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University biotech spin-out hails major step forward for 'tennis elbow' drug

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:05 GMT

Causeway Therapeutics says results from a large clinical study are promising and have encouraged the company to go into full development of its proprietary drug, TenoMiR®.

Professor Gibb leads on shared understanding of housing affordability

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:56:00 GMT

A new report shares nine key recommendations proposed to help Scotland achieve a shared understanding of housing affordability.

Archaeologists recover hundreds of Jacobite projectiles in unexplored area of Culloden  

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Archaeologists from the University of Glasgow and the National Trust for Scotland have recovered more than 100 projectiles, including lead musket balls and cannon shot, from Culloden Battlefield.

Book Tales: Storytelling through the lives of readers past and present

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and The Mitchell Library invite you to explore the rich and historical life of books in a series of engaging Being Human Festival events in November.

Scientists use AI to learn the intricate language of biomolecules

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have harnessed a powerful supercomputer, normally used by astronomers and physicists to study the universe, to develop a new machine learning model which can help translate the language of proteins

Father and son students hoping to build a legacy of Black scholarship and storytelling

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 BST

Montel Gordon, one of the James McCune Smith PhD programme’s inaugural 2022 scholars, is being joined by his father, Paul, in a family journey of academic exploration.

Manuscripts & the Mind: A new exhibition turns visitors into researchers

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:00 BST

A new exhibition, Manuscripts & the Mind: How we read & respond to the written word, has opened at the Chester Beatty, Dublin.

3D-printed material breakthrough could enable new twist for vehicle safety

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:30:26 BST

A new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial which can mitigate the effects of impact could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles in the years ahead.

UofG engineers play leading role in £10M electronic textiles research programme

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:30:15 BST

Glasgow engineers are part of a £10M five-year research programme which is aiming to transform textiles into electronics which users can interact with by wearing them.

Research from Just Transition Commission and UofG calls for new focus on conditionalities

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:36:00 BST

A research report published by Scotland’s Just Transition Commission says government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for delivering a just transition to a low carbon economy.

Ten organisations account for half of all animal research in Great Britain in 2024

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:36:00 BST

Understanding Animal Research (UAR) has published a list of the ten organisations that carried out the highest number of animal procedures – those used in medical, veterinary, and scientific research – in Great Britain in 2024.

T2K and NOvA constrain matter-antimatter differences using neutrino oscillations

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:30:00 BST

Teams from the international T2K and NOvA collaborations, including members from the School of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Glasgow, today published a paper in the prestigious scientific journal Nature, performing precision measurements of the differences between neutrinos and antineutrinos, by combining the data of the T2K and NOvA long-baseline neutrino oscillation experiments in Japan and the USA.

Seasonal affective disorder support programme expands across Scotland

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:30:00 BST

A project which helps people struggling with low mood during the winter months check out some sunlight from their local library is heading to one of Scotland’s most remote communities this winter.

Leverhulme Trust prize for UofG chemist

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:43 BST

A University of Glasgow chemist is set to advance her groundbreaking work in developing sustainable devices with the support of a major award from the Leverhulme Trust.

Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote medical procedures

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 BST

A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come.

UN warning that drought could be the next pandemic backed by UofG research

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:22:00 BST

The United Nations (UN) warns that drought is emerging as the next ‘pandemic,’ putting millions at risk and undermining progress towards Zero Hunger by 2030.

Forgotten scholar’s books shed light on 17th century Scotland

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 BST

The personal library owned by a 17th century Scottish minister, academic and administrator has been brought together for the first time in more than 370 years.

Groundbreaking 3D microscope will provide crucial new information on cancer cells

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 BST

A powerful 3D microscope, capable of achieving new and more detailed insights into cancer cells, is being installed at the University of Glasgow.

UofG partnership launches bold new concept in sustainable fashion

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:52:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has partnered with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to launch a bold new concept in sustainable fashion, in the heart of Glasgow.

Recent graduates benefit from major Shanghai career event

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:30:00 BST

Recent graduates from the Universities of Glasgow and Birmingham connected with major employers and discovered how to boost their career prospects at an event in Shanghai.

Research shows potential of biodegradable circuit boards for wireless comms tech

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:30:00 BST

UofG engineers are teaming up with industry to develop environmentally-friendly, biodegradable circuit boards for use in wireless communication technologies.

