University news

Professor Alison Phipps becomes Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:38:00 BST

Professor Alison Phipps is one of 47 leading social scientists to have been made a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, it has been announced.

Principal's reaction to triggering of Article 50

Wed, 29 Mar 2017 12:00:00 BST

The Prime Minister has now formally triggered Article 50, starting the process which will lead to the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. The Principal, Professor Anton Muscatelli gives his views on what this means for the University.

World-leading Imaging Centre of Excellence to be officially opened in Glasgow

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 06:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will officially open its new £32M Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE), on Wednesday 29 March 2017.

Seabed conditions key to survival of juvenile cod, haddock and whiting

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 00:01:00 GMT

Links between seabed type and quality are closely related to the abundance and size of young commercially fished species such as cod, haddock and whiting.

UofG scientists set to lead new era in pancreatic cancer treatment

Fri, 24 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow scientists are set to receive up to £8 million from Cancer Research UK to lead a project that could transform pancreatic cancer trials in the UK, with patients being selected based on their individual tumour.

Finnish-born PhD student wins national writing competition for essay on bilingualism

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:27:00 GMT

Finnish-born PhD student Wilhelmiina Toivo, from the University’s School of Psychology, has won the Economic and Social Research Council’s 2016 -17 writing competition “Making Sense of Society”, in partnership with SAGE Publishing.

Principal named as new chair of the Russell Group

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:54:00 GMT

Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, has been chosen as the next chair of the Russell Group.

Solar-powered skin opens new possibilities for prosthetics

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:35:00 GMT

A new way of harnessing the sun’s rays to power ‘synthetic skin’ could help to create advanced prosthetic limbs capable of returning the sense of touch to amputees.

Research highlights potential way to combat toxoplasmosis parasite

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 09:46:00 GMT

It lives inside one third of the UK population and is a common infection in cats, however until now scientists knew little about how the toxoplasmosis parasite communicated with its host.

University of Glasgow students elect a new Rector

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:14:00 GMT

The new Rector for the University of Glasgow has been elected. Aamer Anwar beat nine other candidates for the position and will represent the university's students for the next three years.

Glasgow lecturer is BBC New Generation Thinker

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:00:00 GMT

Dr Alistair Fraser, a criminologist at the University of Glasgow, whose expertise focuses on youth culture and street gangs, has been selected by the BBC for the prestigious New Generation Thinkers list, featuring nine other UK academics.

Suffrage Science awards for UofG physicists

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:29:00 GMT

A pair of University physicists have become the latest recipients of awards which recognise the achievements of women in science.

Election of Rector

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:20:00 GMT

With nominations now closed for the post of Rector, the Principal Professor Anton Muscatelli and four members of the SRC Executive discuss both the role and the importance of the University of Glasgow’s values to whoever wins.

Prehistoric ancestor of leukaemia virus found in bats

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Ancient DNA traces from the family of viruses that cause a rare type of leukaemia have been found in the genomes of bats, filling the “last major gap” in retrovirus fossil record.

UofG forms strategic partnership with the BBSRC

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has joined a group of 12 institutions in a strategic partnership with the BBSRC.

First music census to snapshot the UK's £3.5bn music scene

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 05:00:00 GMT

The UK will today hold its first live music census aiming to take a snapshot of the general public’s musical choices and tastes, how they engage with music, the formats they prefer to changes in musical trends.

Prof Tessa Holyoake recognised for ground-breaking research into CML

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 13:51:00 GMT

Prof Tessa Holyoake, Professor of Experimental Haematology at the University of Glasgow’s Paul O'Gorman Leukaemia Research Centre, has been awarded the prestigious Rowley Prize by the International CML Foundation (iCMLf).

Sleeping habits linked to increase in obesity

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 19:00:00 GMT

Getting a bad night’s sleep could be increasing some people’s likelihood of becoming obese.

Veterans not at higher risk of leukaemia, finds study

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 11:19:00 GMT

People who have served in the Armed Forces do not have an increased risk of leukaemia or other blood cancers, according to a study by the University of Glasgow.

Music industry event draws top guest list

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 11:00:00 GMT

Movers and shakers from the music industry will meet for a day event at the University of Glasgow to highlight the importance of the industry for jobs and and the economy.The one day event aims to highlight the career paths and opportunities available within the sector.

Council gives green light for University campus masterplan

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 08:55:00 GMT

The University has welcomed the decision by Glasgow City Council to give the green light to its campus masterplan to develop the former Western Infirmary site.

The history of the Antonine Wall through digital storytelling

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 10:49:00 GMT

World heritage experts to discuss how to bring the history of the Roman Antonine Wall to life through digital technology. Options include a coast-to-coast digital map of the wall, from the Clyde to the Forth, for visitors.

Apple CEO Tim Cook receives honorary Doctorate of Science

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:11:00 GMT

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been conferred an honorary Doctorate of Science at a ceremony in the University’s Bute Hall before a capacity audience of students and staff.