University news

University of Glasgow unveils photo of the first woman solicitor in the UK

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow law academics and students, carrying out research for this year’s centenary of woman in law project,have discovered a rare photo of the law pioneer Madge Easton Anderson.

New Year Honours for the University

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 09:09:00 GMT

Congratulations to the recipients of a CBE and two MBEs

Martian drill set for Antarctic climate mission

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:19:00 GMT

A drill originally developed to break through Martian rocks is set to be deployed to Antarctica on a mission which could help us understand the history of Earth’s changing climate.

Martian drill set for Antarctic climate mission

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:19:00 GMT

A drill originally developed to break through Martian rocks is set to be deployed to Antarctica on a mission which could help us understand the history of Earth’s changing climate.

University leaders warn against No Deal as vital research comes under threat

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:23:00 GMT

Open letter to MPs warns that the impact of a no deal scenario could lead to “an academic, cultural and scientific setback from which it would take decades to recover"

UofG and Glasgow’s Clan Ice Hockey team join forces to bring toys to sick children in Malawi

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:24:00 GMT

This year the annual “Air the Bear” event, where the Glasgow Clan Ice Hockey team donate toys for local charities, will also benefit the Malaria Alert Centre in Blantyre, Malawi

Recent report places Glasgow as UK lead in pancreatic cancer research

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:38:00 GMT

A recent report has revealed that half of the top dozen UK pancreatic cancer researchers are based in Glasgow, with all six being affiliated with the University of Glasgow

Scientists find potential new way to target norovirus family

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how a family of viruses, including the norovirus, initiate infections.

Picture this: first exhibition of artists who lack “mind’s eye”

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

The first ever exhibition of paintings and works of art created by artists who have no “mind’s eye” will cast new light on the creative brain when it goes on display from today.

Repeatedly missing GP appointments may indicate greater risk of death from all causes

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:44:00 GMT

Repeatedly missing general practice (GP) appointments may be a risk marker for all-cause mortality, particularly in patients with mental health conditions, new research published in the open access journal BMC Medicine suggests.

Research on the enduring appeal of Mary Queen of Scots

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT

A project led by the University of Glasgow brings together some 40 academics and curators to help understand how her legend has impacted on Scottish society and culture.

The story behind the lost play of Irish rebel leader James Connolly

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

UofG Academics have discovered a short story which they believe could solve the mystery of a lost play by revolutionary socialist James Connolly.

British Sign Language Action Plan Launched

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:42:00 GMT

University's BSL plan introduced by Disability Equality Champion Professor Frank Coton

One quarter of prisoners have suffered traumatic brain injury

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT

A quarter of all Scottish prisoners have been hospitalised with a traumatic brain injury at some point in their lives, according to new research

University of Glasgow’s plans for James Watt celebrations gather steam

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 00:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is marking the anniversary of James Watt’s birth by unveiling plans for a year of celebrations of the pioneering engineer’s life and works.

University of Glasgow research used to create new resources for primary and secondary pupils

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and Education Scotland officially launched a range of online teaching resources from academic research tailored to the needs of Scottish pupils.

£250K grant to fund ‘game-changing’ immunotherapy research for prostate cancer

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:36:00 GMT

Researchers have received £250,000 from Prostate Cancer UK, to explore an innovative immunotherapy treatment for patients with advanced prostate cancer

University to play key role in two global research hubs

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:11:00 GMT

Hubs are part of a £200m investment by UKRI

Fine tuning for clean energy

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:34:00 GMT

A new approach to transforming water into hydrogen and oxygen could provide a promising alternative to fossil fuels.

New name for UofG’s world-changing parasitology research centre

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Newly-named title of Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology

Burns Day celebrated with "Ae Fond Kiss"

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:46:00 GMT

College of Arts staff member Eilidh Cormack in Burns song