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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.

UofG space testing facility wins Manufacturing Technology award

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:30:45 GMT

The world’s first dedicated system for testing the structural integrity of 3D-printed materials manufactured in space has won a prestigious national award.

RSNO announce engineering placement with UofG and Cirrus Logic

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:52:00 GMT

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Cirrus Logic and the University of Glasgow have announced an innovative new placement for a fifth-year student on the University of Glasgow’s Master of Engineering course in Electronics with Music.

UofG researchers recognised in the RSE Autumn 2025 Awards

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Nine researchers from UofG are among the 92 research projects recognised in the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s 2025 Autumn Research Awards.

Strategic partnership announced between UofG and SP Energy Networks

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:31:00 GMT

A new sector-leading partnership between SP Energy Networks and the University of Glasgow has been unveiled.

UofG social scientists receive UKRI funding for data-driven research aimed at improving lives

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:04:00 GMT

UofG social scientists have received UKRI funding that will enable them to conduct data-driven research aimed at improving lives across Scotland and the UK

Quantcore raises £2.5m to build UK's sovereign manufacturing capability

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:15:00 GMT

Operating from the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre, the new spin-out is the only company in the UK manufacturing niobium-based components.

Professor Wendy Loretto announced as new Head of the Adam Smith Business School

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:59:56 GMT

Professor Wendy Loretto has been appointed as the new Head of the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School.

National report calls for urgent action to support Scotland’s multilingual future and New Scots integration

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:55:00 GMT

A new report calls for a renewed national commitment to supporting multilingualism as a core pillar of integration, education, and community wellbeing.

Debilitating virus can spread in cool weather, increasing health risk in Europe

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:30:19 GMT

Chikungunya virus, a debilitating tropical disease caused by infected mosquito bites, poses a greater health threat in Europe than previously thought because it can be spread when air temperatures are as low as 13 degrees Celsius.

University of Glasgow celebrates graduation of deep tech ventures from Infinity G programme

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:16:47 GMT

A raft of young companies developing technology from wearable diagnostic brain sensors to medtech implants completed the 13-week accelerator programme.

Research project launches free tool to make AI safer and more trustworthy

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:30:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow-led research project is releasing a free tool to help organisations, policymakers, and the public maximise the benefits of AI applications while identifying their potential harms.

Growing evidence that freshwater wildlife is impacted by microplastics

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers have found more evidence that microplastics are impacting freshwater wildlife in different countries around the world

Changing Realities announced as a Big Issue Changemaker

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:17:00 GMT

Changing Realities has been named as a Big Issue Changemaker for 2026, under the Politics and Activism category.

UofG social scientists receive Smart Data Research Fellowships

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:05:00 GMT

Two UofG social scientists have been awarded Fellowships by Smart Data Research UK (SDR UK).

Resources toolkit released to deepen engagement with forests and climate challenges

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Three Words for Forest, the acclaimed verbatim play exploring the uncertainties facing UK forests in a time of climate change, has launched a suite of new resources.

UofG finalists shine in 2026 Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been shortlisted across multiple categories in this year’s Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards, with the work of researchers and partners highlighted for their innovative, socially impactful and collaborative work.

New energy efficiency framework to address global net-zero carbon agenda

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:24:13 GMT

A new way of classifying energy efficiency that could benefit households and address the global net-zero carbon agenda has been developed by the Universities of Glasgow and Cambridge.

A traditional diet could be key to combatting the rise of type-2 diabetes: Nepal is showing us the way

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow in collaboration with Dhulikhel Hospital, Nepal, is investigating whether reverting to a traditional diet could help to reduce the growing number of people with type-2 diabetes in Nepal.

Research centre sets out to make Glasgow the first ‘cognitive’ city

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT

A new research centre based at the University of Glasgow is setting out to develop the ‘cognitive’ cities of the future which will revolutionise urban life.

New report examines what UK Supreme Court decisions mean for devolved law-making

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:53:00 GMT

A new report suggests recent decisions by the UK Supreme Court have introduced new and unexpected constraints on devolved law-making.

UK research and trans inclusion threatened by Sullivan Review recommendations

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

A UK Government-commissioned review's recommendations on research ethics and recording sex and gender data could undermine the quality of public institutions’ research, erode academic freedom, and threaten the rights of trans and gender diverse people if widely adopted, researchers have warned.

Geologists may have solved the mystery of the Green River’s ‘uphill’ route

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

New research may have solved an American mystery which has baffled geologists for a century and a half: how did a river carve a path through a mountain in one of the country’s most iconic landscapes?

Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) launches Skills Academy

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:48:00 GMT

The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) has launched the FRIL Skills Academy, a pioneering skills and education platform designed to address skills gaps and support career development across the financial and professional services sector and fintech ecosystem.

UofG to lead new project to boost fish welfare, Amazonian livelihoods and rainforest conservation

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is to lead a new project which aims to improve fish welfare in the global ornamental fish trade, while strengthening incomes for traditional fishing communities in the Brazilian Amazon

Improvements for UofG in THE Subject Rankings 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:37 GMT

Eight out of 11 subject areas from the University of Glasgow in world top 100 in the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

New imaging tool for inflammation proves suitable for further testing in humans

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:30 GMT

The first whole body in-vivo analysis has shown the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiotracer LW223 is safe and tolerable in healthy humans.

UofG engineers and ESA demonstrate remote medicine breakthrough

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:04:00 GMT

A new collaboration between University of Glasgow engineers and the European Space Agency (ESA) has showcased the potential of nomadic mobile communications networks to enable remote healthcare.

Professor Stephen Tait awarded the Hooke Medal

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Cancer scientist Professor Stephen Tait has been awarded the Hooke Medal by the British Society of Cell Biology (BSCB) for his contribution to the field

Sexual violence and harassment in the Scottish folk music scene

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:28:00 GMT

Four in five women musicians have experienced sexual violence and harassment while working or taking part in the Scottish folk music scene, according to new survey findings.

The hidden microbial communities that shape health in space

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Microorganisms live in biofilms - the equivalent of microbial “cities” - everywhere on Earth. Now, a new Perspective article lays out a path to uncover the role of biofilms in health during long-duration spaceflight, and how spaceflight research can reshape our understanding of these microbial communities on Earth

New report reveals local historic places are vital for mental health

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:53:00 GMT

Historic places are vital for mental health, according to a new report by Historic England and the University of Glasgow.

Compostable circuits could slash environmental impact of electronics

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT

A new type of circuit board which is almost entirely biodegradable could help reduce the environmental harms of electronic waste.

Woodland birds living amongst native trees produce more chicks

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Native trees, such as oaks, have long held a special place in our culture and countryside. Now, researchers have shown that these trees are also important to woodland birds and their offspring

Cancer mystery leaders to liver and bowel cancer discovery

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:50 GMT

Scientists seeking answers to the mystery of why cancer occurs in certain parts of the body and not others may have found a new way to tackle some hard-to-treat cancers

Link between high-engagement gambling and suicidality stronger than thought

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:10:00 GMT

The link between high engagement in gambling and suicidality is stronger than previously thought, according to a new study by the Universities of Glasgow and City St Georges, University of London.

How Scotland’s bard influenced a nation across the ocean

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Exploring how Robert Burns’s transatlantic influence helped shape American ideals of equality and democracy.

University of Glasgow spin-out hails milestone breakthrough in hydrogen energy process

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:40:00 GMT

Clyde Hydrogen Systems (Clyde Hydrogen) successfully completes the build of its first fully integrated prototype system, representing a strong validation in the company’s technology.

Professor Sara Carter to step down as as Head of College of Social Sciences

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:33:44 GMT

Professor Carter has served as Head of College since October 2019 and will remain in post until the Summer of 2026.

John Smith Centre launches UK's first polling course

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:32:00 GMT

In a UK first, the John Smith Centre has launched a new course that will give students an introduction into the science and art of polling.

New test could help pinpoint IBD diagnosis

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A test that rapidly detects signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in stool samples could improve future diagnosis and monitoring of the condition

Recovering tropical forests grow back nearly twice as fast with nitrogen

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:22 GMT

New research suggests that that if recovering tropical forests had enough nitrogen in their soils, they might absorb up to an additional 820 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year for a decade.

Glasgow Libraries launch Wintering Well boxes to tackle SAD this winter

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The development of the Wintering Well Boxes is part of the UKRI-funded research project ‘Living with SAD’, led by UofG's Professor Hester Parr.

Supercharging our immune cells could tackle cancer

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:16 GMT

Supercharging immune cells could provide an effective way to tackle cancer, according to new research by scientists in Scotland

New research reveals the centuries-old roots of Scotland’s most famous haggis dish and poem

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

New research by Professor Gerard Carruthers and Dr Paul Malgrati shows that this playful tribute to Scotland’s national dish is far more than a culinary curiosity, in fact it is the culmination of centuries of cultural, political and literary history.

Scottish patient becomes first to take part in groundbreaking cardiac gene therapy trial

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:50:00 GMT

A Scottish patient has become the first person in the world to undergo a clinical trial that aims to improve outcomes for those having specialist heart surgery.

System which can spot infections in 20 mins could fight antimicrobial resistance

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:30:59 GMT

A new technique which slashes the time taken to diagnose microbial infections from days to minutes could help save lives and open up a new front in the battle against antibiotic resistance, researchers say.

UofG to co-lead major new project on mosquitoes

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:45:00 GMT

A major new project on mosquitoes, their viruses, and associated disease risks in Northern Ireland will be co-led by a multi-institutional team which includes the University of Glasgow, Queen’s University, Belfast and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

UofG part of ‘pivotal’ study to help children and adults with arthritis to live drug free

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The prospect of long-lasting drug-free remission for children and adults living with inflammatory arthritis is a step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a new collaboration between world-leading researchers

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.

Trinity College named Church of Scotland’s top choice for minister training

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Trinity College at UofG has been recommended as the Church of Scotland’s new lead academic partner for the training of future ministers.

Human-made materials could make up as much as half of some Scottish beaches

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT

The natural sands of beaches along the Firth of Forth are being mixed with significant amounts of human-made materials like bricks, concrete, glass and industrial waste, new research has revealed.

Touch-free health monitoring could breathe new life into health diagnostics

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:47 GMT

A new development in wireless sensing technology which can reliably screen for five common pulmonary diseases could lead to breakthrough new forms of touch-free diagnostics.

Pakistan Academy of Sciences fellowship for UofG engineer

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:50:00 GMT

A researcher from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering has been elected to a prestigious fellowship by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS).