University news

Burns’ works authenticated by new, minimally destructive scientific technique

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:35:00 BST

Authenticating historic manuscripts can be a complicated and at times destructive process, with parts of the paper or ink damaged. However, a cross-disciplinary team of researchers from the University of Glasgow have found a novel way to accurately authenticate ancient documents in a minimally destructive way.

New research uncovers successes and failures of UK’s help for Syrian immigrants

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:13:00 BST

Syrian refugees have higher levels of unemployment than UK citizens, are often overqualified for work they do find, and are being underserved by current British immigration policy despite their eagerness to contribute to society, new research reveals.

Making thread in Bronze Age Britain

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 12:59:00 BST

Bronze Age Britons spliced plant fibres together to make cloth rather than spinning, a new study has found.

UofG and NHSGGC unite to establish the Glasgow Health Sciences Partnership

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 00:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to form the Glasgow Health Sciences Partnership

Robot chemist discovers new molecules and reactions

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 18:00:00 BST

A new type of artificial-intelligence-driven chemistry could revolutionise the way molecules are discovered, scientists claim.

Three UofG academics elected Fellows of the British Academy

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:00:00 BST

Three leading academics from the University of Glasgow have achieved the rare distinction of being elected Fellows of the British Academy.

Minister hails 'pioneering' UofG work In Precision Medicine

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 13:48:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s pioneering work in Precision Medicine has been hailed by the new Scottish Government Innovation Minister Ivan McKee as playing a key role in developing Scotland’s profile internationally – while contributing to inclusive economic growth at home.

Solar supercapacitor could power future of wearable sensors

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:04:00 BST

A new form of solar-powered supercapacitor could help make future wearable technologies lighter and more energy-efficient, scientists say.

Glasgow hosts biggest ever historical tabletop war game to replay Battle of Waterloo for charity

Mon, 16 Jul 2018 06:00:00 BST

Organisers are looking for war gamers, schoolchildren, members of the public, amateur artists, as well as military personnel and veterans to get involved in this massive undertaking.

UofG hosts THE's first Teaching Excellence Summit

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 10:49:00 BST

The University has hosted the inaugural Teaching Excellence Summit in THE’s world summit series at which THE launched a pilot set of rankings – The Europe Teaching Rankings 2018.

University of Glasgow exhibition highlights a centenary of social empowerment

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:00:00 BST

An exhibition on the University’s Settlement is retelling some of the amazing stories of student social action over the last 120 years and up to the present day.

Erasmus Mundus success for UofG

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 16:55:00 BST

The University is to play a leading role in four consortia of European Universities who have developed Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees.

Nobel prize-winning technology reveals common herpes virus structure

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:00:00 BST

For the first time, researchers have been able to use the Nobel Prize winning technology, cryo-electron microscopy, to reveal the detailed structure of the common herpes virus.

Synthetic ‘Brainy Skin’ with sense of touch gets £1.5m funding

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 09:00:00 BST

A robotic hand covered in 'brainy skin' that mimics the human sense of touch is being developed by scientists.

Economic Impact of University of Glasgow Dumfries Campus launched as students graduate

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 08:00:00 BST

As the University of Glasgow today celebrates summer graduation in Dumfries a new report on the economic impact of the University Campus shows that it generates up to £14 million every year for the regional economy.