University news

New smart plastics could harness unusual properties of auxetic materials

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:30:02 BST

New advances in 3D printed ‘smart’ plastics with unusual deformation properties could lead to a new generation of materials designed to monitor their own condition in real time.

Black holes discovery to be revealed at gravitational waves conference in Glasgow

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:02:00 BST

The most massive black holes ever observed with gravitational waves have been discovered by scientists, with some of the analyses carried out by an international team that was led by an astrophysicist at the University of Glasgow.

Cosmic ceilidh dance set to celebrate historic science discovery

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:01:29 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow teamed up with the culture and research organisation Science Ceilidh to develop a dance to mark the 10th anniversary of the historic first detection of gravitational waves.

UofG announces new children’s choir to bring the gift of music to hundreds of pupils

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow Children’s Choir, an initiative set to offer hundreds of state school pupils across the city access to high-quality music education, has been launched.

Quantum enhancement discovery could improve medical technologies

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:00:00 BST

Technologies such as biomedical imaging and spectroscopy could be enhanced by a discovery in research that involved several institutions including the University of Glasgow.

Ultrasound tech set to be showcased at Royal Society exhibition

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:57 BST

Pioneering ultrasound technology research from Scottish universities will be on public display at a prestigious national science showcase this week.

‘Right size, right place’ approach required for climate adaptation plans

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 BST

The outcomes of a new study on the extent of future flooding caused by climate change along the Clyde Estuary could help coastal cities around the world better defend themselves against rising tides and extreme weather.

Launch of new Total-Body PET scanner extends UK’s world-class imaging platform to Scotland

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:01:00 BST

Scotland’s first Total-Body PET scanner is now operational at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, benefitting patients locally and nationally, and helping to speed up diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials across the UK

Grand opening for spin-out’s £12m ‘Chemifarm’ hailed as ‘hugely significant milestone’

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:20:00 BST

The 21,500-ft² site at Oakbank Industrial Estate, in Maryhill unites Chemify’s AI-driven molecular-design engine with industrial-scale robotic synthesis.

Turn on, tune in, crop out: £20 device uses ultrasound to produce fertiliser

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:00:00 BST

A £20 device which makes fertiliser by treating water with ultrasound could transform agricultural supply chains in remote areas, its inventors say.

University of Glasgow ranks in world top 100 in QS University Rankings

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 BST

University places 79th in QS Rankings 2026, out of 1,501 institutions.

Commemoration Day 2025

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:02:00 BST

The University of Glasgow awarded honorary degrees to eight individuals in recognition of their achievements in the fields of arts, politics, business, humanities and science.

UK screen leaders call for renewed focus on women's equality with launch of new guide

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:25:24 BST

An evidence-based guide that will support women in film and television was launched at the University of Glasgow

£1.5m funding boost will deliver quantum leap for superconductor manufacturing

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:30:00 BST

University of Glasgow engineers have won a major new grant to support the development of more energy-efficient superconductors which will help accelerate advances in quantum technologies.

New research discovery could advance drug treatments for diabetes and obesity

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 BST

Scientists have unlocked new details on important ‘receptor’ proteins –promising targets for the creation of novel drugs for metabolic conditions ranging from diabetes to obesity and inflammatory disorders.

Good cognitive health lowers risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life – but genetics can weaken that protection

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 BST

People with better cognitive health are at lower risk of later Alzheimer’s disease, but genetics can interfere with this, according to a new study

University of Glasgow places 12th globally in THE Impact Rankings

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:03 BST

Glasgow ranks 12th out of 2,318 institutions in the annual sustainability rankings

Gravitational wave researcher makes a splash at Cardonald Primary School

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:30:00 BST

A senior researcher from a groundbreaking international science and engineering collaboration returned to visit his old Glasgow primary school this week.

Landmark patient trial to use genetic testing to personalise treatments

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:01:00 BST

A major new study launching in Scotland aims to show how a simple genetic test could help doctors personalise treatments – boosting medication response and reducing harmful side effects.

Five UofG Professors awarded prestigious ERC Advanced Grants

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:02:00 BST

Five UofG academics have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants – the most that the University has ever been awarded in one round.

New research could unlock the potential of bladeless wind turbines

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:30:04 BST

Insights from a new study could help unlock the full potential of a developing form of smaller-scale wind power generation, researchers say.

