Glasgow students restore iconic textiles collection
Iconic works of art that hang in the committee rooms of the House of Commons in Westminster have been conserved by students at the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Textile Conservation and will be on public display on Saturday during London’s Open House weekend.
Seeing speech: ultrasound technology records tongues in action
Using ultrasound and MRI technology to build a two dimensional visualisation of tongues in action during speech.
£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
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.
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
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.
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.
Declassified spy photographs reveal lost Roman frontier
Declassified spy photography has uncovered a lost Roman Eastern frontier, dating from the second century AD
Space Mission Cleared for Launch in 2015
Scientists from the University of Glasgow's Institute for Gravitational Research (IGR) have successfully reached another important milestone and look firmly on course for a launch in 201
Young voters should be required to vote first time round
Compulsory first-time voting could tackle political inequality and empower young voters.
Prehistoric giant fish could grow more than 16 metres long
The skeletal remains of the biggest fish ever to have swum the seas have revealed just how massive the prehistoric creature could grow.
Mapping the planet’s ups and downs
Researchers at the University of Glasgow are using a new technique to respond to natural disasters around the world and manage their impact.
The Royal Academy of Engineering recognition for Glasgow academic
Professor Muffy Calder, Professor of Formal Methods in the Department of Computing Science is one of 60 new Fellows to be elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Funding Council provides vital resource for Gaelic language revival
The Scottish Funding Council is to aid the development of a ground-breaking Scottish Gaelic dictionary with a £2 million funding package.
Clinical exchange programme is China-UK first
The first ever China-UK clinical exchange programme has been agreed by the Universities of Glasgow and Sun Yat-sen.
What Obama won’t say about Martin Luther King
Dr Daniel Scroop, senior lecturer in contemporary citizenship, considers the implications of President Obama's speech on the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech.
The Vikings were not the first colonisers of the Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands were colonised much earlier than previously believed, and it wasn’t by the Vikings, according to new research.
International team reveals 21 ‘signatures’ in 30 common cancers
An international team, including scientists from The University of Glasgow has described the mutational processes that drive tumour development in 30 of the most common cancer types
New online programme helps beat bipolar disorder
A new online self-management programme to help those suffering from bipolar disorder has just been made freely available to the public
Time to rethink the Rehabilitation of Offenders?
More than a third of men and almost one in ten women in Scotland are likely to have at least one criminal conviction, according to a new report published by academics at the University of Glasgow.
Grapefruit biomolecules may herald new treatment for heart disease
New research has identified molecules occurring naturally in fruit that may play an important role in the future treatment of heart disease.
The role of internet search in democratic elections
A new research project examining how search engines contribute to voter knowledge in elections has been launched by the Adam Smith Research Foundation
Women separating risk poverty in old age to retain family home
Women separating are foregoing their share of pension schemes to secure the family home, new research has found.
Doctoral Researcher receives Prestigious Fulbright Award to the US
Arlene Holmes-Henderson, a Doctoral researcher has received a Scottish Studies Scholar Fulbright Award to enable her to lecture and research at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Professor Mandy MacLean adds to long list of honours with latest fellowship and prize
Professor Mandy MacLean has been awarded a Senior Research Fellowship by the Royal Society Leverhulme Trust – adding to her long list of honours.
Scientists in a spin over Doppler Shift discovery
Scientists at the Universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde have discovered rotational speed can be determined by measuring Doppler Shift – the same effect utilised in radar speed guns.
Worrying rise in alcohol deaths among young women in England and Scotland
There has been a worrying increase in alcohol related deaths among young women in England and Scotland, researchers from the Glasgow Centre for Population Health have found.
William Forbes manuscript rediscovered
A manuscript on Roman law by William Forbes (d. 1745), first holder of the Regius Chair in Civil Law, has been rediscovered as the law school celebrates the Chair’s Tercentenary.
University of Glasgow receives major grant for engineering research
The College of Science and Engineering has been awarded a share of £85m in new funding to support pioneering research to improve the efficiency of electronic and optical components.
Bi-polar patients 'undertreated' for common physical health problems
Those diagnosed with bi-polar are more likely than the general population to be under-treated for common physical health problems, according to new research.
Glasgow partners in new centre to drive UK’s progress in synthetic biology
Glasgow has joined forces with 16 other universities as part of a new £10 million Innovation and Knowledge Centre (IKC) in synthetic biology.
Statin drugs save healthcare systems money as well as saving lives
Statins not only help save lives but are great value for money too, even in lower risk patients, according to a new study.
New £3m centre for Glasgow heart researchers
Researchers in Glasgow have received £3 million from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to fund their life-saving cardiovascular research.
Negative effects of vitamins on voles cast doubt on health supplement benefits
Vitamin C and vitamin E dramatically reduce the lifespan of voles, biologists have found, raising questions about the benefits of vitamins as a health supplement.
Young Glasgow researcher named as one of 175 Faces of Chemistry
A University of Glasgow PhD student has been honoured for his contributions to the field of chemistry.
