University news

University of Glasgow leads COVID-19 research response in Scotland

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 11:01:00 BST

The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) is at the heart of COVID-19 research response in Scotland and the UK

National consortium to study the threats of new SARS-CoV-2 variants

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is joining a new national research project to study the effects of emerging mutations in SARS-CoV-2, which will be launched with £2.5 million of funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

UofG supports major quantum technology effort to solve universe’s mysteries

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:00:00 GMT

The James Watt School of Engineering is providing key expertise for a new project which has won funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Royal Society Research Professorship for leading UofG physicist

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:00:10 GMT

A University of Glasgow academic has been announced as the recipient of one of the Royal Society’s premier research awards.

Climate change damage to the homes of clownfish affects their physiology

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

The metabolism of clownfish – or anemonefish – decreases when their sea ‘homes’ are damaged by climate change, according to a new study

Different behaviours could reduce death and health risks in regular alcohol drinkers

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 01:01:00 GMT

A large study of UK adults who consume alcohol regularly has found that different patterns of alcohol consumption – including drinking wine, consuming alcohol with food and spreading alcohol intake over three to four days – could be associated with a lesser risk of alcohol-related negative health outcomes such as death.

UofG part of international research network studying causes of hypertension

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has joined a large-scale European research project investigating the fundamental causes of hypertension, or high blood pressure.

Putting a face to the voice: AVATAR 2 trial launched today

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT

AVATAR therapy uses digital avatars to represent the auditory hallucinations experienced by people with psychosis to help them cope with the distress caused by the voices.

International travel key to the introduction and early undetected community transmission of COVID-19 in Scotland

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 18:30:11 GMT

Scientists sequencing virus samples from the first confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Scotland (and through the first wave) have found evidence of community transmission, driven by multiple introductions through international travel, as early as February 2020.

Deadly parasites create unique cellular structures to survive

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:08:00 GMT

Scientists have solved a key parasitic puzzle, revealing the unique and complex structures toxoplasmosis and malaria parasites make in order to survive in different hosts.

Branching out: DNA discovery could advance degenerative disease treatments

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:00:32 GMT

New research on the structure and dynamics of a branched form of DNA called a three-way junction could lead to more effectively targeted treatments for degenerative disorders like Huntington’s Disease, scientists say.

UofG partners with The Data Lab and BBC to develop next-gen voice assistant

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:04:00 GMT

A new partnership between The Data Lab, the BBC and the University of Glasgow will research how the next generation of voice assistant technology can become a socially engaging conversational experience.

LifeArc funds COVID-19 drug screening hub at the University of Glasgow

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 09:00:00 GMT

A new COVID-19 drug screening and resistance hub will be established in Scotland, based at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR).

New Year Honours for UofG researchers

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:00:00 GMT

A pioneering University of Glasgow physicist and a former Army GP turned veteran researcher have been recognised in the New Year Honours for her services to science.

Research Project to Unwrap Secrets of the Galloway Hoard

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

National Museums Scotland has been awarded a grant by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to conduct a £1million research project into the Galloway Hoard, one of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century.

Everledger seals agreement with UofG to combat counterfeit Scotch whiskies

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:02:00 GMT

Everledger and the Scottish Universities Environment Research Centre (SUERC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to join forces to tackle fraud within the whisky industry.

UofG researchers set out for New Horizons

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers from the College of Science & Engineering are sharing in new funding for adventurous, high-risk research.

New Scottish study to “REACH” people with heart failure at home

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:51 GMT

REACH-HF – is an award winning cardiac rehabilitation programme which helps people living with heart failure improve their quality of life from the comfort and safety of their own homes – is being rolled out in six NHS Scotland Health Boards from this month

Poverty linked to higher risk of Covid-19 death, study suggests

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:15:00 GMT

People in Scotland’s poorest areas are more likely to be affected by severe Covid-19 – and to die from the disease – than those in more affluent districts, according to a study of critical care units.

Eating fish, but not meat, offers key health benefits

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:43:00 GMT

Compared with meat eaters, fish eaters have a lower risk of several adverse heart diseases, including stroke.

