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Venezuelan crisis could cause public health emergency in South America

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 23:59:00 GMT

Since the early 2000s Venezuela has faced severe economic crisis caused by political instability and declining oil revenue. In particular, public health provision has suffered with an exodus of trained medical professionals and long-term shortages in medicines and medical supplies.

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New funding for AI doctoral training centre

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:44:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow will lead a Centre for Doctoral Training aimed at developing the next generation of experts in artificial social intelligence.

Top Smart Cities are Global Cities, new research reveals

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

An unprecedented global study has analysed and ranked leading cities in the worldwide “smart city” phenomenon.

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Former Prime Minister delivers inaugural John Smith Centre lecture

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 09:11:00 GMT

Sir John Major focused on the rise of populism, fake news and the dangers of Brexit

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“Origami” diagnostic device offers affordable malaria diagnoses

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 14:17:00 GMT

Simple folded sheets of waxed paper could help bring affordable, reliable field tests for diseases such as malaria to remote parts of the developing world.

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Clinical Innovation Zone shortlisted for prestigious UK award

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:39:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Clinical Innovation Zone has been shortlisted for a UK Science Park

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More needs to be done to raise awareness of lung cancer risk in people with COPD

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 11:19:00 GMT

People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease need more support when understanding and acting on new symptoms

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BBC Radio's "World At One" Live from Glasgow University Union

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 14:33:00 GMT

UofG only Scottish venue chosen by programme for an outside broadcast

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UofG astrophysicists welcome LIGO funding boost

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 00:01:00 GMT

University of Glasgow researchers are celebrating the announcement of tens of millions of dollars in new funding to advance the science of gravitational wave astrophysics.

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What makes a man? Testosterone only half the story, scientists say

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:11:00 GMT

Scientists have identified for the first time the details of an ‘alternative’ biological process required to develop male genitals in an unborn baby.

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Solar-powered supercapacitors could create flexible, wearable electronics

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:46:00 GMT

A breakthrough in energy storage technology could bring a new generation of flexible electronic devices to life, including solar-powered prosthetics for amputees.

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Ambitious research to help achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 14:00:00 GMT

It is hoped the research collaboration will gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between humans and their environment.

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Experts call for caution on reporting long-term effects of head injuries in sports

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 23:33:00 GMT

A group of over 60 leading international neuroscientists have called for caution when reporting on the potential late effects of head injuries in sport.

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£1.5m funding boost for UofG diagnostics spinout

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:56:00 GMT

A UofG spinout which is bringing to market a fast, affordable and efficient new way to diagnose diseases has received a major funding boost.

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University of Glasgow pledges commitment to local community

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:40:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has reaffirmed its commitment to working in the wider interest of Glasgow and Scotland by pledging to put the economy and quality of life in the community top of its list of priorities.

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Free online course created to help better understand and prevent suicide

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 09:44:00 GMT

A new, free online course has been developed to allow healthcare professionals, and those working with at-risk or vulnerable individuals, to gain a better understanding of suicide and ways to prevent it.

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EuroFIT programme for football fans scores health goals

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 13:20:00 GMT

A lifestyle-change programme which targeted male fans of 15 European football clubs has proved effective

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UofG scientists to lead multimillion pound research project into bowel cancer treatments

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:12:00 GMT

Researchers to spearhead research project that could revolutionise treatment for people with bowel cancer

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Glasgow will face off with a new dinosaur as Trix the T.rex comes to Town

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

As tickets went on sale, the organisers also released the details of the Glasgow visit of the only real T.rex skeleton on tour anywhere in the world.

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UofG to share in Centres for Doctoral Training funding

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is set to share in hundreds of millions of pounds of new investment in UK research skills.

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Knighthood for groundbreaking UofG astrophysicist

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:23:00 GMT

A pioneering researcher who helped deliver the historic first detection of gravitational waves has received a knighthood.

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UofG social scientists awarded £1.15m over four years

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:22:00 GMT

ESRC announces £27m to boost research impact at universities across the UK

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UofG project wins NERC funding for flood risk assessment

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:52:00 GMT

A research project which aims to provide improved defence against flooding in the Philippines has won funding.

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Burns Day celebrated with "Ae Fond Kiss"

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:46:00 GMT

College of Arts staff member Eilidh Cormack in Burns song

New name for UofG’s world-changing parasitology research centre

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Newly-named title of Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology

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Fine tuning for clean energy

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:34:00 GMT

A new approach to transforming water into hydrogen and oxygen could provide a promising alternative to fossil fuels.

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University to play key role in two global research hubs

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:11:00 GMT

Hubs are part of a £200m investment by UKRI

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£250K grant to fund ‘game-changing’ immunotherapy research for prostate cancer

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:36:00 GMT

Researchers have received £250,000 from Prostate Cancer UK, to explore an innovative immunotherapy treatment for patients with advanced prostate cancer

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University of Glasgow research used to create new resources for primary and secondary pupils

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and Education Scotland officially launched a range of online teaching resources from academic research tailored to the needs of Scottish pupils.

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University of Glasgow’s plans for James Watt celebrations gather steam

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 00:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is marking the anniversary of James Watt’s birth by unveiling plans for a year of celebrations of the pioneering engineer’s life and works.

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One quarter of prisoners have suffered traumatic brain injury

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT

A quarter of all Scottish prisoners have been hospitalised with a traumatic brain injury at some point in their lives, according to new research

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British Sign Language Action Plan Launched

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:42:00 GMT

University's BSL plan introduced by Disability Equality Champion Professor Frank Coton

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The story behind the lost play of Irish rebel leader James Connolly

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

UofG Academics have discovered a short story which they believe could solve the mystery of a lost play by revolutionary socialist James Connolly.

