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Gifford Lecture Series - Body and Mind: Insights from Neuroscience
This year’s prestigious University of Glasgow Gifford Lecture Series will feature three talks from distinguished neuroscientist, V.S. Ramachandran.
Glasgow goes up in Guardian university guide
The University of Glasgow has registered a rise of seven places to stand at 14 in the latest Guardian University Guide for courses starting in 2013.
New growth charts for school age children launched
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have been working with the University of Glasgow to produce new growth charts.
From waste to water: University of Glasgow examines solution to red mud problem
Scientists at the University of Glasgow are working to turn a toxic industrial waste product into a material which can be used to treat contaminated water.
Archives from the pioneers of modern genetics brought together for the first time
The Wellcome Library is to bring the papers of the pioneers of modern genetics together in one place for the first time as part of a ground-breaking digitisation project, part of which features material from leading figures at the University of Glasgow.
National Identities – A Scottish-Bavarian comparison
The Bavarian Minister for Culture and Education and senior academics will be offering their views on national identity in a major conference
Study suggest chemicals in the environment could threaten male fertility
New research has shown that fertility in a subset of men could be threatened by chemicals that are routinely found within our environment.
Intelligent comic educating researchers of tomorrow
An interactive comic book, produced at the University of Glasgow, will become the latest global educational tool in the fight against malaria
Brain oscillations reveal our senses do not experience the world continuously
It has long been suspected that humans do not experience the world continuously, but rather in rapid snapshots.
Professor Iain McInnes elected Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor Iain McInnes, Director of the Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS).
Call for Scottish Parliament to establish a Human Rights Committee
The Scottish Parliament should establish a separate Human Rights Committee because the current committee system has failed to adequately consider human rights issues.
Improved treatment for head & neck cancers could soon be on its way, say researchers
Engineers and scientists are developing a new method of treating head and neck cancers they believe will make therapy more targeted and effective.
Geoscientists watch Sierra Nevada grow in real time
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have been collaborating with colleagues at the University of Nevada, Reno to watch the Sierra Nevada mountain range grow in real time.
‘Rock clock’ sheds new light on size and frequency of Yellowstone super-eruptions
A volcanic super-eruption in America’s Yellowstone National Park two million years ago was actually two smaller eruptions 6,000 years apart, new research has revealed.
New study reveals a hidden nuclear history
On the week of the 26th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, the first-ever study of nuclear engineers has shown how they were shaped by secrecy and shifting goals.
Scientists take a step towards better sleeping sickness treatment
Scientists have taken a major step forward in the quest to develop new, safer drugs for the treatment of sleeping sickness.
Call for better patient awareness and doctor education in dealing with high blood pressure
On the eve of its annual conference, leading doctors from the European Society of Hypertension have called for patient awareness and better clinician education to ensure more individualised treatment of high blood pressure.
Exhibition to mark World Malaria Day charts University’s long fight against the disease
A new exhibition to mark World Malaria Day opened on Wednesday 25th April by the University Chancellor Sir Kenneth Calman in the University of Glasgow’s library.
Martian meteorite touches down at the University of Glasgow
After hundreds of thousands of years drifting in space, a piece of the rocky surface of Mars has made its way into the hands of scientists at the University of Glasgow.
Leading immunologist elected Royal Society Fellow
Professor Foo Yew ‘Eddy’ Liew, Senior Research Fellow and Gardiner Professor of Immunology, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society.
UK public underestimating sugar levels in popular drinks
People in the UK are significantly misjudging the amount of sugar in popular drinks.
Darwin was wrong: Facial expressions of emotion are not universal
The belief that all humans communicate six basic emotions through their facial expressions has been refuted by researchers.
DIY drugstores in development at the University of Glasgow
A new 3D printing process could revolutionise the way scientists, doctors and even the general public create chemical products.
Parkinson’s UK announces a world first in the charity’s bid to find a cure
Parkinson’s UK is launching the biggest in-depth research study tracking people with the neurological condition ever mounted anywhere in the world.
Funding boost for Ultrafast Chemical Physics
A partnership to help Scottish scientists explore the fundamental workings of matter using the fastest lasers on Earth has received a significant funding boost.
Cognitive therapy effective in helping young people at risk of developing psychosis
New research suggests that Cognitive Therapy (CT) is more effective in reducing the severity of psychotic experiences in young adults
Professor Jane Duckett receives Lord Provost of Glasgow Education Award
Professor Jane Duckett received the prestigious Lord Provost Education Award at a special ceremony held in the City Chambers on Thursday 5 April 2012
Principal of the University of Glasgow appointed to Scottish Funding Council
The Scottish Government has announced that the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow has been appointed as a member of the Scottish Funding Council.
New research reveals the mystery of the Hunterian Gem Heist
Recent research for a lunchtime talk has uncovered details of the largest single theft in the history of The Hunterian.
University of Glasgow announces research fellowship recruitment drive
The University of Glasgow has announced a new drive to encourage world-class researchers to bring their work to the city.
