University of Glasgow celebrates Earth Day 2018

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:08:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is reaffirming its commitment to sustainability on Earth Day 2018.

UofG takes part in First Minister's China trade mission

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:03:00 BST

Senior figures from the University of Glasgow and other Scottish universities have joined the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on a visit to showcase Scottish business and build tourism and academic links.

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New DNA screening reveals whose blood the vampire bat is drinking

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 14:26:00 BST

A new study co-authored by Daniel Streiker, from the Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, and led by researchers from Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, describes a new DNA method to efficiently screen many vampire bat blood meal and faecal samples with a high success rate and thereby determine which animals the vampire bats have fed on blood from.

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University of Glasgow research finds red and yellow paint on Antonine Wall

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:00:00 BST

An archaeologist using cutting edge technology on remnants of the Antonine Wall has shown parts of it were painted in bright colours.

New ‘brain health index’ can predict how well patients will do after stroke

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 06:00:00 BST

A new computer programme developed by scientists at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow can assess whole brain deterioration and help predict cognitive function after stroke up to ten times more accurately than current methods.

Pioneer honour for Prof Peter Kennedy

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:11:00 BST

Professor Peter GE Kennedy CBE, FMedSci, FRSE, honorary senior research fellow in the Institute of Infection Immunity and Inflammation, has been elected to receive the Pioneer in NeuroVirology Award.

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£5.54m project set to stamp UK expertise on manufacturing innovation

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 10:53:00 BST

An ambitious University of Glasgow-led research project which aims to develop new manufacturing techniques for advanced materials and devices has received more than £5m in funding support.

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Alcohol limits in many countries should be lowered, evidence suggests

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 07:00:00 BST

Recommended alcohol limits in many countries should be lowered to around 100g/week for men and women, according to an analysis of data from nearly 600,000 current drinkers in 19 countries, published today in The Lancet.

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Engineer sets sights on the stars with £1.3m Research Chair

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:00:00 BST

Professor Colin McInnes is named as a new Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies.

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Machine learning could help search for gravitational waves

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:00:00 BST

A trio of students from the University of Glasgow have developed a sophisticated artificial intelligence which could underpin the next phase of gravitational wave astronomy.

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New method lets doctors quickly assess severity of brain injuries

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 07:00:00 BST

A new way to rapidly assess levels of consciousness in people with head injuries could improve patient care.

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Grant awarded to develop a multiplex rapid test for mastitis in cattle

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 10:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow, in partnership with Abingdon Health, has been awarded a grant by Innovate UK to develop an on-farm multiplex rapid test for mastitis in cattle.

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WW1 Prisoner of War letters published 100 years after being written

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:00:00 BST

Seven months of correspondence, between Professor Archibald Allan Bowman and his wife Mabel, will be published by the University of Glasgow on the centenary of the day they were first written.

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Syrian refugees, their journey and aspirations in the spotlight

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 11:00:00 BST

An innovative research study among 7300 Syrian refugees exhibits at The Lighthouse gallery in Glasgow.

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Glasgow 2014 Games legacy reports identify the environment and economic activity benefits

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 11:00:00 BST

On the eve of the Commonwealth Games in the Gold Coast, the reports show improvements to the environment and economic activity in the East End of Glasgow.

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Children's Neighbourhoods Scotland win funding to tackle child poverty

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 12:47:00 BST

Children's Neighbourhoods Scotland win funding to tackle child poverty

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World-leading human emotion research comes to Glasgow

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:00:00 BST

From the emotional burden of immigration and integration, to the science of developing emotionally intelligent social robots, understanding how and why we feel angry, joyful, or terrified can tell scientists a lot about who we are, what pushes our emotional buttons, and how emotion influences our behaviours.

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Quidditch to premiere in the Glasgow 2018 European Championships

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 00:01:00 BST

Quidditch is to be part of the inaugural 2018 European Championships which will take place in Glasgow and Berlin in August.

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Bid to reintroduce Classics subjects into schools in Scotland

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:00:00 BST

Academic, education policy makers and teachers will be meeting today (28 March 2018) to launch a project in Scotland to help revive Classics subjects in Scottish state schools.