University improves its position within world top 100 in THE World University Rankings 2026

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has risen to 84th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

University of Glasgow projects secure two prizes at Scotland's Converge awards

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:31:32 BST

University of Glasgow projects have claimed two prizes at this year's Converge Awards, an annual awards ceremony designed to celebrate and reward the pinnacle of Scottish academic innovation.

Housing rights strengthened for terminally ill and recently bereaved people in Scotland

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:52:00 BST

Terminally ill Scots and their loved ones will now benefit from strengthened housing protections, including greater protection against evictions from landlords, following key amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

Scottish Government backs Glasgow innovation with more than £540k funding boost

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:37:00 BST

Three pioneering spin-out companies from the University of Glasgow have successfully secured vital proof-of-concept funding as part of a major Scottish Government initiative. The awards which total more than £540,000 will help accelerate the transformation of world-leading university research into innovative industries of the future.

UofG experts urge immediate action to 'future proof' Scottish education

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:53:59 BST

UofG experts are calling for immediate action to ‘future proof’ Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect children’s futures.

New treatment for psoriatic arthritis shows promising results in early trial

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:03 BST

A new treatment for a debilitating inflammatory condition which affects joints and skin has shown promising early results in an international clinical trial of more than 200 patients worldwide

New report warns cities still unprepared for climate emergency

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:23:00 BST

UK cities remain unprepared for the climate emergency, with a stark gap between political ambition and real change on the ground, warns UofG led research.

New software tool shows clear advantage in water purity prediction

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:30:58 BST

A powerful new software tool which can accurately predict the performance of biofilters used by the water industry could reduce the challenge of maintaining the purity of tap water.

Supercomputer modelling unlocks longstanding deep Earth mystery

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:30:00 BST

An international research collaboration has harnessed supercomputing power to better understand how massive slabs of ancient ocean floors are shaped as they sink hundreds of kilometres below the Earth's surface.

Sexual misconduct in medicine enabled by training environments

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:14:00 BST

Medical trainees are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse and are often shut down or silenced when they do report incidents, finds ground-breaking research led by the Universities of Glasgow and Dundee.

Earliest archaeological evidence of Isatis tinctoria, a plant that produces blue indigo dye, found

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:00:00 BST

New research has found the earliest evidence of the use of blue dye in the archaeological record, dating back over 34,000 years.

Scientists launch world’s most comprehensive human virus protein database

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:01:00 BST

Harnessing the power of AI, a research team at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research has launched Viro3D – the most comprehensive database of human and animal virus protein structure predictions in the world

Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowships for UofG engineers

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:30:00 BST

Two leading University of Glasgow engineers have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Parents and carers meet with UK Education Secretary to discuss the broken SEND system

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:49:00 BST

Parents and carers recently met with the UK’s Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, to share their hopes and fears about the forthcoming Schools White Paper and reforms for children with SEND.

Numbers of ticks in urban greenspaces influenced by surrounding rural woodland

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 BST

Cities and towns surrounded by large areas of woodland are more likely to have ticks in their urban greenspaces, according to a new study.

New software tool aims to democratise access to space camera development

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:30:00 BST

A powerful software tool capable of accurately modelling how cameras capture light could help democratise the development of new imaging systems for use in space.

UofG researchers secure Scottish Parliament Information Centre Academic Fellowships

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:29:00 BST

Five UofG researchers have been appointed to Academic Fellowship positions with the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe).

UofG launches Turner Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:30:00 BST

The Turner Kirk Centre for Spatial Reasoning has been launched by the University of Glasgow with the announcement of a large-scale research pilot backed by the Scottish Government and the Turner Kirk Trust.

Global collaboration aims to tackle neglected tropical disease which affects millions worldwide

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow will lead a large international collaboration with partners from Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Malawi and the UK, to better understand why schistosomiasis remains a devastating disease in many parts of Africa, despite more than two decades of mass drug administration

Cancer researcher awarded prestigious UKRI Future Leader Fellowship

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:28 BST

Alexander Raven, an early career researcher from the School of Cancer Sciences, has been awarded one of UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) flagship Future Leaders Fellowships.

