An image showing the devices that EON Reality's extended reality technology uses - a smartphone, a laptop, a VR headset and augmented reality glasses
An image showing the devices that EON Reality's extended reality technology uses - a smartphone, a laptop, a VR headset and augmented reality glasses

New partnership set to bring extended reality learning to UofG

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 08:00:00 BST

Students and academics are set to benefit from the introduction of cutting-edge extended reality technology at the University of Glasgow.

One-third of people globally will still rely on polluting cooking fuels in 2030

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:00:00 BST

Almost one-in-three people around the world will still be mainly using polluting cooking fuels and technologies– a major source of disease and environmental destruction and devastation – in 2030, new research warned.

Scientists pinpoint evolutionary genes which allow lizards to give birth like mammals

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:00:00 BST

Scientists studying the evolution of birth in lizards, from egg-laying to live births, have pinpointed the evolutionary genes from which the species is evolving to ‘build’ a new mode of reproduction.

Signs of Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable before significant symptoms are obvious

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:01:00 BST

Healthy people with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease may show differences in brain structure and in cognitive test scores relating to reasoning and attention, according to a new study.

Left to Right: Ryan, age 10, P6 and Sovrajana, age 8, P4 both from Pirie Park Primary School along with Layla, age 9, P6 from Riverside Primary School are among the children taking part in the official opening of the new Into IntoUniversity Govan centre is based in The Pearce Institute. Credit Martin Shields
Left to Right: Ryan, age 10, P6 and Sovrajana, age 8, P4 both from Pirie Park Primary School along with Layla, age 9, P6 from Riverside Primary School are among the children taking part in the official opening of the new Into IntoUniversity Govan centre is based in The Pearce Institute. Credit Martin Shields

New Scottish education centres to support young people officially opens in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:00 BST

New learning centres, in Glasgow and Edinburgh, are set to empower thousands of young people to achieve their academic and career ambitions.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

Children and young people to share their views on tackling inequality

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:00:00 BST

Local children and young people from Drumchapel will have the opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas on how their neighbourhood can be made a better place to grow up and thrive.

Graphic image representing artificial intelligence
Graphic image representing artificial intelligence

Developing an AI that ‘thinks’ like humans

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:01:00 BST

Creating human-like AI is about more than mimicking human behaviour – technology must also be able to process information, or ‘think’, like humans too if it is to be fully relied upon

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG celebrates Nobel success for chemistry graduate

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:00:00 BST

David MacMillan, a graduate of the University of Glasgow’s School of Chemistry, is one of the recipients of the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry.

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UofG spinout receives Multi-million EU funding to advance treatment for malaria

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:01:29 BST

A University of Glasgow spinout company has received a substantial multi-million Euro award from the European Union (EU) Malaria Fund, to extend their world-leading malaria research into a drug that will hopefully, one day, cure malaria and prevent the disease from spreading.

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

Middle age is highest risk time for veteran suicide

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:01:00 BST

Scottish veterans face the highest risk of suicide in middle age, many years after leaving service.

The cloisters with lighting
The cloisters with lighting

UofG racing team adds spark of inspiration to electric car design

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow student racing team is turning over a new leaf as they set out to build their first green machine.

An artist's impression of how the STEP reactor might look once construction is complete, with a cutaway section to show a reaction underway
An artist's impression of how the STEP reactor might look once construction is complete, with a cutaway section to show a reaction underway

Bid for UK fusion energy plant takes one STEP forward

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:00:00 BST

A plan to bring a prototype fusion energy plant to Scotland’s central belt, supported by the University of Glasgow, has cleared the latest stage of consideration by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA).

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG education projects showcased in COP26 Universities Network report

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:00:00 BST

UK higher education institutions have a key role to play in achieving the country’s goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, a new report suggests.

UofG selected for new national SPRINT Associate Membership programme

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been selected as one of eight UK universities to join the national SPRINT business support programme’s new Associate Membership initiative.

Principal's lodge, main building and tower
Principal's lodge, main building and tower

Flexible sensors slide into the future with new approach to electronic printing

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:54 BST

A new method of ‘sliding’ delicate high-performance electronics onto flexible surfaces could enable future developments in electronics, scientists say.

Runaways London project. An artwork called East predominant (c) Olivia Twist
Runaways London project. An artwork called East predominant (c) Olivia Twist

Runaways London project officially unveiled

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:00:00 BST

Runaways London is led by literature charity Spread the Word, in partnership with the University of Glasgow and Ink Sweat & Tears Press. It is working with poets and artists to try and tell some of the stories of these freedom-seekers.

From the Clyde to ‘citizen scientists’: new competition celebrates innovative projects tackling climate change

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:00:00 BST

Twelve partnership teams, including one led by UofG academics, will showcase innovative projects tackling climate change in a live final at COP26, the United Nations Climate Change conference in Glasgow.

An artist's impression of the blockchain showing two sections of chain-link meeting for a handshake
An artist's impression of the blockchain showing two sections of chain-link meeting for a handshake

UofG launches blockchain research lab with VB Hyperledger

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:00:00 BST

A £1.3m new research partnership is setting out to find ways to make blockchain technology better-suited for high-volume applications, and potentially more environmentally-friendly.

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Coronavirus image

Scotland’s Long COVID study encourages public to participate if invited

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:03 BST

Researchers involved in a major COVID-19 study – launched in Scotland earlier in the year to understand the long-term health of people who have had COVID-19 – are encouraging the public to participate if they receive a new invitation

A COP26 Universities Network briefing promo image
A COP26 Universities Network briefing promo image

UofG contributes to COP26 Universities Network climate change co-benefits report

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has contributed to a new briefing paper outlining the co-benefits of future action to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.

Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library
Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library

University of Glasgow contributes £4.4 billion to the UK economy

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:00:49 BST

The University of Glasgow contributes more than £4 billion to the UK economy, according to a new study into its economic impact

COGITO Epistemology Research Centre to host event at the UK Universities COP26 showcase

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:00:00 BST

The aim of the UK Universities COP26 Climate Innovation Showcase is to provide a wide platform for the best of UK University research having a large and positive climate impact.

The pillar with University written on it, outside University Gardens
The pillar with University written on it, outside University Gardens

Spotlight on Arts and Humanities

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 08:00:00 BST

Arts and humanities have provided useful lenses to reflect on big societal challenges for centuries now although their immense contribution to society tends to be overlooked sometimes.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

College of Arts reader advises United Nations General Assembly on freedom of thought

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:00 BST

Dr J Adam Carter was part of a select panel of experts chosen in June to inform the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Ahmed Shaheed, in preparation for his report to the UN General Assembly in October.

Runaways London project. An artwork called East predominant (c) Olivia Twist
Runaways London project. An artwork called East predominant (c) Olivia Twist

Runaways London project officially unveiled

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:00 BST

Runaways London is led by literature charity Spread the Word, in partnership with the University of Glasgow and Ink Sweat & Tears Press. It is working with poets and artists to try and tell some of the stories of these freedom-seekers.

Battle of Waterloo replayed in war game at UofG in June 2019
Battle of Waterloo replayed in war game at UofG in June 2019

Finding peace with painting - a model example of improving veteran mental health

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 BST

Created by veterans whose wellbeing has been improved by the therapeutic aspects of painting, this expansive new model brings to life the most famous land battle in history.

A painting of The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)held in The Hunterian's Collection.
A painting of The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)held in The Hunterian's Collection.

Sorry Mary Queen of What?

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT

How much does the nation really know about Scotland’s most famous monarch? A new UofG and FutureLearn free course, The Life and Afterlife of Mary Queen of Scots, aims to answer and bring her back into mainstream focus.