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Chromosomal loop signatures could identify poor drug response in arthritis

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:00:00 BST

Chromosomal loop signatures found in blood samples obtained in early rheumatoid arthritis could identify patients that will not respond adequately to ‘anchor’drug.

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UofG to play leading role in UK-wide mental health research

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is one of nine UK institutions chosen to lead in the area of mental health data science.

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Principals join forces to ensure research voice is head post-Brexit

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:00:00 BST

The Principals of the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh have pledged to work together to mitigate the potential impact of Brexit on the Scottish Higher Education sector.

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University of Glasgow highlights the story of the forgotten father of the RAF

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 10:00:00 BST

Lieutenant General Sir David Henderson, one of the University’s former students who learned to fly at 49, played a vital role in the foundation of the RAF on 1 April 1918.

UofG research could help identification of new treatment target for heart patients

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:01:00 BST

A new research project aimed at understanding how some heart conditions develop may help pave the way for the development of new treatments

War may not be the only threat to veterans’ limbs, finds study

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:15:00 BST

People who have served in the Armed Forces are more likely to suffer from peripheral arterial disease - clogged arteries in their legs - than people who have never been in the military, according to a study by the University of Glasgow.

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When sound waves do the twist – backwards!

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 20:01:00 BST

Scientists based in the UK and the US have demonstrated for the first time how ‘twisted’ sound waves from a rotating source can produce negative frequencies, analogous to turning back time.

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Secrets of historic royal fashion revealed in new online course

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 10:00:00 BST

A new free online course called A History of Royal Fashion allows people to go behind the scenes of the royal wardrobes of Britain.

Ed Balls and Ruth Davidson are to join the John Smith Centre for Public Service at the University of Glasgow.

Ed Balls and Ruth Davidson join the John Smith Centre for Public Service

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 08:00:00 BST

Two leading UK public figures are to join the John Smith Centre for Public Service at the University of Glasgow, it was announced today (26 March 2018).

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The Value of Foodbanks Extends Well Beyond the Food

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 11:00:00 BST

The value of foodbanks goes well beyond the food they provide, offering social contact and a safe place where users find care, dignity and respect.

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Glasgow researchers identify way to overcome chemotherapy-resistant leukaemia

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:46:00 GMT

Treatment-resistance in patients with one of the most aggressive types of blood cancer may be overcome by combining a new targeted drug called venetoclax with chemotherapy, researchers at the University of Glasgow have shown.

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Water-carrying robot brings help to Indian village

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:15:00 GMT

On World Water Day, a UofG computer scientist is highlighting how residents of a remote Indian village have benefited from the help of a social robot.

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Digestion eats into an animal’s ability to lead its group

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Consuming a large meal temporarily costs dominant animals their position at the head of a moving social group.

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Adhesion and grip key to the perfect climbing technique

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:09:00 GMT

Scientists researching how tree frogs climb have discovered that a unique combination of adhesion and grip gives them perfect technique

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Study of nearly 300,000 people challenges the ‘obesity paradox’

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:10:00 GMT

The idea that it might be possible to be overweight or obese but not at increased risk of heart disease, otherwise known as the “obesity paradox”, has been challenged by a study of nearly 300,000 people published in in the European Heart Journal.

Silicon breakthrough could lead to new high-performance bendable electronics

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:34:00 GMT

A new method of creating bendable silicon chips could help pave the way for a new generation of high-performance flexible electronic devices.

UK team to lead innovative European prostate cancer programme

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 08:00:00 GMT

UofG will lead an innovative Pan-European research training program targeting incurable prostate cancer.

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Erskine and University of Glasgow Archive Project Goes Online

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Fascinating historical records featuring the admissions registers of soldiers cared for by Veterans’ Charity Erskine after the First World War has gone online, it was announced today.

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Professor Sarah Cleaveland receives prestigious international award

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 14:58:00 GMT

Professor Cleaveland has been presented with the 2018 Mike Fisher Memorial Award

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Un-mixing using lasers to make new crystals

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists have managed to separate two liquids in a mixture using a laser, which they claim will lead to new ways of manipulating matter and creating crystals for industry.

