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University of Glasgow 13th in the world in THE Impact Rankings 2023

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023.

UofG set to co-host fluid mechanics conference

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is set to co-host a major national conference for fluid mechanics researchers this autumn.

University of Glasgow Honorary Degrees 2023

Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is awarding honorary degrees to recipients in recognition of their achievements in the fields of politics, arts, science, sport and humanities on this year’s Commemoration Day.

Marine fish are responding to climate change by relocating towards the poles

Wed, 31 May 2023 00:01:00 BST

The majority of fish populations in the sea are responding to global warming by relocating towards colder waters nearer the north and south poles, according to the latest research on the impact of climate change on our oceans.

Wirelessly-powered ‘smart bandage’ could provide drug-free wound care

Tue, 30 May 2023 08:30:00 BST

A new generation of wirelessly-powered, environmentally-friendly ‘smart bandages’ could help patients with non-healing wounds avoid infections, scientists say.

FM praises ‘vital’ research being done at UofG’s new Clarice Pears Building

Fri, 26 May 2023 13:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow was delighted to welcome Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf to its new Clarice Pears Building today to learn more about the University’s commitment to addressing health inequalities through its research and civic engagement.

The Physiological Society Honours Nobel Laureate John Boyd Orr with Blue Plaque

Fri, 26 May 2023 07:00:00 BST

The legacy of John Boyd Orr – the first scientist to show that there was a link between poverty, poor diet and ill health, and is the founding father of modern nutrition sciences – has been celebrated with the unveiling of a blue plaque at the University of Glasgow

UofG Burns expert wins prestigious award

Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow Robert Burns expert has been awarded the annual Fellows Award by the English Association.

UofG researchers prepare for next gravitational wave observing run

Wed, 24 May 2023 16:00:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s School of Physics & Astronomy are preparing for the next observing run of the international LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA network of gravitational-wave detectors.

Anticoagulation treatment after an ischemic stroke should be started earlier

Wed, 24 May 2023 09:30:00 BST

An international clinical trial, which involved experts from Glasgow, has concluded that anticoagulation treatment could be safely started earlier than current recommended guidelines in patients following ischemic stroke with atrial fibrillation

Largest study of video games reveals men say twice as much as women

Wed, 24 May 2023 08:30:00 BST

Researchers have found a stark gender imbalance after carrying out the largest-ever study of video game dialogue.

Futuristic video game uses the power of Minoritised Ethnic voices to tell the story of a sustainable Scotland

Thu, 18 May 2023 12:39:00 BST

The UofG has launched a first of its kind video game that amplifies Minoritised Ethnic people’s voices and the role of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Scotland’s sustainable future.

UofG projects win £1.3m funding for green hydrogen research

Fri, 19 May 2023 08:30:00 BST

Four projects linked to the University of Glasgow which are aiming to help Scotland reach net-zero through renewable hydrogen have won more than £1.3m in new funding from the Scottish Government.

Trial helps determine underlying causes of angina

Thu, 18 May 2023 14:00:00 BST

An intensive study into the treatment of angina has found that the use of tests for small blood vessel function in the heart clarify the underlying cause of the condition

£2.5m to help with complex health and social care decision-making across the UK

Thu, 18 May 2023 09:00:00 BST

A collaboration led by the University of Glasgow has been awarded £2.5m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to help tackle complex health and social care issues by providing research-based evidence to support important decision-making across the four UK nations

New ‘microwave’ medical treatment shows promise for patients with HPV

Thu, 18 May 2023 00:01:00 BST

An innovative new medical device which uses microwave heating has shown promising potential for treating precancers and cancers caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV)

Academic conference to explore Outlander’s success  

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will host a major conference this summer to explore the history, politics, culture, languages, clothes and music featured in the series.

Leading researchers call for action to end mental health related deaths

Thu, 11 May 2023 23:30:00 BST

A new paper published in Lancet Psychiatry has called for radical action on a global scale to put an end to the growing mortality rates of people with mental illness and mental distress.

Hydrogen Innovation Centre and testing facility to boost green energy development

Thu, 11 May 2023 08:30:00 BST

Scotland is set to establish a Hydrogen Innovation Centre at the University of Glasgow to accelerate the development of hydrogen technologies.

