UofG hosts Human Brain Project

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 14:03:00 BST

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.

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Binary neutron star discovery sends shockwaves through University of Glasgow

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 10:26:00 BST

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

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

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:42:00 BST

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

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Minecraft slavery plantation programme for classrooms

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 08:24:00 BST

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.

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UofG to lead Precision Medicine in Scotland audit

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:04:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been chosen by the UK Government to lead a Science and Innovation Audit on Precision Medicine Innovation in Scotland.

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Blood cancer gene could be key to preventing heart failure

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:42:00 BST

A gene commonly implicated in blood cancers could hold the key to limiting the development of heart failure in patients who have survived a heart attack, paving the way for new treatment options.

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New research shows how to make your voice more “trustworthy” to a listener

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:06:00 BST

Scientists at the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology, University of Glasgow and at the La Timone Neuroscience Institute, Aix-Marseille University, France, have found a way to modulate a voice pattern which a listener perceive as “trustworthy”.

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Rare Robert Burns Braille books presented to University of Glasgow

Wed, 11 Oct 2017 12:32:00 BST

A rare Braille collection of the complete works of Robert Burns was today (Wednesday 11 October 2017) be presented to the University of Glasgow by Joan Muir, from Kilwinning in Ayrshire, who had gifted them earlier to the local Irvine Burns Club.

Diversity Awards for University of Glasgow

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:34:00 BST

The University of Glasgow scooped two major firsts in the Herald Diversity Awards.

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Athena SWAN Awards for University of Glasgow staff and students

Fri, 06 Oct 2017 09:59:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is delighted to announce today (Friday 6 October 2017) it has achieved four Athena SWAN awards in recognition of its ongoing commitment to gender equality for staff and students.

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New research uncovers 90 million years of history of Martian volcano

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:10:00 BST

Analysis of Martian meteorites has uncovered 90 million years’ worth of new information about one of the red planet’s volcanoes – and helped pinpoint which volcano the meteorites came from.

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UofG congratulates Nobel Prize Winners for gravitational wave research

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 13:09:00 BST

Gravitational wave physicists at the University of Glasgow are celebrating the announcement of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physics.

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The University of Glasgow is among the top 50 universities in the world for studying law.

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:23:00 BST

The University is ranked 48th in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings which were released today, Wednesday 13 September 2017.

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MVLS ‘four aces’ are top of the 2018 Good University Guide rankings

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:17:00 BST

Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Veterinary Medicine – have been placed in the top 1 or 2 in the UK in each of their subjects in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.

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Chengdu honours Prof John Marsh

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:13:00 BST

Professor John Marsh is to be presented with the prestigious Chengdu Jinsha Friendship Award in recognition of his role in the development of the relationship between the University of Glasgow and the University of Electronic Science and Technology China.

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Bringing superconducting single-photon detectors in from the cold

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 09:32:00 BST

A new form of compact cooling technology developed for space astronomy could pave the way for use of advanced superconducting detectors for better cancer treatments, driverless cars and practical quantum communications.

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Govan children are the stars at film's UK premiere

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:54:00 BST

It will be a red carpet affair. And school children from Govan will be the stars on Friday 29 September 2017 at the UK film premiere of Govan Young.

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Helium found in coal seams could aid safe shale gas extraction

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 10:30:00 BST

Natural deposits of helium gas could help aid the safe production of shale or coal gas, research suggests.

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University of Glasgow partners in European gravitational wave discovery

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:30:00 BST

The fledgling scientific discipline of gravitational wave astronomy has made an important step forward with the detection of a gravitational wave signal using a network involving the European Virgo detector.

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Spinout offers stock traders the chance to Scoop the competition

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:01:00 BST

A University of Glasgow spinout company is harnessing the fast-moving world of social media to help traders make faster, smarter decisions about the stock market.

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World’s largest inflammatory disease biobank will enable more precise treatment

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:21:00 BST

A consortium led by the University of Glasgow has been awarded a £1.7 million grant to create the world’s largest Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Disease (IMID) Biobank.

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Glasgow named Scottish University of the Year

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 11:50:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been named Scottish University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.

