Prof Graeme Roy, Prof Marian Scott and Dr Hyab Yohannes, winners of RSE medals
Prof Graeme Roy, Prof Marian Scott and Dr Hyab Yohannes, winners of RSE medals

RSE medals for three leading UofG academics

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:30:00 BST

Professor Graeme Roy, Professor Marian Scott and Dr Hyab Yohannes have received prestigious medals from the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

A view of the main building from the library during sunrise
A view of the main building from the library during sunrise

UofG wins £4.9m to commission a world-leading microscope for materials science

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:30:00 BST

A major new grant will support the creation of a world-leading electron microscopy facility at the University of Glasgow.

A group of teenagers holding mobile phones
A group of teenagers holding mobile phones

Social media use linked to increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teens

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 01:01:00 BST

Time spent on social media was associated with an increased risk of cigarette and e-cigarette use in teenagers, according to new research.

Researcher working in the laboratory
Researcher working in the laboratory

£7.3m to provide next generation of cancer experts in Scotland

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:01:00 BST

A major cancer charity has announced £7.3m to fund the next generation of doctors and scientists in Scotland to bring new and better cancer treatments to patients faster.

Gravitational waves
Gravitational waves

UofG researchers part of collaboration behind new gravitational wave detection

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:00:00 BST

Glasgow researchers are part of the international collaboration behind the detection of a gravitational wave signal which casts new light on the diversity of cosmic objects.

A photograph of the LemurLounge installed in a lemur enclosure at Blair Drummond Safari Park
A photograph of the LemurLounge installed in a lemur enclosure at Blair Drummond Safari Park

‘LemurLounge’ offers zoo animals the chance to chill to sounds of their choosing

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have teamed up with zookeepers at Blair Drummond Safari Park to explore whether interactive technology that lets zoo lemurs play sounds on demand could enrich their everyday lives.

Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300
Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300

The Royal Society of Edinburgh 2024 new Fellows announced

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:00 BST

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has announced the 2024 cohort of new Fellows, and among the names are nine UofG academics.

Picture of the Gilbert Scott Tower 700x300
Picture of the Gilbert Scott Tower 700x300

University of Glasgow maintains strong performance in 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:28:00 BST

UofG ranks in world top 100 in 23 subject areas

University of Glasgow tower towards the Clyde
University of Glasgow tower towards the Clyde

University of Glasgow launches grant scheme to help local communities

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:44:00 BST

Charities and groups active in Glasgow Riverside Innovation District are invited to apply for sums up to £5,000

A soldier holds a mobile phone, dressed in battle gear
A soldier holds a mobile phone, dressed in battle gear

ERC Grant to boost understanding of digital participation in war

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:27:00 BST

Professor Andrew Hoskins has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Research Grant for research that will enhance society’s understanding of digital participation in war.

Aerial view of Gilbert Scott Building
Aerial view of Gilbert Scott Building

Pioneering energy start-up Clyde Hydrogen secures over £1m in pre-seed funding

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:16:00 BST

The University spinout company said the investment marked a significant vote of confidence in its mission to develop cutting-edge hydrogen production solutions

a view of the chaplaincy from outside
a view of the chaplaincy from outside

Research breakthrough could enable future 6G communications networks

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:30:00 BST

A breakthrough development in wireless communication technology could help deliver the ultra-fast and software-controlled 6G networks of the future.

Paper chain of people
Paper chain of people

New research project to give voice to 800,000 unpaid carers in Scotland

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:01:35 BST

A new pan-Scotland research project will shine a light on one of the most hidden roles in society, raising awareness of the real-life challenges and uncertainties faced by unpaid carers

A portrait of Dr Luke Daly from the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
A portrait of Dr Luke Daly from the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences

New analysis reveals brutal history of Winchcombe meteorite’s space journey

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:30:00 BST

Intensive new nano-analysis of the Winchcombe meteorite has revealed how it was affected by water and repeatedly smashed apart and reassembled on the journey it took through space before landing in an English sheep field in 2021.

