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UofG social scientists receive Smart Data Research Fellowships

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:05:00 GMT

Two UofG social scientists have been awarded Fellowships by Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK).

Resources toolkit released to deepen engagement with forests and climate challenges

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Three Words for Forest, the acclaimed verbatim play exploring the uncertainties facing UK forests in a time of climate change, has launched a suite of new resources.

UofG finalists shine in 2026 Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been shortlisted across multiple categories in this year’s Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards, with the work of researchers and partners highlighted for their innovative, socially impactful and collaborative work.

New energy efficiency framework to address global net-zero carbon agenda

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:24:13 GMT

A new way of classifying energy efficiency that could benefit households and address the global net-zero carbon agenda has been developed by the Universities of Glasgow and Cambridge.

A traditional diet could be key to combatting the rise of type-2 diabetes: Nepal is showing us the way

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow in collaboration with Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal, is investigating whether reverting to a traditional diet could help to reduce the growing number of people with type-2 diabetes in Nepal.

Research centre sets out to make Glasgow the first ‘cognitive’ city

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A new research centre based at the University of Glasgow is setting out to develop the ‘cognitive’ cities of the future which will revolutionise urban life.

New report examines what UK Supreme Court decisions mean for devolved law-making

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:53:00 GMT

A new report suggests recent decisions by the UK Supreme Court have introduced new and unexpected constraints on devolved law-making.

UK research and trans inclusion threatened by Sullivan Review recommendations

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

A UK Government-commissioned review's recommendations on research ethics and recording sex and gender data could undermine the quality of public institutions’ research, erode academic freedom, and threaten the rights of trans and gender diverse people if widely adopted, researchers have warned.

Geologists may have solved the mystery of the Green River’s ‘uphill’ route

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

New research may have solved an American mystery which has baffled geologists for a century and a half: how did a river carve a path through a mountain in one of the country’s most iconic landscapes?

Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) launches Skills Academy

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:48:00 GMT

The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) has launched the FRIL Skills Academy, a pioneering skills and education platform designed to address skills gaps and support career development across the financial and professional services sector and fintech ecosystem.

UofG to lead new project to boost fish welfare, Amazonian livelihoods and rainforest conservation

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is to lead a new project which aims to improve fish welfare in the global ornamental fish trade, while strengthening incomes for traditional fishing communities in the Brazilian Amazon

Improvements for UofG in THE Subject Rankings 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:37 GMT

Eight out of 11 subject areas from the University of Glasgow in world top 100 in the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

New imaging tool for inflammation proves suitable for further testing in humans

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:30 GMT

The first whole body in-vivo analysis has shown the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiotracer LW223 is safe and tolerable in healthy humans.

UofG engineers and ESA demonstrate remote medicine breakthrough

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:04:00 GMT

A new collaboration between University of Glasgow engineers and the European Space Agency (ESA) has showcased the potential of nomadic mobile communications networks to enable remote healthcare.

Professor Stephen Tait awarded the Hooke Medal

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Cancer scientist Professor Stephen Tait has been awarded the Hooke Medal by the British Society of Cell Biology (BSCB) for his contribution to the field

Sexual violence and harassment in the Scottish folk music scene

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:28:00 GMT

Four in five women musicians have experienced sexual violence and harassment while working or taking part in the Scottish folk music scene, according to new survey findings.

The hidden microbial communities that shape health in space

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Microorganisms live in biofilms - the equivalent of microbial “cities” - everywhere on Earth. Now, a new Perspective article lays out a path to uncover the role of biofilms in health during long-duration spaceflight, and how spaceflight research can reshape our understanding of these microbial communities on Earth

New report reveals local historic places are vital for mental health

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:53:00 GMT

Historic places are vital for mental health, according to a new report by Historic England and the University of Glasgow.

Compostable circuits could slash environmental impact of electronics

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT

A new type of circuit board which is almost entirely biodegradable could help reduce the environmental harms of electronic waste.