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Urban Studies Scholars in Global Premier League

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:58:00 BST

Two University of Glasgow staff have been named in the top 50 cited authors in the field of Urban Studies.

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Nanoscale printing breakthrough creates two colours per pixel

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:01:00 BST

Scientists have developed a new form of high-resolution ‘printing’ which could have wide-ranging applications in data storage, anti-counterfeiting measures, and digital imaging.

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Targeted antibiotic use may help cure Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:00:00 BST

The antibiotic tigecycline, when used in combination with current treatment, may hold the key to eradicating chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) cells, according to new research.

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Major History Series launched by the University of Glasgow

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 13:21:00 BST

Scotland’s leading historians and archivists will take part in a major history series at the University of Glasgow which begins on Tuesday 19 September 2017.

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100 Years of Russian Studies at the University of Glasgow

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:08:00 BST

Russian Consul-General gifts special collectors' edition of historic Tsar Book of Ivan the Terrible to the University

UofG recognised for Precision Medicine at Global Game Changer Awards

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:41:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has won a top award at Glasgow’s 2017 Global Game Changers Awards, held last night in Glasgow.

UofG Professor scoops top cardiology awards

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 08:00:00 BST

Professor John McMurray, Professor of Cardiology at the University’s Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, has received two prestigious awards for services in his field.

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University of Glasgow climbs the world class rankings in Arts and Humanities

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:00:00 BST

Arts and Humanities subjects have jumped eight places to 70th in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

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Lab-grown bone cell breakthrough heralds new benefits for orthopaedics

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 10:15:00 BST

Technology originally developed to detect gravitational waves is being used to generate tissue engineered bone grafts for future use in orthopaedic medicine.

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UofG scoops top prize at Inspiring City Awards

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:42:00 BST

The University of Glasgow and Veterinary School student and runner Laura Muir have both won top awards at Glasgow’s 2017 Inspiring City Awards.

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UK collaboration could see stocks of farmed Scottish salmon increase

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 09:39:00 BST

A project to address one of the key challenges faced by Scotland’s salmon farmers is underway, supported by grant funding from the Scottish Aquaculture Innovation Centre and UK research council BBSRC.

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Principal sets out his priorities as Chair of the Russell Group

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:44:00 BST

The Principal of the University of Glasgow Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli has taken up his role as the new chair of the Russell Group.

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Global rankings rise for the University of Glasgow

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:48:00 BST

We have risen eight places to 80th in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

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Fellowship for School of Engineering head

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:31:00 BST

Professor David Cumming, head of the School of Engineering, has been named as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

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University of Glasgow launches Centre for Computing Science Education

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 11:38:00 BST

A new initiative which aims to equip young people with the education and skills they will need to excel in the digital economy is being launched at the University of Glasgow today (Friday 1 September).

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Children in care have twice as many urgent dental health needs than the general child population

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:00:00 BST

Children in care, including those in foster and residential care, have double the rates of urgent dental treatment and are half as likely to attend dental services as the general child population.

New technology could predict the risk of type 2 diabetes

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:00:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have announced a new technology-based approach that could lead to a more accurate identification of people at high risk of type 2 diabetes.

Scientists discover potential new improved way to kill cancer cells

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 16:01:00 BST

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered a process to trigger the death of cancer cells that could be more effective than current methods.

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Non-employment in older age is associated with feeling isolated & under-utilised

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 00:00:00 BST

Compared to those who work, older people who are retired, home-makers, unemployed, or not working because of sickness or disability are more likely to feel that their status results in lower self-esteem.

Health benefits from lone parents welfare to work policies unlikely

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 07:00:00 BST

Improvements in health have been used to justify mandating employment for lone parents, but new research shows that their health is unlikely to improve under these measures.

Irish teachers find new route into teaching in Scotland

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:54:00 BST

A group of Irish teachers have found a new route into teaching in Scotland - via the University of Glasgow's School of Education

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Nearly £1m awarded to investigate fatty acid drug potential for respiratory diseases

Fri, 04 Aug 2017 11:06:00 BST

Two University of Glasgow scientists have been awarded nearly £1m from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to investigate possible new drug therapies for respiratory diseases such as asthma.