University of Glasgow celebrates links with Singapore partners
A university delegation visited Singapore this week to formally mark the launch of two new aerospace courses to be taught in partnership with Singapore Institute of Technology.
Brain ‘talks over’ boring speech quotes
Storytelling is a skill not everyone can master, but even the most crashing bore gets help from their audience’s brain which ‘talks over’ their monotonous quotes, according to scientists.
Fruit Flies Get Kidney Stones Too!
Professor Julian Dow has shown that fruit flies get kidney stones when exposed to certain dietary foods. This could help in the treatment of the condition in humans.
BBC Television’s The Apprentice brings business ideas to a wider audience
The Apprentice, which starts tonight on BBC television, is not just an entertainment programme. It also encourages audiences to become more interested in aspects of business and the entrepreneurial culture.
Glasgow scientists to create drug to kill cancer cells
Scientists from the University of Glasgow are investigating how the blood cancer leukaemia develops in the bone marrow.
Studying Scotland Champions Group Announced
A new group comprised of academics, cultural specialists and enthusiasts has been formed to promote Scottish Studies in schools and across wider society.
Studies reveal protein’s role in coronary heart disease and treatment possibilities
Two international studies published by The Lancet have uncovered new evidence that a particular protein plays a significant role in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Council of Europe Pro Merito medal presented to Professor of Law
Professor Jim Murdoch, Professor of Public Law at the University of Glasgow has been awarded the Pro Merito medal of the Council of Europe.
First female medical graduate in Scotland honoured in her home town
The first woman in Scotland to graduate in medicine will be recognised in her home town this week.
Students set to spin web of the future
A team of science and engineering students have developed an innovative ‘space web’ experiment which will be carried on a rocket from the Arctic Circle to the edge of space this week.
New rabies virus discovered in Tanzania
A new type of rabies virus has been discovered in Tanzania by scientists from the University of Glasgow and the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA).
£140,000 boost to develop drug that protects the heart
Dr George Baillie, a Reader of Biochemistry within the Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences has received a Translational Research grant of £142,586 from national heart charity, Heart Research UK
Smoking ban reduced pregnancy complications, says study
The introduction of the ban on smoking in public places in Scotland resulted in a decrease in preterm delivery in pregnancy and small for gestational age rates, according to a new study.
Listening to the past – new study into the changing accent of Glasgow
A study from the University of Glasgow is the first of its kind to investigate the evolution of the Glaswegian accent over the course of a century
Fukushima visit for University of Glasgow scientist
A University of Glasgow scientist is flying to Japan to visit the Fukushima Prefecture, where three nuclear reactors were seriously damaged in the earthquake and subsequent tsunami of March 2011.
Deputy First Minister to deliver lecture on Scotland’s Constitution
Nicola Sturgeon MSP will deliver a public lecture on “Scotland’s Constitution – A Means to an End” at 5.30pm on Monday 5 March 2012 in the Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre.
Glasgow receives £281,000 for scholarships from The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust
The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust has awarded £281,000 to the University of Glasgow to fund scholarships for postgraduate Masters students in the College of Science & Engineering.
Author Christopher Brookmyre presents students with Talent Scholarships award certificates
The Scottish novelist Christopher Brookmyre presented 65 undergraduate students each with a certificate to mark their receipt of a Talent Scholarship worth £1,000 a year.
Academic debates the place of faith in schools
Academic Professor James Conroy, Professor of Religious and Philisophical Education will be taking part in a major debate on the place of "Faith in Schools"
Stations of the Cross exhibition features 29 artists
An exhibition at the university memorial chapel will feature works from Peter Howson and John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo) throughout Lent.
University of Glasgow and Irvine Royal Academy launch 'Partner School' initiative
Irvine Royal Academy will be officially unveiled as a University of Glasgow ‘Partner School’ at 0915 on Tuesday 21 February 2012.
Pakistan employers hold recruitment fair in Glasgow
Pakistani students from Glasgow and beyond will have the chance to meet with a range of employers from Pakistan at a special recruitment fair on Friday 24 February.
Professor Muffy Calder appointed as Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland
The new Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland will be Professor Muffy Calder, First Minister Alex Salmond has announced.
University of Glasgow reaches for the stars with launch of Space Glasgow Research Cluster
The University of Glasgow unveiled an ambitious space technology research programme at an event attended by the Minister of State for Universities and Science, the Rt Hon David Willetts MP.
Glasgow-led project delivers 266 new homes in Pakistan’s flood-hit Swat Valley
A University-led project which channelled Scottish Government and other donor funding into Pakistan’s flood-hit Swat Valley district has resulted in the construction of 266 new homes.
Experts reveal how plants don’t get sunburn
Experts at the University of Glasgow have discovered how plants survive the harmful rays of the sun.
Writing the future for Scottish novelists
The shortlist for this year’s Sceptre Prize for emerging writers on the University of Glasgow Creative Writing course has been announced.
Applications to the University of Glasgow rise by 11%
Figures just released by UCAS show that applications received for undergraduate courses to the University of Glasgow rose by 11% this year