University news

First of its kind Adam Smith resource launches in schools across the world

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:25:00 BST

Young people’s understanding of the ideas of the founder of modern economics is set to improve, thanks to a resource about Adam Smith created by The Economist Educational Foundation and the University of Glasgow.

New trial offers hope for Scots with rare cancers

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:00:00 BST

A major Cancer Research UK clinical trial aiming to find effective new treatments for patients with rare forms of the disease has launched in Scotland.

New research paints bleak picture of repeat violence in Scotland

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:03:00 BST

Repeat victims of violence do not report to the police, even in cases involving serious injury and hospitalisation, a new study has found.

UofG set to host conference on historic Indonesian stone inscriptions

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is set to play host to an international conference on the history and significance of two historic cultural artifacts from Indonesia.

Researchers discover complete Neolithic cursus on the Isle of Arran

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:00 BST

A leading team of researchers have discovered what is believed to be a complete Neolithic cursus set within a rich prehistoric landscape on the Isle of Arran, Scotland.

UofG team named as finalists in Amazon Alexa Prize TaskBot Challenge

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:30:00 BST

Students from the School of Computing Science are defending their title in the finals of the Alexa Prize TaskBot Challenge.

UK launches research hub to decarbonise transport networks

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are part of a new national research hub which will help to upgrade and decarbonise the UK’s complex and interconnected national, regional and local transport infrastructures and to adapt to the effects of climate change.

UofG joins new £12.3m edge AI network of excellence

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the School of Computing Science are part of a new cross-Europe network of excellence which is setting out to apply artificial intelligence on edge computing platforms.

University of Glasgow launches new Centre for Data Science and AI

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has opened a new centre dedicated to cutting-edge research on data science and artificial intelligence across a wide range of applications.

Prof Mark Symes appointed as ARIA Programme Director

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:30:00 BST

Professor Mark Symes of the School of Chemistry has been announced as one of the founding Programme Directors of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, ARIA.

Pioneering African diagnostic programme to be showcased at international event

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:30:00 BST

A pioneering programme which is bringing affordable, reliable and portable diagnostics for multiple diseases to sub-Saharan Africa is set to be presented at an event linked to the United Nations General Assembly this week.

University of Glasgow officially opens new home for School of Health & Wellbeing

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:05:03 BST

Research in the Clarice Pears building aims to improve health and reduce health inequalities.

A third of female surgeons have been sexually assaulted, finds new research

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 BST

New research with the Adam Smith Business School finds that a third of women working in surgery have been sexually assaulted by a colleague.

More should be done to promote Scotland globally ‘beyond the tartan’ but positive signs of collaboration between governments, MPs find.

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:47 BST

Promoting Scotland Internationally report launched and features evidence from Professor Murray Pittock of the College of Arts and Humanities.

University of Glasgow named Scottish University of the Year

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow placed 12th in the UK by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

New approach to critical zone science could help secure Earth’s life support systems

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:00:00 BST

Future plans to tackle the climate change’s impacts on food security must integrate local knowledge to help preserve the Earth’s critical zone, experts have warned.

New discovery of early medieval 'Govan Warrior' stone

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 08:00:00 BST

An archaeological dig at Govan Old Churchyard led by the University of Glasgow’s Professor Stephen Driscoll and Clyde Archaeology revealed a remarkable new find: an early medieval carved stone of a warrior figure.

Research sheds new light on care home staff experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 09:00:00 BST

New research in Scotland has shed light on the challenging and difficult experiences of care home staff during the COVID-19 pandemic

Cancer Research UK makes £123m commitment to world-leading Scottish science

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:01:03 BST

Cancer Research UK has announced its largest ever investment in Scotland of up to £123m, for the CRUK Scotland Institute (formerly known as the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute)

Wealthier children experienced steepest fall in mental health during pandemic

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 23:30:00 BST

Children’s mental health worsened across the board in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the steepest decline was experienced by those from wealthier families - with employed parents or from higher income households

Patients in deprived areas are unable to see their GP for long enough

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 09:00:00 BST

Scottish patients who live in socio-economically deprived communities are currently unable to see their GP for long enough to ensure their health needs are met, according to new research

UofG lends support to new UK-government funded connectivity projects

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are contributing to three new innovative 5G connectivity projects which have received the backing of the UK Government.

Cost of living crisis set to cut lives short and widen wealth-health gap

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:58:00 BST

The cost of living crisis is set to cut lives short and significantly widen the wealth and health gap between the richest and poorest sectors of society in Scotland and the UK, suggests a new modelling study, co-authored by the UofG’s Professor Gerry McCartney.

New simulations shed light on origins of Saturn’s rings and icy Moons

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:30:00 BST

A new series of supercomputer simulations has offered an answer to the mystery of the origins of Saturn’s rings - one that involves a massive collision in the recent history of the 4.5 billion-year-old Solar System.

Social media may increase the risk of teenage alcohol use and binge drinking

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 BST

Teenagers who spend 30 minutes or more on social media every day may be more at risk of alcohol use and binge drinking, according to new research

Research underway to help guide treatment of rare developmental disease

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:05:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and Keele University have received a prestigious million-pound grant from the Medical Research Council to improve our understanding of a rare developmental disorder.

Prof Marian Scott appointed to NERC Science Committee

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 BST

Professor Marian Scott has been appointed to the Natural Environment Research Council’s Science Committee.

Sensor specialist Neuranics secures £1.9m investment led by Par Equity

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:30:00 BST

Sensor specialist startup Neuranics has secured a £1.9 million investment led by Par Equity. GU Holdings Ltd, the investment company for the University of Glasgow, Old College Capital, the University of Edinburgh’s venture investment fund, and London-based Creator Fund, who back scientific founding teams, also participated in the pre-seed round.

University of Glasgow to host XPRIZE Europe (UK) Hub

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:30:49 BST

The University of Glasgow has been selected as the new European hub of XPRIZE, the world’s leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanity’s greatest challenges.

Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship for Prof Robert McMaster

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:30:00 BST

Professor Robert McMaster, Professor of Political Economy, has been elected as an Academy of Social Sciences Fellow.

UofG researcher contributes to World Bank Inspection Panel report

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:00 BST

A climate change expert from the University of Glasgow has helped the World Bank Inspection Panel shape a decision on a community facing the effects of coastal erosion.