Woodland birds living amongst native trees produce more chicks

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Native trees, such as oaks, have long held a special place in our culture and countryside. Now, researchers have shown that these trees are also important to woodland birds and their offspring

Cancer mystery leaders to liver and bowel cancer discovery

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:50 GMT

Scientists seeking answers to the mystery of why cancer occurs in certain parts of the body and not others may have found a new way to tackle some hard-to-treat cancers

Link between high-engagement gambling and suicidality stronger than thought

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:10:00 GMT

The link between high engagement in gambling and suicidality is stronger than previously thought, according to a new study by the Universities of Glasgow and City St Georges, University of London.

How Scotland’s bard influenced a nation across the ocean

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Exploring how Robert Burns’s transatlantic influence helped shape American ideals of equality and democracy.

University of Glasgow spin-out hails milestone breakthrough in hydrogen energy process

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:40:00 GMT

Clyde Hydrogen Systems (Clyde Hydrogen) successfully completes the build of its first fully integrated prototype system, representing a strong validation in the company’s technology.

Professor Sara Carter to step down as as Head of College of Social Sciences

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:33:44 GMT

Professor Carter has served as Head of College since October 2019 and will remain in post until the Summer of 2026.

John Smith Centre launches UK's first polling course

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:32:00 GMT

In a UK first, the John Smith Centre has launched a new course that will give students an introduction into the science and art of polling.

New test could help pinpoint IBD diagnosis

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A test that rapidly detects signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in stool samples could improve future diagnosis and monitoring of the condition

Recovering tropical forests grow back nearly twice as fast with nitrogen

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:22 GMT

New research suggests that that if recovering tropical forests had enough nitrogen in their soils, they might absorb up to an additional 820 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year for a decade.

Glasgow Libraries launch Wintering Well boxes to tackle SAD this winter

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The development of the Wintering Well Boxes is part of the UKRI-funded research project ‘Living with SAD’, led by UofG's Professor Hester Parr.

Supercharging our immune cells could tackle cancer

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:16 GMT

Supercharging immune cells could provide an effective way to tackle cancer, according to new research by scientists in Scotland

New research reveals the centuries-old roots of Scotland’s most famous haggis dish and poem

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

New research by Professor Gerard Carruthers and Dr Paul Malgrati shows that this playful tribute to Scotland’s national dish is far more than a culinary curiosity, in fact it is the culmination of centuries of cultural, political and literary history.

Scottish patient becomes first to take part in groundbreaking cardiac gene therapy trial

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:50:00 GMT

A Scottish patient has become the first person in the world to undergo a clinical trial that aims to improve outcomes for those having specialist heart surgery.

System which can spot infections in 20 mins could fight antimicrobial resistance

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:30:59 GMT

A new technique which slashes the time taken to diagnose microbial infections from days to minutes could help save lives and open up a new front in the battle against antibiotic resistance, researchers say.

UofG to co-lead major new project on mosquitoes

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:45:00 GMT

A major new project on mosquitoes, their viruses, and associated disease risks in Northern Ireland will be co-led by a multi-institutional team which includes the University of Glasgow, Queen’s University, Belfast and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

UofG part of ‘pivotal’ study to help children and adults with arthritis to live drug free

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The prospect of long-lasting drug-free remission for children and adults living with inflammatory arthritis is a step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a new collaboration between world-leading researchers

University of Glasgow turns 575 years-old

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:56:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow today celebrated its 575th birthday, marking its world-changing past and future. During this landmark year the University of Glasgow, today a world top 100 university, will reflect on centuries of impact locally, nationally and internationally, celebrating the achievements that inspire future world-changers to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

Trinity College named Church of Scotland’s top choice for minister training

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Trinity College at UofG has been recommended as the Church of Scotland’s new lead academic partner for the training of future ministers.

Human-made materials could make up as much as half of some Scottish beaches

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT

The natural sands of beaches along the Firth of Forth are being mixed with significant amounts of human-made materials like bricks, concrete, glass and industrial waste, new research has revealed.

