University news

Chengdu honours Prof John Marsh

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:13:00 BST

Professor John Marsh is to be presented with the prestigious Chengdu Jinsha Friendship Award in recognition of his role in the development of the relationship between the University of Glasgow and the University of Electronic Science and Technology China.

Govan children are the stars at film's UK premiere

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:54:00 BST

It will be a red carpet affair. And school children from Govan will be the stars on Friday 29 September 2017 at the UK film premiere of Govan Young.

Helium found in coal seams could aid safe shale gas extraction

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:30:00 BST

Natural deposits of helium gas could help aid the safe production of shale or coal gas, research suggests.

University of Glasgow partners in European gravitational wave discovery

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:30:00 BST

The fledgling scientific discipline of gravitational wave astronomy has made an important step forward with the detection of a gravitational wave signal using a network involving the European Virgo detector.

Spinout offers stock traders the chance to Scoop the competition

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:01:00 BST

A University of Glasgow spinout company is harnessing the fast-moving world of social media to help traders make faster, smarter decisions about the stock market.

World’s largest inflammatory disease biobank will enable more precise treatment

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:21:00 BST

A consortium led by the University of Glasgow has been awarded a £1.7 million grant to create the world’s largest Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease (IMID) Biobank.

Glasgow named Scottish University of the Year

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:50:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been named Scottish University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.

Urban Studies Scholars in Global Premier League

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:58:00 BST

Two University of Glasgow staff have been named in the top 50 cited authors in the field of Urban Studies.

Nanoscale printing breakthrough creates two colours per pixel

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:01:00 BST

Scientists have developed a new form of high-resolution ‘printing’ which could have wide-ranging applications in data storage, anti-counterfeiting measures, and digital imaging.

Targeted antibiotic use may help cure Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:00:00 BST

The antibiotic tigecycline, when used in combination with current treatment, may hold the key to eradicating chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) cells, according to new research.

Major History Series launched by the University of Glasgow

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:21:00 BST

Scotland’s leading historians and archivists will take part in a major history series at the University of Glasgow which begins on Tuesday 19 September 2017.

100 Years of Russian Studies at the University of Glasgow

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:08:00 BST

Russian Consul-General gifts special collectors' edition of historic Tsar Book of Ivan the Terrible to the University

UofG recognised for Precision Medicine at Global Game Changer Awards

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:41:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has won a top award at Glasgow’s 2017 Global Game Changers Awards, held last night in Glasgow.

UofG Professor scoops top cardiology awards

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 08:00:00 BST

Professor John McMurray, Professor of Cardiology at the University’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, has received two prestigious awards for services in his field.

University of Glasgow climbs the world class rankings in Arts and Humanities

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:00:00 BST

Arts and Humanities subjects have jumped eight places to 70th in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Lab-grown bone cell breakthrough heralds new benefits for orthopaedics

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:15:00 BST

Technology originally developed to detect gravitational waves is being used to generate tissue engineered bone grafts for future use in orthopaedic medicine.

UofG scoops top prize at Inspiring City Awards

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and Veterinary School student and runner Laura Muir have both won top awards at Glasgow’s 2017 Inspiring City Awards.

UK collaboration could see stocks of farmed Scottish salmon increase

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:39:00 BST

A project to address one of the key challenges faced by Scotland’s salmon farmers is underway, supported by grant funding from the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre and UK research council BBSRC.

Principal sets out his priorities as Chair of the Russell Group

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:44:00 BST

The Principal of the University of Glasgow Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli has taken up his role as the new chair of the Russell Group.

Global rankings rise for the University of Glasgow

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:48:00 BST

We have risen eight places to 80th in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Fellowship for School of Engineering head

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:31:00 BST

Professor David Cumming, head of the School of Engineering, has been named as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

University of Glasgow launches Centre for Computing Science Education

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 11:38:00 BST

A new initiative which aims to equip young people with the education and skills they will need to excel in the digital economy is being launched at the University of Glasgow today (Friday 1 September).