New Oral Health Research Hub launched

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:36:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Dental School has launched the Oral Health Research Hub, bringing together research groups across the School in an ambitious new initiative to generate effective solutions to the big oral and dental challenges facing our communities locally and globally.

New 'Screen Carbon Test' launches to help audiences and creators assess climate messaging in film and TV

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

A groundbreaking new tool to evaluate how well film and television represent climate change is being launched to the public at the University of Glasgow’s Dear Green Music Scene festival.

NHS Golden Jubilee granted University Status

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 BST

NHS Golden Jubilee has been formally granted University Status by the University of Glasgow, marking a significant milestone in their long-standing and increasingly integrated partnership

Professor Chapman accepts prestigious education role in Singapore

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:21:00 BST

Professor Chris Chapman has been announced as the 17th CJ Koh Professor for Education, the most prestigious endowed visiting position at the National Institute of Education (NiE) in Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University

UofG engineers lend support to new ESA-funded project

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:30:00 BST

Experts from the Space and Exploration Technology Group are supporting Craft Prospect Ltd on a new contract from the European Space Agency to prototype and demonstrate machine learning algorithms for motion planning in orbital space missions.

UofG hosts Scottish Technical Conference

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow played host to 250 technicians from universities across the country this week for the Scottish Technical Conference.

Study reveals lasting mental health impacts of domestic violence

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:00:00 BST

A groundbreaking study has found that women who experienced physical abuse in the context of domestic violence are more likely to suffer from long-term mental health challenges, even decades after the abuse has ended

UofG menopause programme wins Herald Education Award

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:46:12 BST

A transformational needs-led initiative to build a menopause community and educate, uplift and empower women has won a Herald Education Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award.

UofG launches next-generation safety training to transform culture in UK screen industry

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:55:00 BST

A new immersive safety training programme developed at UofG aims to enhance safety culture across the UK’s screen industries by offering a next-generation approach to crew training.

The University of Glasgow hosts CARBON: Under Pressure, a collaborative exhibition with the Science Gallery Bengaluru

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:00 BST

The exhibition is a multidisciplinary exploration of our carbon pasts and present, and a call to better understand the futures enabled by this fascinating element.

UofG scientists receive funding to pave way to stopping aggressive breast cancer spreading

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:59:56 BST

University of Glasgow researchers are hoping to develop a more targeted treatment for people with triple negative breast cancer.

New suicide prevention in agriculture research project launched

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:04:03 BST

A major new research project focused on suicide prevention in agriculture is being announced this week by RSABI, the charity supporting people in Scottish agriculture.

DCMS College of Experts recruits Professor Rebecca Madgin

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

Rebecca Madgin, Professor of Urban Studies, has been recruited to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) College of Experts.

Medieval scholars believed Scottish independence was entirely compatible with being British

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

New research by a leading historian from the University of Glasgow shows a surprising historical perspective on being British.

Allowing black rhino to roam freely protects against the dangers of inbreeding

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 BST

Letting black rhinos roam freely may be the best way to save them from the hidden genetic dangers of inbreeding, according to a new study, the first to look at the whole genomes of these critically endangered mammals from populations in Tanzania

UK universities launch WE Innovate National network to support women business founders

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:09:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is to launch a programme of support for women entrepreneurs as part of a roll-out of the UK’s first university network for female business founders.

Researchers review role of digital communications evidence in CCRC applications

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:17:00 BST

Research on the role of digital communications evidence in Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) applications involving rape and sexual offences has been undertaken by the University of Glasgow and Loughborough University

UofG shortlisted for prestigious Prix Galien award

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 BST

A research team from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Prix Galien UK Award for their groundbreaking dengue virus control strategy, which is showing impressive success in the fight against dengue in Malaysia

Professor Emma Thomson appointed Director of the CVR

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is delighted to announce that Professor Emma Thomson has been appointed as the new Director of the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), having taken up the post as Interim Director in February, following the departure of Professor Massimo Palmarini.

UofG forms Strategic Partnership with NHS Lanarkshire to improve health outcomes

Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 BST

NHS Lanarkshire and the University of Glasgow have formalised a Strategic Partnership Agreement aimed at transforming healthcare delivery, advancing clinical research and improving health outcomes across Lanarkshire

New funding for sustainable chemistry project

Tue, 27 May 2025 08:30:00 BST

New funding will enable University of Glasgow researchers to investigate and improve the sustainability of one of chemistry's most widely used purification techniques.