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Institute of Health and Wellbeing wins Gold Athena Swan Award

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

IHW has been awarded a Athena SWAN Gold award – the first Gold Departmental Award gained by the UofG

IHW receives funding boost from The Wolfson Foundation

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 07:59:00 GMT

The Institute of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Glasgow has been awarded £1m by The Wolfson Foundation.

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UofG scientists test microwave system for HPV treatment

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 09:01:00 GMT

University of Glasgow are leading new tests into the viability of using an innovative, new microwave system to treat human papillomavirus (HPV).

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Royal Society of Edinburgh welcomes five new academics from UofG

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:34:00 GMT

Five academics from disciplines across the University of Glasgow have been announced as newly-minted Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).

New potential drug target for common but deadly parasitic disease found

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 19:00:00 GMT

Researchers at UofG have found a potential new weakness in the toxoplasmosis-causing parasite, paving the way for new drug development.

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UofG Funding for world-class research in the English language

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 11:00:00 GMT

The announcement was made as UoG was presented with its Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education in recognition of a half century of work on the Historical Thesaurus of English

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Stretchable health sensor could improve monitoring of chronic conditions

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:15:00 GMT

A new type of flexible, wearable sensor could help people with chronic conditions like diabetes avoid the discomfort of regular pin-prick blood tests by monitoring the chemical composition of their sweat instead.

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‘Origami’ diagnostics breakthrough set to benefit developing-world farmers

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 10:32:00 GMT

Sheets of folded paper, printed with wax, could be the key to developing very low cost diagnostics to improve the health of livestock in in low- to middle-income countries

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UofG academic leads efforts to save earthquake damaged castle in Iraq

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 09:19:00 GMT

Dr Claudia Glatz, a senior lecturer in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, is leading the project to help stabilise and restore the Qala Shirwana Castle.

Carbon dioxide ‘pulses’ threaten Scotland’s coralline algal reefs

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:08:00 GMT

Scotland’s marine ecosystems may be more sensitive to carbon dioxide than previously thought, and could be damaged irreparably by the CO2 ‘pulses’ created by industrial activities, land run off or natural tidal processes.

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UofG Scientists awarded £4.5m funding grant from Cancer Research UK

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow scientists are set to receive a major grant for pioneering research into cancer.

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New online resource launched on popular Scottish political culture

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 00:01:00 GMT

A new online resource on the popular political culture of Scotland in the 19th and early 20th centuries to be officially launched

People with learning disabilities have a greater number of illnesses than previously understood

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 10:26:00 GMT

People with learning disabilities are suffering from a far greater number of illnesses than had been previously understood, adding to concerns that life-threatening conditions are being routinely missed.‌‌

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Dr Carol Clugston to join prestigious 30% Club

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 08:00:00 GMT

One of the University of Glasgow’s most senior females has won a scholarship from the prestigious 30% Club.

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£1.7m Innovate UK funding will help tackle silent killer that could affect one in four Scots

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Funding will help develop new treatments for the commonest cause of chronic liver disease

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ScottishPower announces 16 new Masters Scholarships for energy, digital and environment sectors

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is one of the beneficiaries of a series of new Masters Scholarships in energy-related disciplines which are being funded by ScottishPower.

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Renewal project to conduct genomic studies in Africa

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 10:00:00 GMT

Dr Annette MacLeod from the Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology has secured a $2.7m award from Wellcome.

Scotland to share £54m funding to transform health through data science

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:00:00 GMT

HDR UK awards £30m to six sites across the UK, including Scotland, to address challenging healthcare issues through data science.

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New College of Arts Building Design Team Announced

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 09:00:00 GMT

The design team for the University of Glasgow’s new College of Arts building has been appointed.

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Robert Burns hid his radical politics in “plain view”, says leading academic

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 09:00:00 GMT

Robert Burns hid his radical and progressive political views “in plain view” while working for the Crown during the turbulent years of the late 18th century, a leading expert on Scotland’s national bard will reveal.

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University of Glasgow partners with Portage Pharmaceuticals

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 22:23:00 GMT

A new joint venture company which brings together the University of Glasgow and Portage Pharmaceuticals is aiming to develop more effectively-targeted drugs to treat chronic conditions including cancer.

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Announcement on fee status of EU students

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT

The UofG has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government will extend the funding of EU students up to the 2019-20 cohort.

