University news

OCTAVE study reveals real-world vaccine response in patients with impaired immune systems

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:00:00 BST

Updated data from the ongoing OCTAVE study show, for the first time, the real-world vaccine responses and infection outcomes in clinically at-risk patients with a range of immunocompromised or immunosuppressed conditions.

Ukrainians find peace from war on the Waterloo battlefield

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:00:00 BST

British veterans’ charity Waterloo Uncovered adds its support to the Ukrainian war effort

Discover Northumberland's scenic strolls book inspired by UofG project

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:00:00 BST

The free summer holiday activity book is inspired by ‘The Walkbook’ created by the Walking Publics/Walking Arts project and led by the University of Glasgow’s Professor Dee Heddon.

Leverhulme Funding for project to celebrate one of Scotland’s most influential 18th century writers

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:00:45 BST

A project which aims to celebrate one of Scotland’s most influential 18th century writers, whose legacy has tended to be neglected, has been awarded funding by the prestigious Leverhulme Trust.

80% of young males in prison have a history of significant head injury

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:00:00 BST

A new study, which included a third of young males in youth offender institutes in Scotland, has found that 80% have a history of significant head injury with many exposed to repeated head injuries over time.

Ten organisations account for half of all animal research in Great Britain in 2022

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:08:00 BST

Understanding Animal Research (UAR), an organisation that promotes open communications about animal research, has today published a list of the ten organisations that carry out the highest number of animal procedures – those used in medical, veterinary, and scientific research – in Great Britain.

UofG playing key role in £10m hydrogen economy research hub

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are playing a key role in a £10m project to push forward the UK’s hydrogen economy.

UofG lends support to pioneering renewable energy research hub

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is partnering with a pioneering renewable energy research hub which has received £5m in new funding.

Outlander Author Diana Gabaldon opens the 1st international Outlander conference in Glasgow

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 18:00:00 BST

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon today opens the 1st international Outlander conference at the University of Glasgow.

Outlander author gives fascinating insight into her creative writing process

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 16:00:00 BST

The author revealed in her talk at the University of Glasgow's Outlander conference that her career as a published author nearly finished before it began.

Professor Sheila Rowan elected as Physical Secretary of the Royal Society

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:12:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Professor Sheila Rowan has been elected as the Royal Society’s new Physical Secretary and Vice-President.

Two outstanding UofG researchers elected as British Academy Fellows

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 09:31:00 BST

UofG academics Professor Emilios Christodoulidis and Professor Jane Stuart-Smith have been elected as Fellows of the British Academy.

Life-saving scheme to improve cancer screening among Muslim women

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:12:24 BST

A scheme to encourage Muslim women in Glasgow to take up cancer screening invitations is to expand with £337,485 from Cancer Research UK.

UK and Europe join forces for construction of European Solar Telescope

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 12:00:00 BST

Researchers from the School of Physics & Astronomy are lending their support to construction of the largest-ever solar telescope built in Europe, designed to provide unparalleled insight into the phenomena of space weather.

Rum rocks to play a key role in Mars space mission

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:00:00 BST

Ancient rocks from the Isle of Rum are playing an important role in an international space mission to discover more about Mars.