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Secretary of State for Education meets with Changing Realities

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:14:41 BST

The UK’s Secretary of State for Education met with parents and carers struggling with life on a low-income while parenting children with SEND

New £1.75M UK-wide research programme aims to improve early detection of bowel cancer

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 BST

Researchers in Northern Ireland and Scotland are leading a major new UK research programme designed to improve how doctors predict and prevent bowel cancer

Glasgow Science Festival unveils 20th anniversary programme

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 BST

The Glasgow Science Festival will return to the city this June to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a packed programme of events including dogs with jobs, cocktail chemistry, and musical performances inspired by cosmic rays.

CREATe report to shape the creative and cultural economy

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:31:00 BST

The CREATe Centre has published a report that demonstrates the importance of long-term thinking about the laws and regulation that shape the creative and cultural economy.

UK–Shanghai partnership launches to accelerate life changing healthcare innovation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:00:00 BST

AstraZeneca, the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (STCSM), King’s College London, the University of Glasgow and HSBC have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in Shanghai recently to explore how best to harness each other’s strengths for the benefit of patients across the world.

New research addresses concerns over the use of Electric Vehicles

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:48:00 BST

As more UK drivers switch to electric vehicles (EVs), experts have shared research that improves understanding of the behaviours and charging demand of EV drivers, that can help with a more efficient and equitable deployment of public charging infrastructure and improve the overall driving experience.

Later trading hours linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 BST

When bars are permitted to stay open for additional hours after midnight, alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and reported crimes can significantly increase, according to new research which is the first of its kind in the UK

42 lost pages of the new testament manuscript discovered

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 BST

An international team of academics led by UofG's Professor Garrick Allen has successfully recovered 42 lost pages from one of the world's most important early New Testament manuscripts: Codex H.

Poll reveals young people now expect to be poorer than their parents

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:15 BST

The new UK Youth Poll published by the John Smith Centre reveals a massive drop in the number of young people who expect to be better off than their parents.

‘Voices from Gaza’ provides creative platform for young Palestinian writers

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:26:00 BST

Young Palestinian writers are being encouraged to share their work and express their experiences in creative ways, thanks to a new blog developed by the University of Glasgow and Islamic University of Gaza.

Global university leaders gather in Glasgow for landmark summit

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:39:00 BST

Senior university leaders, policymakers and sector experts from around the world gathered in Glasgow for the inaugural U21 Leadership Summit and Annual Network Meeting, hosted by the University of Glasgow as part of its 575th anniversary celebrations.

3M study led by patient voices targets pain in inflammatory arthritis

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 BST

Researchers across the UK are banding together to tackle one of the largest unmet clinical needs in inflammatory arthritis, pain reduction, in a new £3m research programme funded by Arthritis UK

Dr Justine Rudkin receives Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:38 BST

Dr Justine Rudkin, a Lecturer in Bacteriology at the School of Infection & Immunity, has been awarded a prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award for her work on the common bacteria Staphylococcus aureus

NIHR announces Global Health Research Professors

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:30:00 BST

Two University of Glasgow Professors are among the latest cohort of Global Health Research Professors announced by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)

University of Glasgow announces honorary graduates

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:07:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will award honorary degrees to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions in the fields of arts, politics, science and humanities.

Glasgow bus delays cost passengers 1.2 million hours per year

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:42:00 BST

Glasgow’s traffic congestion is costing local bus users an estimated £24 million a year and wasting 1.2 million hours of passengers’ time annually, according to new research by the Urban Big Data Centre, commissioned by First Bus.

Vector Photonics celebrates milestone demonstration of its laser technology

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:23:15 BST

UofG spin-out successfully transmitted data across the River Clyde from the Glasgow Science Centre to the Clydeside Distillery, using a laser system designed and built by Fraunhofer UK.

REACT centre welcomes Glasgow MP

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:48:00 BST

University of Glasgow researchers welcomed Martin Rhodes MP to the REACT Centre last week to view new sustainable electronics research and demonstrations of circular manufacturing and advanced e-waste recovery.

UofG researchers set to make their mark at international conference

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:30:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science will present their work and play key roles at a major international conference this week.

New Fair Work Agency risks becoming a ‘toothless watchdog’, experts warn

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:33:00 BST

A joint briefing from the Institute of Employment Rights warns that the Government’s new workplace watchdog, the Fair Work Agency, risks failing to deliver meaningful protections for workers unless urgent changes are made.

Tech can enable cross-species experiences, new research suggests

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:30:00 BST

Giving lemurs the chance to use technology to share control of sensory experiences with zoo visitors can help create meaningful connections between humans and animals, groundbreaking new research suggests.

MERAC Prize for UofG astrophysicist

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow astrophysicist has won a prestigious international prize in recognition of his gravitational wave and materials science research.

Philosopher elected to the Academia Europaea

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:36 BST

A University of Glasgow academic has been elected to one of Europe’s most prestigious scholarly bodies, the Academia Europaea (Academy of Europe).

New research could empower non-experts to help create trustworthy AI applications

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 BST

Involving people without AI expertise in the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence applications could help create better, fairer and more trustworthy automated decision-making systems, new research suggests.

First detection of Usutu virus in Scotland

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 BST

Usutu virus (USUV) has been identified in blackbirds in Scotland for the first time through the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s national passive wild avian surveillance programme (APHA), in collaboration with the Mosquito Scotland research programme led by the University of Glasgow

Three UofG academics awarded Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:50:00 BST

Professor Kathleen Riach, Dr Tanya Wilson and Dr James Rann have been named as the recipients of prestigious Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships.

Self-driving cars may need to adapt to share roads safely with runners, study reveals

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 BST

A new study on how runners may choose to interact with self-driving cars is challenging assumptions on how automated vehicles will navigate safely on the roads of the future.

University of Glasgow announces new Senior Vice-Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:24:00 BST

Professor Iain Gordon has been appointed Senior Vice-Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic at the University of Glasgow.

Competition law experts respond to CMA investigation into vet bills

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:40:00 BST

Competition law experts have responded to the findings of a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) market investigation into veterinary services for household pets.

Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards 2026 winners announced

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:45:00 GMT

Celebration recognises staff and projects from across the UofG community, and the award event showcased the breadth and depth of knowledge exchange and innovation.

Simple screening blood test could help identify undiagnosed heart failure in people living with diabetes

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 BST

A large proportion of people living with diabetes may have undiagnosed heart failure, according to results from a recent trial

UofG and Lloyds Banking Group announce groundbreaking agentic AI research programme

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:30:27 BST

A new research partnership between the University of Glasgow and Lloyds Banking Group is setting out to explore the potential of AI to support software and data engineering.

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:27 GMT

The University has been ranked in the top 100 in three out of five broad subject areas, including one in the top 50.

UofG conducts legal analysis of the seizure of the Marinera oil tanker

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:10:00 GMT

A legal analysis led by UofG experts into the seizure of an oil tanker and the lengthy detention of its crew in Scottish waters has raised further questions for the UK and Scottish Governments.

UofG nanofabrication facility marks 20 years of achievement

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT

A Scottish high-tech manufacturing facility which helped create the technology that runs the modern internet is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Scalable rural connectivity solution deployed at Cochno Farm

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:19:06 GMT

Virgin Media O2 has deployed a cost-effective 4G small cell at Cochno Farm, the University of Glasgow's teaching and research farm.

Student entrepreneurs perfect their pitches at StartUp Factory Scotland final

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:38 GMT

Hosted by the University of Glasgow at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), the final showcased 15 student teams from across Scotland who had progressed from regional events.

COVID-19 immunity has lowered the risk of a new coronavirus pandemic

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Global immunity to COVID-19 is likely to offer protection against the emergence of an as yet undiscovered new SARS-type virus, dubbed SARS-CoV-X, ultimately lowering the risk of a future coronavirus pandemic

UofG part of new BHF-funded consortium to establish the next generation of cardiovascular scientists

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:12 GMT

The University of Glasgow will benefit from a share of £30 million, awarded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to seven university-led consortia to deliver the latest round of its 4 year PhD programme. The funding will support 141 students across the seven consortia to begin their 4-year PhDs between 2026 and 2029

New superconducting chip could enable breakthrough terahertz imaging

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:08:00 GMT

A tiny crystal chip which uses terahertz radiation to see clearly through a wide range of materials could find applications in healthcare, biological research, and security screening.

Study finds African representation in major clinical trials remains extremely limited

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT

A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveals that African countries remain severely underrepresented in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in the world’s leading medical and cardiovascular journals.

University and UK Cabinet Office sign landmark Strategic Partnership Agreement  

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:37:00 GMT

The partnership will support wider Places for Growth ambitions to increase connection to local communities, grow senior leaders outside of London and attract new and diverse talent to the Civil Service.

Scientists discover the Spiderman of our cells, which traps viral genomes in its web

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:01:00 GMT

In the same way Spiderman shoots his web to ensnarl his enemies, scientists have discovered a way in which our cells defend our bodies from the early stages of viral infection by synthesising a sticky ‘web’ to trap viral genomes.

India's new wave of Hindu Religious Entrepreneurship is reshaping our interpretation of success

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:04:00 GMT

Philosophical ideology may be shaping a new generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs in India, according to research led by the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School.

Entourage AI comes of age with $5m pre-seed launch investment

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Spin-out opens Research & Operations Centre in Glasgow and launches preorders for first commercial Proteomic Aging Clock and Organ Health Analysis based on mass spectroscopy proteomics

Dr Ruth Pearce receives Emma Goldman Award

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Dr Ruth Pearce has received an Emma Goldman Award, for innovative and dynamic research on feminist and inequality issues

QEPNT wins £1.2M funding boost as part of UK’s ‘Quantum Leap’ for Quantum Tech

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:44 GMT

The UK Hub for Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation & Timing will receive £1.2m from EPSRC to accelerate the translation of the Hub’s technology into UK capability through industry partnerships, entrepreneurial activity and developing UK supply chains.

Data visualisation casts new light on Scottish political landscape

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:06 GMT

A visualisation of voters’ choices in the Scottish independence and Brexit referendums has revealed that the country’s political landscape is more varied than commonly understood.

Evidence from five decades of graduates confirms Humanities skills power careers and lifelong impact

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT

New research has been released demonstrating the long‑term value of Humanities degrees.

UofG academic helps bring major international AI art exhibition to life

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

A major new exhibition is exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping contemporary life.

Pioneering study finds AI increases cancer detection by more than 10 percent

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:01:54 GMT

The UK’s first comprehensive evaluation of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening found that it can increase breast cancer detection by 10.4% and has the potential to reduce the workload of healthcare workers by more than 30% compared to the current clinical process.

New skills centre will train next generation of nuclear experts

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is set to lead a multidisciplinary new doctoral-level training centre to create the UK’s next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers.

Research call to corgi owners to investigate degenerative spinal condition

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers and veterinary experts at the University of Glasgow are to undertake a new study to better understand a devastating, degenerative spinal condition in corgis

University of Glasgow and RES to inspire future environmental scientists with S3 field course

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:47:00 GMT

S3 students from across Dumfries and Galloway will have the opportunity to take part in a fully funded residential field course this summer, designed to inspire young people to consider future careers in environmental science, ecology, and sustainability.

Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT

People in the most socioeconomically deprived areas of the UK are more likely to die from head and neck cancer, more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages, and more likely to wait longer for treatment than those in the most affluent areas, according to new analysis

Public appeal for memorabilia to build website on tobacco, alcohol and gambling industries sports sponsorship

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:13:00 GMT

Members of the public are asked for their help in building a website that will chart the rise of unhealthy sponsorship in British sport over the last six decades

‘Smart pillow’ could help dreams of screen-free bedtime come true

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT

A ‘smart pillow’ which enables people to access digital content at bedtime without looking at screens could help cut down on problematic evening smartphone use, its inventors say.

Eight UofG social scientists elected as Academy of Social Sciences Fellows

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:02:00 GMT

Eight UofG social scientists have been welcomed to the Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:33:00 GMT

The 250th anniversary of ‘The Wealth of Nations’ - Adam Smith’s most famous book - is being celebrated by the University of Glasgow throughout 2026.

UK Health Secretary officially opens flagship Health Innovation Hub

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:52:47 GMT

New life sciences hub has been developed by Kadans Science Partner in collaboration with the University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine.

Flipped chromosomal segments drive natural selection

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:01:00 GMT

When a species lives in two distinct types of habitats, individuals with traits better suited to each habitat will thrive and reproduce, naturally selecting descendants with those traits.

New research could help lithium-ion batteries reach their full potential

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT

New research into why lithium-ion batteries tend to lose power over cycles of charge and discharge could help unlock the next generation of more durable, fast-charging power cells.

Life-changing drug identified for children with rare epilepsy

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

A new experimental treatment for children with a hard-to-treat form of epilepsy is safe and can reduce seizures dramatically, helping them lead much healthier and happier lives, according to a new international clinical trial

Software tool shows potential for cost effective coastal erosion monitoring

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT

A tool originally designed to monitor the erosion of Scotland’s coast has proven its worth on a tropical island the other side of the world.

New national taskforce to secure the future of UK medical science careers

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:01:12 GMT

The Academy of Medical Sciences has launched a new UK Medical Science Careers Taskforce which brings together senior leaders from academia, the NHS, MedTech and the pharmaceutical industry to identify and address gaps across clinical and non-clinical career pathways

Prof Frances Mair to co-lead new UK-wide cardiovascular disease consortium

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Researchers from across the UK will come together to form a ground-breaking new research consortium focused on tackling inequalities in cardiovascular disease

TileBio secures £1.6M investment to launch AI ‘language of cancer’ diagnostic technology

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:07:23 GMT

New company has developed an AI-driven platform that increases the speed and accuracy of life-saving cancer diagnosis.

Industry training milestone for University of Glasgow–Biocon Academy partnership

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:18:00 GMT

The first cohort of students on the University of Glasgow and Biocon partnership MSc successfully graduated from Biocon Academy on Friday 27 February, marking a significant milestone for the industry-integrated programme.

University of Glasgow turns 575 years-old

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:56:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow today celebrated its 575th birthday, marking its world-changing past and future. During this landmark year the University of Glasgow, today a world top 100 university, will reflect on centuries of impact locally, nationally and internationally, celebrating the achievements that inspire future world-changers to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow.