Artificial tongue could have whisky counterfeiting licked

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:00:00 BST

An artificial ‘tongue’ which can taste subtle differences between drams of whisky could help cut down on the trade in counterfeit alcohol, scientists say.

Exterior of the Wolfson Medical School building - day
Exterior of the Wolfson Medical School building - day

Glasgow’s leading the way in reducing medicine’s gender gap

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:49:00 BST

Glasgow is leading the way in closing medicine’s gender gap, thanks to a new initiative which will be jointly launched today (Wednesday 5th June) by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the University of Glasgow.

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Brain activity may help predict success of CBT in depression

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 08:00:00 BST

The brain activity of patients with depression, captured by MRI scans, may help doctors predict who will respond to CBT.

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Image of the Gilbert Scott Building (skywards)

FutureLearn and UofG announce first online degree

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 12:56:00 BST

Glasgow's first online postgraduate degree on the FutureLearn platform will be in End of Life Studies

Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (seated left), Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and Dr. David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer & University Secretary, University of Glasgow, shake hands following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding at The UWI Regional Headquarters, Kingston, Jamaica on July 31, 2019, to partner in a reparations strategy
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (seated left), Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and Dr. David Duncan, Chief Operating Officer & University Secretary, University of Glasgow, shake hands following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding at The UWI Regional Headquarters, Kingston, Jamaica on July 31, 2019, to partner in a reparations strategy

Historic agreement signed by Glasgow and West Indies universities

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:00:00 BST

Memorandum of Understanding signed at a ceremony in Jamaica on Wednesday 31 July 2019.

Image of the University tower and Glasgow skyline
Image of the University tower and Glasgow skyline

New UofG free course shines a spotlight on Scotland’s iconic clans

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 11:00:00 BST

A new free online course from UofG hopes to debunk some of the misconceptions and myths surrounding Scotland's clans to provide a critical overview of how they functioned in Scottish society.

Taking the pulse of carbon emissions could measure climate impact of development

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:00:00 BST

A new way to ‘take the pulse’ of carbon emissions could help track how the industrial development of peatlands contributes to climate change, as well as measure their recovery once development ends.

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Model steam engine which inspired James Watt receives Engineering Heritage Award

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:35:00 BST

The Newcomen model steam engine in The Hunterian Museum has received an Engineering Heritage Award from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

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UofG-led UK inflammatory arthritis research centre receives continued funding

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 08:00:58 BST

A national centre researching inflammatory arthritis will receive continued funding of nearly £2m over five years from Versus Arthritis

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New study finds victims of rape or sexual assault feel marginalised

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:09:55 BST

Victim-Survivors of rape don’t feel justice has been met, even if the accused goes to prison

A group photo of the Memorandum of Undersanding signing ceremony between the University of Glasgow and the University of the West Indies
A group photo of the Memorandum of Undersanding signing ceremony between the University of Glasgow and the University of the West Indies

Historic agreement sealed between Glasgow and West Indies universities

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:00:00 BST

An historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that commits UofG and The University of the West Indies to work together in the foundation of a Glasgow-Caribbean Centre for Development Research is being signed at an event held today.

James Watt Descendant Welcomes Renaming of College

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 03:00:00 BST

Two hundred years to the day after his death (Sunday 25 August 2019), the University of Glasgow is commemorating the passing of James Watt by officially renaming its School of Engineering after him – with the blessing of particular one member of staff who has her own family connection to Watt.

Autumnal view of the University tower and main building
Autumnal view of the University tower and main building

Scientists gather to discuss Mineral Resources for a Green Future

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:00:00 BST

This week UofG is hosting the largest Mineral Deposit research meeting in Europe in 2019. The meeting will host - 700 delegates from 60 countries, including 200 young scientists - the “Next Generation” of Mineral Deposit Research.

University of Glasgow Main Building from Kelvinbridge
University of Glasgow Main Building from Kelvinbridge

UofG benefits from over £2.2m of GCRF Funding

Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:39:42 BST

The University of Glasgow is set to receive over £2.2million for work through the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) this year.

Drug discovery offers new hope to halt the spread of malaria

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 19:00:00 BST

Breakthrough research reveals new drug that may prevent the spread of malaria, and also treat people suffering with the disease