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Research on the enduring appeal of Mary Queen of Scots

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT

A project led by the University of Glasgow brings together some 40 academics and curators to help understand how her legend has impacted on Scottish society and culture.

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Repeatedly missing GP appointments may indicate greater risk of death from all causes

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:44:00 GMT

Repeatedly missing general practice (GP) appointments may be a risk marker for all-cause mortality, particularly in patients with mental health conditions, new research published in the open access journal BMC Medicine suggests.

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Picture this: first exhibition of artists who lack “mind’s eye”

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

The first ever exhibition of paintings and works of art created by artists who have no “mind’s eye” will cast new light on the creative brain when it goes on display from today.

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Scientists find potential new way to target norovirus family

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how a family of viruses, including the norovirus, initiate infections.

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University of Glasgow unveils photo of the first woman solicitor in the UK

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow law academics and students, carrying out research for this year’s centenary of woman in law project,have discovered a rare photo of the law pioneer Madge Easton Anderson.

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Recent report places Glasgow as UK lead in pancreatic cancer research

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:38:00 GMT

A recent report has revealed that half of the top dozen UK pancreatic cancer researchers are based in Glasgow, with all six being affiliated with the University of Glasgow

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UofG and Glasgow’s Clan Ice Hockey team join forces to bring toys to sick children in Malawi

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:24:00 GMT

This year the annual “Air the Bear” event, where the Glasgow Clan Ice Hockey team donate toys for local charities, will also benefit the Malaria Alert Centre in Blantyre, Malawi

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University leaders warn against No Deal as vital research comes under threat

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:23:00 GMT

Open letter to MPs warns that the impact of a no deal scenario could lead to “an academic, cultural and scientific setback from which it would take decades to recover"

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Martian drill set for Antarctic climate mission

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:19:00 GMT

A drill originally developed to break through Martian rocks is set to be deployed to Antarctica on a mission which could help us understand the history of Earth’s changing climate.

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New Year Honours for the University

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 09:09:00 GMT

Congratulations to the recipients of a CBE and two MBEs

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£635,000 of fake whisky exposed

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:11:00 GMT

New tests by SUERC lift the lid on rare whisky market

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£1000: the cost of delivering a Type 2 diabetes remission programme in the NHS

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 00:05:00 GMT

A new study suggests rolling out a Type 2 diabetes remission programme in the NHS could cost around £1,067 per participant in its first year – or, factoring in the likelihood of success, £2,564 for each case of remission.

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Scientists break new ground in potential treatment of common form of leukaemia

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:50:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered a potential combination therapy for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia

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10 new University of Glasgow Library fellowships announced

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow Library today announced 10 new visiting fellowships awards to support scholars from across the world to come to Glasgow to work on our unique research collections.

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University of Glasgow partners with Wiley Education Services

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 11:47:00 GMT

Wiley to provide support for existing and new online programmes

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Edinburgh and Glasgow offer joint research scheme for students

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 14:20:00 GMT

The two universities' first joint PhD research programmes will be launched in September

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Grant of over £1m awarded to study impact of the loss of darkness on wildlife

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 10:01:00 GMT

A team of researchers at the University of Glasgow have been awarded a grant of over £1m to study the impact of the loss of the night on animals that are subjected to the increased light at night that occurs in urban areas throughout the world.

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Reduction in the legal blood alcohol limit has had no impact on number of road traffic accidents

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 23:30:00 GMT

The lowering of the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers in Scotland has had no impact on the number of road traffic accidents

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Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak appointed to Scottish Science Advisory Council

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:30:00 GMT

University of Glasgow Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences is named as one of the experts appointed to advise the Scottish Government

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Childhood leukaemia distinct from adult disease

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists have identified and modelled a distinct biology for paediatric acute myeloid leukaemia, one of the major causes of death in children

UofG projects win funding to bring origami diagnostics to low-income countries

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 09:24:00 GMT

University of Glasgow engineers have secured funding to develop new medical diagnostic technologies to help treat infectious diseases in Africa and Vietnam.

People with diabetes are more at risk of heart failure

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:05:00 GMT

Researchers have found that incidence of heart failure was around two-fold higher in people with diabetes.

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Dialysis patients at risk of progressive brain injury

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:05:00 GMT

Kidney dialysis can cause short-term ‘cerebral stunning’ and may be associated with progressive brain injury in those who receive the treatment for many years. For many patients with kidney failure awaiting a kidney transplant or those not suitable for a transplant, dialysis is a life-saving treatment.

LIGO and Virgo announce four new gravitational-wave detections

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:12:00 GMT

University of Glasgow physicists are closing out 2018 with the publication of a wealth of new gravitational wave data collected during the first two observing runs of the LIGO and Virgo detectors.

Scientists find clue to ecosystem recovery after pollution

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:05:00 GMT

Scientists have discovered a fish species which significantly evolved and expanded its ecological toolset, after an effort was made to reduce pollution in its ecosystem.

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Soil bacteria provide a promising E. coli treatment

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:05:00 GMT

E. coli, the notorious bug associated with severe food poisoning and usually caught from undercooked meat, is a common concern for anyone cooking over the festive period.

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University holds first-ever live virtual graduation

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 11:30:00 GMT

Three online distance-learning students on MVLS MSc courses graduated via live video links from Jamaica, Saudi Arabia and Scotland.

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Martian drill set for Antarctic climate mission

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:19:00 GMT

A drill originally developed to break through Martian rocks is set to be deployed to Antarctica on a mission which could help us understand the history of Earth’s changing climate.

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Invitation to Launch of Katie Allan Family Justice Campaign

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:05:00 BST

10am Thursday 25 October