University news

Nuclear physics prize awarded to UofG researcher

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 08:30:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow nuclear physicist has been presented with a prestigious award and medal in recognition of his pioneering research in the field of muography.

Record number of deaths in Scottish Prisons

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The number of people dying in prison over the last three years is higher than for any other three-year period on record in Scotland, according to new research.

Ancient viruses may hold key to effective gene therapy treatments

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Scientists have unlocked key insights into virus evolution, revealing new information that could help develop treatments for a wide variety of genetic diseases

UofG's Adam Smith Tercentenary awarded John Templeton Foundation funding

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been awarded a prestigious John Templeton Foundation Grant for its 300th anniversary celebration of Adam Smith’s birth.

£2m water quality project to protect river ecosystems

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are lending their support to a new project to explore how pollution and climate change are impacting freshwater ecosystems for the first time

University of Glasgow celebrates the tercentenary of Adam Smith

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

UofG is marking the 300th anniversary of pioneering Scot Adam Smith with a year-long celebration of his life, work and influence.

South Asian people undergo type-2 diabetes remission with low calorie diets

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT

People of South Asian ethnicity may be able to achieve type 2 diabetes remissions by following a structured weight management programme, according to a new study which saw one third of participants lose more than 10% of their body weight

University of Glasgow academics awarded €4.7m in prestigious ERC Starting Grants

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Three University of Glasgow academics have been awarded more than €4.7m in the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant scheme.

Report highlights the impact of Minimum Unit Pricing on alcohol sales after three years of implementation

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:01:00 GMT

Public Health Scotland (PHS) today published the latest data showing the impact of MUP, introduced in Scotland in May 2018, on alcohol sales.

What can we learn from COVID-19 about supporting migrant and minority ethnic populations?

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:00:00 GMT

What can we learn from COVID-19 about supporting migrant and minority ethnic populations?

£1.4m Open Fellowship for UofG chemist

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Dr Nicola Bell is establishing a new research group with £1.4m in new funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

Let them eat stew: University of Glasgow research sheds new light on foodways in the first cities

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMT

New research on the Beveled Rim Bowl (BRB), the first mass produced ceramic bowl, shows they contained a variety of foods, but especially meat-based stews or broths.

Sea level rise to dramatically speed up erosion of rock coastlines by 2100

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Rock coasts, which make up over half the world’s coastlines, could retreat more rapidly in the future due to accelerating sea level rise.

UofG researchers lend support to autonomous networks Build-a-thon event

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:30:07 GMT

Dozens of teams from around the world have taken part in Build-a-thon 2022, an autonomous communications networks competition, supported by researchers from the University of Glasgow.

Winchcombe meteorite holds information about the origin of Earth’s oceans

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

The Winchcombe meteorite, a rare carbonaceous meteorite which crashed onto a driveway in Gloucestershire, has been found to contain extra-terrestrial water and organic compounds that reveal insights into the origin of Earth’s oceans.

New research provides hope for drug treatment to slow neurodegenerative disease

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:00:00 GMT

Scientists have found a new drug treatment that can slow the progression of neurodegenerative disease in mice. The breakthrough research may offer fresh hope in tackling currently untreatable conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease

Sgeul na Gàidhlig aig cridhe leasachadh an ath Phlana Gàidhlig aig Oilthigh Ghlaschu

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow’s Gaelic story at forefront of new Gaelic Language Plan proposals

The water flow rate of a fish’s ‘home’ affects the survival of their offspring

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 05:00:00 GMT

The water flow where adult fish live can affect the body shape and survival of their offspring, according to new research

New project set to develop diagnostics for Sub-Saharan Africa

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:30:04 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are leading a new international project which aims to provide Sub-Saharan Africa with portable, reliable and affordable methods to diagnose diseases.

Private landlords need information and education to improve standards for renters

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Many private landlords lack the knowledge, skills and support needed to provide decent homes for renters, a new study has found.

UofG researchers contribute to new bioengineering consortium

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the James Watt School of Engineering are part of a consortium which has won €4.95M in funding from the European Innovation Council to support a cutting-edge bioengineering project.

60-minute iron treatment averts heart failure hospital admissions

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 06:45:00 GMT

An iron infusion every one to two years could help people with heart failure to avoid being admitted to hospital, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation presented today at the American Heart Association conference and published in The Lancet.

Cosmic ray imaging spinout set to share in £700k of new funding

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:30:54 GMT

A University of Glasgow spinout which uses cosmic rays to create detailed 3D images of shielded structures is sharing in £700,000 of new funding.

A common drug used in racehorses could increase risk of sudden death

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:40:00 BST

A commonly-administered drug used in 94% of Thoroughbred racehorses could increase risk of sudden death, according to a new study.

