http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/ The University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK. The mission of the University is to be a major research-led university operating in an international context with the following fundamental aims: * to provide education through the development of learning in a research environment * to undertake fundamental, strategic and applied research * to make a major contribution to local, regional, national and international communities through widening access and through working in partnership to support economic regeneration * to sustain and add value to Scottish culture, to the natural environment and to the national economy. en-gb Copyright: (C) The University of Glasgow, see http://www.gla.ac.uk/legal/copyright/ for more information http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396778_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396778_en.html Nine academics from the University of Glasgow have been enrolled as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE). Tue, 03 Mar 2015 01:43:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396526_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396526_en.html The Scottish Government has confirmed five new appointments to the Council of Economic Advisors, including the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Professor Anton Muscatelli. Mon, 02 Mar 2015 01:36:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396396_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396396_en.html A study conducted by the Scottish SPCA and the University of Glasgow shows that music has a calming effect on dogs. Mon, 02 Mar 2015 06:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396878_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396878_en.html 8 March 2015: find out about events taking place across campus to mark International Women's Day. Wed, 25 Feb 2015 11:19:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396333_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396333_en.html The French Ambassador to Great Britain and Northern Ireland has told University staff and students and invited guests that Britain and France – once described as “sweet enemies” - must cooperate if they wish to be players on the international stage. Fri, 27 Feb 2015 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396062_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396062_en.html The Advisory Group of eight leaders bringing expertise from research, academia and industry who will support Sir Paul Nurse in his review of UK Research Councils has been announced by Universities, Science and Cities Minister, Greg Clark, today. Thu, 26 Feb 2015 10:07:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396056_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_396056_en.html Researchers have found that pancreatic cancer can be split into four unique types, a discovery that could be used to improve treatments for the disease, according to a study published in Nature. Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395863_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395863_en.html More than 45 jobs will be relocated to Glasgow’s east end, when researchers working to address the city’s poor health, move into Bridgeton’s historic Olympia building. Wed, 25 Feb 2015 02:55:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395826_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395826_en.html Promising results for a new drug treatment for ischaemic stroke patients have been published today in the journal ‘Lancet Neurology’. Wed, 25 Feb 2015 01:34:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395752_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395752_en.html A new exhibition at the Hunterian Art Gallery will mark the end of a project to create a unique publicly accessible digital catalogue of over 1,000 of the world’s oldest books. Tue, 24 Feb 2015 04:21:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395632_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395632_en.html Scientists in Glasgow are working with colleagues at Kansas State University to tackle animal diseases caused by bunyaviruses. Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395503_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395503_en.html Scotland’s leading quantum technology research centre will be officially opened with a launch event at Glasgow Science Centre. Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:01:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395280_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395280_en.html Scientists are investigating whether treatment for high blood pressure can be improved by taking a person’s ethnic heritage into account. Mon, 23 Feb 2015 06:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395277_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_395277_en.html Cancer survivors make healthier diet and lifestyle choices than the general population, according to a new study. Mon, 23 Feb 2015 06:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_394441_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_394441_en.html A new study suggests that bacteria may be able to jump between host species far easier than was previously thought. Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:29:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_394451_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_394451_en.html Groundbreaking new research has revealed the extent to which the Second World War was decided, not by pitched battles on land, but by the superior air and sea power of the Allied forces. Mon, 16 Feb 2015 09:38:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_393610_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_393610_en.html A new suite of online learning materials has been launched today to help students the general public understand how copyright law works. Wed, 11 Feb 2015 04:45:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_393350_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_393350_en.html New analysis of web search data from the run up to the Scottish independence referendum reveals voting patterns as they happen. Wed, 11 Feb 2015 09:28:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_392995_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_392995_en.html The University of Glasgow has joined a consortium of eight UK universities and associated businesses to build the cameras for a $344 million super-telescope in Hawaii. Tue, 10 Feb 2015 12:01:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_392886_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_392886_en.html An international team of battlefield experts, led by the University of Glasgow’s Dr Tony Pollard, will start work at farm buildings of Hougoumont in April 2015. Mon, 09 Feb 2015 11:23:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_392632_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_392632_en.html The University of Glasgow and its partners NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, ThermoFisher and Aridhia have been presented with a major life sciences award. Fri, 06 Feb 2015 11:40:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_391485_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_391485_en.html