to Adam Smith Business School researcher

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:00:00 GMT

A starting grant of €1.5 million has been awarded by the European Research Council to Adam Smith Business School researcher Dr Emmanuel Mourlon-Druol.