Major Research Fellowships for UofG academics

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Two leading University of Glasgow researchers have been awarded prestigious fellowships from the Leverhulme Trust.

International partnerships research global impact of Covid-19

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Many effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in developing countries will be researched by 20 international partnerships

Edinburgh and Glasgow join to train doctors in musculoskeletal disease

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

The Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow are joining forces to train young doctors in research relevant to the causes and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders

UofG lends support to transatlantic quantum collaboration

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

UofG researchers are lending their expertise to a partnership to create an advanced manufacturing toolkit for quantum sensing and quantum computing.

Major European grants for four UofG researchers

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Four researchers from the University of Glasgow have been named as the recipients of frontier research funding grants from the European Research Council.

Healthcare workers 7 times as likely to have severe COVID-19 as other workers

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Healthcare workers are 7 times as likely to have severe COVID-19 infection as those with other types of ‘non-essential’ jobs

Scottish start-up wins contract to support Silicon Valley alternative protein trials

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:01:15 GMT

SalmoSim, a UofG salmon simulator start-up, has secured its first commercial contract with California-based Calysta

Leading economist joins the University of Glasgow

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Graeme Roy as Dean of External Engagement in the College of Social Sciences.

Survivors of Sexual Assault and Rape Find their Voice in Powerful New Project

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00:00 GMT

A series of stories written by survivors of sexual assault and rape about their journeys through the criminal justice system have been published today (Monday 7 Dec) as part of the 16 Days of Action campaign

UofG-led new housing study says design quality of new homes across the UK remains “stubbornly low”

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The design quality of new homes and neighbourhoods across the UK remains stubbornly low, according to an in-depth study on the issue published today by a team led by the University of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow Colleagues Invited to Take Part in Nest Insight’s Money Matters Survey

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:12:16 GMT

Last year, we invited you to take part in Nest Insight’s Money Matters survey. Your contribution helped Nest Insight and their research partners, Harvard University and the Money & Pensions Service, understand how people in the UK manage their money and feel about their financial wellbeing. They’re now running a follow up survey and we would like to invite you to take part again.

Glasgow at the forefront of paediatric Crohn’s Trials

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:57:32 GMT

A pilot Crohn’s trial led by doctors at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children and scientists at the University of Glasgow has seen remarkable results with 60% of patients entering remission after just eight weeks, giving hope to patients across the country.

UofG experts contribute to net-zero transition report

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s School of Mathematics and Statistics have contributed to a major new report on how digital technology could help the UK achieve its net-zero goals.

Robot arm lends a hand to socially-distanced engineering students

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Engineering students on two continents are receiving a helping hand with their coursework during their first socially-distanced semester.

University of Glasgow sets ambitious 2030 target for carbon neutrality

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has pledged to go ‘further and faster’ in its response to the climate emergency with a raft of new commitments, including a target for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Alliance launched to give voice to arts and humanities in Scottish society

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:00:53 GMT

The Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (SAHA) has been launched with the aim of enhancing public and governmental understanding of the intellectual, creative, social, and economic contribution of arts and humanities to Scottish society.

Glasgow named THE UK University of the Year

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 18:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been named Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year, it has been announced tonight.

Electronic skin could help robots get in touch with their feelings

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 10:00:11 GMT

A new type of energy-generating synthetic skin could create more affordable prosthetic limbs and robots capable of mimicking the sense of touch, scientists say.

Prestigious fellowship for UofG artificial intelligence researcher

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow computing scientist is setting out to develop smarter, more helpful virtual personal assistants with the support of a prestigious new fellowship.

Scottish scientists join call for decade-long deep sea study

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:00:00 GMT

The deep seas – vast expanses of water and seabed hidden more than 200 metres below the ocean surface to depths up to 11,000 metres – are recognised globally as an important frontier of science and discovery

Professor Rory O’Connor elected president of the International Association for Suicide Prevention

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Professor Rory O’Connor has been announced as the new President of the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) – the first person in the UK to hold this position for almost 50 years

Scotland’s Young Academy welcomes new members

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:00:00 GMT

The RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) has announced the appointment of 51 new members including eight from the University of Glasgow.