Touch-free health monitoring could breathe new life into health diagnostics

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:47 GMT

A new development in wireless sensing technology which can reliably screen for five common pulmonary diseases could lead to breakthrough new forms of touch-free diagnostics.

Pakistan Academy of Sciences fellowship for UofG engineer

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:50:00 GMT

A researcher from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering has been elected to a prestigious fellowship by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS).

Nanowire technology breakthrough could unlock new material manufacturing

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A breakthrough development in nanofabrication could help support the development of new wireless, flexible, high-performance transparent electronic devices.

Your Burns Supper matters: help shape the future of a global and living tradition

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The Centre for Robert Burns Studies is calling on people worldwide to help create a crowdsourced archive of Burns Night events, viewable through an interactive global map launching in July 2026 on the 225th anniversary of the first Burns Supper.

New research will help put emotions at the heart of regeneration

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:57:00 GMT

UofG researchers have pioneered new techniques to identify, measure and record memories and emotions about place that will help deliver more effective regeneration.

UofG leads research into Scotland’s Community Custody Units for women

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:11:12 GMT

A University of Glasgow led report has shared positive feedback on Community Custody Units for women, whilst also raising concerns and calling for reform.

Five of Scotland’s Most Amazing Archaeological Discoveries from 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

UofG archaeologists and students are part a team named among the biggest discoveries from this year.

Cosmic art collaboration set to be showcased at John Brown Memorial Lecture

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A pioneering fusion of nuclear physics and audiovisual art is set to be showcased during a public event at the University of Glasgow next month.

Scientists Track Adaptation of H5N1 in Dairy Cattle

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:01:21 GMT

The H5N1 avian influenza virus – commonly known as bird flu – has been causing outbreaks in dairy cows in the United States since March 2024. Now, scientists studying the adaptation of the avian H5N1 viruses to cows, have found that some of the more recent variants are more able to infect cow cells and tissues than some older variants

Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy celebrates second anniversary

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:30:39 GMT

The Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy is marking the second anniversary of its foundation with a look back at its past and a look ahead to its future successes.

UofG researcher honoured by ACM

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:14:37 GMT

A University of Glasgow computing scientist has been named as a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Innovation award for UofG spinout

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow spinout which creates advanced 3D images of inaccessible structures using cosmic rays has won a national award.

New research highlights golden opportunity for future prospectors

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Sophisticated new chemical analysis of gases trapped in rocks for millions of years has cast new light on the origin of the gold deposits beneath Scotland and Ireland.

First Virtual Reality kiosk for Museums in the Metaverse launched

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has unveiled its first [un]box Virtual Reality kiosk, a self-contained gateway to worlds that were once out of reach.

Cosmic trip could help bacteria keep future space missions safe from radiation

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A new research collaboration which fuses fashion and science is set to send bacteria into space – and the outcomes could create radiation-sensitive fabrics capable of preventing skin cancer on Earth and protecting space explorers on the Moon.

Housing priority areas identified for the next Scottish Government amid national emergency

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:30:00 GMT

The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has set out the evidence-led housing priorities for the next Scottish Government amid a formally declared national housing emergency.

UofG leads new international project tackling AI bias in speech recognition

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Seven new projects will strengthen collaborations between US and UK researchers to address the ethical, legal and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Among them is a major initiative led by the University of Glasgow that will confront bias in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems.

UK Prime Minister thanks Changing Realities for shaping the Child Poverty Strategy

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:58:00 GMT

Parents and carers from Changing Realities, a child poverty action group led by the UofG, met with the UK’s Prime Minister in Glasgow and Cardiff in recognition of the impact they have had on shaping the Child Poverty Strategy.

New benchmarking tool for gambling regulation is a global first

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:08:00 GMT

A new benchmarking tool for gambling regulation launched by University of Glasgow experts is the first of its kind worldwide.

