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The facts:
- An annual research contract income in the top 10 of UK universities.
- Strong RAE performance.
The university is research-led. Read about our Key research areas, Our aims and How we measure ourselves.
The University of Glasgow has achieved outstanding results in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.
Latest research news
Pioneering work at Glasgow recognised by Institute of Physics
Professor Miles Padgett and honorary Professor Leslie Allen have been awarded the Young medal in recognition of their pioneering work on optical angular momentum.
Researcher offers hope for male diabetes sufferers
University of Glasgow Researcher offers hope for male diabetes sufferers.
Scientists reveal secret of girl with ‘all seeing eye’
Scientists have discovered how a girl with half a brain is able to see normally through one eye with both fields of vision.
Anaphylactic shock study
University researchers find new way of reducing the symptoms of anaphylactic shock.
Wellcome Trust Award
Glasgow has played a leading role in securing almost £5 million for some of Africa's brightest scientists.
Major investment in virology research for University
The Medical Research Council is to invest £28 million in a partnership with the University of Glasgow to fund a new multidisciplinary centre of excellence in virology research.
New antioxidant could help treat cardiovascular disease
Researchers believe they have found a potential new treatment for cardiovascular disease which reduces blood pressure.