£1.5m funding boost for UofG diagnostic project

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 10:30:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow-led project, which will develop new tests for parasitic diseases common in the developing world, has received £1.5m in funding.

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Striking thermal images reveal how animals cope with changing environments

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 09:52:00 GMT

Thermal imaging can detect how animals are coping with their environment, avoiding the need for capture, according to new research.

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UofG scientists awarded major grant to better understand brain bleeding

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 10:16:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have been awarded £875K from the MRC to lead a multi-centre, international research project to better understand the cause of brain bleeding in patients who have had a stroke.

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First Minister hails immense potential of 'world-leading' precision medicine

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow was delighted to welcome First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Imaging Centre of Excellence (ICE) at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital today – offering an insight into one of the key sectors in which Scotland has the potential to truly lead the world.

UofG doctor performs first surgery of its kind in Europe

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMT

A doctor from the University of Glasgow was today the first surgeon in Europe to implant and trial a new type of ‘scaffold’ device in the shoulders of a patient at Gartnavel General Hospital in Glasgow.

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Big data project gets £3m funding boost

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:06:00 GMT

An exciting 'big data' project linking business and academia has been awarded £3 million in funding.

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Major Robert Burns Research Revealed – 50 songs were not by Scotland’s national bard

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Some 50 airs in an 18th century landmark publication credited with saving Scotland’s folk song tradition were not by Robert Burns, according to new University of Glasgow research.

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Bacteria block transmission of Zika and Dengue viruses

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 19:01:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have found a bacterial strain which blocks dengue and Zika virus transmission from mosquitoes.

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Chemical ‘MP3 Player’ breakthrough converts digital code into pharmaceuticals

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 09:21:00 GMT

A new method of drug manufacture which uses 3D printers to create pharmaceuticals on demand could lead to a ‘Spotify for chemistry’, scientists claim.

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New Records shed light on the Bard’s politics and character

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 13:19:00 GMT

Two newly-identified letters on display for the first time at National Records of Scotland (NRS) reveal how Robert Burns was viewed by his contemporaries.

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Massive spike in football shirt advertising by betting companies raises health concerns

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 09:42:00 GMT

There has been a massive spike in football shirt advertising by betting companies leading to public health concerns, research by the University of Glasgow and Healthy Stadia published today (18 January 2018) has revealed.

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Enduring love affair with textiles and fashion goes back 2500 years in the Mediterranean

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 12:08:00 GMT

New University of Glasgow research charts the rise of Mediterranean people recording how they looked in stylish clothing and textiles.

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Pioneering new way to measure economic democracy makes link to equality

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 14:27:00 GMT

A pioneering new way to measure the economy and identify the 'democratic health’ of a country’s economy has been created.

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Protocells with unpredictable complexity tamed by artificial intelligence

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 20:00:00 GMT

University researchers have developed an artificially-intelligent robot to build unstable oil-in-water droplets as models for new artificial life forms.

Risk of adverse medication reactions to people with common lung condition

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 GMT

Those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), together with other chronic illnesses, are at greater risk of adverse medication reactions, according to a new study.

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University of Glasgow professor awarded Gold Medal by Royal Astronomical Society

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow professor has been awarded the highest honour from the Royal Astronomical Society.

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New study reveals adverse impact of both type 2 and type 1 diabetes on pregnancy outcomes

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:15:00 GMT

A new study published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) reveals that both type 2 (T2D) and type 1 diabetes (T1D) are associated with complications during pregnancy including stillbirths and emergency Caesarean sections, as well as increasing the risk of infant mortality.

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16 week NHS programme can help treat type 2 diabetes

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:30:00 GMT

An inexpensive, 16-week NHS lifestyle programme aimed at patients with type 2 diabetes can help to treat the disease.

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Seasonal patterns of depressive symptoms more common in women than men

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 12:00:00 GMT

Women, but not men, experience more seasonal changes in their mood across the year, including more depressive symptoms in winter

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Forecasting coastal erosion: Research to map the effects of climate change

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 15:06:00 GMT

The damage that climate change could cause to nearly one fifth of Scotland’s coastline and the steps that could be taken to mitigate it will be forecast in a new two year research project.