REF chairs and deputy chairs for expert sub-panels announced

Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 BST

Among the new appointees are four academics from the University of Glasgow

UofG student wins national award for hospitality startup

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:18:00 BST

An innovative platform to staff the hospitality industry has won UofG student entrepreneur Cian Smith and Napier University graduate Callum Leith first place in the 2025 Scottish Young EDGE awards.

UofG launches state-of-the-art behavioural research facility

Tue, 20 May 2025 10:21:00 BST

A state-of-the-art behavioural research facility has been launched at the Adam Smith Business School.

REACT sustainable electronics centre celebrates official launch

Tue, 20 May 2025 08:30:20 BST

The UK’s first sustainable electronics centre was officially launched last month with two events and the inaugural meeting of its steering board.

New Study offers guidance to improve access to rabies vaccine in underserved areas of Kenya and Tanzania, ultimately preventing deaths

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:16:00 BST

A new study published in the Journal Vaccine reveals that improvements in the supply chain and delivery of human rabies vaccines in Tanzania and Kenya could significantly reduce preventable deaths and ensure more efficient use of health budgets.

Career boost for international students in partnership with University of Birmingham

Thu, 15 May 2025 05:55:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and University of Birmingham, which are both ranked in the top 100 in the QS World University rankings, have launched an exclusive partnership with JOBShaigui, a leading graduate career support organisation, to help graduates kick-start their careers after finishing their degrees in the UK.

Applications invited for second round of GRID Civic Grant Fund

Wed, 14 May 2025 13:38:00 BST

The Fund has been set up by the University to support social projects working or located in Glasgow Riverside Innovation District (GRID).

UofG set to host third annual James McCune Smith Conference

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:30:44 BST

The University of Glasgow is set to play host to a conference which will celebrate and amplify the voices and visions of Black scholars, thinkers, and changemakers.

Patchy geographical coverage of dog vaccinations is a key barrier for rabies elimination

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:00:00 BST

Dog vaccination programmes are a highly effective way to control and, ultimately, eliminate rabies, however new research has shown just how detrimental geographical gaps in vaccine coverage can be for virus control

Geothermal gases offer strong evidence of a Superplume beneath East Africa

Wed, 14 May 2025 08:31:00 BST

Sophisticated chemical analysis of volcanic gases from Kenya have provided the first evidence that a vast mass of deep Earth material lies beneath East Africa.

New lab could help space industry dodge a bullet

Wed, 14 May 2025 08:30:00 BST

A small piece of outer space recreated in a basement in Glasgow could help ensure that a key enabling technology for future space missions won’t lead to deadly ‘rifle bullets’ of space junk circling the Earth.

Professor Anthony Chalmers to co-lead new arm of international glioblastoma trial

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:00:00 BST

Professor Anthony Chalmers, Chair of Clinical Oncology at the School of Cancer Sciences, will co-lead the new arm of GBM AGILE, an international trial for patients with glioblastoma

New podcast sheds light on youth violence and justice

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:48:21 BST

Young Warriors asks young people and youth workers across six UK cities about what they think needs to be done to resolve the issues they face

Older adults benefit from exercising with people in their local area

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:00 BST

Mid and older life adults are choosing to exercise with people of the same age who they live near to and see often, regardless of the quality or quantity of those relationships, according to new research

New treatment combination for rectal cancer patients offers improved rates of remission

Sun, 04 May 2025 00:01:00 BST

A new trial of patients with advanced rectal cancer has found that the addition of immunotherapy treatment alongside extended radiotherapy led to better rates of remission

New immunotherapy trial focusing on older colon cancer patients

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:01:00 BST

Elderly colon cancer patients are being given the chance to access a clinical trial that could transform future practice

Researchers call for changes in Scotland’s care system following largest study of its kind

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:01:00 BST

Fundamental changes to Scotland’s care system are needed, say researchers following a study of almost 500 young children in foster care

Citizen science project receives reports of mosquitoes from all across Scotland

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 BST

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have received more than 700 reports of mosquitoes from across Scotland, including from Dumfries and Galloway in the south to Shetland in the north, thanks to the incredible response from the public to a citizen science project launched last year

Revealing the impact of tirzepatide treatment on muscle composition in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:30:00 BST

A recent analysis of the SURPASS-3 trial unravels the impact of treatment with the drug tirzepatide on muscle volume and fat infiltration in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

£3.5m funding boost for CHEDDAR hub

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:30:53 BST

A national research project supported by the University of Glasgow which is working to develop the communications technologies of tomorrow has received a £3.5m funding boost.

