University news

‘Origami’ testing app could help tackle spread of malaria

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:00:00 BST

A new approach to tackling the spread of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa has generated encouraging early results in Uganda.

Dementia risk in former professional footballers is related to player position and career length

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:00:00 BST

The landmark, University of Glasgow-led research into lifelong health outcomes in former professional footballers, the FIELD study, has revealed further major insights into the link between football and risk of dementia.

Handwashing robot makes a splash at Glasgow primary schools

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 08:00:00 BST

A robot which encourages children to wash their hands is helping Glasgow primary school pupils do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Scottish and Irish researchers to investigate ancient Ogham script

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 BST

Academics from Scotland and Ireland are harnessing cutting-edge digital and 3D technologies to protect the inscriptions and transform our understanding of the ancient Celtic Ogham writing system, it was announced today.

Researchers will study how trees can help the UK reach net zero emissions

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:01:00 BST

Six research teams, including an academic from UofG, will investigate how urban tree planting helps our wellbeing, and how young people connect with diverse treescapes

New manufacturing process could be passport to flexible next-gen electronics

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 10:00:00 BST

A new method for manufacturing electronics which prints high-performance silicon directly onto flexible materials could lead to breakthroughs in technologies including prosthetics, high-end electronics and fully bendable digital displays.

Military service does not increase risk of arthritis

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 06:45:57 BST

Scottish veterans are no more likely to develop arthritis leading to hip or knee replacement than members of the wider population, according to new research.

Scientists track cattle with GPS to better understand disease risks in East Africa

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:15:00 BST

Scientists have teamed with farmers from rural areas of Tanzania to track dozens of herds of cattle using satellite GPS (Global Positioning System) devices, to better understand how diseases can pass from one herd to another.

Ancient and endangered Exmoor ponies introduced to Cochno Farm

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 00:01:00 BST

A herd of Exmoor ponies – an ancient breed classified as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust – has been introduced to the University of Glasgow’s Cochno Farm

Glasgow Science Festival returns with outdoor events and green focus

Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:00:00 BST

The Glasgow Science Festival is returning to the city in September, offering a programme of events with a distinctly green tinge inspired by the international COP26 climate conference.

Class of diabetes drugs reduces heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and death

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 23:31:29 BST

A newer class of diabetes medications, called GLP-1 receptor agonists, has been shown to reduce the chance of heart attacks, strokes and death from cardiovascular disease by 14-15%, as well as all-cause mortality by 12-13%.

UofG spinout secures £1.3m funding to develop eco-friendly insecticides

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:30:00 BST

A University of Glasgow spinout, specialising in the next generation of green insecticides, has secured seed investment of £1.3 million to support ongoing development of its unique nature-inspired pesticides, the first of their kind to be developed worldwide

UofG courses aim to empower people for climate action

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 09:00:52 BST

Registration has opened for a pair of online courses focused on climate solutions ahead of the arrival of the COP26 conference in Glasgow.

OCTAVE study reveal vaccine responses in patients with impaired immune systems

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:00:00 BST

Initial data from the ongoing OCTAVE study shows that a significant proportion of clinically at-risk patients with certain immunocompromised or immunosuppressed conditions, mount a low, or undetectable, immune response after two doses of the same COVID-19 vaccine

New study to test third COVID-19 vaccine for people with weakened immune systems

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:50:00 BST

A new clinical trial to determine whether a third dose of vaccine will improve the immune response for people who have weakened immune systems is launching in the UK.

What happens If We Don’t Act Now on climate change?

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 08:00:00 BST

Climate change researchers around the world are being encouraged to create videos addressing their environmental concerns and potential solutions ahead of the COP26 conference.

New maps forecast impacts of climate change

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:00:00 BST

An estimated £1.2 billion of Scotland’s buildings, transport infrastructure, cultural and natural heritage may be at risk of coastal erosion by 2050, according to new research.

Patients with severe obesity undergo bariatric surgery too late

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:00:00 BST

Patients in Scotland who are being assessed for weight loss surgery are older and have a higher weight than the international average, according to a new study.

Scottish and Irish researchers to investigate ancient Ogham script

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 BST

Academics from Scotland and Ireland are harnessing cutting-edge digital and 3D technologies to protect the inscriptions and transform our understanding of the ancient Celtic Ogham writing system, it was announced today.

Researchers will study how trees can help the UK reach net zero emissions

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:01:00 BST

Six research teams, including an academic from UofG, will investigate how urban tree planting helps our wellbeing, and how young people connect with diverse treescapes