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Processed meat may increase breast cancer risk

Wed, 03 Jan 2018 14:00:00 GMT

Consumption of processed meat may increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study.

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New Year's Honours for Glasgow Academics

Sat, 30 Dec 2017 08:01:00 GMT

Congratulations to Professor Jeremy Bagg, Head of the Dental School, and Professor Sally-Ann Cooper, Professor of Learning Disabilities, who have each been awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours list.

£500k bequest makes splash with Glasgow gravitational wave scientists

Thu, 28 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT

The family of a pioneering Scottish physicist has donated a substantial portion of his estate to support a postgraduate research scholarship at the University of Glasgow.

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University of Glasgow Joins Student visa pilot

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:07:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is one of 23 universities which have been chosen by the Home Office to take part an extended pilot scheme that looks at streamlining the process for international Masters students wanting to study in the UK.

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Cyclically-changing environments could be the key to maintaining biodiversity

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 20:00:00 GMT

A new study, led by the University of Glasgow and published today in PNAS, found that cyclical changes in nature, such as seasons and tides, may create suitable conditions for the coexistence of a large number of species.

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Salmon help their offspring by dying on the spawning grounds

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 08:01:00 GMT

Spawning salmon that die after migrating home actually do their offspring a favour.

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Fighting for a world without asthma

Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT

An international research consortium for asthma prevention, including collaborators from the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, will search for novel approaches to potentially eliminate this lung disease in the world.

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Seabed landscape crucial for fish conservation

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 09:00:00 GMT

Conservation and fisheries management strategies should take into account seabed landscape in order to maintain fish conservation.

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Gravitational Waves Ripple into Higher Education in India

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 11:08:00 GMT

An important agreement has been signed in India that will open the way to closer working between scientists in India and their counterparts in UK universities.

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First of its kind pancreatic cancer trial to begin in Scotland

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 09:00:00 GMT

A ground-breaking new pancreatic cancer trial, which aims to match patients with more targeted and effective treatment for their tumours, is to begin in Scotland

City researchers play role in anti-bullying campaign

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 12:55:00 GMT

Researchers at the Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow are contributing to a national campaign to tackle bullying of people with learning disabilities.

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Type 2 diabetes can be put into remission, suggests ground-breaking study

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 13:15:00 GMT

A landmark trial funded by Diabetes UK suggests it is possible to put Type 2 diabetes into remission using an intensive low calorie diet-based weight management programme delivered entirely in primary care.

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First insight into which patients repeatedly miss GP appointments

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 23:30:00 GMT

Many people are regularly missing GP appointments, according to the largest ever analysis of NHS patients who fail to attend.

The human brain can ‘see’ what is around the corner

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:58:00 GMT

Neuroscientists at the University of Glasgow have shown how the human brain can predict what our eyes will see next, using functional magnetic resonance imaging.

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Queen’s Anniversary Prize for the Historical Thesaurus of English

Fri, 01 Dec 2017 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher Education for the Historical Thesaurus.

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Principal is knighted at the palace

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 10:47:00 GMT

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli formally received his knighthood in an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday 23 November. Prince Charles bestowed the honour on Sir Anton.

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Radiographs of Dolly’s skeleton show no signs of abnormal osteoarthritis

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:00:00 GMT

Radiographs of Dolly’s skeleton show no signs of abnormal osteoarthritis.

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Discovery of potent parasite protein may lead to new therapeutic options for inflammatory bowel conditions

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:34:00 GMT

A single protein from a worm parasite may one day offer new therapeutic options for treating inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis, that avoid the potentially serious side effects of current immunosuppressant medications.

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THE FA & THE PFA COMMISSION NEW STUDY INTO DEMENTIA IN FOOTBALL

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:04:00 GMT

The Football Association and the Professional Footballers’ Association have appointed Dr William Stewart and colleagues at the University of Glasgow and the Hampden Sports Clinic to lead an independent research study into the incidence of degenerative neurocognitive disease in ex-professional footballers.

MVLS academics named as Highly Cited Researchers

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 14:19:00 GMT

Five academics from the University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) have been named as Highly Cited Researchers in 2017.