Big cats and small dogs: solving the mystery of canine distemper in wild tigers

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 23:05:00 GMT

If you think getting your cat to the veterinarian is tricky, a new study – led by Cornell Wildlife Health Center, the University of Glasgow and the Wildlife Conservation Society; and published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences – has revealed that vaccination of endangered Amur (Siberian) tigers is the only practical strategy to protect them from a dangerous disease in their natural habitat in the Russian Far East.

Firth of Clyde a ‘key source’ of juvenile whiting, supplying the wider Scottish west coast and Irish Sea fisheries

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:44:00 GMT

Scientists have discovered that the Firth of Clyde is an important source of juvenile whiting to the wider Scottish west coast waters, in new research likely to be important for fisheries management.

Identifying frailty should be a routine part of diabetes care

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:30:00 GMT

Identifying and assessing frailty in people with diabetes should be a priority, in order to better treat and manage patients and reduce mortality.

New clinical trial launched for early treatment of COVID-19

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:00:19 GMT

A potential treatment for COVID-19, which has shown early promise in China and Japan, will be trialed in Glasgow

Explorathon Festival goes online to celebrate research in Europe

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:00:00 GMT

Explorathon is the Scottish arm of ‘European Researchers’ Night’, an EC-funded festival happening in 300 cities across Europe.

A study of the lives of people with learning disabilities through the pandemic

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:01:00 GMT

Coronavirus and people with learning disabilities: a study of the lives of people with learning disabilities through the coronavirus pandemic

UofG researchers report how novel diabetes drugs work to improve the prognosis for patients with heart failure

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:40:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have furthered the understanding of how novel diabetes drugs can improve prognosis for patients with heart failure.

Mars education project sets out to encourage schoolkids’ stellar ambitions

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

An education project which aims to bring the science of Martian exploration into the classroom is preparing for launch.

UofG scientist set to play leading role in 'first of its kind' clinical trial to bring hope to people with lung cancer

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:51:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow scientist is set to play a leading role in a ground breaking clinical trial for people with lung cancer.

Prof Steven Sinkins awarded £2.9m to support pioneering malaria work

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:01:13 GMT

Professor Steven Sinkins, Professor at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), has been awarded almost £3m to continue his pioneering mosquito symbiont work by Open Philanthropy

Newer medicine to prevent gout attacks is as safe as older treatment

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

FAST Study finds no increased risk of cardiovascular events with febuxostat as compared with allopurinol for gout treatment

Study aims to REACH out to heart failure patients

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

The Universities of Dundee and Glasgow have received £2.4 million to lead a clinical trial of a home-based cardiac rehabilitation programme for people with heart failure and their caregivers

Tobacco sales ban near schools cuts licensed shops by 70 per cent

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

Banning the sale of cigarettes close to schools and playgrounds would reduce the number of shops allowed to sell tobacco products in Scotland by more than 70 per cent

Scientists uncover new layer of complexity in how our bodies respond to drug treatments

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 16:25:00 GMT

Scientists from the University of Glasgow have played an important role in understanding why some patients respond better to drug treatments than others.

Funding for salmon drugs may help lower cost of treating deadly human diseases

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has received funding to repurpose drugs that are currently used to treat some parasitic diseases in humans – Sleeping Sickness, Chagas Disease and Leishmaniasis – to manage amoebic gill disease in Atlantic salmon

Young people recruited to harness smartphones to improve mental health and wellbeing

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 07:04:00 GMT

Young people across Europe are being recruited to a trial to put their smartphone usage to good use, via an app designed to prevent anxiety and depression and improve wellbeing.

Early detection of frailty may help reduce dementia risk

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 23:34:00 GMT

Early detection and treatment of frailty and pre-frailty, may help to reduce the risk of dementia, or delay its onset.

Scientists pinpoint possible reasons for successful cross-species viral spread

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:25:00 GMT

Infectious disease emergence is often the result of a pathogen entering a new host species, as highlighted by COVID-19. However, most cross-species transmissions fail to establish in the newly-infected species.

