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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 https://www.gla.ac.uk/legal/copyright/ for more information Computing festival returns to help tip gender balance of Scotland’s tech sector https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211538_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211538_en.html A festival which is working to shift the gender balance of Scotland’s computing sector through inclusive events aimed at the country’s young people is set to return later this month. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT Peace Campaign Archive Project launched https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211228_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211228_en.html Tasglann nan Eilean and the University of Glasgow have embarked on a collaborative project which will result in an important local archive collection being catalogued, preserved and made publicly accessible. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:15:00 GMT New comic aimed at reducing stigma around drug and alcohol dependence https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211190_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211190_en.html A new comic, bringing together personal stories and insights from people in recovery from drug and alcohol dependence, medical students, and doctors, has been created to help shed light on the complex and personal journey of recovery. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:40:00 GMT Hillwalkers urged to help with historic meteorite recovery efforts https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211034_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211034_en.html Hillwalkers setting out to bag a Munro are being asked for their help to bag a meteorite too, as scientists race against time to recover precious samples of a space rock which lit up the skies over Scotland this summer. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT Baird of Bute Innovation Award for Professor Sir James Hough https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211031_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1211031_en.html One of the University of Glasgow’s longest-serving and most distinguished researchers is set to add another honour to his collection of accolades. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:30:54 GMT Laser breakthrough could find applications in cutting-edge tech https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210842_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210842_en.html A record-breaking development in laser technology could help support the development of smaller, cheaper, more easily-fabricated optical and quantum technologies, its inventors say. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT Parents meet with Scotland's First Minister to eradicate child poverty https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210585_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210585_en.html Parents from the Changing Realities project met with Scotland's First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice to discuss tackling child poverty. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:27:01 GMT UofG celebrates 10th anniversary of first gravitational wave detection https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210181_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210181_en.html Researchers from the University of Glasgow are gearing up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of the 21stcentury’s key scientific achievements – the first direct detection of gravitational waves. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT New youth voters feel 'overwhelmingly unprepared' for voting https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210149_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210149_en.html THE UK’S new cohort of young voters feel overwhelmingly unprepared for voting in what they see as a confused and complex political system, a new John Smith Centre poll reveals. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:10:07 GMT Clyde Hydrogen powers ahead with Ecotricity investment https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210106_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1210106_en.html Clyde Hydrogen, a University of Glasgow spinout, has secured strategic investment from green energy pioneer Ecotricity to fast-track development of its revolutionary hydrogen technology. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:15:00 GMT UofG students win award for co-designed kidney health innovation https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209981_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209981_en.html A multidisciplinary team of University of Glasgow students has won recognition at the prestigious international SensUs competition for their innovative, patient-centred approach to kidney health monitoring. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT Five UofG social scientists welcomed as Academy of Social Science Fellows https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209904_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209904_en.html Five UofG social scientists have been welcomed to the Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:35 GMT Robot assistant could help ‘New Scots’ resettle more effectively https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209423_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209423_en.html Displaced people seeking to start new lives in Scotland could be helped to settle in the country with the support of a new social robot in development at the University of Glasgow. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT SGSAH Appoints New Director https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209327_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209327_en.html Professor Maria Fusco appointed as new Director of the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT REF2029 Panel Members Announced https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209271_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209271_en.html Among the announced panel members are 18 academics from the University of Glasgow Thu, 04 Sep 2025 01:41:00 GMT Scotland’s largest city positions itself as UK’s 3D content creation capital https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209211_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209211_en.html UofG, The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) and City of Glasgow College (CoGC) are joining forces with key industry partners Float Digital, ISO Design, Lateral North and Soluis to establish the 3D Content Creation Working Group. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT ERC Starting Grants for two UofG early-career researchers https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209002_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209002_en.html Two early-career researchers from the University of Glasgow’s College of Science & Engineering are among hundreds from across Europe who have received new Starting Grant funding from the European Research Council (ERC). Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 GMT ‘Braided careers’ pilot aims to boost Scottish computing science education https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209183_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209183_en.html An innovative new partnership between the University of Glasgow and Skyscanner could be the answer to Scotland’s computer studies crisis. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:21:00 GMT Centre for Teaching Excellence launches https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209048_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1209048_en.html Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth joined staff and students to mark the formal launch of the Centre for Teaching Excellence at the University of Glasgow. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:22:00 GMT Link between wellbeing and gambling harms deeper than thought https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1208631_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1208631_en.html New research gives a deeper understanding of the impact of gambling harms on emotional wellbeing – both on the individual and their loved ones Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:01:40 GMT Headteacher in Residence wins Award for Outstanding Contribution to Anti-Racist Practice in the Classroom https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1208380_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1208380_en.html The UofG’s Headteacher in Residence, Alison Mitchell, has won the Outstanding Contribution to Anti-Racist Practice in the Classroom Award at the 2025 SAMEE Recognition and Appreciation Awards Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:18:00 GMT University tutors to provide support for those who need it most https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1207868_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1207868_en.html Tutoring staff from the University of Glasgow will be working in classrooms across Scotland this academic year to help engage children and young people in their studies and improve attainment. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 02:30:00 GMT Examining intergovernmental cooperation and communication during Scotland's Ukraine resettlement efforts https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1207479_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1207479_en.html A new briefing examines and offers learnings from the implementation of the Homes for Ukraine and Scottish Super Sponsor Scheme in Scotland. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:15:00 GMT International collaboration doubles number of black hole collisions detected https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1207014_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1207014_en.html Researchers from the University of Glasgow led an international team of scientists who analysed the data which is released today from the fourth observing run of the LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA gravitational-wave observatories Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:30:00 GMT First mosquito observatory network to be launched in Africa https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1206540_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1206540_en.html The University of Glasgow, in partnership with leading research institutes across Africa and Europe, is spearheading the first interconnected observatory network for mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases in Africa. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:01:00 GMT Reviewing Independent Legal Representation in Scotland’s sexual offence cases https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1205891_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1205891_en.html UofG legal experts have led a review for the Scottish Government into the delivery of Independent Legal Representation for complainers at hearings, to determine whether evidence of their sexual history or character should be admitted in sexual offence cases Thu, 21 Aug 2025 03:51:00 GMT Global disease experts join forces to strengthen understanding of Rift Valley fever https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204754_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204754_en.html Global disease experts are joining forces to strengthen our scientific understanding of the potentially deadly Rift Valley fever virus and its impact across Africa Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Stranding rates have risen around Scotland’s coastline in the last 30 years https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1203497_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1203497_en.html Annual rates of marine mammal strandings have increased in the last 30 years, across all species of dolphins, whales and porpoise native to Scottish waters Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT Archaeologists invite public to help ‘excavate their memories’ of Scotland’s first skatepark https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204406_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204406_en.html The archaeological fieldwork is being supported by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and will help to preserve the legacy of Scotland’s first skatepark, with opportunities for the public to get involved. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT Augmented reality tool could teach old robots new tricks https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204486_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204486_en.html Researchers from Scottish universities have developed an innovative way to breathe new life into outdated robot pets and toys using augmented reality technology. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:30:00 GMT UofG student team scoop top awards at national space robot competition https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204697_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204697_en.html A team of University of Glasgow engineering students have won a major national competition for their efforts to design a robot rover capable of exploring the surface of Mars. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 02:00:00 GMT Dogs Trust and University of Glasgow study on the lookout for littermate puppies for research https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204376_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204376_en.html Owners of at least two puppies from the same litter, are being asked to sign up to Dogs Trust’s Generation Pup study to take part in a groundbreaking project run in collaboration with the University of Glasgow. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT UofG’s Centre for Virus Research (CVR) launches new Translational Hub https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204350_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204350_en.html A new venture, aimed accelerate the impact of virology research, is being launched at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR). The CVR Translational Hub (CTH) will be dedicated to transforming cutting-edge virology research into impactful clinical, industrial, and public health solutions Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:33 GMT AI ethics conference returns to University of Glasgow https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204253_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1204253_en.html Artificial intelligence experts will discuss the impact of the rapidly advancing technology on learning, teaching and research at an event at the University of Glasgow this autumn. Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:30:00 GMT Daily supervised toothbrushing in nurseries and schools can help to reduce school absences https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1203881_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1203881_en.html As the new school year begins, research by dental experts at the University of Glasgow reveals the wider health and social benefits of Scotland’s Childsmile Supervised Daily Toothbrushing Programme in nurseries and schools. Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:01:05 GMT Heart failure drug spironolactone fails to lower cardiovascular risk in dialysis patients https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1203703_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1203703_en.html A large international study has found that spironolactone, a medication for high blood pressure and heart failure, does not reduce the risk of heart-related death or hospitalizations in people with kidney failure receiving dialysis, despite earlier smaller studies suggesting benefit. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:30:44 GMT Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship for UofG engineer https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1203403_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1203403_en.html An engineering researcher has been named as the recipient of a prestigious research fellowship. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:30:15 GMT University of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forests https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1202916_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1202916_en.html A filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT National survey will capture how sustainability features in Scottish education https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1200386_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1200386_en.html A national survey of educators in Scotland aims to capture how sustainability and the environment feature in Scottish educational settings. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:38:14 GMT Current diagnostic tool underestimates kidney failure risk in frail individuals https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1202440_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1202440_en.html Researchers have found that a common tool used by clinicians for predicting kidney failure could be underestimating the risk of failure for some people. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:01:06 GMT Research partnership to tackle dietary inequalities in Glasgow https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1199730_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1199730_en.html Researchers, local government and food organisations are coming together to tackle poor diet and ill health in some of the most deprived areas in Glasgow Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:01:00 GMT Royal Society Industry Fellowship for UofG quantum engineer https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1201863_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1201863_en.html Dr Kaveh Delfanazari of the James Watt School of Engineering has received a a prestigious Royal Society Industry Fellowship to support his work on next-generation quantum electronic hardware. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT New racial diversity research to improve lives across UK communities https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1201817_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1201817_en.html Racial diversity research led by Professor Nasar Meer has received Nuffield Foundation funding. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:38:00 GMT Ultrasound system can remove common plastic pollutant from water https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1201605_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1201605_en.html Researchers from the School of Chemistry have found a new way to remove a common pollutant from water using controlled waves of ultrasound, without the use of additional chemicals. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:42 GMT Summer school shines inclusive light on filmmaking and creative industries https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1200938_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1200938_en.html Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have gained skills in creative arts and filmmaking while getting a taste of life at the University of Glasgow.  Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:07:00 GMT New discovery could halt secondary breast cancer growth https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1199199_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1199199_en.html Scientists at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute, based at the University of Glasgow, have made a discovery which could help stop the spread of breast cancer – one of the leading causes of death from the disease. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT Sir Kenneth Calman obituary https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1199197_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1199197_en.html Sir Kenneth Calman was a doctor, academic and University leader who achieved more “firsts” than virtually anyone in his generation in medicine, public service and the third sector. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:30:00 GMT Multi-million partnership to advance the Curriculum for Wales in schools https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1198939_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1198939_en.html An innovative partnership between the University of Glasgow and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David that supports educators across Wales in implementing the Curriculum for Wales has been awarded £2million by the Welsh Government. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:37:00 GMT Sir Kenneth Calman https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197845_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197845_en.html The University of Glasgow is deeply saddened to receive the news that former Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman has passed away, following a short illness. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:00:00 GMT New rocket test facility will support UK space sector’s stellar ambitions https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197375_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197375_en.html A Cold War-era armoured building close to the Mull of Kintyre is set to see action again as the base for a cutting-edge rocket test and teaching facility. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:30:00 GMT RSE awards over £729k to boost Scotland’s research sector https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197380_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197380_en.html The Royal Society of Edinburgh has announced the 73 exceptional research projects selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call – including 11 recipients from the University of Glasgow. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:02:00 GMT Krill oil supplement helps preserve muscle strength and mass during diet-induced weight loss https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189076_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189076_en.html Supplementation with krill oil during an alternate day fasting diet helps to reduce the decline in both muscle mass and muscle strength Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:44:00 GMT UofG physicist teams with artist to make music from cosmic rays https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197329_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197329_en.html A University of Glasgow physicist is teaming up with an artist to turn cosmic rays into music for a series of performances during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:30:00 GMT Prof Emma Thomson to co-lead National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197239_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197239_en.html Public Health Scotland (PHS) has announced the appointment of Professor Emma Thomson and Professor Deborah Williamson and Co-Directors of the National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership (NSPSP). Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:25 GMT UofG academics elected new Fellows by The British Academy https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1196992_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1196992_en.html Four of the University of Glasgow’s leading academics are among 92 distinguished scholars who have been elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 GMT Vet Council appoints Christopher Loughrey and Lisa Boden as Vice-Chairs https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197082_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197082_en.html Professor Christopher Loughrey, Head of the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow and Professor Lisa Boden, Head of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, have been appointed as Vice-Chairs of the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC). Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT War in Ukraine is transforming the country’s criminal landscape https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197071_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1197071_en.html War in Ukraine is transforming the country’s criminal landscape, causing economic and social damage, finds research led by Dr Taras Fedirko. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:52:00 GMT communiMap to empower local climate action in Glasgow and beyond https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1196845_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1196845_en.html Glasgow residents have a new way to engage with local climate action, thanks to a community science app designed by UofG researchers and local community members. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 04:46:00 GMT Repatriation of cultural artefacts to Indonesia's Warloka community facilitated by UofG https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1196523_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1196523_en.html A major repatriation effort that returned cultural artefacts to Indonesia's Warloka community was facilitated by the University of Glasgow. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:29:00 GMT UofG researcher co-chairs new report on coastal infrastructure https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1196197_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1196197_en.html New national guidance on coastal infrastructure has been launched thanks to the work of an international expert at the University of Glasgow. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:30:00 GMT UofG researcher wins top award from Royal Academy of Engineering https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1195991_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1195991_en.html A University of Glasgow engineer has received a prestigious award from the Royal Academy of Engineering for exceptional achievement during the early stages of his career. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:30:50 GMT New smart plastics could harness unusual properties of auxetic materials https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1195925_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1195925_en.html New advances in 3D printed ‘smart’ plastics with unusual deformation properties could lead to a new generation of materials designed to monitor their own condition in real time. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:30:02 GMT Black holes discovery to be revealed at gravitational waves conference in Glasgow https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1195913_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1195913_en.html The most massive black holes ever observed with gravitational waves have been discovered by scientists, with some of the analyses carried out by an international team that was led by an astrophysicist at the University of Glasgow. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:02:00 GMT Cosmic ceilidh dance set to celebrate historic science discovery https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1195038_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1195038_en.html Researchers from the University of Glasgow teamed up with the culture and research organisation Science Ceilidh to develop a dance to mark the 10th anniversary of the historic first detection of gravitational waves. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:01:00 GMT UofG announces new children’s choir to bring the gift of music to hundreds of pupils https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1193336_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1193336_en.html The University of Glasgow Children’s Choir, an initiative set to offer hundreds of state school pupils across the city access to high-quality music education, has been launched. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT Quantum enhancement discovery could improve medical technologies https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1193552_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1193552_en.html Technologies such as biomedical imaging and spectroscopy could be enhanced by a discovery in research that involved several institutions including the University of Glasgow. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Ultrasound tech set to be showcased at Royal Society exhibition https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1190811_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1190811_en.html Pioneering ultrasound technology research from Scottish universities will be on public display at a prestigious national science showcase this week. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:57 GMT ‘Right size, right place’ approach required for climate adaptation plans https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1190759_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1190759_en.html The outcomes of a new study on the extent of future flooding caused by climate change along the Clyde Estuary could help coastal cities around the world better defend themselves against rising tides and extreme weather. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT Launch of new Total-Body PET scanner extends UK’s world-class imaging platform to Scotland https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1190401_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1190401_en.html Scotland’s first Total-Body PET scanner is now operational at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, benefitting patients locally and nationally, and helping to speed up diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials across the UK Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:01:00 GMT Grand opening for spin-out’s £12m ‘Chemifarm’ hailed as ‘hugely significant milestone’ https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1190127_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1190127_en.html The 21,500-ft² site at Oakbank Industrial Estate, in Maryhill unites Chemify’s AI-driven molecular-design engine with industrial-scale robotic synthesis. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:20:00 GMT Turn on, tune in, crop out: £20 device uses ultrasound to produce fertiliser https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189986_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189986_en.html A £20 device which makes fertiliser by treating water with ultrasound could transform agricultural supply chains in remote areas, its inventors say. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT University of Glasgow ranks in world top 100 in QS University Rankings https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189672_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189672_en.html University places 79th in QS Rankings 2026, out of 1,501 institutions. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT Commemoration Day 2025 https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189258_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189258_en.html The University of Glasgow awarded honorary degrees to eight individuals in recognition of their achievements in the fields of arts, politics, business, humanities and science. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:02:00 GMT UK screen leaders call for renewed focus on women's equality with launch of new guide https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189101_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189101_en.html An evidence-based guide that will support women in film and television was launched at the University of Glasgow Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:25:24 GMT £1.5m funding boost will deliver quantum leap for superconductor manufacturing https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189041_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1189041_en.html University of Glasgow engineers have won a major new grant to support the development of more energy-efficient superconductors which will help accelerate advances in quantum technologies. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:30:00 GMT New research discovery could advance drug treatments for diabetes and obesity https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188008_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188008_en.html Scientists have unlocked new details on important ‘receptor’ proteins –promising targets for the creation of novel drugs for metabolic conditions ranging from diabetes to obesity and inflammatory disorders. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT Good cognitive health lowers risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life – but genetics can weaken that protection https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186677_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186677_en.html People with better cognitive health are at lower risk of later Alzheimer’s disease, but genetics can interfere with this, according to a new study Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT University of Glasgow places 12th globally in THE Impact Rankings https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188968_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188968_en.html Glasgow ranks 12th out of 2,318 institutions in the annual sustainability rankings Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:03 GMT Gravitational wave researcher makes a splash at Cardonald Primary School https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188727_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188727_en.html A senior researcher from a groundbreaking international science and engineering collaboration returned to visit his old Glasgow primary school this week. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:30:00 GMT Landmark patient trial to use genetic testing to personalise treatments https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188135_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188135_en.html A major new study launching in Scotland aims to show how a simple genetic test could help doctors personalise treatments – boosting medication response and reducing harmful side effects. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:01:00 GMT Five UofG Professors awarded prestigious ERC Advanced Grants https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188542_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1188542_en.html Five UofG academics have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants – the most that the University has ever been awarded in one round. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:02:00 GMT New research could unlock the potential of bladeless wind turbines https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187739_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187739_en.html Insights from a new study could help unlock the full potential of a developing form of smaller-scale wind power generation, researchers say. Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:30:04 GMT New Oral Health Research Hub launched https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187734_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187734_en.html The University of Glasgow’s Dental School has launched the Oral Health Research Hub, bringing together research groups across the School in an ambitious new initiative to generate effective solutions to the big oral and dental challenges facing our communities locally and globally. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:36:00 GMT New 'Screen Carbon Test' launches to help audiences and creators assess climate messaging in film and TV https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187372_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187372_en.html A groundbreaking new tool to evaluate how well film and television represent climate change is being launched to the public at the University of Glasgow’s Dear Green Music Scene festival. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT NHS Golden Jubilee granted University Status https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187565_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187565_en.html NHS Golden Jubilee has been formally granted University Status by the University of Glasgow, marking a significant milestone in their long-standing and increasingly integrated partnership Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT Professor Chapman accepts prestigious education role in Singapore https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187340_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1187340_en.html Professor Chris Chapman has been announced as the 17th CJ Koh Professor for Education, the most prestigious endowed visiting position at the National Institute of Education (NiE) in Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:21:00 GMT UofG engineers lend support to new ESA-funded project https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186652_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186652_en.html Experts from the Space and Exploration Technology Group are supporting Craft Prospect Ltd on a new contract from the European Space Agency to prototype and demonstrate machine learning algorithms for motion planning in orbital space missions. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:30:00 GMT UofG hosts Scottish Technical Conference https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186657_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186657_en.html The University of Glasgow played host to 250 technicians from universities across the country this week for the Scottish Technical Conference. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:30:00 GMT Study reveals lasting mental health impacts of domestic violence https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186653_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186653_en.html A groundbreaking study has found that women who experienced physical abuse in the context of domestic violence are more likely to suffer from long-term mental health challenges, even decades after the abuse has ended Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:00:00 GMT UofG menopause programme wins Herald Education Award https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186316_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186316_en.html A transformational needs-led initiative to build a menopause community and educate, uplift and empower women has won a Herald Education Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:46:12 GMT UofG launches next-generation safety training to transform culture in UK screen industry https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186207_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186207_en.html A new immersive safety training programme developed at UofG aims to enhance safety culture across the UK’s screen industries by offering a next-generation approach to crew training. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:55:00 GMT The University of Glasgow hosts CARBON: Under Pressure, a collaborative exhibition with the Science Gallery Bengaluru https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186105_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1186105_en.html The exhibition is a multidisciplinary exploration of our carbon pasts and present, and a call to better understand the futures enabled by this fascinating element. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:00:00 GMT UofG scientists receive funding to pave way to stopping aggressive breast cancer spreading https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185396_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185396_en.html University of Glasgow researchers are hoping to develop a more targeted treatment for people with triple negative breast cancer. Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:59:56 GMT New suicide prevention in agriculture research project launched https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185768_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185768_en.html A major new research project focused on suicide prevention in agriculture is being announced this week by RSABI, the charity supporting people in Scottish agriculture. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 02:04:03 GMT DCMS College of Experts recruits Professor Rebecca Madgin https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185711_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185711_en.html Rebecca Madgin, Professor of Urban Studies, has been recruited to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) College of Experts. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT Medieval scholars believed Scottish independence was entirely compatible with being British https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185698_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185698_en.html New research by a leading historian from the University of Glasgow shows a surprising historical perspective on being British. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 GMT Allowing black rhino to roam freely protects against the dangers of inbreeding https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185407_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185407_en.html Letting black rhinos roam freely may be the best way to save them from the hidden genetic dangers of inbreeding, according to a new study, the first to look at the whole genomes of these critically endangered mammals from populations in Tanzania Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT UK universities launch WE Innovate National network to support women business founders https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185437_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185437_en.html The University of Glasgow is to launch a programme of support for women entrepreneurs as part of a roll-out of the UK’s first university network for female business founders. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:09:00 GMT Researchers review role of digital communications evidence in CCRC applications https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185430_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185430_en.html Research on the role of digital communications evidence in Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) applications involving rape and sexual offences has been undertaken by the University of Glasgow and Loughborough University Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:17:00 GMT UofG shortlisted for prestigious Prix Galien award https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185295_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1185295_en.html A research team from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Prix Galien UK Award for their groundbreaking dengue virus control strategy, which is showing impressive success in the fight against dengue in Malaysia Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT