Dr Kevin Rudd receives an honorary degree from UofG
Dr Kevin Rudd receives an honorary degree from UofG

Former Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Rudd receives honorary degree

Thu, 30 May 2024 11:34:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has awarded an honorary degree to the former Prime Minister of Australia, Dr Kevin Rudd, for his dedication to International Relations.

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LGBT+ flag

GCPH shares evidence review of LGBT+ health and wellbeing

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:39:21 BST

A Glasgow Centre for Population Health (GCPH) project has shared an evidence review that shows LGBT+ groups are more likely to experience health and wellbeing inequalities.

Woman sitting on bed covering her eyes, looking stressed
Woman sitting on bed covering her eyes, looking stressed

Pay for women in multiple low-paid employment falls below the national average

Wed, 29 May 2024 00:12:00 BST

Weekly pay for women in multiple low-paid employment is forty percent lower than it is for all working women, according to the first UK-wide study on women’s multiple low-paid employment, led by the University of Glasgow.

Professor Miles Padgett, Kelvin Chair of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow’s School of Physics & Astronomy, visits the bust of Lord Kelvin by Archibald McFarlane Shannan on display at The Hunterian Museum in Glasgow. The University is hosting a series of public events during the month of June to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of pioneering scientist and businessman William Thomson, better known as Lord Kelvin, on June 26th 2024.
Professor Miles Padgett, Kelvin Chair of Natural Philosophy at the University of Glasgow’s School of Physics & Astronomy, visits the bust of Lord Kelvin by Archibald McFarlane Shannan on display at The Hunterian Museum in Glasgow. The University is hosting a series of public events during the month of June to celebrate the bicentenary of the birth of pioneering scientist and businessman William Thomson, better known as Lord Kelvin, on June 26th 2024.

University of Glasgow set to celebrate the life and work of Lord Kelvin

Wed, 29 May 2024 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is gearing up to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of one of its most distinguished researchers.

Photo of five people standing in an atrium of a modern building. Left to right: Professor Ben Colburn; Dr Derk Brown; Professor Fiona Macpherson; Professor Neil McDonnell and Calum Hodgson photographed in the University of Glasgow ’ s Advanced Research Centre (ARC). Photo credit: Martin Shields
Photo of five people standing in an atrium of a modern building. Left to right: Professor Ben Colburn; Dr Derk Brown; Professor Fiona Macpherson; Professor Neil McDonnell and Calum Hodgson photographed in the University of Glasgow ’ s Advanced Research Centre (ARC). Photo credit: Martin Shields

Guiding the Augmented Reality Revolution: New Policy Recommendations

Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 BST

A new policy report on augmented and mixed reality technology launched today from the UofG academics says left unchecked this powerful technology raises profound ethical risks and challenges.

Image of unhealthy foods and treats
Image of unhealthy foods and treats

New WHO/Europe report highlights socio-economic disparities in youth health

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:01:00 BST

Children from less affluent families are less active, have poorer diets, and face higher rates of overweight and obesity

A newborn baby with their mother in hospital
A newborn baby with their mother in hospital

Epidurals associated with 35% reduction in severe maternal health complications in childbirth

Wed, 22 May 2024 23:30:00 BST

Receiving an epidural during labour is associated with a significant reduction in severe maternal morbidity (serious health problems during childbirth or the six weeks following birth), according to new research that looked at data from more than half a million mothers in the UK

A nighttime view of Cape Town, South Africa
A nighttime view of Cape Town, South Africa

Researchers propose use of electrical blackouts to determine impact of artificial light on wildlife

Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 BST

New research proposes the use of electrical blackouts, such as those experienced during loadshedding in South Africa, to enhance our understanding of how artificial light in urban areas may be affecting wildlife behaviours

Screen shot from Closures Beginnings film
Screen shot from Closures Beginnings film

UofG contributes to award winning film on impact of deindustrialisation

Wed, 22 May 2024 10:43:00 BST

A University of Glasgow historian has contributed to a powerful new award winning film about the dramatic effect deindustrialisation has had on the health and wellbeing of communities in the west of Scotland.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

Two UofG professors appointed Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:01:00 BST

The Academy of Medical Sciences has announced its new Fellows for 2024, which includes two professors from the University’s College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences.

Looking up University Avenue at the JMS and tower
Looking up University Avenue at the JMS and tower

UofG joins £5m collaboration to help UK prepare for climate change

Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will lead the Scotland spoke of a new £5 million hub which aims to deliver faster and more impactful action in the UK to help all four nations prepare better for the projected effects of climate change.

Prof Daron Acemoglu receives honorary degree
Prof Daron Acemoglu receives honorary degree

Professor Daron Acemoglu launches Adam Smith Distinguished Speaker Series

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:00:00 BST

Globally renowned political economist Professor Daron Acemoglu delivered an inaugural lecture on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in the economy and society at the University of Glasgow.

SCCJR graphic on victim survivors of sexual assualt
SCCJR graphic on victim survivors of sexual assualt

Views of victim-survivors of rape and sexual assault on sentencing in Scotland

Thu, 16 May 2024 13:06:00 BST

Victim-survivors of rape and sexual assault feel perpetrators’ rights and interests supersede their own at sentencing, finds new research.

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The Royal Society logo 700x300

University academic elected to Fellowship of the Royal Society

Thu, 16 May 2024 12:00:00 BST

Professor Pat Monaghan, Regius Professor of Zoology, has been elected to the prestigious UK national academy of sciences.

A view of Professors Square north side
A view of Professors Square north side

Intelligent surfaces research breakthrough could solve indoor positioning problem

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:00:00 BST

A new advance in a developing form of wireless communications could help precisely pinpoint the locations of people and objects indoors.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

Government roundtable showcases Scotland’s semiconductor potential

Fri, 03 May 2024 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow brought together more than 35 leading representatives from across government, industry, and academia to discuss and promote Scotland’s leading role in delivering the UK’s semiconductor strategy.

Lion statue on the memorial gate
Lion statue on the memorial gate

£3m grant for new semiconductor chip research facility

Mon, 13 May 2024 08:30:00 BST

A major new grant will allow the University of Glasgow to build one of the UK’s most advanced research facilities for silicon chip integration and packaging.

Sensinel Heart Failure device
Sensinel Heart Failure device

Heart failure device could remotely monitor patients and prevent hospitalisation

Sun, 12 May 2024 09:00:00 BST

A brand-new monitoring device for patients with heart failure may be able to detect signs of fluid overload, and could be used to monitor patients and help prevent hospital admissions, according to a new study

University of Glasgow researchers launching a citizen science tool to research mosquitos in Scotland. Pictured L to R Dr Georgia Kirby and PhD student Meshach Lee with the mosquito trap.
University of Glasgow researchers launching a citizen science tool to research mosquitos in Scotland. Pictured L to R Dr Georgia Kirby and PhD student Meshach Lee with the mosquito trap.

Scientists ask the public to help find mosquitoes in Scotland

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:00:00 BST

Scientists are asking people in Scotland to be on the lookout for mosquitoes, as new research shows they can be found in many locations across the country

Eddie Barnes new director of John Smith Centre
Eddie Barnes new director of John Smith Centre

John Smith Centre announces new leadership

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:37:00 BST

Political strategist Eddie Barnes has been announced as the new Director of the University of Glasgow’s John Smith Centre.

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Coronavirus image

A third Covid vaccine dose improves defence for some clinically extremely vulnerable patients

Wed, 08 May 2024 23:30:00 BST

A major clinical trial has found that an additional COVID 19 vaccine dose led to the majority of clinically extremely vulnerable people mounting defensive antibodies against Covid-19

The UofG sign in the Hunterian Museum
The UofG sign in the Hunterian Museum

Weegie scampi: Discovery of ancient Glaswegian shrimp fossil unveils new species

Wed, 08 May 2024 11:00:00 BST

The newly identified species of shrimp was named Tealliocaris weegie in honour of the people of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow signs Memorandum of Understanding with Arab American University Palestine

Tue, 07 May 2024 21:00:00 BST

The agreement will support medical teaching, student visits, and further collaboration.

Main building and tower from park at sunset, students on bench in foreground
Main building and tower from park at sunset, students on bench in foreground

UofG lends support to UK projects to address challenge of rapid AI advances

Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow will play leading roles in projects supported by £12m in new funding from Responsible AI UK (RAi UK).

Nami Surgical co-founders Nico Fenu and Rebecca Cleary
Nami Surgical co-founders Nico Fenu and Rebecca Cleary

University of Glasgow spinout secures £3.2m to transform robotic-assisted surgery market

Wed, 08 May 2024 09:04:00 BST

Nami Surgical said the double cash injection “marked a significant milestone” in its journey towards revolutionising surgical technologies.

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Coronavirus image

No increased risk of COVID-19 in veterans

Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 BST

The number of Scottish veterans who were hospitalised with COVID-19 or who died from the disease was no greater than in the wider community, according to new research published today.

A mockup of the VR element of the study on how eHMIs could help cyclists understand the intentions of self-driving cars in the future
A mockup of the VR element of the study on how eHMIs could help cyclists understand the intentions of self-driving cars in the future

Research casts new light on bike safety in the age of self-driving cars

Wed, 08 May 2024 08:30:00 BST

Equipping self-driving cars with external displays which use coloured lights to communicate their next manoeuvre could help keep cyclists safe on the roads of the future, researchers say.

Researcher working in the laboratory
Researcher working in the laboratory

UofG partners in new £8.2M MRC Medicines Development Fellowship Programme

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:34:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will partner in an exciting new MRC-funded medicines career development programme, led by the University of Liverpool in partnership with Queen Mary University London, the University of Manchester, and a number of industry partners

Nebu-Flow chief executive and chairman
Nebu-Flow chief executive and chairman

University spinout Nebu-Flow secures £4.7m to tackle respiratory disorders

Wed, 01 May 2024 08:25:10 BST

The company's nebuliser platform has been developed to provide a number of advantages over existing technologies, and tackle a main cause of death and disability worldwide.

University of Glasgow cloisters - day
University of Glasgow cloisters - day

Polly wants a chatter: parrots prefer live calls over pre-recorded videos

Thu, 02 May 2024 08:30:00 BST

Pet parrots given the choice to video-call each other or watch pre-recorded videos of other birds will flock to the opportunity for live chats, new research shows.