Communications and Public Affairs Office

The Media and Public Affairs

17 Oct

UofG hosts Human Brain Project

The University of Glasgow today hosted the Human Brain Project (HBP) Open Day – Europe’s largest brain research project – offering the public a glimpse into the world of neuroscience, neuro-robotics and brain-inspired computing.
16 Oct

Binary neutron star discovery sends shockwaves through University of Glasgow

A binary neutron star discovery has sent shockwaves through the University of Glasgow
17 Oct

Hardy corals take to the seas to build new reefs from scratch

Tough species of corals can go mobile and lay the foundations for new reefs in otherwise inhospitable areas, a study shows.
16 Oct

Minecraft slavery plantation programme for classrooms

Historians at the University of Glasgow have launched a computer representation of 18th century plantations in Minecraft to help school children engage with the history of slavery.

18 Oct

Heroes to Zeros – Portrayal of People in Public Life

The John Smith Centre for Public Service presents a discussion on what has gone wrong with the public discourse around politics and politicians, and what can be done about it.
17 Oct

Principal: Transforming the UofG

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, has set out plans for a Transformation Programme for the University. VIDEO
18 Oct

Assistant Vice-Principal Appointment

Des McNulty has been appointed to the position of Assistant Vice-Principal (Economic Development and Civic Engagement) from 1st October 2017 for 4 years.
17 Oct

UofG makes gravitational waves...again

Gravitational waves research has again put the UofG in the news....this time with a binary neutron star discovery. VIDEO

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