Policy-critical recommendations on mental health, welfare conditionality and employment just launched

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:00:00 GMT

UofG scholars in partnership with social security and mental health experts have launched a series of recommendations to help support people with mental health problems in entering, maintaining, and returning to work.

LIGO and Virgo announce new detections in updated gravitational-wave catalogue

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:01:00 GMT

The publication of a new catalogue of gravitational wave detections from the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo Collaboration is providing valuable new insight into the workings of the universe.

Free online course to educate people on gender history launched

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT

UofG and FutureLearn are launching a free online course to educate people on gender history as study shows that Brits feel they lack the right knowledge on gender issues/

Healthcare workers and their households at increased risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:30:00 GMT

During the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland, whilst the absolute risk remained low, patient-facing healthcare workers were at three-fold higher risk of hospitalisation with COVID-19 than the general population, according to new research.

Law rises into world top 40 in THE World Subject Rankings

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 11:38:00 GMT

Four subjects ranked in global top 100 rankings, with Law entering top 40

High blood pressure and its drug treatment unlikely to increase entry of COVID-19 virus into cells

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:01:08 GMT

Fears that people with high blood pressure are more at risk from severe Covid-19 because it is easier for the virus to enter their cells and tissues have been laid to rest, thanks to research by an international team of scientists

New study reveals mental health impact of initial lockdown period

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 BST

The first six weeks of the pandemic and lockdown had a major impact on the UK population’s mental health and wellbeing, according to new research

Britain and Ireland’s greatest Vikings towns join forces

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 BST

York and Dublin, the two most important Viking settlements in Western Europe, are joining to learn from each other about their linked heritage and history.

University of Glasgow joins SCCS partnership in climate action

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

Leading academics from the University of Glasgow have joined forces with SCCS, the UK’s largest grouping of carbon capture and storage (CCS) scientists, to strengthen climate action through targeted research.

Glasgow gains three prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awards

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been awarded three prestigious UKRI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship awards, for work on COVID-19 and in cancer sciences.

Pioneering UofG researcher recognised by Royal Society of Edinburgh

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow researcher has received a prestigious medal from the Royal Society of Edinburgh in recognition of his work in treating neurological diseases and infections.

Study finds high levels of PTSD in nursing and care staff dealing with COVID-19

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:00:51 BST

A University of Glasgow mathematician has helped map the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing and care home staff in Italy.

Scientists develop new ‘Precision Medicine’ approach to treating damaged DNA in Pancreatic Cancer

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:00:00 BST

Scientists have developed a new ‘Precision Medicine’ approach to treating the damaged DNA in the cancer cells of Pancreatic Cancer patients.

UofG-led arthritis research centre creates new generation of scientists

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow-led national centre for research into inflammatory arthritis is proud to announce it has awarded 12 PhDs in its first round of funding, creating a new cadre of young scientists trained in pathogenesis research to fight arthritis

Six UofG academics recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:30:00 BST

Six leading University of Glasgow academics have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

New education centres to support young people in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:00:00 BST

In March 2021, two new learning centres will open in Govan and Craigmillar to provide additional educational support to young people aged 7-18.

New online festival sets out to tackle gender imbalance in tech sector

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:05:00 BST

A week-long celebration of the life and achievements of a pioneering woman computing scientist is aiming to encourage more female participation in the tech sector.

UofG lecture to reflect on the legacy of Scotland’s first First Minister

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:00:00 BST

A former First Minister of Scotland has questioned whether Scotland has made enough progress towards social justice since the death of Donald Dewar 20 years ago.

‘Self-eating’ rocket whets funders’ appetite for development

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 09:00:00 BST

A ‘self-eating’ rocket engine which aims to put small payloads into orbit by burning its own structure as propellant has won financial support from the UK Government.

Free online course explores history and legacy of British slavery in the Caribbean

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

Free online course explores history and legacy of British slavery in the Caribbean

Time for change to tackle malnutrition among older people in Scotland

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:00:00 BST

Food Train and University of Glasgow study recommends mandatory community screening by health and social care agencies to identify older age adults in danger of malnourishment and food insecurity.