A prisoner sits in a hospital corridor
A prisoner sits in a hospital corridor

Glasgow researchers spearhead study on justice system's health impact

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:10:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are set to play a crucial role in a groundbreaking £1 million study examining the impact of Scotland's justice system on public health.

Paper chain of people
Paper chain of people

Child poverty reduction policies could substantially improve child health

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:01:24 BST

Meeting even the least ambitious child poverty reduction target could make a marked difference in children’s health in the UK, according to the latest health data modelling research.

The Gilmorehill Campus viewed from high up by drone
The Gilmorehill Campus viewed from high up by drone

Researchers will pioneer use of digital twins to decarbonise the UK’s transport systems

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:30:00 BST

A new national hub focused on rapidly decarbonising transport in the UK, including road, rail, air and maritime, has secured £46 million from the UK government and almost 70 partners.

Award for Geographical & Earth Sciences PhD researcher

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:30:00 BST

Freya Muir has been announced as this year’s winner of Caroline Coignu Award, one of the Academic Awards presented annually by the British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG).

Doctor holding a breast cancer scan
Doctor holding a breast cancer scan

Adults with learning disabilities three times more likely to die from cancer

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that adults with learning disabilities are more likely to die from cancer compared to the general population

Arthritis700
Arthritis700

Immune cell regulator discovery could lead to treatments for arthritis and severe COVID

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 BST

The discovery of new regulator-affecting immune cells could lead to novel treatments to reduce inflammation in diseases, including arthritis and severe COVID-19

South Asian male having a blood sugar test
South Asian male having a blood sugar test

Weight gain appears to have greater metabolic consequences in South Asian men

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:00:49 BST

Gaining even a small amount of weight may lead to adverse metabolic responses in young South Asian men according to new research

University and soap maker earn top marks for 'outstanding' collaboration

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:36:26 BST

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) delivered significant benefits to all partners, culminating in the project receiving the highest possible grade from Innovate UK.

Paper chain of people
Paper chain of people

New WHO/Europe report reveals high rates of unprotected sex among adolescents

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:35 BST

A new report from the WHO Regional Office for Europe, coordinated by the University of Glasgow's Dr Jo Inchley, reveals that condom use among sexually active adolescents has declined significantly since 2014, with rates of unprotected sex worryingly high

An image of a doctor pointing to a bone density scan on a screen
An image of a doctor pointing to a bone density scan on a screen

Research to improve scanning accessibility for people living with a muscle waste condition

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have received funding to begin a new project seeking to improve the accessibility of bone density scanning for people living with a muscle waste condition