University news

UofG improves its position among top 100 in THE World University Rankings

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:05:11 BST

University has risen by seven places to 92nd

UofG academic elected to the Academia Europaea

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 06:00:00 BST

An academic from the University of Glasgow have been elected to one of Europe’s foremost research bodies, the Academia Europaea (Academy of Europe).

Glasgow Science Festival bounces back with Science on the Sofa

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:00:00 BST

Three months after the coronavirus pandemic forced its cancellation, this year’s Glasgow Science Festival is bouncing back online.

Low carb diets often influenced by internet information and do not work for all

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:00:47 BST

Low carbohydrate diets are often driven by beliefs that are influenced by internet resources, and do not represent a one-size-fits all approach to dieting

Most massive gravitational wave signal yet poses new mysteries

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:00:00 BST

The most massive gravitational-wave source yet has been detected – a binary black hole merger, which produced a blast equal to the energy of eight suns, sending shockwaves through the universe.

UofG improves its position among top 100 in THE World University Ranking

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:05:00 BST

It also rises in the Guardian University Guide

University of Glasgow academics awarded £2.6m in prestigious ERC Starting Grants

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:00:00 BST

Two UofG academics have been awarded more than £2.6m in the prestigious European Research Council Starting Grant scheme

Research to unravel blackleg and nematode interactions in potato crops

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 15:33:00 BST

Scientists from the University of Glasgow and partner organisations are working to understand the interactions between pathogen Pectobacterium atrosepticum and an array of soil-microbe-crop interactions in the development of blackleg, one of the most damaging bacterial plant diseases in the UK, responsible for annual losses of £50m for the potato industry.

£5.5m funding boost for home healthcare monitoring technology

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 09:30:00 BST

A project which aims to develop quantum-powered health sensors for home use in order to spot the earliest signs of disease is being backed by £5.5m in new funding.

New global COVID-19 long term study launched

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 06:58:00 BST

Researchers and clinicians in Glasgow will lead a global study into the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

Discovery of four Covid-19 risk groups helps guide treatment

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 00:01:59 BST

People who are admitted to hospital with Covid-19 can be divided into four distinct groups, according to data from the world’s largest study of patients with the disease

UofG nominated as University of the Year in THE Awards

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:43:00 BST

University also shortlisted in Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year category

Loss of sea otters accelerating the effects of climate change

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

The impacts of predator loss and climate change are combining to devastate living reefs that have defined Alaskan kelp forests for centuries.

University of Glasgow launches unique Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:00:00 BST

The first research centre in the world to focus solely on fantasy is being launched this week by UofG academics.

Call to improve care for dying people in Scottish hospitals

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 BST

Marie Curie and the University of Glasgow are calling for action to improve the care and experience of dying people in hospitals.

UofG rises two places to 14th in the UK and remains 2nd in Scotland

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:01:00 BST

The latest ranking in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021 marks the third improvement for Glasgow in recent weeks

UofG School of Veterinary Medicine Launches New Equine Practice

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is opening a new first opinion equine practice, which will service horse owners around the northern side of Glasgow, from Port Talbot to Cumbernauld and up to Drymen

Blockchain contact tracing app aims to win public trust to tackle COVID-19

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 08:00:00 BST

A new form of digital contact tracing which uses unbreakable encryption to secure personal data could help win the level of public engagement required to fight the spread of COVID-19.

Update on Covid-19 outbreak in residences

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 08:21:00 BST

We are working closely with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s public health team to manage two outbreaks in student halls

Academia Europaea honour for UofG academic

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 BST

Professor Lorna M Hughes has been elected to one of Europe’s foremost senior research bodies, the Academia Europaea (Academy of Europe).

UofG Professor appointed to the Commission on the Future of Media in Ireland

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:30:00 BST

Professor Gillian Doyle has been appointed a member of the new eight-person Commission tasked with reviewing and making recommendations on how to deliver and fund public service broadcasting in Ireland into the future.

Alcohol use increased during lockdown, but smoking declined

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:01:00 BST

Smoking declined, but adverse alcohol use generally increased during the UK’s coronavirus ‘lockdown’, according to new research

UofG makes two major new appointments

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow announced two new strategic leadership appointments today, to the roles of Vice Principal for Research and Vice Principal & Head of College for the College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences