University news

UofG student wins national award for hospitality startup

Wed, 21 May 2025 14:18:00 BST

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

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

Tue, 20 May 2025 10:21:00 BST

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

REACT sustainable electronics centre celebrates official launch

Tue, 20 May 2025 08:30:20 BST

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

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

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:16:00 BST

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

Career boost for international students in partnership with University of Birmingham

Thu, 15 May 2025 05:55:00 BST

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

Applications invited for second round of GRID Civic Grant Fund

Wed, 14 May 2025 13:38:00 BST

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

UofG set to host third annual James McCune Smith Conference

Thu, 15 May 2025 08:30:44 BST

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

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

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:00:00 BST

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

Geothermal gases offer strong evidence of a Superplume beneath East Africa

Wed, 14 May 2025 08:31:00 BST

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

New lab could help space industry dodge a bullet

Wed, 14 May 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

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

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:00:00 BST

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

New podcast sheds light on youth violence and justice

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:48:21 BST

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

Older adults benefit from exercising with people in their local area

Wed, 07 May 2025 19:00:00 BST

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

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

Sun, 04 May 2025 00:01:00 BST

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

New immunotherapy trial focusing on older colon cancer patients

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:01:00 BST

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

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

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:01:00 BST

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

Citizen science project receives reports of mosquitoes from all across Scotland

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 BST

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

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

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:30:00 BST

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

£3.5m funding boost for CHEDDAR hub

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:30:53 BST

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

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

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

Record numbers are dying in Scottish prisons, reveals new study

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:34:00 BST

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

Ancient human settlement discovered on Scottish island pushes known boundaries

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:00 BST

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

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

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

First UK broadcasting devolution study gets go ahead

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

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

A Waiting Game: Life Beyond the Pink Ribbon

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:00:00 BST

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

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

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:10:00 BST

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

'Red Pockets' blends memoir, history and environmental exploration

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:57:22 BST

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

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

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 BST

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

New species of mosquito identified on the coast of East Africa

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

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

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

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:43:00 BST

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

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

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:43:00 BST

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

Glasgow to host UK pandemic prevention conference

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 BST

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

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

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

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

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:30:00 BST

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

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

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:41:00 BST

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

Transformative uni partnership boosts higher education progression

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:50:00 BST

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

UofG spinout aims to transform realtime wireless sensing of train carriages

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

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

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

New Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures announced

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 BST

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

Tree gum supercharges supercapacitor lifespan, research reveals

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

Professor Rachel Sandison appointed Scottish Government International Education

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:11:00 BST

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

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:18:00 BST

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

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:57:33 BST

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

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

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

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

Neuranics raises $8 million in seed funding to accelerate growth

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:42:00 BST

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

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

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

Recovery of shark populations alters the behaviours of reef fishes

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:01:00 BST

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

AI tool could help supercharge development of RF sensing technologies

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

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

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:03:00 BST

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

Facial expressions could help widen VR and AR accessibility options

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

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

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

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

University of Glasgow welcomes extension for UK Innovation Accelerator programme

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:01:00 BST

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

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

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:14:10 BST

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

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

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:30:47 BST

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

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

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 BST

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

Compostable sensors could help grow impact of digital agriculture

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

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

Five UofG social scientists elected as Academy of Social Science Fellows

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:04:40 BST

Five UofG social scientists have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences.

SNAP decision will establish UofG as cutting-edge nano-analysis hub

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:30:00 BST

A major new grant will help to establish the University of Glasgow as one of the UK’s leaders in atom-by-atom analysis of materials which could support human habitations on the Moon and beyond.

Young people believe in democracy but fear for its future, finds survey of youth opinion

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 02:10:00 BST

A new survey of young peoples’ attitudes and priorities has found that while young people believe in democracy over dictatorship, they think that UK democracy is in trouble.

£5.5m research funding to transform bowel cancer care

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:01:00 BST

European clinicians and scientists are to receive £5.5m in funding to form a world-leading research team tasked with making personalised medicine a reality for people with bowel cancer

New modelling tool could help protect wildlife from offshore developments

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:00:00 BST

Scientists have developed a new resource to better protect seabirds from the impacts of offshore wind farms. The innovative modelling tool has the potential to save wildlife, while ensuring the effective and sustainable development of renewable energy sources

Centre for Transformative Change in Schools celebrates relaunch

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Scotland’s Centre for Transformative Change in Schools (CenTCS) celebrated its relaunch at the University of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow sustainability work showcased

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:33:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s expertise in sustainability was showcased to Scotland’s Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, Gillian Martin MSP.

UofG physicists play key role in new top quark measurement

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT

University of Glasgow physicists working on the ATLAS experiment at CERN have led a precise new measurement of the mass of the top quark, using high-transverse-momentum ('boosted') top quarks.

Experts issue warnings on social security cuts in Spring Statement

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:13:00 GMT

University of Glasgow academics have joined leading public health experts in warning of likely consequence of cuts to social security in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement.   

University of Glasgow Honorary Degrees 2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:01:00 GMT

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

Scientists secure funding to further develop novel precision therapies against major drivers of cancer

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have secured industry sponsorship to accelerate the pre-clinical development of a novel precision therapy which may one day offer a new treatment option for patients living with cancers such as Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) and Neuroblastoma

UofG academics elected as Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Five researchers linked to the University of Glasgow are among the 2025 cohort of Fellows elected to The Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Scottish food heritage symposium explores tea’s cultural and societal impact

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

At this month’s annual Scottish Food Heritage Symposium experts will explore how this simple beverage helped transform Scotland’s largest city.

Public debt and child poverty crisis addressed at national conference

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:13:58 GMT

Scotland’s public debt crisis and its impact on child poverty was addressed at a national conference, hosted by Scottish children’s charity Aberlour and the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public Policy.

Four out of five males in prison have a history of head injury

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:01:00 GMT

New research has found that four out of five males in prison have a history of significant head injury, with many having been exposed to repeated head injuries over time

UK’s first Fellowship in brain tumour neurology to be based at the University of Glasgow

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:00:59 GMT

The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) and the Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office (CSO) have announced a new partnership to advance brain tumour treatment care and research, through Scotland’s first dedicated neuro-oncology Fellowships

Living Laboratory Partner MR CoilTech Wins Innovative Collaboration Award at 2025 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory programme is proud to celebrate its partner, MR CoilTech, for winning the Innovative Collaboration Award at the 2025 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards.

University of Glasgow attends pivotal Global Sustainable Transition Summit

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Professor Iain McInnes, Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, represented the University of Glasgow at the Sustainable Markets Initiative flagship ‘Terra Carta Roundtables & Exhibition’, held at Hampton Court Palace on the 10th and 11th March 2025.

Professor Naveed Sattar awarded the Edwin Bierman Award

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:20:13 GMT

Professor Naveed Sattar, Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine at the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health at the University of Glasgow, has been awarded the Edwin Bierman Award by the American Diabetes Association.

Pioneering kidney transplant project launches as milestone social enterprise spin-out

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:17:00 GMT

KEPsoft Collaborative - the first social enterprise company to spin out from the University - will help save lives by providing software and services to better match kidney patients with donors. 

Bowel screening uptake boosted with simple change to invitation letter

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 23:31:00 GMT

Researchers found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a 2-week return deadline.

Modifiable risks powerful determinants of individual healthy life expectancy

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Research increasingly shows that tackling modifiable exposures and environmental risks could be one of our most powerful levers for longevity and health span

Malawi and Glasgow researchers champion key health partnerships

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:30:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow welcomed representatives from Kamuzu University of Health Sciences alongside Graeme Dey, Scottish Government Minister for Higher and Further Education

Study finds significant global disparities in COVID-19 vaccine accessibility

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:37:00 GMT

Research offering unprecedented insights into global vaccine distribution patterns has found significant disparities in COVID-19 vaccination accessibility - identifying 'vaccine deserts' in both high and low income countries.