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FEI extends global equine injuries research agreement with Glasgow University for further two years

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:53:00 GMT

The FEI has extended its highly successful global equine injuries research partnership with the University of Glasgow for another two years through to 2019, to further develop the Global Endurance Injuries Study (GEIS). The extension will maximise the impact of the GEIS across Endurance and also look at the potential development of similar methodology for other FEI disciplines.

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UofG signs historic agreement with Thailand’s Mahidol University

Fri, 17 Nov 2017 11:02:00 GMT

The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (MVLS) is proud to announce the historic signing of an agreement that signifies the commencement of a joint PhD programme with the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University, Thailand's top research-intensive University.

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UofG astrophysicists welcome latest gravitational wave observation

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 08:34:00 GMT

A new gravitational wave observation is providing cause for celebration at the School of Physics and Astronomy.

New ICAMs researcher, Professor James Leiper, involved in sepsis drug development

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 09:00:00 GMT

A pharmaceutical company co-founded by UofG Professor James Leiper, announced today that it has completed a £10m investment to develop a new drug to help patients in intensive care with severe sepsis.

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Grandparent behaviour appears to have a negative impact on children’s long-term cancer risks

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 19:01:00 GMT

The behaviour of grandparents may inadvertently be having a negative impact on the health of their grandchildren, according to a new study.

Investing in the Future of Europe – The Guild’s statement on Brexit

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 11:38:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is a founder member of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities and is a signatory to the following statement issued today, Monday 13 November 2017

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Fatty molecule in human blood controls malaria parasites’ decision to leap to mosquitoes

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:00:00 GMT

Depletion of a fatty molecule in human blood propels malaria parasites to stop replicating and causing illness in people and instead to jump ship to mosquitoes to continue the transmission cycle, according to a new study by an international research team co-led by the University of Glasgow.

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New approach lays groundwork for manufacturing with light

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 10:11:00 GMT

An international team of researchers has developed a new light-based manipulation method that could one day be used to mass produce light-based devices and electronic components for smartphones, computers and other electronics.

Training evolution in pathology needed to deliver precision medicine

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 10:00:00 GMT

The future delivery of precision medicine is at risk unless pathology training programmes evolve to embrace genomics, warn UK researcher

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Common irregular heart rate condition along with other chronic illness linked to higher death risk

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 23:59:00 GMT

Young or middle aged people with Atrial Fibrillation (AF), the most common heart rhythm abnormality, are at greater risk of death if they have other long term health conditions, according to a new study.

UofG co-leads ‘first of its kind’ prostate cancer study

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:01:00 GMT

Glasgow researchers co-lead ‘first of its kind’ study to extend lives of men with terminal prostate cancer

Students from St Petersburg take part in Robert Burns lectures at the University of Glasgow as part of tour to learn more about our National bard.

From Russia with love of Robert Burns

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:09:00 GMT

A group of Russian school pupils visited the University of Glasgow's Centre for Robert Burns Studies while touring Scotland to learn more about our national bard.

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The Economic Impact of Russell Group Universities

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 07:45:00 GMT

The UK’s leading research-focused universities are injecting nearly £87 billion into the national economy every year, a major new study has revealed.

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UofG launches Zika Archive alongside family of Scots scientist who discovered the virus

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 10:26:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow last night launched its Alexander Haddow Zika Archive Catalogue.

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University of Glasgow's Fantasy Night at the Museum

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:11:00 GMT

The Hunterian will play host to an exciting Fantasy Night at the Museum which will celebrate the world of fantasy fiction on Friday 24 November.

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UofG leads new global diabetes guidelines

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 11:00:00 BST

The American Diabetes Association has issued a statement on improving the clinical value and use of continues glucose monitoring systems.

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‘Twisted’ light could illuminate new path for wireless communications

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 10:26:00 BST

Scientists have taken an important step towards using ‘twisted’ light as a form of wireless, high-capacity data transmission which could make fibre-optics obsolete.

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Scientists create magnetic system transforming heat into motion

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 11:56:00 BST

A team of scientists have found a new way to transform ambient heat into motion in nanoscale devices.

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Death rates differ over three-fold between occupational groups

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 23:45:00 BST

People who work in factories, construction and in housekeeping jobs are the occupational groups that have the highest mortality rates, according to a new study.

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.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

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.