Glasgow Science Festival set to celebrate city’s 850th anniversary

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

The Glasgow Science Festival is launching its biggest-ever programme of events as part of the city’s ongoing celebrations of its 850th anniversary.

Record numbers are dying in Scottish prisons, reveals new study

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:34:00 BST

A major new study has found the number of people dying in prison surged to a record number of 64 in 2024, making Scotland’s mortality rate among the highest in Europe.

Ancient human settlement discovered on Scottish island pushes known boundaries

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:00 BST

A team of archaeologists and scientists led by Karen Hardy, Professor of Prehistoric Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, has discovered evidence for one of the earliest human populations yet known in Scotland.

Industrial waste is turning to rock in just decades, research reveals

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

An aluminium tab from a drinks can found encased in a new form of rock on the Cumbrian coastline has helped provide scientists with a shocking new insight into the impact of human activity on the Earth’s natural processes and materials.

First UK broadcasting devolution study gets go ahead

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

The first four-nations study of broadcasting policy in a devolved UK is set to begin following the awarding of a major research grant.

A Waiting Game: Life Beyond the Pink Ribbon

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:00:00 BST

A powerful new play written by UofG PhD student Lori Delaney will explore the real, often untold stories of breast cancer.

UofG’s GO Justice and Emma Ritch Law Clinic win prestigious Student Pro Bono Awards

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:10:00 BST

The Glasgow Open (GO) Justice Centre has won Best Contribution by a Law School at the LawWorks Student Pro Bono Awards 2025.

'Red Pockets' blends memoir, history and environmental exploration

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:57:22 BST

A book by a UofG environmental expert that has been described as a ‘haunting blend of memoir, cultural history and environmental exploration’ is now out.

Rare surviving piece of Scottish Iron Age textile goes on public display

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 BST

A fine piece of woven fabric, believed to be one of the oldest of its kind in Britain and dating back to the early to middle part of the Iron Age, goes on public display.

New species of mosquito identified on the coast of East Africa

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

Scientists have discovered a previously unidentified species of mosquito along the coast of Kenya and Tanzania with potential implications for malaria surveillance and control

Exploring the potential of AI in Scotland’s public health and healthcare systems

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:43:00 BST

A report that sheds light on the transformative possibilities and important considerations in the adoption of AI within Scotland’s Public Health and healthcare systems has been published by the Glasgow Centre for Population Health.

A third of over 65s gamble beyond the lottery, finds UofG research

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:43:00 BST

New analysis conducted by Gambling Research Glasgow at the University of Glasgow, on behalf of PensionBee, reveals that almost one in three adults over the age of 65 gamble beyond the lottery.

Glasgow to host UK pandemic prevention conference

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 BST

Glasgow will host the UK’s pandemic preparedness conference on 23 April 2025, bringing together key experts from UK public health bodies, global health organisations, research institutions and life sciences companies

Blair Drummond research sniffs out new possibilities for animal-computer interaction

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

New technology which allows zoo animals and their human visitors to share experiences could have positive benefits for both, researchers say.

Brisk walking pace and time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:30:00 BST

A brisk walking pace, and the amount of time spent at this speed, may lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and bradycardia (very slow heartbeat), finds research led by the University of Glasgow and published online in the journal Heart.

UofG joins call for more ‘joyful buildings’ at Humanise Summit

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:41:00 BST

University of Glasgow researchers have joined global experts who have issued a clear message: boring buildings are bad for our brains.

Transformative uni partnership boosts higher education progression

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:50:00 BST

Pupils in Scotland on a unique programme, which aims to improve educational opportunities for young people, have seen a positive impact on their rates of progression to university.

UofG spinout aims to transform realtime wireless sensing of train carriages

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A new generation of battery-free sensors could help make preventative maintenance and condition monitoring on rail carriages cheaper, easier, and more environmentally-friendly.

VR can take users for a sneaky spin without making them sick, research shows

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

Surprising new research has revealed that people’s perception of motion can be radically manipulated in passive virtual reality environments without making them feel unwell.

New Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures announced

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 BST

College of Arts & Humanities at the University of Glasgow is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Nina Parish as the new Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures.

Tree gum supercharges supercapacitor lifespan, research reveals

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A waste gum produced by trees found in India could be the key to unlocking a new generation of better-performing, more eco-friendly supercapacitors, researchers say.

Professor Rachel Sandison appointed Scottish Government International Education

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:11:00 BST

Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice Chancellor (External Engagement) will work to promote the Scottish Higher Education sector internationally and connect universities with global institutions.

Groundbreaking centre set to improve law and lives through community-led research

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:18:00 BST

UofG's GO Justice Centre is a key partner in an innovative new research centre aimed at responding to the public’s need and desire for fairer, safer and more inclusive societies.

University of Glasgow projects selected for prestigious ChipStart UK programme to drive semiconductor innovation

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:57:33 BST

UK government-backed incubator aims to provide technical expertise and commercial support to semiconductor innovators, fostering growth and the creation of high-skilled jobs.

Computer model that ‘thinks’ like a missing person could help search & rescue

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A new method of predicting where people lost in the wilderness may be found based on simulations of their decision-making processes could help mountain rescue teams save lives in the future.

University of Glasgow physicists among winners of prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

Scientists from the University of Glasgow are among the thousands of researchers worldwide honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, awarded to the ATLAS and LHCb Collaborations at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) alongside their sister experiments ALICE and CMS.

Neuranics raises $8 million in seed funding to accelerate growth

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:42:00 BST

The investment round was led by Blackfinch Ventures, with participation from Archangels, and continued support from Par Equity, the University of Glasgow, and Old College Capital, the University of Edinburgh’s venture investment fund.

AR tool could give cyclists ‘sixth sense’ and improve self-driving vehicle safety

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A new tool which can rapidly prototype augmented reality experiences has given researchers new insights which could allow cyclists to safely share the roads with self-driving cars.

Recovery of shark populations alters the behaviours of reef fishes

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:01:00 BST

The return of apex predators like sharks can restore critical ecological balance to coral reefs, creating healthier ecosystems

AI tool could help supercharge development of RF sensing technologies

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

An AI-powered ‘virtual expert’ in a highly-specialised field of sensing research could help advance the development of new technologies, including sophisticated healthcare monitoring techniques.

Scottish Government pilot to improve victims' experiences of the criminal justice system

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:03:00 BST

Victims in rape and attempted rape cases will be able to access free independent legal advice as part of a new Scottish Government-funded pilot, which will be based at the Emma Ritch Law Clinic.

Facial expressions could help widen VR and AR accessibility options

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A new study on how computers can be accurately controlled using only facial expressions could help make augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies more accessible to people living with disabilities.

UofG researchers among Academy of Medical Sciences ‘emerging scientific leaders’

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

Two researchers from the University of Glasgow’s College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences have been awarded Springboard funding from the Academy of Medical Sciences as part of its largest-ever funding initiative for early-career researchers.

University of Glasgow welcomes extension for UK Innovation Accelerator programme

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:01:00 BST

The pilot programme has invested £100m to date in high-potential innovation clusters across three UK regions and an additional £30m in funding will build on regional cluster strengths to drive economic growth and technological advancement.

Research aims to bridge moral gaps by better understanding empathy in adolescents

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:14:10 BST

A ground-breaking international research project is set to explore the complex relationship between moral frameworks and empathetic concern among young people across four countries.

Eye-catching mobile device research could be a sight for sore thumbs

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:30:47 BST

Insights from a new study focused on widening the use of eye-tracking as a control method for mobile devices could offer a sharper view of the smartphones of the future.

Scientists take important step forward in developing new treatment for E.Coli infections

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 BST

Scientists have taken an important step toward the development of a potential new treatment for treating Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), the notorious bug associated with severe food poisoning

Compostable sensors could help grow impact of digital agriculture

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

Screen-printed, biodegradable soil sensors which can be composted at their end of their lifecycle could enable farmers to improve crop yields while reducing electronic waste, researchers say.

University of Glasgow Honorary Degrees 2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is awarding honorary degrees to recipients in recognition of their achievements in the fields of arts, politics, humanities and science.