UofG led survey shows that racial discrimination continues to rise in Scotland

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:44:00 GMT

Around one-third (35%) of people in Scotland’s Black, Asian, and visible minority ethnic communities say they have faced discrimination within the past two years - and confidence in anti-discrimination efforts has continued to decline, finds a new survey led by the University of Glasgow.

Oversubscribed cluster fund shows appetite for enterprise at the University of Glasgow

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 09:08:00 GMT

The Innovation Cluster Development Fund was launched in the New Year to feed a pipeline of new and innovative ventures coming out of the campus that have potential to grow and establish themselves as new businesses. 

Microbiota transplantation offers new hope against cotton leaf curl disease

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow and the Forman Christian College University, Pakistan, are pioneering a groundbreaking approach to combat the devastating Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CLCuD) through microbiota transplantation.

Improving financial security for UK screen industry freelancers

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

New research reveals that innovative tax and benefits policies could dramatically improve financial security for freelancers in the UK screen industries, potentially reversing a worrying exodus of talent from the sector.

Entrepreneur in Residence appointed at Advanced Research Centre

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 12:31:00 GMT

Russell Dalgleish, chair of the Scottish Business Network and a global entrepreneur, has been appointed as Entrepreneur in Residence at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC) – a world-class hub for interdisciplinary research and innovation.

UofG will lead new £1.3m climate tipping point research project

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:30:08 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow will lead a £1.3m new partnership which aims to develop a network of underwater sensors to monitor the vital signs of the planet’s warming oceans.

University research secures funding through RSE Research Awards Programme

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Scotland’s vibrant research sector receives over £686.5K in the latest RSE Research Awards Programme.

New Epi-Scot Study will provide much-needed information on childhood epilepsy

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT

A new nationwide study, focused on children and young people with epilepsy, will provide doctors and families with vital new information on living with the neurological condition

Professor Sahasranamam wins Management Publication of the Year Award

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 11:32:20 GMT

Professor Sreevas Sahasranamam has won the inaugural Management Publication of the Year Award in the Sustainable Futures category.

University of Glasgow unveils state-of-the-art magnetism lab for cutting-edge research

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:30:32 GMT

The University of Glasgow is set to become one of the UK’s leading centres for cutting-edge medical magnetics research with the establishment of a new laboratory facility.

Celebrating the fascinating life of a Scottish literary legend and creator of the modern day spy thriller

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Lecture will mark the 150th annivesary of the birth of The Thirty-Nine Steps author John Buchan

New, greener software model could democratise access to geospatial analysis

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Computer analysis of geospatial data could be made more environmentally-friendly thanks to a groundbreaking new software model built by a team of scientists from a Scottish university.

Mòr-ionad didseatach ùr an dòchas ceangal ri coimhearsnachd Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu  

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

New digital hub hopes to connect Glasgow’s Gaelic  community

New podcast that challenges Scotland’s energy industry launched by UofG

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:51:06 GMT

A new podcast series that questions why Scotland’s abundance of energy hasn’t resulted in a more prosperous or fairer society has been launched by UofG energy experts.

Building a path to sustainability through languages and art

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Communities will be encouraged to enhance their knowledge of languages in a project aimed at designing new approaches to learning about sustainability.

European study highlights inequalities in diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract cancer

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:13 GMT

Biliary tract cancer is increasing in incidence and mortality across Europe, with more people under the age of 60 years-old now impacted by the disease. However, despite this, knowledge about these tumours remains low both among health professionals and authorities, as well as in society in general

The Tenementals launch innovative listening post installation with call to Glasgow venues

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:00:34 GMT

The Tenementals, an award-winning academic-artist collective, are inviting Glasgow venues to host their groundbreaking interactive installation following its debut at the University of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow Library Announces Distinguished Research Fellows for 2025 

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT

A total of 13 new scholars who have been awarded Visiting Research Fellowships to carry out research using its unique collections by UofG Library.

