University news

The Modern Language Association International Symposium comes to Glasgow

Fri, 06 May 2022 08:00:00 BST

The School of Modern Languages & Cultures along with the Glasgow City Convention Bureau will be co-hosting a major conference in June this year.

New landmark study offers hope for former footballers at risk of dementia

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:01:00 BST

A new research study will investigate possible ways to reduce dementia risk in former professional footballers

Scottish Council on Global Affairs is officially launched

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

A dynamic new forum for global affairs in Scotland is being officially launched today

Students’ stellar ambitions could be rewarded in satellite competition

Tue, 03 May 2022 09:00:00 BST

A multidisciplinary team of students are gearing up for the final stage of a major national satellite design competition.

Glasgow Science Festival makes a splash with programme launch

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:30:00 BST

The Glasgow Science Festival is setting out to make a splash as it returns with an expanded programme of in-person events in June under the theme of ‘Glasgow’s Making Waves’.

Krill oil may be beneficial to muscle function and size, in people over 65

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:00:00 BST

Krill oil may be beneficial to muscle function and size in healthy people over the age of 65, according to new research.

University of Glasgow project helps capture migrant stories on camera

Wed, 04 May 2022 10:00:00 BST

UofG’s Dr Nathanial Gardner in partnership with the Mexican government agency SEZAMI (Secretaría Zacatecano del Migrante) launched a pilot photography competition to allow migrant stories to be heard and seen.

Music fans care more about climate change and want the music industry to do extra on the issue

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:00:00 BST

‘Turn Up The Volume’ survey from Music Declares Emergency and the University of Glasgow with lead partner the BPI, Beggars Group, Secretly Group, Involved Group and Key Production reports findings  

Heart Inflammation found in 1 in 8 patients after hospitalisation with COVID-19

Mon, 23 May 2022 16:00:00 BST

One in eight people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 between May 2020 and March 2021 were later diagnosed with myocarditis, or heart inflammation, according to major new research into the clinical long-term effects of COVID-19.

Nature-inspired self-sensing materials could lead to engineering breakthoughs

Tue, 10 May 2022 08:30:00 BST

The cellular forms of natural materials are the inspiration behind a new lightweight, 3D printed smart architected material developed by an international team of engineers.

University of Glasgow recognised for world-leading research and impact

Thu, 12 May 2022 00:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been recognised for its world-changing research, and the positive impact it has on society, by the Research Excellence Framework (REF).

UofG researchers lend support to Martian meteorite study

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:30:49 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have lent their support to cutting-edge new analysis of a Martin meteorite led by colleagues at Lund University in Sweden.

University of Glasgow’s Scottish Literature celebrates its 50th anniversary

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:00:56 BST

Scottish Literature at the University of Glasgow remains the only academic unit in the world dedicated entirely to the study of Scotland’s literary tradition.

RSE medals recognise pioneers in Science, Academia and Public Engagement

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:00:00 BST

Two UofG academics are among the winners of The Royal Society of Edinburgh's highly prestigious medals, which recognise exceptional achievement.

After the Garden Festival…Digging the Festival

Mon, 23 May 2022 09:00:00 BST

Does anything from the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival survive? A team led by UofG archaeologists will attempt to find out this week.

James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships

Mon, 23 May 2022 14:53:00 BST

The University has recruited 17 new scholars for a new scholarship programme to fund Black UK students to undertake PhDs

Scottish study on COVID-19 patients could change future heart and lung treatment

Tue, 24 May 2022 01:01:00 BST

A ground-breaking study led by experts from NHS Golden Jubilee and the University of Glasgow into the effects of COVID-19 on Scottish patients in Intensive Care Units has confirmed evidence that the virus is associated with impaired function of the right side of the heart

New Kavya Prize winner announced

Wed, 25 May 2022 09:00:00 BST

Uma Nada-Rajah has been named winner of the first Kavya Prize, a new Scottish literary prize celebrating published work by Scottish writers of colour.

UofG researchers win national L’Oréal-UNESCO Rising Talent Awards

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:30:00 BST

Two University of Glasgow researchers have been named among the six winners of the 2022 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK and Ireland Rising Talents Awards.

The devastating cost of austerity on health across the UK

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:00:00 BST

People across the UK are dying younger as a result of austerity, with people living in the poorest areas hardest hit, a new joint report by the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow Centre for Population Health has found.

Importance of Modern Languages highlighted by major symposium in Glasgow

Tue, 31 May 2022 09:00:50 BST

Hospitality and its relations to modern languages and associated disciplines will be highlighted as part of a major symposium being held for the first time in the UK.

New chair for Scottish Fiscal Commission

Wed, 25 May 2022 13:00:00 BST

UofG's Professor Graeme Roy has been appointed to be the new chair of the Scottish Fiscal Commission, Scotland’s official independent economic and fiscal forecaster.