University news

£1.3M for promising new musculoskeletal treatment

Wed, 30 May 2018 07:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow spinout company Causeway Therapeutics has been awarded a grant of £1.3m to develop a promising new treatment for a common but costly musculoskeletal problem.

Animal welfare research leads to European law reform

Fri, 25 May 2018 08:00:00 BST

Ground-breaking research aimed at improving bird welfare during poultry production has directly led to a change in EU law.

Can you help us? UofG asks for input into online survey supporting our Science & Innovation Audit on Precision Medicine

Thu, 24 May 2018 12:27:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is leading a Science & Innovation Audit (SIA) for Scotland, on behalf of BEIS, on Precision Medicine. Precision Medicine & Chronic Diseases is one of the University’s six ‘Research Beacons’, where Glasgow is driving international research excellence and delivering benefits for both patients and the Scottish economy.

Engineers aim for the stars with new rocket engine

Thu, 24 May 2018 10:23:00 BST

A ‘self-eating’ rocket engine which could place small satellites in orbit more easily and more affordably is under development at universities in Scotland and Ukraine.

World-leading Scottish cancer centre celebrates 10th birthday

Fri, 25 May 2018 00:00:00 BST

From world-leading scientific breakthroughs, to becoming a centre of excellence for Leukaemia, POG is internationally recognised for its pioneering cancer research.

Too much screen time associated with heart disease and cancer

Thu, 24 May 2018 01:00:00 BST

Time spent watching TV or looking at a computer screen during leisure time – termed discretionary screen time – has been associated with higher risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease in a new large-scale study

Discovery of novel Malaria parasite behaviour offers new target for treatment

Wed, 23 May 2018 19:00:00 BST

Researchers have demonstrated novel parasite behaviour which offers a potential new target for malaria diagnosis and intervention.

Canon Medical joins Clinical Innovation Zone

Thu, 17 May 2018 10:12:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has welcomed new tenants, Canon Medical Research Europe Ltd, to the Clinical Innovation Zone (CIZ) at the Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) on the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus.

Welfare conditionality is ineffective, authors of major study say

Tue, 22 May 2018 14:10:00 BST

Welfare conditionality within the social security system is largely ineffective and in some cases pushes people into poverty and crime, a major study involving the University of Glasgow has found.

New treatment option for ‘wake-up’ stroke patients

Wed, 16 May 2018 11:00:00 BST

Detail revealed in MRI brain scans can help doctors accurately deduce when a stroke begins, according to new research, allowing treatment for many patients who currently cannot receive it.

Circadian rhythm disruption associated with mood disorders

Tue, 15 May 2018 23:30:00 BST

Circadian rhythms, the natural variations in our behaviour and activity throughout a 24-hour period, are known to affect everything from hormones to eating habits.

Long tradition of ancient Mastermind competition continues at the University of Glasgow

Mon, 14 May 2018 13:00:00 BST

For the first time in many years, multiple students have put themselves forward for the Cowan Blackstone Medal ― a voluntary public oral competition on Latin texts.

Research on economic impact of Scotland's national bard

Mon, 14 May 2018 08:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow to look at the economic impact and potential of Robert Burns to Scotland

Two new MVLS professors appointed Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Fri, 11 May 2018 12:42:00 BST

Two professors from the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) have been appointed Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).

Gravitational waves help unravel mystery of gamma ray bursts in space

Thu, 10 May 2018 10:03:00 BST

The data collected during historic first detection of a binary neutron star collision is helping astrophysicists further unravel the mystery of gamma-ray bursts in space.

Royal Society Fellowship for Professor Sheila Rowan

Wed, 09 May 2018 12:28:00 BST

Professor Sheila Rowan, director of the University of Glasgow’s Institute for Gravitational Research (IGR), has been made a Fellow of the Royal Society for her pioneering work on gravitational wave detection.

1 in 9 young adults report having attempted suicide and 1 in 6 report self-harm

Wed, 09 May 2018 08:00:00 BST

11.3% of young people report having attempted suicide and 16.2% report self-harm at some stage in their lives

Collections at university museums such as The Hunterian will share £3.6m of funding

Wed, 09 May 2018 09:00:00 BST

Internationally important collections at nine Scottish universities including UofG's Hunterian will share the funding.

Easy-to-measure grip strength test could help predict major disease risk

Tue, 08 May 2018 00:01:00 BST

Measuring grip strength – a clinical test that is both cheap and easy to perform – could be an important way to identify people who are at high risk for a wide range of diseases.

New Athena SWAN Awards for UofG

Tue, 08 May 2018 14:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is delighted to announce it has achieved two new Athena SWAN awards in recognition of its ongoing commitment to gender equality for staff and students

Highest number of alcohol and fast food outlets clustered in deprived areas

Tue, 08 May 2018 12:22:00 BST

There are more alcohol, fast food, tobacco and gambling outlets in the most deprived areas of Glasgow compared with more affluent areas, according to new research.

Prestigious awards for UofG chemists

Tue, 08 May 2018 11:15:00 BST

Three researchers from the University of Glasgow’s School of Chemistry have received prestigious awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

"Misleading Fantasy" that Scotland has no problem with racism

Tue, 08 May 2018 10:26:00 BST

The belief that Scotland is immune to racism and ‘culturally different’ to England is a ‘misleading fantasy’, MSPs on the Cross-Party Group on Tackling Islamophobia will be told.

Nanoscale measurements 100x more precise thanks to two-photon technique

Fri, 04 May 2018 18:00:00 BST

The precision of measuring nanoscopic structures could be substantially improved, new research shows.

UofG to lead major European network aimed at training the next generation of animal scientists

Wed, 02 May 2018 13:34:00 BST

UofG is to lead a European network whose mission is to provide a European Double Doctorate level training programme on innovative technologies applied to animal science and nutrition.

UofG Professor to chair Scotland’s refugee integration partnership and strategy

Tue, 01 May 2018 09:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow professor and human rights advocate will lead the partnership supporting refugees and asylum seekers rebuilding their lives in Scotland.

University of Glasgow announce 23 honorary doctorates for outstanding achievement

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is awarding 23 honorary doctorates this summer to leading figures in the arts, broadcasting, music, science, medicine and law in recognition of outstanding achievements and contributions.