Mortality inequalities are widening in cities across the UK

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Death rates in the most deprived areas of cities in England and Scotland have been increasing since the start of the last decade, widening inequalities between the richest and poorest in society

University performs strongly in THE World Reputation Rankings 2025

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:02:49 GMT

The rankings list the top global University brands as judged by senior academics

Entrepreneurship fear of failure on the rise

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:06:00 GMT

Around the world, the number of people deterred from starting a business because of fear it might fail is increasing, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor.

Academic Consultancy Service launched by Principal and VP for Economic Development & Innovation

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:28:35 GMT

New service will make it ‘simpler and more efficient’ for University staff to drive impact through consultancy.

Taylor Swift fans may be ready to ‘Shake Off’ plastic vinyl records, new University of Glasgow study shows

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

New research from the University of Glasgow reveals that Taylor Swift fans might be ready for an eco-friendly evolution of how they collect their favourite artist’s music, with one in four willing to consider plastic-free alternatives to traditional vinyl records.

Professor Olivia Wu appointed Director to NIHR national research programmes

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Professor Olivia Wu is named as one of five new Directors of NIHR’s research programmes.

‘Mission accomplished’ as ventures graduate from Scotland’s first deeptech accelerator

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:39:21 GMT

The Infinity G programme kicked off in October with 15 ground-breaking companies – in sectors from AI and quantum computing to biotechnology - to help founders validate their ventures, get ready to raise investment, and win customers.

Professor Massimo Palmarini steps down as CVR director after 14 successful years

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:00:00 GMT

After more than a decade leading the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Professor Massimo Palmarini is stepping down as Director of the globally renowned research facility to take up a new role

Young adults with learning disabilities 9 times more likely to die from treatable causes

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that young adults (aged 25-34) with learning disabilities are 9 times more likely to die from treatable causes, compared to young adults in the general population

Local fishermen rescue humpback whale off the coast of Skye

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Two local fisherman were able to successfully rescue a humpback whale found entangled in creel fishing gear to the north east of Skye after training with University of Glasgow researchers

Film directors facing financial instability and reduction in opportunities

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:27:00 GMT

UK TV and film directors are facing financial instability due to irregular employment and a reduction in opportunities to work and earn

Recyclable artificial vision system could be sweet for the environment

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A new form of energy-efficient artificial vision system inspired by the human brain and made in part using honey could help reduce the impact of electronic waste.

First Minister and former Irish Taoiseach mark leadership change at SCGA

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Scotland’s First Minister and the former Prime Minister of Ireland have helped celebrate the next stage of the leadership of the international relations think tank, the Scottish Council on Global Affairs (SCGA)

University of Glasgow Gaelic professor discovers lost Scottish Gaelic manuscripts

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

A total of 56 historically significant Gaelic manuscripts that had been missing for over half a century were discovered by UofG's Professor Rob Ó Maolalaigh

UofG research gives greater understanding of gambling products and motivations

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:21:43 GMT

Research shows a stronger association between casinos/slot machines and gambling harms than previously understood - and gives further insight into reasons for gambling.

First Minister visits the University to meet with care-experienced students

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:30:00 GMT

John Swinney MSP met with the UofG Widening Participation Team to discuss the University’s support for care experienced students

New research seeks to find new ways to target opioid addiction

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:01:00 GMT

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow, hopes to find new ways to target opioid addiction

UofG quantum research showcased for UK Government

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s expertise in quantum technology research and development has been showcased for visitors from the UK Government.

New project aims to map future societal impact of augmented reality

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 08:30:30 GMT

A new research project is setting out to explore the positive and negative effects that future generations of augmented reality technologies could have on society.

Diabetes drug may have hidden health benefits for older adults

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:00 GMT

A new and increasingly widely used diabetes medication may have additional health benefits for older adults, according to new research which looked at data from more than 300,000 patients who have taken part in clinical trials

Researchers leverage large-scale data to uncover new insights into rare diseases and COVID-19

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:00:54 GMT

A study of over 58 million people has identified eight rare diseases that carry significantly increased risks for COVID-19-related mortality in fully vaccinated individuals