The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is the first UK government organisation to sign up to the Easy Access intellectual property (IP) scheme. Thu, 05 Feb 2015 11:01:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_391257_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_391257_en.html The First Minister for Scotland, Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP, delivered a lecture on the subject of gender equality on Tuesday 3 February in the University of Glasgow’s famous Bute Hall. Wed, 04 Feb 2015 11:33:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_391071_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_391071_en.html The ScottishPower Foundation, in partnership with its Spanish equivalent Fundacion IBERDROLA, has today announced 17 new post-graduate scholarship grants in the UK for the 2015/16 academic year, partnering again with the University of Glasgow. Tue, 03 Feb 2015 09:57:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_390941_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_390941_en.html Smoking while pregnant causes chemical changes to the DNA of a foetus detectable from as early as 12 weeks and may predispose children born to smokers to a range of health conditions which last throughout life, new research by Scottish academics has revealed. Mon, 02 Feb 2015 01:12:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_390860_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_390860_en.html University academics collaborate on innovative programme has been launched to support teachers deliver quality physical education, particularly to the very youngest pupils. Mon, 02 Feb 2015 09:15:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_389608_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_389608_en.html A new European Commission-funded project is setting out to develop a novel form of ultra-fast wireless data transfer. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 10:09:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_389576_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_389576_en.html Research finds that offering shopping vouchers to expectant mothers can be cost effective. Tue, 27 Jan 2015 04:52:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388852_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388852_en.html In a new paper published in Science Express, researchers describe how they have managed to slow photons in free space for the first time. Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:01:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388812_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388812_en.html In an exciting new development, the University of Glasgow and Nankai University are to establish a joint graduate school on the campus of Nankai University in Tianjin, China. Thu, 22 Jan 2015 05:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388462_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388462_en.html Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Sembcorp Marine, the University of Glasgow and University of Glasgow Singapore (UGS) have signed an agreement to collaborate and develop new hull designs for large ocean-going vessels and make them more environmentally-friendly. Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388432_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388432_en.html New research has revealed that girls lead boys in educational achievement in 70% of countries, regardless of levels of national gender equality. Wed, 21 Jan 2015 04:56:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388225_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_388225_en.html Robert Burns's prose work made available to public for the first time, including most complete mapping of his famous tours of the Borders, Highland, and Lowland Scotland. Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:51:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387709_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387709_en.html A new study of Serengeti lions addresses key questions about the spread of canine distemper virus (CDV) from domestic dogs and evaluates the effectiveness of dog vaccination efforts in protecting dogs and lions against the disease. Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387904_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387904_en.html The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Angela Constance, met around 70 trainee teachers during her first visit to the University of Glasgow since her appointment to the Cabinet. Mon, 19 Jan 2015 02:09:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387358_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387358_en.html A new online resource will make almost 800,000 words, covering the last 1,000 years of English language, available to the public. Wed, 14 Jan 2015 05:04:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387177_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387177_en.html The Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Anton Muscatelli, is to Chair the Commission on Urban Economic Growth for the new Glasgow City Region. Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:09:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387178_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_387178_en.html Scientists at the University of Glasgow have been awarded almost £3m to tackle drug resistance in animal parasites. Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_386965_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_386965_en.html A five-year research agreement has been signed between the University of Glasgow and one of Brazil’s leading research funders, the Sao Paulo State Foundation – FAPESP. Tue, 13 Jan 2015 09:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_386796_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_386796_en.html A major investment in gene sequencing technology will secure Scotland’s place as a world leader in a genomics revolution that is set to transform healthcare. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 12:01:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_386585_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_386585_en.html Scientists have discovered how a rare amino-acid in humans influences the behaviour of the E.coli bacterium. Mon, 12 Jan 2015 06:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_386218_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_386218_en.html The University of Glasgow is to host the International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI) from January 6-9, 2016, it has been announced. Wed, 07 Jan 2015 08:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_385866_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_385866_en.html Glasgow scientists have joined forces with colleagues across the UK and two pharmaceutical companies to investigate whether depression could be treated by targeting the immune system. Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:00:00 GMT http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_385721_en.html http://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_385721_en.html Scientists have harnessed the strange power of quantum mechanics to create a digital image using fewer than one photon per pixel. Mon, 05 Jan 2015 09:50:00 GMT