University news

Multiplex awarded major campus contract

Tue, 23 May 2017 12:57:00 BST

Global contractor Multiplex has been awarded the contract for the construction of the University’s campus development programme, one of the biggest educational infrastructure projects in Scotland’s history.

Researchers reveal benefits of providing off-grid solar power to rural communities in India

Thu, 18 May 2017 10:39:00 BST

Social scientists from universities in the USA and Scotland have carried out ground-breaking analysis of the benefits of providing off-grid solar power to rural communities in India.

Memory insight may prove beneficial for those with brain damage

Mon, 15 May 2017 16:01:00 BST

Scientists have discovered that there is more than one way to strengthen your memory, opening up the possibility of new treatment strategies for brain damage.

Global Young Academy to meet in Scotland for the first time

Mon, 15 May 2017 09:33:00 BST

From 15 to 19 May 2017, Scotland will welcome outstanding young scientists and scholars from over 40 countries to Aviemore for the Global Young Academy’s annual international conference.

Suicide in veterans – study finds mixed picture

Fri, 12 May 2017 10:32:00 BST

People who have served in the Armed Forces do not have a greater risk of suicide overall than people who have never served in the military, but there is an increased risk in certain groups, according to a study by the University of Glasgow.

UofG Professor recognised for his dedicated research on carotenoid biochemistry

Thu, 11 May 2017 14:11:00 BST

Professor Richard Cogdell, Hooker Chair of Botany at the Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology, has been awarded a Fellowship of the International Carotenoid Society as well as their Trevor Goodwin Award.

Poverty linked to increased harm from alcohol

Wed, 10 May 2017 23:31:00 BST

Drinking heavily is disproportionately harmful for the poorest in society, with a greater risk of dying or becoming ill due to alcohol consumption.

Scotland’s first missing persons framework

Wed, 10 May 2017 12:00:00 BST

Preventing people from going missing is at the heart of a new national strategy from the National Missing Persons Framework for Scotland. It has been launched at a conference co-organised by University of Glasgow.

Plans for habitat and wildlife conservation need to consider the risk of Lyme disease

Tue, 09 May 2017 08:00:00 BST

Lyme disease – an infection contracted from the bite of an infected tick– is increasing in incidence in people in the UK and large parts of Europe and North America.

Record-breaking four MVLS researchers named as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Mon, 08 May 2017 10:00:00 BST

A record-breaking number of four MVLS researchers have been named as Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Two MVLS institutes gain a Bronze Athena SWAN Award

Mon, 08 May 2017 08:00:00 BST

The Institute of Cancer Sciences (ICS) and the Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology (IMCSB) have become the latest University of Glasgow recipients of a prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze award today, 8 May 2017.

The Maths & Stats move

Tue, 02 May 2017 10:52:00 BST

Mathematics and Statistics has become the first School to relocate to the former Western Infirmary site. VIDEO

Australian volcanic eruption may have lived on in Aboriginal stories

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:00:00 BST

New research shows that a volcano in northeastern Australia last erupted around 7000 years ago – and stories passed down by the Gugu Badhun Aboriginal people suggest they were there to see it happen.

Russell Group representatives from all UK nations write to President Tusk

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 00:01:00 BST

Ahead of the European Council meeting of the 27 EU leaders on Saturday 29th April four Russell Group Vice-Chancellors, representing all the nations in the UK, including the Principal of the University of Glasgow Professor Anton Muscatelli, have written to President Tusk.

180th anniversary for former slave James McCune Smith

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:01:00 BST

180years ago today James McCune Smith received his medical degree from the University of Glasgow, becoming the first African American to receive a doctorate.

Seal of approval - Scotland’s most important medieval charters go on show

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 16:00:00 BST

For the first time precious examples from two of Scotland’s most important collections of medieval charters have gone on show in National Records of Scotland.

The eyes have it for new camera system inspired by animal vision

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 00:05:00 BST

Scientists have taken inspiration from how animals’ eyes work to create a new way for computer-controlled cameras to ‘see’.

Aamer Anwar installed as Rector

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:37:00 BST

Prominent Scottish human rights lawyer, Aamer Anwar, has been formally installed as Rector of the University of Glasgow.

Cycling to work may cut your risk of premature death by 40%

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 BST

Using your bike to get to work could cut your risk of developing cancer and heart disease by almost half.