Planetary Health
Our Planetary Health research is concerned with studying the state of Earth’s natural systems and our impact on them. A solutions oriented, transdisciplinary field, focused on analysing and addressing the impacts of human disruptions to Earth’s natural systems on human health and all life on Earth.
Our Ambition
By 2033, we will be an authoritative resource in the design, implementation, and evaluation of complex social and biologic interventions, directed at the future security of the planet.
Our Team
- Sarah Cleaveland, Planetary Health Theme Champion
- Dan Haydon, Planetary Health Theme Champion
Our Strengths
World-leading medical virologists
The University of Glasgow has the greatest concentration of medical virologists in the country and a unique partnership with our diverse one health community who have the highest quality of outputs for their research in the UK.
Helping fight the climate crisis
Planetary health investigates disruptions caused by human activities, such as climate change and non-sustainable resource extraction. Our research aims to implement actions that foster harmony between our environment and society.
Biodiversity research
The University of Glasgow, renowned for its international standing in one health research, is embarking on a transformative journey to understand and solve the intricate linkages between human, animal, and ecosystem health.
Global research connections
We have strong, long-term partnerships with many emerging scientific and research institutions across the globe in animal health, zoonotic disease, vector ecology, urban ecology, one health, and veterinary diagnostics.
Our Impact
Planetary Health research in the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences is tackling key global issues facing our planet. Learn more about our journey.
Together, For the World
The University of Glasgow promotes a collaborative research environment where all world changers belong. Join #TeamUofG and you’ll become part of a welcoming and international community of more than 9,000 talented people. We’re investing in our organisation, and we’ll invest in you too. You've seen what we can do, now we want to hear from you.
- Our Ambition, Your Future
- Our Strengths, Your Path
- Our Impact, Your Community
Our World, Your Future
Collaboration within our community is at the heart of our College Futures. Our interwoven themes provide a welcoming supportive community as well as ample opportunity for collaboration. Explore our College Futures to discover how we're making a difference, together.
Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics
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Our Schools
- School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
- School of Cancer Sciences
- School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
- School of Health & Wellbeing
- School of Infection & Immunity
- School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
- School of Molecular Biosciences
- School of Psychology & Neuroscience
Latest College News
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05 DecThe 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).
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01 Dec
RSV vaccination during pregnancy reduces the risk of infant hospitalisation
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 -
27 Nov
Bird flu viruses are resistant to fever, making them a major threat to humans
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. -
27 Nov
New study uncovers a key biological marker into why young people self-harm
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.