New Kavya Prize 2023 opens for submissions

Wed, 10 May 2023 08:00:00 BST

Submissions are now open for The Kavya Prize - which seeks to recognise and encourage the literary achievement of Scottish writers of colour.

Variants of COVID-19 in cats followed the same timeline as the human population

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:01:00 BST

Household cats acquired the same COVID-19 variants as their owners throughout the pandemic, according to new research

Large-scale study reveals autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten

Fri, 05 May 2023 23:31:00 BST

A new population-based study, involving 22 million people, shows that autoimmune disorders now affect around one in ten individuals

International equality, diversity and inclusion network wins award

Thu, 04 May 2023 08:30:11 BST

An international network which aims to address equality, diversity and inclusion issues faced by women and marginalised groups has won a prize from the German Chemical Society (GDCh).

Glasgow’s Looking Forward to launch of this year’s Science Festival

Wed, 03 May 2023 08:30:00 BST

The Glasgow Science Festival is set to return to the city next month with a bigger programme of free events than ever.

Iomairt AI a’ toirt cothrom na Fèinne dhan Ghàidhlig san linn dhidseatach

Tue, 02 May 2023 09:00:00 BST

AI initiative gives Gaelic a foothold in the digital age

Unique survey compares Scottish and English attitudes to Foreign Policy

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:00:00 BST

Findings from a first of its kind survey comparing public attitudes in England and Scotland concerning traditional foreign policy questions have been shared at an event hosted by the Scottish Global Affairs Council at the University of Glasgow.

A new European-funded project to revolutionize bioprinting of living materials

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:30:00 BST

The European-funded PRISM-LT project is set to shape the future of engineered living materials in the European Union.

Promising results of clinical trial of radiotherapy for patients with mesothelioma announced

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:00:00 BST

Researchers trialing a higher dose of treatment in patients with mesothelioma, as part of the SYSTEMS-2 clinical trial, found a significant increase in life expectancy in the patients who received the higher dose of radiotherapy, according to preliminary results announced at the British Thoracic Oncology Group’s (BTOG) annual conference.

Hypertension research receives major new funding boost

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:25 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow’s School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health have been awarded €1.24m from UKRI/Horizon Europe, as part of a large European study focused on improving the diagnosis and management of hypertension

UK must adopt heat pumps to achieve 2050 net-zero target

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 08:14:00 BST

A new study by a University of Glasgow-led research centre has found that the UK housing sector is lagging over 30% behind neighbouring countries when it comes to the adoption of heat pumps, despite their enormous potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide cost savings for households.

Self-driving cars must learn the language of cyclists to keep roads safe

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 08:30:00 BST

Future generations of self-driving cars should learn the language of cyclists to help them safely share the roads with bikes, new research suggests.

UofG exhibition shares experiences of dying when facing financial hardship and deprivation

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 BST

An exhibition that shares research findings on experiences of dying at home for people facing financial hardship and deprivation in Scotland is on display at the University of Glasgow.

New study highlights pandemic's lessons for mental health peer support services

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:30:00 BST

The ways in which Scotland’s network of mental health peer-support groups navigated the pandemic could help create better services for both online and offline users.

Video-calling tech could help lonely parrots flock together

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:00 BST

A new study which helped pet parrots make video calls to each other suggests that the birds may have benefited from making new feathered friends over the internet.

UofG celebrates law and language learning links with Germany

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 16:53:00 BST

The University of Glasgow welcomed a delegation from the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, celebrating its law and language links with Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).

UofG to lead national surveillance programme for mosquitoes and their pathogens in wake of climate change

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow – in collaboration with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) – has been awarded a £1.25m grant aimed at improving our understanding of how climate change could increase the risk of mosquito-borne disease in Scotland, and enhance our preparedness.

Prestigious ISO accreditation awarded to Glasgow health-tech company MR CoilTech

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:00:00 BST

Glasgow-based engineering company MR CoilTech has been awarded globally-recognised ISO accreditation from the British Standards Institution (BSI) for the design, development and production of medical devices, in partnership with the University of Glasgow and InnoScot Health.

Weight loss can put type 2 diabetes into remission for at least five years

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:01:21 BST

New findings from a three-year extension of the landmark Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiRECT) have revealed that nearly a quarter of participants who were in remission from type 2 diabetes at two years in the original trial remained in remission at five years

UofG officially joins UN agency for autonomous networks

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 08:30:15 BST

The University of Glasgow is now a full member of a United Nations agency which is aiming to develop international standards for future autonomous networks.

A rare glimpse of Shakespeare’s First Folio 

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:00:00 BST

23 April is Shakespeare’s birthday and this year you can celebrate by seeing Shakespeare’s First Folio for yourself at UofG's Hunterian Art Gallery.

Sharing stress data could enable new forms of mental health support

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:30:00 BST

Stress data collected by wearable tech and shared between close friends could help enable new forms of mutual care for mental health, research suggests.

University of Glasgow leads on investigation on immersive learning and education

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has today officially launched a project, supported by Meta, to study the benefits immersive technologies can bring to education.

University of Glasgow joins new Turing University Network

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 08:30:12 BST

The University of Glasgow has been announced as a founding member of a new network of higher education institutions which will work to use data science and AI for social good.

Breast and mixed-fed babies are at lower risk of having special educational needs

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:00:00 BST

Children who are exclusively breastfed or fed a mix of formula and breastmilk for the first six to eight weeks of life are at lower risk of having special educational need and learning disabilities, according to a new study

Game-changing research into new pancreatic cancer treatment underway

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:58:00 BST

Pioneering research into a new game-changing treatment for those affected by pancreatic cancer has begun, giving hope to patients.

European PhD students set to gather for geothermal energy conference

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 08:30:00 BST

PhD students from across Europe are set to gather in Glasgow this week for a major conference on geothermal energy research.

Eye-tracking research is a peek into the future of mobile device interaction

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:30:00 BST

A new study exploring how mobile devices can be controlled solely by the movements of users’ eyes could offers a peek into the future of gaze-based interactions with smartphones, researchers say.

Two leading UofG academics named as RAEng Research Chairs

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 09:30:00 BST

Two leading researchers from the University of Glasgow have been named as new Research Chairs of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).

Strong evidence that AAV2 and underlying genetic predisposition played a key role in child hepatitis cases

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:00:00 BST

There is now strong evidence that the virus AAV2, alongside an underlying genetic predisposition, played a key role in cases of acute hepatitis in children, according to a new study published in Nature – the first detailed research investigation into the worldwide outbreak

UofG researchers share in €544m ERC Advanced Grant funding

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:00:00 BST

Two researchers from the College of Science & Engineering have won the backing of the European Research Council to support major new projects.

Royal Statistical Society prize for UofG researcher

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:00 BST

Dr Oliver Stoner of the School of Mathematics & Statistics has been named as the recipient of an award from the Royal Statistical Society.

Funding to extend partnerships with Ukraine universities

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:00:00 BST

The grants come on the one-year anniversary of UK-Ukraine Twinning #TwinForHope

Xenophobia on the rise for Romanian migrants since Brexit and Covid

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:01:00 BST

A recent study by a UofG research centre has identified that a significant proportion of Romanian migrants have experienced an increase in xenophobia and racism following the Brexit vote of 2016.

People in Britain had less “risky” sex in the year following the pandemic

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:30:00 BST

The lower prevalence of people having condomless sex with multiple or new partners during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic, was still evident one year after Britain’s first lockdown, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow to celebrate Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien  

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 BST

Academics at the Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic are celebrating Tolkien’s Glasgow connection with a special event to mark the 70th anniversary of Tolkien’s Sir Gawain and the Green Knight lecture at UofG.

UofG projects win pair of prizes at Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:30:00 BST

The success of two innovative University of Glasgow-related projects was recognised with prizes at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

University of Glasgow and GE HealthCare to enter innovation collaboration

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:22:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator.

Faith in Scotland’s constitutional future?

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Academics at the University of Glasgow have been awarded funding to look at the role of faith in deciding Scotland’s constitutional future.

QS 2023 Rankings by Subject

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:16:00 GMT

University of Glasgow records a strong performance in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2023.

New joint PhD arrangement with University of Sydney

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and the University of Sydney have further strengthened their strategic partnership with a new joint PhD arrangement.

Waist to height ratio a better outcome indicator than BMI in patients with heart failure

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:05:06 GMT

New research has debunked the idea that there is an “obesity paradox”, whereby patients with heart failure who are overweight or obese are thought to be less likely to end up in hospital or die than people of normal weight

RSE Fellowships recognise professional achievements and societal contribution.

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:30:00 GMT

RSE Fellowships recognise professional achievements and societal contribution.

Report highlights the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) on deaths and hospital admissions

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:01:00 GMT

Today, Public Health Scotland (PHS) and The Lancet publish new evidence showing the impact of alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) on deaths and hospital admissions attributable to alcohol consumption.

Glasgow’s Innovation Accelerator moves forward with share of £100m project boost

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Six ambitious new projects linked to the University of Glasgow are set to share in a major new investment from the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

INCISE project wins big at Scottish Life Sciences Awards 2023

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:43:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow-led INCISE project is this year’s recipient of the Innovative Collaboration Award at the Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards 2023, held on March 16 at the National Museum of Scotland.

'Painful' Legacy of Asbestos in Scotland to be tackled with £2.1M funding for UofG

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:01:00 GMT

The “long and painful” legacy of asbestos in Scotland is to be tackled with a £2.1m Cancer Research UK grant to the University of Glasgow aimed at solving why it can take decades for exposure to the fibrous mineral to develop into cancer.

New research sheds light on how malaria parasites adapt to their human hosts

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

A study has characterised the factors that cause the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, to invest resources into reproduction – to maximise transmission to other hosts – or replication – to ensure survival within its current human host

Biochemical synthesis discovery could unlock new drug development breakthroughs

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT

A mystery about how a chemical compound found in nature could be synthesised in the lab may have been solved, scientists say – a breakthrough which could unlock new developments in medicine.

UofG academic receives inaugural 'Science, She Says!' award

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:30:00 GMT

Dr Ornela Dardha has been awarded the inaugural ‘Science, She Says!’ award by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI).

UofG to lead two prestigious new research alliances

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is to host two of three new collaborative research alliances in Scotland, with a focus on two of the biggest challenges currently for world health: nutrition and food security, and lifelong brain health

Lifetime achievement award for UofG gravitational wave physicist

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Professor Sheila Rowan has been honoured with the Philip Leverhulme Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding research in gravitational physics and unstinting contribution to the physics community.

Emma Ritch Law Clinic to improve access to justice for sexual offence cases

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:35:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been awarded funding to establish a unique law clinic designed to increase access to justice in Scotland for complainers in sexual offences cases, through the provision of independent legal advice and representation by practising Scottish solicitors, without charge.

Global speakers will celebrate Adam Smith’s anniversary in Glasgow

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:26:00 GMT

The UofG has announced prestigious speakers for its Adam Smith Tercentenary Week this June.

Glasgow PhD students set to take their research to Parliament

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Three PhD students from the University of Glasgow have been selected to present their research at the STEM for Britain competition on Monday 6th March.

New perspective on processes behind Earth system change

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT

The incoming head of the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences has contributed a Perspective article to the latest edition of the journal Science.

UofG lends support to £2m cloud computing research hub

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:30:20 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering are lending their support to a new project which is setting out to drive advances in cloud computing.

AI and big data roadmap could enable superconductor revolution

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:30:00 GMT

A new roadmap which lays out how AI and big data techniques could drive advances in superconductivity research and development is aiming to help to spark a tech revolution.

Causeway Therapeutics Secures £8.75M for Phase 2 Trial of Tendinopathy Therapy

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:01:00 GMT

Causeway Therapeutics, a University of Glasgow spin-out specializing in tendon disease has raised £8.75M from investors to to advance development of microRNA therapeutics.

Monkey mouths and hands could be key to future interactive enrichment systems

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the School of Computing Science have teamed up with monkeys to learn more about how animals prefer to use interactive systems.

Severity in gambling behaviours and suicidality linked in young adults

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:32:00 GMT

An increase in difficulties with gambling is linked to a heightened risk of suicide attempts among young adults, according to new research led by the UofG.

Microphones could help track disease risk in the wild

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Researchers have shown how sounds recorded by low-cost microphones could be used to help track infectious disease risks in the rainforest and in other rapidly changing landscapes.

Finalists for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The finalists have been revealed for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2023, the annual celebration of business-academic partnerships, hosted by Interface.

Smith Around the World lecture series unites global expertise

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:29:00 GMT

Leading experts at the world’s most prestigious universities will discuss Adam Smith’s legacy during his tercentenary, through the University of Glasgow led Smith Around the World lecture series.

Prizewinning students set to compete in second Amazon Alexa Prize TaskBot Challenge

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 08:30:00 GMT

The team of University of Glasgow computing students which scooped a half-million-dollar prize from Amazon last year is gearing up to compete once more.

UofG secures £1.8m funding for advanced structure determination facility

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is set to become one of the first research institutions in the world to acquire a cutting-edge scientific instrument.

Celebrating Shakespeare’s First Folios across Scotland

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT

This year is the 400th Birthday of The First Folio, the first printed edition of William Shakespeare’s collected plays.

UofG researchers to power wireless ‘microbot’ in the brain

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:30:00 GMT

University of Glasgow researchers are part of a new project which is setting out to develop tiny injectable robots capable of predicting and mitigating epileptic seizures.

SSE and the University of Glasgow to fund unique renewables research

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:30:00 GMT

SSE Energy Solutions is to fund the most detailed research ever conducted into the performance of renewable technologies in the business sector.

Reading facial expressions may be partly subjective

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Does someone look angry or sad? You can probably offer an answer to that question based on the information you can see just by looking at their face.

Earth’s atmosphere adds a quick pinch of salt to meteorites, scientists find

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:30:00 GMT

New analysis of the Winchcombe meteorite has revealed just how quickly space rocks which fall to Earth can be contaminated by our atmosphere.

UofG research informs new Women's Prize for Non-Fiction

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:01:00 GMT

Research by the University of Glasgow has informed the creation of the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, a new annual book prize that will further amplify female voices, whilst celebrating books that inform, challenge, disrupt, and offer solace and connection.

The secret world of Influenza A infections

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Scientists at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research have revealed more about the hidden world of respiratory viral infection

International prize for UofG data scientist

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow data scientist has picked up a prize at the first annual Analysts Awards, administered by the Institute of Analytics (IoA).

Supporting New Scots funding announcement

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT

£1.6 million awarded to refugee strategy

Research projects supported by RSE awards will bring benefit to Scotland's cultural, economic and social wellbeing

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Eleven researchers from across the University of Glasgow, have been successful in this RSE funding awards

Domestic abuse information 'not adequately captured' in child contact cases

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 09:15:00 GMT

Domestic abuse allegations and convictions of parents who have perpetrated abuse are not being adequately captured by Scottish civil courts during child contact hearings, a new study by the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh Napier has found.

Hackathon aims to encourage girls into Scotland’s tech sector

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT

Girls from high schools across Glasgow have been offered an insight into careers in computing science at a hackathon event at the School of Computing Science.

UofG to lead international effort to advance cancer care and research

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:01:00 GMT

A team of experts from the University of Glasgow will lead a new international effort to improve cancer control and reduce global health inequalities

£2.2m for Glasgow Cancer Centre to help find new treatments

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

The development of new cancer treatments in Scotland is to receive major funding, providing future hope for people diagnosed with the disease.

Scientists open new window on the physics of glass formation

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Research from an international team of scientists has cast new light on the physics of vitrification – the process by which glass forms.

University of Glasgow experts reveal fascinating new insight into Robert Burns domestic life

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

An astonishing discovery found at a 13th century Scottish castle has shed new light on the day-to-day domestic life of Robert Burns and his family, academics at the University of Glasgow have revealed.

UofG lends expertise to higher and further education carbon footprint report

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

A team from the University of Glasgow has contributed to the first-ever profile of the UK higher and further education sector’s carbon footprint.

Method to preserve entanglement could enable new quantum tech

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

An international team of researchers has developed a new method of overcoming a key challenge for the development of future quantum tech.

Adam Smith 300 launches at the Scottish Parliament

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:07:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has launched its Adam Smith Tercentenary celebrations with an event at the Scottish Parliament. Politicians, academics and leaders came together to hear more about the life and legacy of the founder of modern economics, and the exciting activities that are taking place both at the University and around the world to mark this important event in Scotland’s calendar.

SAPHIRE fund grants to Scottish researchers to enable collaboration with international partners

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

The RSE has today announced the latest recipients of the Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE) Fund which includes three academics from UofG.

At-home cardiac rehabilitation programme is a success in Scotland

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:27 GMT

REACH-HF, an award-winning cardiac rehabilitation programme which helps people living with heart failure improve their quality of life from the convenience and safety of their own homes, should be rolled out across Scotland, according to a new study

International award for UofG chemist

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow chemist has been named as the recipient of a prestigious international award.

Quantum technologies summer school launched for UK early career researchers in the UK and Canada

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

An international summer school to train promising early career researchers in quantum technologies has been announced by the UK’s Quantum Technology (QT) Hubs.

UofG researcher honoured by Royal Astronomical Society

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:00:18 GMT

Dr Christopher Berry was named as the winner of the Fowler Award from the Royal Astronomical Society.

New Co-Directors at the Centre for Robert Burns Studies

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Two Scottish Literature academics will lead University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Centre – the biggest concentration of Burns experts in the world, it was announced today.

Addressing online gambling harms across sub-Saharan Africa

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

As online gambling apps proliferate across Africa, the University of Glasgow has contributed to new research that calls for rapid action from policymakers to safeguard citizens and protect public health.

University of Glasgow academics join first UK-wide Young Academy

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Two academics from the University of Glasgow are among the first members of the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.

Heat pumps could reduce biogas carbon footprint by 36%, research suggests

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

An alternative source of heat could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of a process which turns food waste into power, new research suggests.

SAS and the University of Glasgow enter into a new strategic partnership

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

The Scottish Ambulance Service and the University of Glasgow have entered into a new strategic partnership that will see the two prominent organisations collaborate in order to address key healthcare challenges

University of Glasgow cancer experts to receive £1.7m from Cancer Research UK

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow scientists are to receive £1.7m from Cancer Research UK to investigate both the root causes of cancer and how treatments can be improved

Stranded dolphins’ brains show common signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

The brains of three different species of stranded dolphins show classic markers of human Alzheimer’s disease, according to the most extensive study into dementia in odontocetes (toothed whales).

How would it feel to see the world through someone else's eyes?

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT

20,000 people around the world take part in ground-breaking scientific study into perception led by UofG researcher

Supporting police in improving procedural justice for rape victims

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:06:00 GMT

UofG academics at the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR) have led on improving police engagement with victim-survivors for a project that aims to bring about significant improvements in the criminal justice system’s response to rape.

University of Glasgow publishes independent review

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has today published the full independent review of staff and student procedures and support arrangements in relation to Gender-Based Violence.

UofG engineers lend support to calf pneumonia diagnosis project

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the James Watt School of Engineering are part of a new consortium which is developing the first commercial one-step rapid test for calf pneumonia.

UofG joins £12m next-gen telecommunications research project

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:30:38 GMT

Researchers from the James Watt School of Engineering are among the founding partners of a new £12m telecommunications project.

International award for UofG computer scientist

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Professor Quintin Cutts of the School of Computing Science has been named as a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery.

UofG engineers join new nuclear research and development alliance

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are part of a new strategic alliance in nuclear research and development.

Glasgow scientists discover key to supercharging immunotherapy’s ability to stop breast cancer spreading to the lung

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Breast cancer immunotherapy could be more effective if an immune cell that prevents it from working is targeted at the same time, according to new Breast Cancer Now and Secondary1st funded research.

Future of UK’s writing profession is under threat

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:30:00 GMT

The future of writing is under threat in the UK, according to new UofG research.

Report published on New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT

The report shows that there is much to celebrate in the strength, enthusiasm and commitment to the work of welcoming people who have sought to rebuild their lives in Scotland, but the barriers are also real, and the challenges presented require mitigation.

Call for Adam Smith 300 Academic Workshops

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:55:00 GMT

UofG is calling for academic workshop proposals for Adam Smith Tercentenary Week in June 2023, to mark the 300th birth anniversary of its famous alumnus. The deadline for proposals is February 1.

Advent unveiling for intriguing Madonna and Child

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:00:00 GMT

An Italian Renaissance painting of the Madonna and Child that has long been shrouded in mystery has gone on display following extensive restoration by a team including a UofG academic

UofG lends expertise to hydrogen economy roundtable

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Professor David Flynn, of the James Watt School of Engineering, has lent his expertise to a roundtable discussion on the hydrogen economy.

Prestigious Fellowships awarded to two leading UofG researchers

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Two leading University of Glasgow researchers have been awarded prestigious Fellowships from the Leverhulme Trust.