University news

‘Chemputer’ promises app-controlled revolution for drug production

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:00:00 GMT

A radical new method of producing drug molecules, which uses downloadable blueprints to easily and reliably synthesise organic chemicals via a programmable ‘chemputer’, could be set to democratise the pharmaceutical industry, scientists say.

Urban Data Research Centre Awarded New Funding

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 09:00:00 GMT

The Urban Big Data Centre at the University of Glasgow has been awarded £5 million to continue its pioneering work promoting the use of big data and innovative methods to improve social, economic and environmental well-being in cities.

Highly Cited Researchers list 2018

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 14:33:00 GMT

UofG doubles number of researchers on Clarivate Analytics list since 2017

The University of Glasgow has teamed up with NASA to offer a joint PhD to answer the question of what makes a rocket safe.

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:00:00 GMT

The Philosophy of Safety Engineering PhD will provide funding for a student to look at a variety of philosophical questions on the issue of the safety of aeronautics, including space travel, and how do we establish that a complex system is safe.

Treatment could offer hope for brain bleeding and stroke

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:01:00 GMT

A drug treatment, already approved for use in patients, could offer new hope for some patients with brain bleeding and strokes

CREATe to lead Intellectual Property research in new UK Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMT

The AHRC has published a CREATe Report to support the Launch of the Creative Industries Clusters Programme, part of the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy.

Tom Gibson Memorial Award given to University of Glasgow Plastic Surgeon

Fri, 23 Nov 2018 09:00:00 GMT

The recipient of the Professor Tom Gibson Memorial Award 2018 has been named as David Leonard, a Speciality Registrar in Plastic Surgery and University of Glasgow Honorary Clinical Lecturer

Scottish universities and colleges unite to fight Brexit

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 15:05:00 GMT

University of Glasgow hosts Brexit Summit organised by Scottish Government

Universities and colleges issue joint statement on Brexit

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 15:48:00 GMT

United approach to protect Scotland from the worst effects of Brexit

Investment needed to save thousands of lives through post bite rabies vaccines

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 23:30:00 GMT

Rabies, contracted through dog bites, currently kills an estimated 60,000 people each year, mostly in Africa and Asia with approximately 10% of deaths among children under the age of five.

Sugar supplement slows tumour growth and can improve cancer treatment

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 18:00:00 GMT

Mannose sugar, a nutritional supplement, can both slow tumour growth and enhance the effects of chemotherapy in mice with multiple types of cancer

Weight loss programme successful at tackling obesity & type 2 diabetes

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:01:00 GMT

Severe and medically complicated obesity can be effectively treated with a non-surgical weight management programme

Pears Foundation donates £5m for Institute of Health and Wellbeing

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 13:23:00 GMT

New building named after Clarice Pears

Top Ten Universities for Animal Research Announced

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:28:00 GMT

UAR has released a list of the ten universities in the UK that conduct the highest number of animal procedures, used in medical, veterinary and scientific research

Sleep duration and TV viewing time linked to higher death risk, especially in poorer areas

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 00:01:00 GMT

People living in deprived areas are more vulnerable to the effects of unhealthy lifestyles, including previously unrecognised risk factors such as short or long sleep duration and long TV viewing time.

Repowering wind farms for ‘cheaper, green, energy’

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:16:00 GMT

With lowest cost green energy considered the future, understanding how to ‘repower’ existing onshore wind farms supports the Scottish government and industry desire to generate affordable wind power in the future.

UofG scientist awarded 2018 Scottish Cancer Foundation Prize

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 00:10:00 GMT

Dr Katie Robb, a researcher focused on improving the earlier diagnosis of cancer and reducing inequalities for cancer patients, has won the prestigious 2018 Scottish Cancer Foundation Prize.

University of Glasgow creates its own wool

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has created its own brand of knitting yarn made with wool from sheep reared on its own farm, it was announced today

UofG signs collaborative agreement with University of Sydney

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:05:00 GMT

Memorandum of Understanding will promote closer co-operation

University of Glasgow academics collaborate on exhibition featuring images of the final days of life

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 13:00:00 GMT

A series of drawings by a Scottish artist showing powerful glimpses of death and dying will have their first public exhibition in Scotland.

National Library and University agree programme of greater collaboration

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 15:01:00 GMT

The two research bodies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding

Oilthigh Ghlaschu a’ foillseachadh an dàrna Plana Gàidhlig/University of Glasgow unveils its second Gaelic Language Plan

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Tha Plana Gàidhlig Oilthigh Ghlaschu, a chaidh fhoillseachadh an-diugh a’ nochdadh sgrùdaidhean-cùise de luchd-obrach agus oileanaich aig a bheil Gàidhlig/The University’s new Gaelic Language Plan, launched today, features case studies of staff and students who speak Gaelic.

Preventing type 2 diabetes in Malawi

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow are collaborating with Malawian scientists to try to find out why some people in Malawi develop type 2 diabetes – even though many are slim and highly active.

Night at the Museum to showcase the art of comics

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow is hosting a special one off Night at the Museum to ensure Scotland is recognised as the “cradle of comics”.

Ultrasonic surgery project wins £6m in funding

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:48:00 GMT

A research project aiming to find new ways to use ultrasonic tools for complex, robot-assisted surgery has received more than £6m in funding.

Virtual Reality Classrooms and Teaching Resources to be created by University of Glasgow

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Academics at the University’s College of Arts in collaboration with Glasgow-based Sublime, have been awarded funding from Innovate UK to build a higher education virtual reality (VR) platform.

Guns Fall Silent as the University of Glasgow marks the centenary of the end of WW1

Sun, 11 Nov 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Three guns fired a total of six blank rounds in 15-second intervals from the grounds of the University of Glasgow on Sunday 11 November 2018.

UofG researchers bring science to the IKEA showroom

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:47:00 GMT

Scientists from the University of Glasgow will be giving the public a chance to get more than flat-packed furniture and meatballs at Glasgow’s IKEA this month, as they join Saturday shoppers to showcase the university’s world-changing research.

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:00:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow’s academic has been awarded a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship, it was announced today.

UofG and Golden Jubilee Foundation sign MOU

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:36:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and the Golden Jubilee Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further strengthen their relationship in medical science.

Celebrating Scotland’s Wee Cinema

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Now to mark the end of the three-year University of Glasgow-led project a reunion of the Film Guild operators, their friends and families is being held in Inverness.

Depth of Vision

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:57:00 GMT

HORIBA Scientific develops electronic support for QuantIC's research into real-time computational 3D imaging

£15m new Artificial Intelligence centre for Scotland to innovate and transform healthcare

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Scotland is to have its own £15.8m artificial intelligence health research centre, which promises to enable better patient diagnosis, treatment and outcomes

Machine learning tool can predict viral reservoirs in the animal kingdom

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 18:05:00 GMT

Many deadly and newly emerging viruses like Ebola and Zika circulate in wild animal and insect communities long before spreading to humans and causing severe disease.

Mark Beaumont is made an Honorary Doctor

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 15:12:00 GMT

The record-breaking long-distance cyclist, adventurer, author, broadcaster and documentary-maker has been conferred an honorary degree