Many deaths and hospitalisations of care experienced children could be avoided

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:01:00 BST

Many hospitalisations and deaths among children and young people who have been in care are completely avoidable, according to a newly published report

Cycle-to-work project gets more office staff on their bikes

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 17:00:00 BST

A ground-breaking project, developed to increase cycling to work amongst office staff, resulted in participants spending 150 minutes less time per week using their car, according to new published research.

Major study into the health of Scottish veterans published

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:00:00 BST

A major study has examined changes in the health of Scottish veterans over time compared with people who have never served, concluding that despite many health outcomes for veterans improving, some important challenges remain

Professor Rory O’Connor receives American Suicide Prevention Research Award

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 BST

Professor Rory O’Connor has been named as the Recipient of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's 2023 Research Award

New research sheds light on hidden world of viral coinfections

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:00:00 BST

New laboratory research using cells from human lungs has, for the first time, offered insights into the hidden world of viral coinfections

Science sleuths solve century-old mystery of Martian meteorite’s discovery

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

A toxin which makes pigs vomit is the surprising key which has unlocked the century-old mystery of the origins of a Martian meteorite, and the possible identity of the Black student who discovered it.

£2 million investment to fund new UK research consortium to tackle unprecedented monkeypox outbreak

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:01:00 BST

The UK’s efforts to tackle the monkeypox outbreak will receive a huge boost with the creation of a new research consortium working together to develop better diagnostic tests, identify potential therapies and study vaccine effectiveness and the virus’ spread.

Voucher scheme highly effective at helping stop smoking in pregnancy

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:30:00 BST

A high street voucher scheme has been hailed as a highly effective way to help women stop smoking during pregnancy.

Social media-related insecurity explored

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:05:00 BST

New, first-of-its kind research has found that women avoid looking at images on Instagram that reflect their own areas of insecurity.

Rare “Slave Bible” is loaned as part of an Dutch exhibition on Gospel music

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 BST

A rare first edition of a “Slave Bible”, one of only three surviving copies recorded in the world, has been loaned by the University of Glasgow to a Dutch exhibition on Gospel music.

New collection reveals hidden histories of Live Art and experimental theatre in Scotland

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 BST

The Live Art in Scotland project is trying to uncover the hidden histories of performance and performers over the last 30 years.

New exhibition explores the afterlife of Scotland's most controversial monarch

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:00 BST

A major new exhibition exploring the afterlife of Scotland’s most controversial monarch, Mary Queen of Scots, opens at the University of Glasgow.

First results from largescale long-COVID study

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 BST

One of the largest studies to date into the long-term effects of COVID-19 – the Long-CISS (Covid In Scotland Study) – found that 1 in 20 people who took part in the research had not recovered from having COVID-19 at their most recent follow up – between six and 18 months following infection with SARS-CoV-2.

Startup sets out to offer affordable software engineering services

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

A new tech focused startup from the University of Glasgow is setting out to offer affordable software engineering services to social enterprises, SMEs and other startups across Scotland.

Genetic analysis key to understanding Legionella risk, study finds

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 BST

Routine sampling of water supplies and genomic sequencing – determination of the entire genetic makeup - of Legionella bacteria could play a key role in identifying the source of Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks

New learning platform aims to boost geoscience for the UK and beyond

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

An online learning platform which aims to help researchers working in the earth and biological sciences develop new skills, share knowledge and build experience is being launched.

New ageing test could be gold standard for whisky producers

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

Researchers have found a way to use tiny particles of gold to measure the maturity of whisky, which could help distillers with one of the key challenges in the production process.

UofG Professor elected to prestigious Academy of Europe

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:29:00 BST

An academic from the University of Glasgow has been elected to one of Europe’s foremost research bodies, the Academia Europaea (Academy of Europe).

Researchers propose a roadmap to understand whether AI models and the human brain process things the same way

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:59:00 BST

Deep Neural Networks – part of the broader family of machine learning – have become increasingly powerful in everyday real-world applications such as automated face recognition systems and self-driving cars.

AI-driven ‘thermal attack’ system reveals passwords in seconds

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

Computer security experts have developed a system capable of guessing computer and smartphone users’ passwords in seconds by analysing the traces of heat their fingertips leave on keyboards and screens.

Researchers open registration for seasonal affective disorder workshops

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:30:00 BST

People in the west of Scotland who suffer from ‘winter blues’ are being urged to sign up for a series of creative workshops to help deal with seasonal affective disorder.

Study reveals high neurodegenerative risk among former international rugby players

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 23:31:00 BST

A study led by the University of Glasgow has revealed the first major insights into lifelong health outcomes in former international rugby union players.