Microscopic masterpiece marks Glasgow’s 850th anniversary

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have joined the city’s 850th anniversary celebrations by creating a tiny tribute – an image of Scotland etched in unprecedented detail at the wavelength of light.

University of Glasgow to partner with Glasgow Caledonian University on entrepreneurship and innovation

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:47:00 GMT

The Innovation3 Exchange is a five-year pilot partnership between the universities, supported by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).

Exhibition lifts curtain on Glasgow's historic panto tradition

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

A special exhibition celebrating the rich history of Glaswegian and Scottish pantomime has officially opened at Glasgow City Chambers, offering visitors a festive journey through one of Scotland’s most beloved traditions.

UofG wins Openness Award at the Understanding Animal Research symposium

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:36:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been recognised for its approach to public engagement, winning an Openness Award at the annual Understanding Animal Research (UAR) symposium for its debut appearance at the Glasgow Science Festival (GSF).

Digital twin tech could help slash ‘phantom load’ waste

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Digital twin tech could help slash ‘phantom load’ waste

Scots urged to join creative conversation about climate change

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

People in Scotland are being urged to lend their voices to a national conversation about climate change led by the University of Glasgow.

Terahertz device sets performance record and opens new tech horizons

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A prototype device which has demonstrated record-breaking longevity could help open up new frontiers in next-generation communications and computing technologies.

National award for UofG search engine platform

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A software platform developed at the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science which helps facilitate the development of AI-powered search engines has won a national award.

RSV vaccination during pregnancy reduces the risk of infant hospitalisation by around 80%

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:54 GMT

New research shows that infants under three months old, whose mothers received the RSV vaccination during pregnancy, had around 80% reduced risk of hospitalisation due to an RSV infection, compared to infants whose mothers were unvaccinated

Budding entrepreneurs clock on at first StartUp Factory Scotland Weekend

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:07:00 GMT

Teams blended participants from universities and colleges in Glasgow City Region and the west of Scotland, creating a rich environment for collaboration and idea-sharing.

Finding solutions to the global issue of sexual harassment in medicine

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:19:00 GMT

One-third of junior doctors have experienced sexual harassment and abuse within their healthcare system.

Bird flu viruses are resistant to fever, making them a major threat to humans

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:01:00 GMT

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, one of the body’s ways of stopping viruses in their tracks, according to new research led by the universities of Cambridge and Glasgow.

New study uncovers a key biological marker into why young people self-harm

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

As many as one in six teenagers have self-harmed at some point in their lives. As well as being an indicator of emotional pain, self-harm is also the best-known predictor of death by suicide – yet researchers know little about the emotional and biological factors that lead to it.

Prestigious fellowship for University of Glasgow aerospace engineer

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow aerospace engineer has been presented with a prestigious award from the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Seal milk rivals human breast milk in nutritional complexity

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Atlantic grey seal milk rivals human breast milk in sugar complexity, according to new research published in Nature Communications. The findings challenge the previously held assumption that human milk is uniquely complex amongst mammals

Funding grant secured for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

An innovative research project, which aims to uncover the diverse voices, identities, and cultural interactions that shaped early British history, has been awarded £1.4 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funding.

UofG awarded contract to deepen understanding of gambling behaviours

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:59:30 GMT

University of Glasgow awarded contract to deepen understanding of gambling behaviours across the UK.

University of Glasgow and UPES formalise strategic partnership for student mobility

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:50:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow (UofG) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with UPES, University of Tomorrow, launching a new academic partnership to enhance undergraduate student mobility between India and the UK.

Keltic Pharma Therapeutics awarded $1.3 million from Gates Foundation for malaria drug discovery programme

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In a separate announcement, the University spin-out has also partnered with Scotland-based BioAscent to give customers access to cutting-edge peptide discovery platform for GPCR targets.

Local knowledge sought for climate change research project

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Academics at the University of Glasgow are launching an appeal to residents Ayr, Dumfries and Wick for their feedback on the impacts of climate change on communities and residents’ mental health as part of a new research project.