New study calls for greater support for outdoor learning

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:59:00 BST

More outdoor learning is 'essential' for young people in Scotland, whose opportunities to go outside fall far short of what is offered in other countries, says a new study.

Computing festival returns to help tip gender balance of Scotland’s tech sector

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:30:00 BST

A festival which is working to shift the gender balance of Scotland’s computing sector through inclusive events aimed at the country’s young people is set to return later this month.

Peace Campaign Archive Project launched

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:15:00 BST

Tasglann nan Eilean and the University of Glasgow have embarked on a collaborative project which will result in an important local archive collection being catalogued, preserved and made publicly accessible.

New comic aimed at reducing stigma around drug and alcohol dependence

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:40:00 BST

A new comic, bringing together personal stories and insights from people in recovery from drug and alcohol dependence, medical students, and doctors, has been created to help shed light on the complex and personal journey of recovery.

Hillwalkers urged to help with historic meteorite recovery efforts

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:30:00 BST

Hillwalkers setting out to bag a Munro are being asked for their help to bag a meteorite too, as scientists race against time to recover precious samples of a space rock which lit up the skies over Scotland this summer.

Baird of Bute Innovation Award for Professor Sir James Hough

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:30:54 BST

One of the University of Glasgow’s longest-serving and most distinguished researchers is set to add another honour to his collection of accolades.

Laser breakthrough could find applications in cutting-edge tech

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:30:00 BST

A record-breaking development in laser technology could help support the development of smaller, cheaper, more easily-fabricated optical and quantum technologies, its inventors say.

Parents meet with Scotland's First Minister to eradicate child poverty

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:27:01 BST

Parents from the Changing Realities project met with Scotland's First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice to discuss tackling child poverty.

UofG celebrates 10th anniversary of first gravitational wave detection

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 16:00:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are gearing up to celebrate the 10th anniversary of one of the 21stcentury’s key scientific achievements – the first direct detection of gravitational waves.

New youth voters feel 'overwhelmingly unprepared' for voting

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:10:07 BST

THE UK’S new cohort of young voters feel overwhelmingly unprepared for voting in what they see as a confused and complex political system, a new John Smith Centre poll reveals.

Global collaboration to tackle neglected tropical disease affecting millions worldwide

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow will lead a large international collaboration with partners from Cameroon, Côte D’Ivoire, Malawi and the UK, to better understand why schistosomiasis remains a devastating disease in many parts of Africa, despite more than two decades of mass drug administration

Clyde Hydrogen powers ahead with Ecotricity investment

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:15:00 BST

Clyde Hydrogen, a University of Glasgow spinout, has secured strategic investment from green energy pioneer Ecotricity to fast-track development of its revolutionary hydrogen technology.

UofG students win award for co-designed kidney health innovation

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 08:30:00 BST

A multidisciplinary team of University of Glasgow students has won recognition at the prestigious international SensUs competition for their innovative, patient-centred approach to kidney health monitoring.

Five UofG social scientists welcomed as Academy of Social Science Fellows

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:35 BST

Five UofG social scientists have been welcomed to the Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship.

Robot assistant could help ‘New Scots’ resettle more effectively

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:30:00 BST

Displaced people seeking to start new lives in Scotland could be helped to settle in the country with the support of a new social robot in development at the University of Glasgow.

SGSAH Appoints New Director

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:00:00 BST

Professor Maria Fusco appointed as new Director of the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities

REF2029 Panel Members Announced

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:41:00 BST

Among the announced panel members are 18 academics from the University of Glasgow

Scotland’s largest city positions itself as UK’s 3D content creation capital

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 BST

UofG, The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) and City of Glasgow College (CoGC) are joining forces with key industry partners Float Digital, ISO Design, Lateral North and Soluis to establish the 3D Content Creation Working Group.

ERC Starting Grants for two UofG early-career researchers

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:00:00 BST

Two early-career researchers from the University of Glasgow’s College of Science & Engineering are among hundreds from across Europe who have received new Starting Grant funding from the European Research Council (ERC).

‘Braided careers’ pilot aims to boost Scottish computing science education

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 08:21:00 BST

An innovative new partnership between the University of Glasgow and Skyscanner could be the answer to Scotland’s computer studies crisis.

Centre for Teaching Excellence launches

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:22:00 BST

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth joined staff and students to mark the formal launch of the Centre for Teaching Excellence at the University of Glasgow.

Link between wellbeing and gambling harms deeper than thought

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:01:40 BST

New research gives a deeper understanding of the impact of gambling harms on emotional wellbeing – both on the individual and their loved ones

Headteacher in Residence wins Award for Outstanding Contribution to Anti-Racist Practice in the Classroom

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:18:00 BST

The UofG’s Headteacher in Residence, Alison Mitchell, has won the Outstanding Contribution to Anti-Racist Practice in the Classroom Award at the 2025 SAMEE Recognition and Appreciation Awards

University tutors to provide support for those who need it most

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:30:00 BST

Tutoring staff from the University of Glasgow will be working in classrooms across Scotland this academic year to help engage children and young people in their studies and improve attainment.

Examining intergovernmental cooperation and communication during Scotland's Ukraine resettlement efforts

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:15:00 BST

A new briefing examines and offers learnings from the implementation of the Homes for Ukraine and Scottish Super Sponsor Scheme in Scotland.

International collaboration doubles number of black hole collisions detected

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow led an international team of scientists who analysed the data which is released today from the fourth observing run of the LIGO, Virgo, and KAGRA gravitational-wave observatories

First mosquito observatory network to be launched in Africa

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow, in partnership with leading research institutes across Africa and Europe, is spearheading the first interconnected observatory network for mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases in Africa.

Reviewing Independent Legal Representation in Scotland’s sexual offence cases

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:51:00 BST

UofG legal experts have led a review for the Scottish Government into the delivery of Independent Legal Representation for complainers at hearings, to determine whether evidence of their sexual history or character should be admitted in sexual offence cases

Global disease experts join forces to strengthen understanding of Rift Valley fever

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:00:00 BST

Global disease experts are joining forces to strengthen our scientific understanding of the potentially deadly Rift Valley fever virus and its impact across Africa

Stranding rates have risen around Scotland’s coastline in the last 30 years

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 BST

Annual rates of marine mammal strandings have increased in the last 30 years, across all species of dolphins, whales and porpoise native to Scottish waters

Archaeologists invite public to help ‘excavate their memories’ of Scotland’s first skatepark

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:00:00 BST

The archaeological fieldwork is being supported by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and will help to preserve the legacy of Scotland’s first skatepark, with opportunities for the public to get involved.

Augmented reality tool could teach old robots new tricks

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from Scottish universities have developed an innovative way to breathe new life into outdated robot pets and toys using augmented reality technology.

UofG student team scoop top awards at national space robot competition

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:00:00 BST

A team of University of Glasgow engineering students have won a major national competition for their efforts to design a robot rover capable of exploring the surface of Mars.

Dogs Trust and University of Glasgow study on the lookout for littermate puppies for research

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:00:00 BST

Owners of at least two puppies from the same litter, are being asked to sign up to Dogs Trust’s Generation Pup study to take part in a groundbreaking project run in collaboration with the University of Glasgow.

UofG’s Centre for Virus Research (CVR) launches new Translational Hub

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:33 BST

A new venture, aimed accelerate the impact of virology research, is being launched at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR). The CVR Translational Hub (CTH) will be dedicated to transforming cutting-edge virology research into impactful clinical, industrial, and public health solutions

AI ethics conference returns to University of Glasgow

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:30:00 BST

Artificial intelligence experts will discuss the impact of the rapidly advancing technology on learning, teaching and research at an event at the University of Glasgow this autumn.

Daily supervised toothbrushing in nurseries and schools can help to reduce school absences

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:01:05 BST

As the new school year begins, research by dental experts at the University of Glasgow reveals the wider health and social benefits of Scotland’s Childsmile Supervised Daily Toothbrushing Programme in nurseries and schools.

Heart failure drug spironolactone fails to lower cardiovascular risk in dialysis patients

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:30:44 BST

A large international study has found that spironolactone, a medication for high blood pressure and heart failure, does not reduce the risk of heart-related death or hospitalizations in people with kidney failure receiving dialysis, despite earlier smaller studies suggesting benefit.

Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowship for UofG engineer

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:30:15 BST

An engineering researcher has been named as the recipient of a prestigious research fellowship.

University of Glasgow filmed theatre play will help explore climate crisis impact on UK forests

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 BST

A filmed theatre production has secured additional funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to expand its reach and spark discussions about the complex challenges facing UK forests.

National survey will capture how sustainability features in Scottish education

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:38:14 BST

A national survey of educators in Scotland aims to capture how sustainability and the environment feature in Scottish educational settings.

Current diagnostic tool underestimates kidney failure risk in frail individuals

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:01:06 BST

Researchers have found that a common tool used by clinicians for predicting kidney failure could be underestimating the risk of failure for some people.

Research partnership to tackle dietary inequalities in Glasgow

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:01:00 BST

Researchers, local government and food organisations are coming together to tackle poor diet and ill health in some of the most deprived areas in Glasgow

Royal Society Industry Fellowship for UofG quantum engineer

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:00:00 BST

Dr Kaveh Delfanazari of the James Watt School of Engineering has received a a prestigious Royal Society Industry Fellowship to support his work on next-generation quantum electronic hardware.

New racial diversity research to improve lives across UK communities

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:38:00 BST

Racial diversity research led by Professor Nasar Meer has received Nuffield Foundation funding.

Ultrasound system can remove common plastic pollutant from water

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:42 BST

Researchers from the School of Chemistry have found a new way to remove a common pollutant from water using controlled waves of ultrasound, without the use of additional chemicals.

Summer school shines inclusive light on filmmaking and creative industries

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:07:00 BST

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have gained skills in creative arts and filmmaking while getting a taste of life at the University of Glasgow. 

New discovery could halt secondary breast cancer growth

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 BST

Scientists at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute, based at the University of Glasgow, have made a discovery which could help stop the spread of breast cancer – one of the leading causes of death from the disease.

Sir Kenneth Calman obituary

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:30:00 BST

Sir Kenneth Calman was a doctor, academic and University leader who achieved more “firsts” than virtually anyone in his generation in medicine, public service and the third sector.

Multi-million partnership to advance the Curriculum for Wales in schools

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:37:00 BST

An innovative partnership between the University of Glasgow and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David that supports educators across Wales in implementing the Curriculum for Wales has been awarded £2million by the Welsh Government.

Sir Kenneth Calman

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 06:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is deeply saddened to receive the news that former Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Calman has passed away, following a short illness.

New rocket test facility will support UK space sector’s stellar ambitions

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 08:30:00 BST

A Cold War-era armoured building close to the Mull of Kintyre is set to see action again as the base for a cutting-edge rocket test and teaching facility.

RSE awards over £729k to boost Scotland’s research sector

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:02:00 BST

The Royal Society of Edinburgh has announced the 73 exceptional research projects selected at the spring 2025 Research Awards open call – including 11 recipients from the University of Glasgow.

Krill oil supplement helps preserve muscle strength and mass during diet-induced weight loss

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:44:00 BST

Supplementation with krill oil during an alternate day fasting diet helps to reduce the decline in both muscle mass and muscle strength

UofG physicist teams with artist to make music from cosmic rays

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:30:00 BST

A University of Glasgow physicist is teaming up with an artist to turn cosmic rays into music for a series of performances during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Prof Emma Thomson to co-lead National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:00:25 BST

Public Health Scotland (PHS) has announced the appointment of Professor Emma Thomson and Professor Deborah Williamson and Co-Directors of the National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership (NSPSP).

UofG academics elected new Fellows by The British Academy

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 11:00:00 BST

Four of the University of Glasgow’s leading academics are among 92 distinguished scholars who have been elected to the British Academy’s Fellowship.

Vet Council appoints Christopher Loughrey and Lisa Boden as Vice-Chairs

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 BST

Professor Christopher Loughrey, Head of the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow and Professor Lisa Boden, Head of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, have been appointed as Vice-Chairs of the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC).

War in Ukraine is transforming the country’s criminal landscape

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:52:00 BST

War in Ukraine is transforming the country’s criminal landscape, causing economic and social damage, finds research led by Dr Taras Fedirko.

communiMap to empower local climate action in Glasgow and beyond

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:46:00 BST

Glasgow residents have a new way to engage with local climate action, thanks to a community science app designed by UofG researchers and local community members.