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UofG involved in new Anthrax research

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:23:00 BST

University of Glasgow researchers have been involved in the study of Anthrax, a disease a disease currently common in the Ivory Coast’s Taï National Park, where it is posing a serious threat to wildlife.

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Causeway Therapeutics announces seed investment

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 09:37:00 BST

A University of Glasgow spinout which is developing a promising new treatment for tendon problems in humans and horses has received a £1m investment from Mediqventure and the Scottish Investment Bank, the investment arm of Scottish Enterprise.

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Scotland in top 10 in Europe for specialist palliative care

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:18:00 BST

Levels of specialist palliative care services in Scotland rank consistently in the top 10 across Europe, a study by the University of Glasgow has found.

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DENTAL SCHOOL CREATES WORLD'S BIGGEST SMILE

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 19:00:00 BST

It is official! Guinness World Records has verified that the University of Glasgow’s Dental School successfully created the world’s biggest ever smile.

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Biomarker Centre of Excellence

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been named as one of Cancer Research UK’s Centre for Drug Development Biomarker Centres of Excellence.

Cities research project wins £7.1m GCRF funding

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:43:00 BST

The University has been awarded a grant worth £7.1 million to set up a GCRF Centre for Sustainable, Healthy and Learning Cities and Neighbourhoods (CSHLC).

Professor Dauvit Broun elected Fellow of the British Academy

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 08:00:00 BST

Dauvit (Davie) Broun, Professor of Scottish History and Director of ArtsLab, has become one of 66 of the world’s leading minds to be elected as Fellows of the British Academy.

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Imaging breakthrough reveals magnets’ internal patterns

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 16:01:00 BST

A new imaging technique has helped scientists make a breakthrough in how they visualise the directions of magnetisation inside an object.

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UofG to lead a new £5m Scottish Macromolecular Imaging Centre

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:00:00 BST

Scientists from the University of Glasgow have been successful in securing more than £5 million of funding to create an innovative structural biology centre in Scotland.

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New therapeutic approach for schizophrenia highlighted by study on patient cells

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:01:00 BST

Research led by the University of Glasgow has made a breakthrough in developing a possible future treatment of schizophrenia and related psychiatric conditions.

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New honour for member of One Health team

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:01:00 BST

Rabies pioneer Professor Sarah Cleaveland receives new Royal Society award, to add to the her and the One Health team's previous recent accolades in recognition of her international work in the zoonotic field.

University prospectus success at Heist Awards

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 11:27:00 BST

The University is celebrating success for the second year running in The Heist Awards, held last night in Manchester.

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New Funding for Global Health Research

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 10:21:00 BST

The Department of Health has announced that an MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit led project is one of 33 successful recipients of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Global Health Research Fund to establish new Global Health Research Units and Groups.

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Caterpillars key to urban blue tits' low breeding

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 10:46:00 BST

Caterpillars are key: poor nestling diet is linked to low breeding success in city blue tits.

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St Columba’s cell on Iona revealed by archaeologists

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:27:00 BST

Archaeologists from the University of Glasgow have uncovered conclusive evidence that a wooden hut traditionally associated with St Columba at the monastery on the island of Iona does indeed date to his lifetime in the late sixth century AD.

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Professor Tessa Holyoake presented with Royal Medal by the Queen

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 12:00:00 BST

World-leading Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) doctor, Professor Tessa Holyoake has been awarded a Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Royal Medal by Her Majesty the Queen.

University lifts five higher education awards

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 14:39:00 BST

The University has taken the main prize at The Herald Higher Education Awards as well as coming top in four other categories.

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A China 'first'

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 13:41:00 BST

The University has celebrated the graduation of the first cohorts of students to achieve dual and joint degrees at Nankai University in Tianjin and UESTC in Chengdu. VIDEO

New, Charming particle discovered at CERN opens 'new frontier' for physics

Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:00:00 BST

Scientists, led by University of Glasgow researchers, have discovered a new kind of heavy particle at the Large Hadron Collider beauty experiment at CERN.

Has effective medical therapy made the benefit of ICDs uncertain?

