University news

Social robots could be an effective tool to combat loneliness

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT

People interacting with social robots disclosed more about themselves over time and reported feeling less lonely, according to a new study.

Prògram Gàidhlig le Bogadh air a dhèanamh maireannach aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:01:00 GMT

Gaelic immersion programme made permanent at University of Glasgow

UofG nuclear researchers receive prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:06:00 GMT

Two UofG academics have been awarded prestigious UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Leaders Fellowships, for impactful research into nuclear decommissioning, and nuclear arms control and disarmament.

Dr Payam Gammage selected for prestigious EMBO Young Investigator Programme

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow cancer scientist Dr Payam Gammage has been selected as one of just 26 scientists to join the prestigious EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organisation) Young Investigator Programme – an initiative that supports excellent young group leaders in the early stages of their independent careers

University of Glasgow unveils memorial to Adam Smith

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:26:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has unveiled Glasgow's first memorial to Adam Smith, located at the original site of its Old College.

University of Glasgow opens new Business School building

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:00:54 GMT

New building will house the prestigious Adam Smith Business School and create a dedicated Hub for graduate students.

University ranks in top two per cent of global universities for sustainability

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 10:05:24 GMT

Glasgow places 20th out of 1,400 institutions in QS World Rankings: Sustainability

Universities announce collaboration for positive and inclusive research culture

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:30:43 GMT

A partnership between three of Scotland’s leading universities - Glasgow, Edinburgh and St Andrews - has been awarded a £3 million grant from Wellcome. The grant will support the development and testing of a new model which enhances positive research cultures for people and projects.

UK universities to support development of next-gen gravitational wave detectors

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from UK universities are set to play a key role in developing the next generation of gravitational wave detectors, which could help astronomers probe the furthest reaches of the cosmos.

Data analysis reveals concern for the UK's overheating homes

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:59:00 GMT

A collaboration between the University of Glasgow’s Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC), London residents and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) has shown that some UK homes routinely go over recommended temperatures, even on comparatively cool days. 

UofG collaborates on culture and heritage discussions in Rome

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 20:21:00 GMT

A collaboration between the University of Glasgow and ICCROM (International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property) brought together global heritage experts and economists to discuss the value of culture and heritage in Rome.

John Swinney appointed as Honorary Professor for UofG’s Centre for Public Policy

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:28:00 GMT

Scotland’s former Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, has been appointed as an Honorary Professor of the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public Policy.

UofG joins launch of Financial Regulation Innovation Lab

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:28:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is a partner in a new initiative which is set to revolutionise and shape future regulatory landscapes in the field of financial services and the use of cutting-edge technologies in the sector.

Multi-million-pound funding boost for medical device innovation in Scotland

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the James Watt School of Engineering have welcomed news that a medical device consortium supported by the University of Glasgow has secured significant new funding.

UofG launches Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is launching a new research centre focused on supporting the global transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems.

AI-powered X-ray for earlier detection of lung cancer

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMT

An AI-enhanced chest X-ray reporting solution has begun trials in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde with the aim of improving early detection of lung cancer

City awarded £5m research and development grant to tackle health inequalities

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Glasgow citizens will potentially benefit over the next five years from a £5million research and development grant to tackle health inequalities and to help improve the lives of people across the city

New speech analysis data aims to help silence speak volumes

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Sophisticated new analysis of the physical processes which create the sounds of speech could help empower people with speech impairments and create new applications for voice recognition technologies, researchers say.

Increased hormone level linked with nausea during pregnancy

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:00:07 GMT

A link between increased levels of a hormone and nausea during pregnancy, including morning sickness, is reported in new research

SMuRFs could help make nuclear decommissioning work safer

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Nuclear power stations could be decommissioned in the future with the help of teams of autonomous robots known as the SMuRFs, scientists have suggested.

UofG collaborates on public health partnership to tackle gambling related harms

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:01:00 GMT

Academics at the University of Glasgow have joined forces with Darwen Council’s Public Health in Lancashire and the University of Sheffield to research and assess Gambling Related Harms (GRH).

Satellite analysis of rivers could provide improved flood warnings

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:30:00 GMT

A new way to monitor the flow of rivers from satellites could provide a valuable early warning system for flood risk.

Researchers team up with the city’s music sector to launch ‘Towards a Just and Green Music City’ initiative  

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Researchers at UofG together with arts and sustainability charity Creative Carbon Scotland have launched a new initiative that aims to unite Glasgow’s UNESCO City of Music identity with the city’s ambition to become net zero by 2030.