Leading social scientist to direct MRC Unit at University of Glasgow
New Director for the Medical Research Council/Chief Scientist Office Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (MRC/CSO SPHSU), University of Glasgow.
Just cutting down the number of cigarettes does not reduce smokers’ risk of early death
Smokers are unlikely to extend their lifespan if they choose to smoke fewer cigarettes but don’t give up altogether.
Scottish scientists scoop research paper of the year award
A team of Scottish scientists are celebrating after winning an award for the best research paper of the year 2012.
Success for Alexia in the 3MT finals
Glasgow researchers impress at the first national Three-minute Thesis competition
Asterix inspired by Scotland
New Asterix author, Jean Yves-Ferri, visits Scotland to speak publicly for the first time about forthcoming book ‘Asterix and the Picts’
South Asians need more exercise than white Europeans to reduce diabetes risk
South Asians may have to exercise more than white Europeans to achieve the same levels of fitness and reduce their risk of diabetes.
Treatment burden for victims of stroke is too great
The treatment and rehabilitation burden on stroke patients is too great, according to researchers.
Major new Glasgow research centre to tackle crippling condition of rheumatoid arthritis
Arthritis Research UK and the University of Glasgow have announced a major new research centre that aims to find out more about the causes of rheumatoid arthritis.
New research casts light on adults who choose to go missing
Researchers from a project which aims to deepen understanding of adults who choose to go missing are presenting their results for the first time today (Wednesday 19 June).
Digging for clues on Bannockburn’s 699th anniversary
To mark the 699th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, the National Trust for Scotland’s “Big Dig” took place over the weekend of 22 and 23 June
Glasgow conference debates the future of Science and Mathematics Education in Scotland and England
The University of Glasgow [Tuesday 25th June] hosts a unique conference to debate the key challenges facing Science and Mathematics education in the two nations.
World’s oldest comic book takes centre stage at international comic book conference
Comic books are taking centre stage in a major, week-long academic conference being held in Glasgow this week
Policy Scotland Launch
A new hub for innovative thinking on public policy will launch this week with a debate about the different currency policy scenarios that would confront an independent Scotland.
Exercise helps the body clock keep in time
Regular exercise can strengthen the body’s ‘clock’ and help it stay synchronised as it grows older, according to a new study.
Researchers set to boldly go into new areas of medical sensing with multicorder
A new research project is aiming to develop a Star Trek-style ‘multicorder’ capable of quickly providing medical staff with accurate information about their patients’ condition.
Scientists send surplus laptops to Malawi’s school kids
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have teamed up with a new Scottish charity to send used laptops to school children in Malawi.
Lego helps computing science students build future careers
Computer scientists have made a working model of multi-million pound cloud computing technology using just Lego bricks and a handful of £20 mini-computers.
Volunteers sought for study into effects of ageing on the brain
Neuroscientists at the University of Glasgow are looking for volunteers to help them in a project looking at the effects of ageing on the brain.
On a different wavelength: scientists set out to create ‘superspectral’ camera
A team of engineers is setting out to create the world’s first camera sensor capable of ‘seeing’ across a wide range of wavelengths.
Research on 1,000 paintings makes hundreds of new discoveries
New research and detailed records of over 1,000 paintings have gone online as part of an ongoing project to research over 22,000 artworks.
Mothers-to-be should be aware of unintentional chemical exposures
Pregnant women should be made aware of the sources and routes of chemical exposure in order to minimise harm to their unborn child
City clocks tick faster: Urban blackbirds’ biological rhythms altered by setting
Biologists have discovered for the first time that the biological rhythms of city-dwelling organisms are changing in response to city living.
Letter from Robert the Bruce to Edward II reveals power struggle in the build-up to Bannockburn
New research has revealed a letter written in 1310, presenting historians with fresh information about a pivotal time in the Wars of Scottish Independence
Heart of space mission cleared for launch by University of Glasgow
Scientists at the Institute for Gravitational Research have successfully concluded extensive testing of a vital component of a future space mission.
Celebrating the life and work of an unsung Scottish hero
The life and work of a Scottish scientist, artist, poet and political radical, little known in his native land, will be celebrated in a new exhibition.
Atlas of Palliative Care Across Europe Unveiled
Palliative care provided for those approaching the end of their lives varies greatly, according to the first comprehensive European overview of the service
Encouraging data from stem cell trial in stroke patients as plans for Phase II progress
Encouraging interim data from the world’s first clinical trial examining the safety of neural stem cell treatment in stroke patients has been reported by researchers.
Impact of Commonwealth Games on east end
Views from local residents inform assessment of Commonwealth Games legacy
Brain uses internal ‘average voice’ prototype to identify who is talking
The human brain is able to identify individuals’ voices by comparing them against an internal ‘average voice’ prototype, according to neuroscientists.
