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Size matters: brain processes ‘big’ words faster than ‘small’ words
Bigger may not always be better, but when it comes to brain processing speed, it appears that size does matter.
Tweet-along Lectures
An academic from the University of Glasgow's School of Interdisciplinary Studies in Dumfries is actively encouraging his students to tweet during his lectures.
Symposium challenges copyright law exceptions for archives
Archives are our cultural and scientific memory. For example, the Wellcome Library’s Codebreakers website explores the race to crack our genetic code, and showcases the real lives of the scientists involved.
Scottish heather honey is best for beating bacteria
Honey has long been known for its anti-bacterial properties: it was prized by the ancient Egyptians and is widely used today in veterinary medicine as a wound dressing.
Seeing speech: ultrasound technology records tongues in action
Researchers are using ultrasound and MRI technology to build a three dimensional visualisation of tongues in action during speech
Smouldering peat fires may contribute to climate change
New research into smouldering wildfires in the UK has found that they could be a contributor to climate change.
£2 million awarded for 'lost in translation' research
Academics at the University of Glasgow have received £2 million from the Arts and Humanities Research Council's (AHRC) Translating Cultures Programme.
New blood: thalassaemia patients could be first to benefit from research
Scientists leading a pioneering study that aims to use stem cells to create a limitless supply of blood are hoping to start trials by 2016.
Principal appointed Honorary President of David Hume Institute
The Principal has been confirmed as the new Honorary President of the David Hume Institute and will take up the post from 1 January 2014
Vaccinating cattle against E.coli O157 could cut human cases by 85%
Vaccinating cattle against the E. coli O157 bacterium could cut the number of human cases of the disease by 85%, according to scientists.
Hunterian Art Gallery exhibition tells story of Allan Ramsay
Elegant and beautiful paintings by one of Britain’s finest portraitists are at the heart of a new exhibition opening at the Hunterian Art Gallery
Sir Alex Ferguson launches new phase of Beatson Pebble Appeal
Sir Alex Ferguson, a veteran of countless battles on the football pitch turned his attention to the fight against cancer on a visit to the University of Glasgow today.
Preventative angioplasty could save thousands of lives
Preventive angioplasty in heart attack patients cuts the risk of death and other serious complications, according to research by cardiologists.
World rankings rise for the University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow has attained its highest ever world ranking, rising three places from 54 to 51 position in the latest QS survey
Watching television can be a factor in accent change
New research has provided the first evidence to prove that active and engaged television viewing does help to accelerate language change
Commercial baby foods don’t meet infants’ dietary weaning needs
UK commercial baby food don’t meet infants’ dietary weaning needs, because they are predominantly sweet foods that provide little extra nutritional goodness
Yin-yang effect of sodium and chloride presents salt conundrum
‘Eat less salt’ is a mantra of our health-conscious times and is seen as an important step in reducing heart disease and hypertension.
Jings! Whit’s gaun on? Tintin gets a makeover for new Scots edition
A new translation of Tintin will make the adventures of the plucky Belgian detective and faithful dog, Snowy, available in Scots for the first time
Two Glasgow projects shortlisted for THE awards
Two projects at the University of Glasgow have been shortlisted for prestigious Times Higher Education Awards 2013.
Parasitic worm genome reveals potential drug and vaccine targets
Analysis of the genome of a parasitic worm that infects livestock worldwide has revealed potential targets for treatments and vaccines.
Stroke-causing mutant gene identified by scientists – along with a potential treatment
A genetic mutation that can lead to haemorrhagic stroke has been identified by scientists – along with a drug to potentially treat it.
University of Glasgow graduate named Young Software Engineer of the Year
A recent School of Computing Science graduate has scooped first prize in the annual Young Software Engineer of the Year competition.
Declassified spy photographs reveal lost Roman frontier
Declassified spy photography has uncovered a lost Roman Eastern frontier, dating from the second century AD
The milk of human kindness: providing baby pandas with the bare necessities
As Edinburgh Zoo and Scotland awaits the birth of a cub – or two – to Tian Tian hopefully any new arrivals will happily suckle on their mother in order to receive the essential nutrients and antibodies they need to help them grow.
Long-term variations in blood pressure raises risk of early death
Anyone who has had frequent blood pressure checks knows that blood pressure is never constant.
University of Glasgow increases commitment to widening participation
Additional places for up to 800 students from low-income backgrounds will be created at the University of Glasgow over the next four years.