Over 300,000 ‘excess’ deaths in Great Britain attributed to UK Government austerity policies

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:00 BST

Recent evidence has shown people across the UK are dying younger as a result of austerity, with people living in the poorest areas hardest hit. A new study published today now quantifies the scale of these deaths.

University of Glasgow creates knitting patterns based on its iconic architecture

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has launched its own knitting patterns book inspired by its iconic architecture.

Consortium welcomes decision on pioneering fusion power plant

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:30:00 BST

The consortium which prepared a bid to bring a pioneering fusion power plant to North Ayrshire are offering their congratulations to their counterparts in Nottinghamshire following the UK Government’s final siting decision.

University of Glasgow project looks to crowdsource how Scots is used in the 21st century  

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow project Speak for Yersel, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, aims to answer the question of what type of Scots can you hear across Scotland by mapping the many different types used here and now.

Our report calls for a new strategy to support the Scottish media

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:00:00 BST

A new report by the University of Glasgow has called for a new strategy to support and strengthen the media in Scotland.

New trial offers treatment hope for Crohn’s disease patients in Scotland

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 BST

A new clinical trial, aimed at improving treatment options for patients with Crohn’s disease, is to begin in Scotland. Led by the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) in collaboration with hospitals around Scotland, the BIOPIC Study will evaluate the use of PEN (Partial Enteral Nutrition) — in which patients replace half of their normal diet with liquid-only prepared supplements.

Scottish households urged to join search for Australian children’s artworks

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:00:00 BST

The global search for hundreds of precious artworks created by Australian First Nations children who were forcibly taken from their families in the 1940s has reached Scotland.

Dog—human bonds could guide development of social robots

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:16:00 BST

A new study identifies seven dog behaviors seen as important for bonding with your dog.

UofG researchers set sights on New Horizons

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the College of Science & Engineering have been awarded funding to support cutting-edge new research projects.

New Study to Understand the Relationship Between ADHD and Suicide Risk

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:00:00 BST

ADHD UK is delighted to announce a new research partnership with the University of Glasgow to explore the relationship between ADHD and suicide risk

Banner day for Glasgow activists at launch of new book on history of protest

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:30:00 BST

A new book which explores Glasgow’s diverse history of political protest through the testimony of the people who took part is being launched.

New £7 million NIHR funding for global health research

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have been awarded a multi-million pound grant, to establish a new health research unit to help tackle health inequalities in Latin America

New PhD announced with UofG and National Theatre of Scotland

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 BST

National Theatre of Scotland and University of Glasgow are pleased to announce that Nic Green has been awarded the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Collaborative Doctoral Award studentship.

University of Glasgow launches new collection of Gaelic recordings from Nova Scotia

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 BST

Oilthigh Ghlaschu a’ cur air bhog cruinneachadh ùr de chlàraidhean-fuaime Gàidhlig à Alba Nuadh

Simple blood and urine test can help patients with chronic kidney disease

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:00:00 BST

A simple blood and urine test can identify those most at risk of severe complications of chronic kidney disease. However, despite being recommended by NICE in 2021, many patients and GPs remain unaware of the test’s life-saving potential.

Free music gig to close the University of Glasgow’s two-week ARCadia Festival

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:00:00 BST

Award-winning Scottish performers will play a free live music gig in one of the University of Glasgow’s newest buildings to help mark the end of the ARCadia Festival of Ideas.

Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Glasgow, Professor Sir Graeme Davies

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 BST

It is with great sadness that the University of Glasgow has learned of the death, after a brief illness, of our former Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Graeme Davies.

UofG researchers contribute to European Research Council-funded Geo-AI project

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences are part of a team who have received new funding from the European Research Council.

Not on the high street … rare pot found near shop unveiled at museum

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:00 BST

A Bronze Age food vessel unearthed during a high street demolition 42 years ago has gone on display at a nearby museum.

Landmark partnership aims to improve Scotland’s health

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:00 BST

A ground-breaking collaboration between NHS, university and industry partners has been launched to co-create NHS Scotland transformation through large scale programmes to improve the health of the population and expand clinical research.

Next generation of hearing aids could read lips through masks

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:00 BST

A new system capable of reading lips with remarkable accuracy even when speakers are wearing face masks could help create a new generation of hearing aids.

Intimate experience of Polish essential workers during COVID showcased in fine art exhibition

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:00:00 BST

A travelling fine art exhibition documents the intimate experiences of Polish migrant essential workers across the UK in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Academy of Social Sciences confers Fellowship to 40 outstanding social scientists

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:00:00 BST

he Academy of Social Sciences is delighted to announce that 40 outstanding social scientists have been conferred Fellowship of the Academy this autumn including UofG academic.