Photo of the University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus
Photo of the University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli announces retirement as Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:00 BST

Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli has announced his retirement in 2025 from the position of Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, following many distinguished years in the role.

Researchers in arts and humanities
Researchers in arts and humanities

Fifteen arts and humanities projects selected under entrepreneurial funding scheme

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:10:00 BST

The Founders Fund for Creatives programme supports the development of early-stage projects that could offer up commercial opportunities or be explored for wider social, community or creative impact.

Main building and tower from Kelvingrove park
Main building and tower from Kelvingrove park

New research probes effectiveness of AR to improve self-driving car safety

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:30:00 BST

Glasgow researchers have been testing the potential of augmented reality technology to allow drivers to enjoy the benefits of being driven by an autonomous vehicle while enabling them to quickly take the wheel if required.

A woman is comforted by a police officer
A woman is comforted by a police officer

Trust levels in the police are falling in England

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has contributed to research that finds only 40% of people in England trust their police force.

UofG partners with Glasgow Science Centre to boost science engagement

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:00:00 BST

Memorandum of Understanding will create opportunities to promote science within the city.

Footage of a rural cattle farm in Tanzania
Footage of a rural cattle farm in Tanzania

Livestock abortion surveillance could protect livelihoods and detect emerging global pathogens

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 BST

A small-scale surveillance system in Tanzania for reporting livestock abortions could help protect livelihoods and provide insights on potential livestock-to-human infections

A drawing of the Jamaican Giant Galliwasp (Celestus occiduus) from Sir Hans Sloane, 1725, in A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, St. Christophers and Jamaica.
A drawing of the Jamaican Giant Galliwasp (Celestus occiduus) from Sir Hans Sloane, 1725, in A voyage to the islands Madera, Barbados, Nieves, St. Christophers and Jamaica.

Historic reparation by the University of Glasgow and The University of the West Indies

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:00:00 BST

First Caribbean natural history reparation of Jamaican Giant Galliwasp lizard specimen

A screenshot of the 'trench run' game the research participants played during the study
A screenshot of the 'trench run' game the research participants played during the study

New VR tech could help gamers experience ‘ludicrous speed’ without motion sickness

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 08:30:00 BST

Vehicle passengers using VR headsets to pass the time during travel could be set to enjoy games which move at ‘ludicrous speed’ without experiencing motion sickness.

ARC building and the Western Campus
ARC building and the Western Campus

Evaluating Scotland's ‘rape shield’ law

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 13:21:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has contributed to an evaluation of a Scottish law that restricts the use of evidence of a complainer’s character or sexual history in sexual offences trials.

Research finds concerning trends in adolescent substance use in the UK

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:12 BST

Alcohol is the most commonly used substance, while vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new WHO/Europe report coordinated by researchers at the University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance
University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

Tourism and local communities – connections between Scotland and Majorca

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 08:00:00 BST

Dr Guillem Colom-Montero has been looking at the island of Majorca in Spain and the Scottish Highlands and Western Islan to gauge the impacts of tourism, particularly in the last decade, where the industry has become the main focus of public and political debate.

A group of people exercising outdoors
A group of people exercising outdoors

Exercise programmes benefit a wide range of long-term health conditions

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 23:31:00 BST

A new study looking at health data from the last 20 years has highlighted the benefits of exercise programmes for individuals living with long-term health conditions.

Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science showcase their VR technology which turns a 30mph car trip into thrilling fast-paced spaceship adventure without causing motion sickness. The technology will be showcased at the Riverside Museum between June 14th and 16th.
Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science showcase their VR technology which turns a 30mph car trip into thrilling fast-paced spaceship adventure without causing motion sickness. The technology will be showcased at the Riverside Museum between June 14th and 16th.

Glasgow’s Transforming for this year’s Science Festival

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:30:00 BST

Glasgow is set to transform into a celebration of the city’s past, present and future on the cutting edge of science and technology as the Glasgow Science Festival returns in June.