What can the debates on Scottish independence learn from Slovakia?
leading expert on Slovak independence, Dr Ivo Samson, will present a lecture assessing the implications of the Czecho-Slovak “velvet divorce” on Scottish independence
Scottish Government pledges additional funding to support research excellence
The University of Glasgow has been awarded a £2.5million funding boost by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to support world leading research
Facing the chill wind of blood pressure
High blood pressure is something that has traditionally been a problem in Scotland, but might there be a link to our climate?
Alcohol sales fall due to ban on multi-buy promotions
A report published this week shows a 2.6% decrease in the amount of alcohol sold per adult in Scotland in the year following the introduction of the Alcohol etc. (Scotland) Act in October 2011.
Single-pixel power: scientists make 3D images without a camera
Physicists have found a way to make sophisticated 3D images without using conventional digital cameras.
Public invited to check their cardiovascular health at World Hypertension Day event in Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is inviting members of the public to have free health checks as part of World Hypertension Day on Friday 17 May.
Transforming the culture of dying
It was famously said that the only two things certain in life are death and taxes. The impact of taxes is well commented upon, but discussions on the end of life are much less prominent.
Cricket book hits Beyond a Boundary
One of the most celebrated and influential sports books of modern times is to be the focus of a major conference that will take place at the University of Glasgow.
Scientists develop device for portable, ultra-precise clocks and quantum sensors
Researchers have developed a portable way to produce 'ultracold' atoms for quantum technology and quantum information processing.
New study will investigate why our dialects are changing
A new research project will trace how Scotland’s traditional regional dialects are changing and help map our linguistic future
Mental health network aims to promote brain disorder discoveries
A team of academics from the University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde have formed a network designed to drive forward mental health breakthroughs.
Glasgow joins Liverpool in a new Wellcome Trust Centre for Global Health Research
Wellcome Trust awards over £750,000 to Centre to support young, talented scientists in global health
£4m study of key social issues to help build better public services
Pressing issues such as crime rates, racial segregation, and social inequality are among concerns to be addressed by experts in a £4 million research initiative.
The secrets of Britain’s most successful marriage maker revealed
Historians are today launching an online resource that will provide a publicly accessible record of one of Elizabethan England’s most remarkable figures
Disrupting cell signals may lead to new cancer treatments
Scientists have taken a major step towards developing new treatments for certain cancers by disrupting signals that cause growth of cells
Imaging the fetus – the history of obstetric ultrasound
To mark one of the most important medical developments to come out of the University of Glasgow in the twentieth century, a new book has been published.
Are human rights part of Scotland’s constitutional future?
The importance of human rights in Scotland’s constitutional future will be debated at an event at Glasgow City Chambers on 1 May 2013.
Innovation Centre set to boost sensor and imaging systems industrial engagement
The University of Glasgow has received funding to create a world-leading sensor and imaging systems centre which will offer major benefits to the Scottish economy.
University of Glasgow receives funding for world-leading stratified medicine Innovation Centre
The University of Glasgow is set to boost its contribution to global medical research and the Scottish economy following the announcement of funding to build a major research centre.
Schizophrenia sufferers miss out on heart disease diagnosis
Those diagnosed with schizophrenia are less likely than the general population to have a recorded diagnosis of heart disease, a new report published in BMJ Open has found.
How have young people’s experiences of unemployment changed since the 1980s?
Research teams from the University of Glasgow and the University of Leicester aim to explore unemployment, insecurity and vulnerability among young people during two key periods of economic instability.
How the wild men of the Highlands were tamed
Researchers have shed light on what tamed the 'wild men' of the Scottish Highlands and heralded the dawn of a new period of ‘Highland Enlightenment'
Plants provide blueprint for cheap green energy
The process by which plants convert energy from the sun’s rays into chemical ‘fuel’ has inspired a new way of generating clean, cheap, renewable hydrogen power which could solve looming problems with the UK’s energy infrastructure.
Drop of academic expertise helps startup taste success
A startup company is on track to taste success after receiving a splash of expert help to bring their first product to market.
Scientists make progress in fight against virus killing captive elephants
Scientists may be a step closer towards the development of a vaccine against a virus that is killing scores of Asian elephants, many of them in captivity.
Glasgow partners with Sun Yat Sen University on masters and stroke research
The University of Glasgow has agreed to closer academic cooperation with Sun Yat Sen University in Guangzhou, China.
Quantum carotenoids – how pigment’s ‘dark state’ helps turn light into energy
Scientists at the Universities of Glasgow and Toronto have finally uncovered the mechanism by which carotenoids – the same pigment that gives carrots an orange colour – help chlorophyll turn light into useful chemical energy.
Nanokicking stem cells to open for new generation of orthopaedics
New research has shown that it is possible to grow new bone by “nanokicking” stem cells 1,000 times per second using high frequency vibrations
The Poverty and Social Exclusion in the UK Survey 2012: Headline results for Scotland
The Poverty and Social Exclusion report is the largest and most authoritative study of poverty and deprivation ever conducted in the UK.