University news

UofG Professor elected to prestigious Academy of Europe

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:29:00 BST

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

Study reveals high neurodegenerative risk among former international rugby players

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 23:31:00 BST

A study led by the University of Glasgow has revealed the first major insights into lifelong health outcomes in former international rugby union players.

University of Glasgow project looks to crowdsource how Scots is used in the 21st century  

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow project Speak for Yersel, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, aims to answer the question of what type of Scots can you hear across Scotland by mapping the many different types used here and now.

Our report calls for a new strategy to support the Scottish media

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:00 BST

A new report by the University of Glasgow has called for a new strategy to support and strengthen the media in Scotland.

Consortium welcomes decision on pioneering fusion power plant

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:30:00 BST

The consortium which prepared a bid to bring a pioneering fusion power plant to North Ayrshire are offering their congratulations to their counterparts in Nottinghamshire following the UK Government’s final siting decision.

University of Glasgow creates knitting patterns based on its iconic architecture

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has launched its own knitting patterns book inspired by its iconic architecture.

Over 300,000 ‘excess’ deaths in Great Britain attributed to UK Government austerity policies

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:00 BST

Recent evidence has shown people across the UK are dying younger as a result of austerity, with people living in the poorest areas hardest hit. A new study published today now quantifies the scale of these deaths.

Researchers open registration for seasonal affective disorder workshops

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

People in the west of Scotland who suffer from ‘winter blues’ are being urged to sign up for a series of creative workshops to help deal with seasonal affective disorder.

Researchers propose a roadmap to understand whether AI models and the human brain process things the same way

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:59:00 BST

Deep Neural Networks – part of the broader family of machine learning – have become increasingly powerful in everyday real-world applications such as automated face recognition systems and self-driving cars.

AI-driven ‘thermal attack’ system reveals passwords in seconds

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

Computer security experts have developed a system capable of guessing computer and smartphone users’ passwords in seconds by analysing the traces of heat their fingertips leave on keyboards and screens.

First results from largescale long-COVID study

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 BST

One of the largest studies to date into the long-term effects of COVID-19 – the Long-CISS (Covid In Scotland Study) – found that 1 in 20 people who took part in the research had not recovered from having COVID-19 at their most recent follow up – between six and 18 months following infection with SARS-CoV-2.

New ageing test could be gold standard for whisky producers

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

Researchers have found a way to use tiny particles of gold to measure the maturity of whisky, which could help distillers with one of the key challenges in the production process.

New learning platform aims to boost geoscience for the UK and beyond

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

An online learning platform which aims to help researchers working in the earth and biological sciences develop new skills, share knowledge and build experience is being launched.

Rare “Slave Bible” is loaned as part of an Dutch exhibition on Gospel music

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 BST

A rare first edition of a “Slave Bible”, one of only three surviving copies recorded in the world, has been loaned by the University of Glasgow to a Dutch exhibition on Gospel music.

Genetic analysis key to understanding Legionella risk, study finds

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 BST

Routine sampling of water supplies and genomic sequencing – determination of the entire genetic makeup - of Legionella bacteria could play a key role in identifying the source of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks

New exhibition explores the afterlife of Scotland's most controversial monarch

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 BST

A major new exhibition exploring the afterlife of Scotland’s most controversial monarch, Mary Queen of Scots, opens at the University of Glasgow.

New collection reveals hidden histories of Live Art and experimental theatre in Scotland

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 BST

The Live Art in Scotland project is trying to uncover the hidden histories of performance and performers over the last 30 years.

Voucher scheme highly effective at helping stop smoking in pregnancy

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:30:00 BST

A high street voucher scheme has been hailed as a highly effective way to help women stop smoking during pregnancy.

Cycle-to-work project gets more office staff on their bikes

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:00:00 BST

A ground-breaking project, developed to increase cycling to work amongst office staff, resulted in participants spending 150 minutes less time per week using their car, according to new published research.

Social media-related insecurity explored

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:05:00 BST

New, first-of-its kind research has found that women avoid looking at images on Instagram that reflect their own areas of insecurity.

£2 million investment to fund new UK research consortium to tackle unprecedented monkeypox outbreak

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:01:00 BST

The UK’s efforts to tackle the monkeypox outbreak will receive a huge boost with the creation of a new research consortium working together to develop better diagnostic tests, identify potential therapies and study vaccine effectiveness and the virus’ spread.

Science sleuths solve century-old mystery of Martian meteorite’s discovery

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

A toxin which makes pigs vomit is the surprising key which has unlocked the century-old mystery of the origins of a Martian meteorite, and the possible identity of the Black student who discovered it.

New research sheds light on hidden world of viral coinfections

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:00:00 BST

New laboratory research using cells from human lungs has, for the first time, offered insights into the hidden world of viral coinfections

Major study into the health of Scottish veterans published

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:00:00 BST

A major study has examined changes in the health of Scottish veterans over time compared with people who have never served, concluding that despite many health outcomes for veterans improving, some important challenges remain

Professor Rory O’Connor receives American Suicide Prevention Research Award

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 BST

Professor Rory O’Connor has been named as the Recipient of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's 2023 Research Award

Many deaths and hospitalisations of care experienced children could be avoided

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:01:00 BST

Many hospitalisations and deaths among children and young people who have been in care are completely avoidable, according to a newly published report