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Low angle of the University of Glasgow cloisters - day

SUERC contributes to new study dating earliest human remains in eastern Africa

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT

The age of the oldest fossils in eastern Africa widely recognised as representing our species, Homo sapiens, has long been uncertain. Now, dating of a massive volcanic eruption in Ethiopia reveals they are much older than previously thought.

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ERC awards €619m in its first research grants under Horizon Europe

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Three UofG researchers have been awarded a highly prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant.

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Coronavirus image

New UofG preprint reveals fundamental changes in the Omicron variant

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:00:55 GMT

The latest study, led by researchers at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research, reveals fundamental changes in the Omicron variant

The PAMANA team at work in the field.
The PAMANA team at work in the field.

UofG wins £1.5m to develop novel approaches to sustainable mining

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 08:00:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are leading a new project to develop new approaches to sustainable mining in the Philippines.

Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library
Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library

‘Origami’ diagnostic test could help hepatitis C treatment

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:00:37 GMT

A new test for hepatitis C which uses origami-style folded paper to deliver fast, accurate and affordable diagnoses could help the global fight against the deadly virus.

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Dr Antonia Ho

Dr Antonia Ho wins prestigious prize for outstanding COVID-19 research

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:01:00 GMT

Dr Antonia Ho has been named as one of four leading scientists, whose ground-breaking COVID-19 research shaped national and international responses to the pandemic.

Bench-to-bedside drug design could lead to new Alzheimer’s Disease treatments

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT

An international team of scientists and pharmaceutical collaborators have made a breakthrough ‘bench to bedside’ discovery, ten years in the making, which they hope will advance the future treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease in patients

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Principal's lodge, main building and tower

UofG set to support development of 6G tech with £2.6m grant

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is setting out to build a world-leading facility to test 6G communications systems after securing a £2.6m equipment grant.

DogPhone could empower ‘pandemic pups’ to stay in touch with their owners

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 GMT

A new system called DogPhone is the first of its kind to empower animals to use the internet to contact their owners.

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Vital new insights into deadly African sleeping sickness disease

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 19:00:00 GMT

A newly published extensive body of research into Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, has revealed new insights into the deadly parasitic disease that threatens the lives of millions of people in 36 sub-Saharan African countries

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A COP26 Universities Network briefing promo image

UofG contributes to COP26 Universities Network climate change co-benefits report

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has contributed to a new briefing paper outlining the co-benefits of future action to mitigate and adapt to the effects of climate change.

From the Clyde to ‘citizen scientists’: new competition celebrates innovative projects tackling climate change

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 11:00:00 BST

Twelve partnership teams, including one led by UofG academics, will showcase innovative projects tackling climate change in a live final at COP26, the United Nations Climate Change conference in Glasgow.

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UofG spinout receives Multi-million EU funding to advance treatment for malaria

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:01:29 BST

A University of Glasgow spinout company has received a substantial multi-million Euro award from the European Union (EU) Malaria Fund, to extend their world-leading malaria research into a drug that will hopefully, one day, cure malaria and prevent the disease from spreading.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG celebrates Nobel success for chemistry graduate

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:00:00 BST

David MacMillan, a graduate of the University of Glasgow’s School of Chemistry, is one of the recipients of the 2021 Nobel Prize in chemistry.

One-third of people globally will still rely on polluting cooking fuels in 2030

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:00:00 BST

Almost one-in-three people around the world will still be mainly using polluting cooking fuels and technologies– a major source of disease and environmental destruction and devastation – in 2030, new research warned.

Autumnal view of the University tower and main building
Autumnal view of the University tower and main building

University of Glasgow improves again in THE World University Rankings

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:23:00 BST

The University has moved up to 86th in the world, up six places from last year's result

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Campus

University of Glasgow leads COVID-19 research response in Scotland

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) is at the heart of COVID-19 research response in Scotland and the UK

Image of the Main Building at the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill Campus
Image of the Main Building at the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill Campus

University of Glasgow named Scottish University of the Year

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:57:00 BST

University returns its most successful ever results in Times & Sunday Times rankings

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Diversifying Justice study launch - image is of the word justice written across a series of boxes

New Study to Look at South Asian Women’s Experiences of Domestic Abuse and Viable Pathways to Justice

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:00:00 BST

Researchers based at the University of Glasgow have launched a new study which will look at how South Asian women in Scotland get help for domestic abuse, and their experiences of the criminal justice system

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Sugar feeding may inhibit mosquito ability to get infected, transmit arboviruses

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:00:44 BST

Sugar feeding prior to having an infected blood meal could protect a mosquito’s ability to get infected and transmit arboviruses such as Zika, dengue and chikungunya, according to a new study

Scientists track cattle with GPS to better understand disease risks in East Africa

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:15:00 BST

Scientists have teamed with farmers from rural areas of Tanzania to track dozens of herds of cattle using satellite GPS (Global Positioning System) devices, to better understand how diseases can pass from one herd to another.

A primary school child in Uganda has her blood taken for use in the new origami diagnostic system
A primary school child in Uganda has her blood taken for use in the new origami diagnostic system

‘Origami’ testing app could help tackle spread of malaria

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:00:00 BST

A new approach to tackling the spread of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa has generated encouraging early results in Uganda.

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Tile-Kelvingrove01

University of Glasgow researchers part of EU project to engage citizens on the green agenda

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is part of a consortium of 13 institutions involved in a ground-breaking project to look at how best to engage citizens on sustainability and the climate emergency.

UofG researchers to play a key role in major EU arthritis research project

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 09:00:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow will play a key role in the major new EU research project, HIPPOCRATES, which will promote the early identification of and improve outcomes for patients with psoriatic arthritis.

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European centre for advanced studies logo

Lower Saxony – Scotland Joint Forum - Open call for workshop proposals

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:56:00 BST

Lower Saxony – Scotland Joint Forum will take place 22 and , 23 November 2021 as an online conference. Submissions for workshop proposals are open until 19 September 2021.

Lower Saxony - Scotland tandem fellowship
Lower Saxony - Scotland tandem fellowship

Applications open for the Lower Saxony – Scotland Tandem Fellowship

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:19:00 BST

An opportunity for post-doctoral researchers in a cross-national exchange at most recognised higher education institutions in Lower Saxony and Scotland.

Image of the Main Building at the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill Campus
Image of the Main Building at the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill Campus

World and UK rankings success for UofG

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 10:22:00 BST

University improves position in prestigious QS and Complete University Guide rankings

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View from the tower

Coronavirus update for staff on flexible and home working

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:50:00 GMT

The University is looking to reduce substantially the number of staff on campus

Disaster relief project DAREs to think different with drones

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT

A project which aims to use drones to ensure that mobile communications remain accessible in disaster zones has had its first successful demonstration.

University of Glasgow Main Building from Kelvinbridge
University of Glasgow Main Building from Kelvinbridge

UofG-led NHS research team part of European partnership to accelerate mesothelioma research

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow and NHSGGC are set to benefit from a £5million European research award to refocus research efforts on mesothelioma, an asbestos-related, incurable cancer.

Engineering students gear up to develop creative approaches to global problems

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Students from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering geared up this week to tackle global challenges during the School’s first-ever Creativity Week.

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MoU signed with African Research Universities Alliance

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:08:20 GMT

University hosted a symposium on capacity strengthening in Africa