University news

UofG project wins NERC funding for flood risk assessment

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:52:00 GMT

A research project which aims to provide improved defence against flooding in the Philippines has won funding.

Glasgow will face off with a new dinosaur as Trix the T.rex comes to Town

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

As tickets went on sale, the organisers also released the details of the Glasgow visit of the only real T.rex skeleton on tour anywhere in the world.

UofG social scientists awarded £1.15m over four years

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:22:00 GMT

ESRC announces £27m to boost research impact at universities across the UK

Knighthood for groundbreaking UofG astrophysicist

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:23:00 GMT

A pioneering researcher who helped deliver the historic first detection of gravitational waves has received a knighthood.

UofG to share in Centres for Doctoral Training funding

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is set to share in hundreds of millions of pounds of new investment in UK research skills.

UofG scientists to lead multimillion pound research project into bowel cancer treatments

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:12:00 GMT

Researchers to spearhead research project that could revolutionise treatment for people with bowel cancer

EuroFIT programme for football fans scores health goals

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:20:00 GMT

A lifestyle-change programme which targeted male fans of 15 European football clubs has proved effective

Free online course created to help better understand and prevent suicide

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:44:00 GMT

A new, free online course has been developed to allow healthcare professionals, and those working with at-risk or vulnerable individuals, to gain a better understanding of suicide and ways to prevent it.

Experts call for caution on reporting long-term effects of head injuries in sports

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:33:00 GMT

A group of over 60 leading international neuroscientists have called for caution when reporting on the potential late effects of head injuries in sport.

University of Glasgow pledges commitment to local community

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:40:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has reaffirmed its commitment to working in the wider interest of Glasgow and Scotland by pledging to put the economy and quality of life in the community top of its list of priorities.

£1.5m funding boost for UofG diagnostics spinout

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:56:00 GMT

A UofG spinout which is bringing to market a fast, affordable and efficient new way to diagnose diseases has received a major funding boost.

Solar-powered supercapacitors could create flexible, wearable electronics

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:46:00 GMT

A breakthrough in energy storage technology could bring a new generation of flexible electronic devices to life, including solar-powered prosthetics for amputees.

UofG astrophysicists welcome LIGO funding boost

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:01:00 GMT

University of Glasgow researchers are celebrating the announcement of tens of millions of dollars in new funding to advance the science of gravitational wave astrophysics.

What makes a man? Testosterone only half the story, scientists say

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:11:00 GMT

Scientists have identified for the first time the details of an ‘alternative’ biological process required to develop male genitals in an unborn baby.

BBC Radio's "World At One" Live from Glasgow University Union

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:33:00 GMT

UofG only Scottish venue chosen by programme for an outside broadcast

Clinical Innovation Zone shortlisted for prestigious UK award

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:39:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Clinical Innovation Zone has been shortlisted for a UK Science Park

More needs to be done to raise awareness of lung cancer risk in people with COPD

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:19:00 GMT

People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease need more support when understanding and acting on new symptoms

“Origami” diagnostic device offers affordable malaria diagnoses

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:17:00 GMT

Simple folded sheets of waxed paper could help bring affordable, reliable field tests for diseases such as malaria to remote parts of the developing world.

Former Prime Minister delivers inaugural John Smith Centre lecture

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:11:00 GMT

Sir John Major focused on the rise of populism, fake news and the dangers of Brexit

Top Smart Cities are Global Cities, new research reveals

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

An unprecedented global study has analysed and ranked leading cities in the worldwide “smart city” phenomenon.

Venezuelan crisis could cause public health emergency in South America

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:59:00 GMT

Since the early 2000s Venezuela has faced severe economic crisis caused by political instability and declining oil revenue. In particular, public health provision has suffered with an exodus of trained medical professionals and long-term shortages in medicines and medical supplies.

New funding for AI doctoral training centre

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:44:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow will lead a Centre for Doctoral Training aimed at developing the next generation of experts in artificial social intelligence.

UofG researchers join largest ever study on depression and anxiety

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:02:00 GMT

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) BioResource and King’s College London are partnering with institutions around the UK

Majority of bipolar patients missing out on the most effective treatments

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:37:00 GMT

A quarter of patients with bipolar disorder in Scotland are being prescribed medication that could make symptoms worse and cause serious episodes of mania.