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 22:00:00 BST

Medication, including beta-blockers, may be so effective in reducing the risk of sudden death in heart failure that the overall benefit of ICDs may be uncertain.‌

University of Glasgow signs memorandum of understanding with Glasgow Life

Mon, 03 Jul 2017 09:21:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Glasgow Life.

New chair of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 07:00:00 BST

Deputy Director of Estates and Commercial Services Peter Haggarty has been appointed as the new chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Scotland.

St Columba’s Iona ‘hut’ radiocarbon dated

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:00:00 BST

Archaeologists from the University of Glasgow have uncovered “conclusive evidence” of a wooden structure, within the monastery on the island of Iona, dating back to the time of St Columba in the late sixth century AD.

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Leukaemia Research Centre to receive €3m EU grant

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 10:19:00 BST

A University of Glasgow cancer research centre is to receive a €3m EU grant to begin clinical trials on Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and other blood cancers.

Double graduation joy for students in Nankai and UESTC

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:30:00 BST

An important landmark in the University’s international collaboration will be reached next week with ceremonies for the first cohorts of students graduating with dual and joint degrees at Nankai University in Tianjin and UESTC in Chengdu

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Dog’s leg saved from amputation by new bone regeneration technology

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:14:00 BST

Scientists and veterinarians from the University of Glasgow have successfully saved the leg of a two-year-old Munsterlander dog named Eva from amputation using medical technology funded by Sir Bobby Charlton’s landmine charity, Find A Better Way.

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Principal Reappointed

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 11:18:00 BST

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, has been reappointed to his post for further five years, taking his tenure to 2024. The decision was made by the University Court on 21 June 2017.

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Queen’s birthday honours for University of Glasgow

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 07:00:00 BST

Professor Anton Muscatelli, the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow has been awarded a knighthood in this year’s Birthday Honours.

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University of Glasgow unveils £1m advanced materials imaging facility

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 09:27:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s School of Physics and Astronomy are celebrating the installation of a unique piece of imaging technology.

Honorary degrees to celebrate Commemoration Day

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 17:00:00 BST

The great and the good of science, art and business were honoured by the University of Glasgow today as part of the Commemoration Day celebrations.

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AMS ‘sharing’ event offers early career research advice

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:26:00 BST

Early career researchers were able to explore career pathways and hear key tips at the recent Academy of Medical Sciences event.

University of Glasgow Honorary Degrees 2017

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 09:00:00 BST

A Nobel prize scientist, a comic artist and a peace campaigner are among those to receive honorary doctorates from the University of Glasgow.

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Cheap and versatile drug could also reduce heart disease in those with type 1 diabetes

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 08:00:00 BST

An inexpensive first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes may also reduce heart disease in those with type 1 diabetes, according to a new global trial led by the University of Glasgow.

Research into Spanish masterpiece 'Lady In A Fur Wrap'

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 12:00:00 BST

Leading international specialists in the field of art history have launched a collaborative research project centring around one of Glasgow Museums’ most famous paintings, the Lady in a Fur Wrap, attributed to El Greco (1541–1614.

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Dental School creates world’s biggest smile

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 15:32:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Dental School has created what it believes to be the world’s biggest smile and is awaiting final verification that it has set a Guinness World Record.

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Sweet or savoury? New research on how the brain makes preference-based decisions

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:01:00 BST

Researchers have found a direct window into the brain systems involved in making every day decisions based on preference.

Video games linked to academic achievement

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 09:22:00 BST

Playing video games could be good for young people, helping develop the communications and mental adaptability skills required to succeed at university.

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UofG nominated for 10 Herald Higher Education Awards

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:32:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been nominated in 10 categories at the Herald Higher Education Awards.

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Gravitational wave discovery confirms new population of black holes

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 16:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow astrophysicists are celebrating the third detection of gravitational waves – ripples in spacetime which are beginning to underpin an entirely new form of astronomy.

No Shadow of a Doubt over Edith Wharton play

Fri, 02 Jun 2017 06:00:00 BST

A previously unknown play by Pulitzer Prize winning author Edith Wharton has been discovered by a University of Glasgow academic, dating back to 1901.