Baby 140
Baby 140

New way of categorising ‘at risk’ may reduce number of stillbirths and infant deaths

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Research led by the University of Glasgow has found that widening the definition of ‘at risk’ babies based on predicted birth weight may reduce the number of stillbirths and infant deaths.

Professor Anton Muscatelli
Professor Anton Muscatelli

Dr Hamaseh Tayari - updated statement from the Principal

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:15:00 GMT

The Principal of the University, Professor Anton Muscatelli, has offered support to veterinary PhD student Dr Hamaseh Tayira after her transit from Costa Rica home to Scotland was blocked by new USA visa regulations because she holds an Iranian passport.

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Couple Holding Hands 140

Nearly one in 10 British women experience painful sex linked to poorer sexual, physical and mental health

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Nearly one in 10 of British women are experiencing painful sex (dyspareunia), according to a new study published today.

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Edwin Morgan scrapbook 140

Why Edwin Morgan’s scrapbooks remain inaccessible in a digital world

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:27:00 GMT

The creation of a digital collection of the unpublished work of the first Scots Makar, Edwin Morgan, should have been easy.

140 Burns Stained Glass
140 Burns Stained Glass

Mystery surrounds a rare “Burns” songbook donated to Special Collections

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:40:00 GMT

A rare collection of printed song sheets from the time of Robert Burns, compiled in a book belonging to ‘Agnes Burns’ has been donated to the University of Glasgow’s Archives and Special Collections by a University graduate and businessman.

Malawi delegation
Malawi delegation

Glasgow and Malawi joint healthcare project wins £2 million funding

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 10:28:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and Malawi's College of Medicine have won £2 million over five years to support a joint healthcare project.

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Mahmoud Amir Alagha with Prof Ashraf Ayoub 140

Refugee postgraduate breaks new ground in 4-D technology

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 09:30:00 GMT

The destruction of Aleppo has particular poignancy for Syrian refugee Mahmoud Amir Alagha. The postgraduate dental student knows his parents and one of his sisters have been living in the shadow of the bombardment. And even if they were not in what were the rebel-held parts of the city, he knows their lives have been fraught with danger.

Hunterian museum
Hunterian museum

Hunterian Director Professor David Gaimster lands new job in New Zealand

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT

The Director of The Hunterian is to leave the University of Glasgow to take up a major new role in New Zealand. Professor David Gaimster will leave his job, which he has held for over 6 years, to become Director of the Auckland War Memorial Museum. He is expected to take up his new role in March.

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violinist 140

World’s first national live music census to take pulse of UK scene

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 10:00:00 GMT

A volunteer army of music lovers is being recruited to take part in the world's first ever live music census. For one night in March, organisers aim to track performances in cities across the country – from lone buskers to massed choirs, from pub gigs to stadium concerts.The UK census, conducted by the University of Edinburgh with support from the universities of Glasgow and Newcastle, aims to measure live music’s cultural and economic value to help inform policy.

University of Glasgow main building
University of Glasgow main building

New Year honours for the University of Glasgow

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 00:01:00 GMT

Academics from the University of Glasgow have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.