University news

President’s Medals for University of Glasgow gravitational wave researchers

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 06:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow physicists who played a key role in the historic first detection of gravitational waves have received a prestigious award for their achievements.

University of Glasgow Principal part of Russell Group delegation to China

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:11:00 GMT

Strengthened relationships and shared approaches to global challenges between UK and China’s leading universities are the focus of a Russell Group delegation to Shanghai.

“The Hunterian in the South” is launched at the University’s Crichton campus

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 12:28:00 GMT

The Hunterian in the South - a new rotational display giving a flavour of the University of Glasgow’s Hunterian collections – has been launched officially at the University’s Crichton campus in Dumfries.

New study delves into origins of Scots place-names

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:00:00 GMT

What is in a name? Researchers at the University of Glasgow have discovered many Scottish place names reveal a lot about the country’s past culture, heritage and history.

£3.75 M Wellcome Trust Institutional Strategic Support Fund awarded to UofG

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:23:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been awarded a third Wellcome Trust Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF), worth £3.75 million over 5 years.

Top ten universities conduct a third of all UK animal research

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:59:00 BST

The ten UK universities who do the most world-leading biomedical research* have announced their animal research statistics, revealing that they collectively conducted a third of all UK animal research in 2015.**

UofG reseachers join international ZikaPLAN initiative

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:50:00 BST

Scientists from the University of Glasgow have united with 25 research organizations to fight Zika Virus and build long-term outbreak response capacity in Latin America.

Highlands and Islands Film Guild memories sought

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:00:00 BST

Memories of the post war Highlands and Islands Film Guild coming to villages and rural communities are being sought by researchers at the Universities of Glasgow and Stirling.

Former student Jackie Wylie appointed Artistic Director of National Theatre Scotland

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:12:00 BST

Jackie Wylie, former artistic director of the Arches and former graduate from the University of Glasgow has been appointed as the new artistic director of the National Theatre of Scotland.

Scotland and UofG at forefront of global genomics initiative

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:28:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is part of a new collaboration in genomic medicine sees Scotland join AstraZeneca’s global genomics initiative – further demonstrating Scotland’s ability to attract major industry projects.

Inaugural symposium for Molecular Pathology Node highlights importance of precision medicine

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:19:00 BST

The inaugural annual University of Glasgow MRC Molecular Pathology Node symposium highlighted the importance of a collaborative approach to precision medicine, yesterday, Monday 24 October.

Engineering Scotland’s Autumn Lecture to be delivered by Professor Jim Hough

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 11:01:00 BST

Engineering Scotland’s Autumn Lecture will be delivered by Professor Jim Hough OBE. He will discuss the work done at the University of Glasgow, and elsewhere, leading to the announcement of the discovery of Gravitational Waves in February of this year.

Leading social scientists elected Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:15:00 BST

Three of the University of Glasgow’s social scientists have been made Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

‘Time machine’ study warns of long-term dangers of ocean acidification

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 00:01:00 BST

New research into the effects of ocean acidification suggests that, while marine organisms may be able to cope with the effects of climate change in the short term, the biological cost of doing so may be too high to guarantee long-term survival.

University of Glasgow joins UNESCO’s prestigious Universities Network for its work in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 10:26:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been invited by UNESCO’s Director General to join its prestigious universities network (the UNESCO Chairs) and establish the first UNESCO Chair in Refugee Integration through Languages and the Arts.

Common high blood pressure meds affect mood disorders

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 14:38:00 BST

Four commonly prescribed blood pressure medications may impact mood disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, according to new research from the University of Glasgow.

UofG scientists to test if stroke drug could repair damage caused in MS

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 08:00:00 BST

New research will find out if a drug used for stroke patients could offer hope for people living with multiple sclerosis.

Suffrage Science award for University of Glasgow professor

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Professor Muffy Calder is receiving an award from the Royal Society today at the launch of an initiative to celebrate women in Maths and Computing Science.

Scoop set to serve up breaking news with social media data mining

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:05:00 BST

A new service which aims to harness the power of social media to provide journalists, financiers and sports fans with an invaluable ‘glimpse into the future’ has been officially unveiled.

University of Glasgow celebrates first Knowledge Exchange Awards

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:01:00 BST

Outstanding knowledge exchange successes were celebrated at the University’s Knowledge Exchange Conference in the Kelvin Hall on 6th October.

Effects of multiple concussions in retired rugby players later in life

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 09:10:00 BST

There continues to be concern about the long term effects of concussion and repeated concussion in athletes, including boxers and rugby players who may sustain several concussive injuries throughout their career.

University of Glasgow has its Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award renewed

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:34:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has once again been awarded the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, at the same time as receiving six other school and institute awards from the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU).

Full-length genome sequencing of Zika from a patient could help unlock the virus’s secrets

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:51:00 BST

The Zika virus outbreak in the Americas has transformed a previously little-known virus into a World Health Organization (WHO) declared global public health emergency.

Poetry festival celebrates 18th Century “unsung” Scottish hero

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 06:00:00 BST

A two-day festival is being held in a Scottish Borders pub to celebrate the life and works of an 18th Century “unsung” Scottish poet, Allan Ramsay. Literary academics, politicians and Allan Ramsay fans will come together for the weekend celebration to mark his poetry and launch a new cultural heritage resource centre dedicated to his life and works.

BBC Reith Lecture hosted by the University of Glasgow

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:00:00 BST

Philosopher and cultural theorist Professor Kwame Anthony Appiah will be guest speaker at the annual BBC Reith Lecture 2016, hosted this year by the University of Glasgow.Presented by Sue Lawley the lecture will be recorded before a live audience at the Sir Charles Wilson building this evening (October 7).

Theatrical spotlight on Gaelic culture Thèatar a’ toirt sùil air cultar na Gàidhlig

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 06:00:00 BST

How can we define our Gaelic culture in 2016? A culture so connected to the land and seasons, rooted in old customs and ritual, now disappearing? Is there any worth in preserving them? These are the main themes behind a special collaborative theatre performance to be staged in Glasgow on Monday (October 10)

Face identification accuracy impaired by poor sleep

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:00:00 BST

It is often necessary to identify unfamiliar people by comparing face images: for example a CCTV image to a mugshot, or a passport photograph to a traveller.

American Historical Association award for University of Glasgow professor

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:56:00 BST

Alexandra Shepard, Professor of Gender History at the University of Glasgow, has been selected as the winner of the 2016 Leo Gershoy Award.

University joins UESTC's 60th Anniversary Celebrations at Chengdu

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 10:32:00 BST

The University’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has been in Chengdu to take part in the 60th anniversary celebrations of one of the University’s most important global partners, UESTC (University of Electronic Science and Technology of China).