Repatriation of cultural artefacts to Indonesia's Warloka community facilitated by UofG

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:29:00 BST

A major repatriation effort that returned cultural artefacts to Indonesia's Warloka community was facilitated by the University of Glasgow.

UofG researcher co-chairs new report on coastal infrastructure

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:30:00 BST

New national guidance on coastal infrastructure has been launched thanks to the work of an international expert at the University of Glasgow.

UofG researcher wins top award from Royal Academy of Engineering

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 08:30:50 BST

A University of Glasgow engineer has received a prestigious award from the Royal Academy of Engineering for exceptional achievement during the early stages of his career.

New smart plastics could harness unusual properties of auxetic materials

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:30:02 BST

New advances in 3D printed ‘smart’ plastics with unusual deformation properties could lead to a new generation of materials designed to monitor their own condition in real time.

Black holes discovery to be revealed at gravitational waves conference in Glasgow

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:02:00 BST

The most massive black holes ever observed with gravitational waves have been discovered by scientists, with some of the analyses carried out by an international team that was led by an astrophysicist at the University of Glasgow.

Cosmic ceilidh dance set to celebrate historic science discovery

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:01:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow teamed up with the culture and research organisation Science Ceilidh to develop a dance to mark the 10th anniversary of the historic first detection of gravitational waves.

UofG announces new children’s choir to bring the gift of music to hundreds of pupils

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow Children’s Choir, an initiative set to offer hundreds of state school pupils across the city access to high-quality music education, has been launched.

Quantum enhancement discovery could improve medical technologies

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:00:00 BST

Technologies such as biomedical imaging and spectroscopy could be enhanced by a discovery in research that involved several institutions including the University of Glasgow.

Ultrasound tech set to be showcased at Royal Society exhibition

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:00:57 BST

Pioneering ultrasound technology research from Scottish universities will be on public display at a prestigious national science showcase this week.

‘Right size, right place’ approach required for climate adaptation plans

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 BST

The outcomes of a new study on the extent of future flooding caused by climate change along the Clyde Estuary could help coastal cities around the world better defend themselves against rising tides and extreme weather.

Launch of new Total-Body PET scanner extends UK’s world-class imaging platform to Scotland

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:01:00 BST

Scotland’s first Total-Body PET scanner is now operational at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, benefitting patients locally and nationally, and helping to speed up diagnosis, treatment and clinical trials across the UK

Grand opening for spin-out’s £12m ‘Chemifarm’ hailed as ‘hugely significant milestone’

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:20:00 BST

The 21,500-ft² site at Oakbank Industrial Estate, in Maryhill unites Chemify’s AI-driven molecular-design engine with industrial-scale robotic synthesis.

Turn on, tune in, crop out: £20 device uses ultrasound to produce fertiliser

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:00:00 BST

A £20 device which makes fertiliser by treating water with ultrasound could transform agricultural supply chains in remote areas, its inventors say.

University of Glasgow ranks in world top 100 in QS University Rankings

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 BST

University places 79th in QS Rankings 2026, out of 1,501 institutions.

Commemoration Day 2025

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:02:00 BST

The University of Glasgow awarded honorary degrees to eight individuals in recognition of their achievements in the fields of arts, politics, business, humanities and science.

UK screen leaders call for renewed focus on women's equality with launch of new guide

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:25:24 BST

An evidence-based guide that will support women in film and television was launched at the University of Glasgow

£1.5m funding boost will deliver quantum leap for superconductor manufacturing

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:30:00 BST

University of Glasgow engineers have won a major new grant to support the development of more energy-efficient superconductors which will help accelerate advances in quantum technologies.

New research discovery could advance drug treatments for diabetes and obesity

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:00:00 BST

Scientists have unlocked new details on important ‘receptor’ proteins –promising targets for the creation of novel drugs for metabolic conditions ranging from diabetes to obesity and inflammatory disorders.

Good cognitive health lowers risk of Alzheimer’s disease later in life – but genetics can weaken that protection

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 BST

People with better cognitive health are at lower risk of later Alzheimer’s disease, but genetics can interfere with this, according to a new study

University of Glasgow places 12th globally in THE Impact Rankings

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:03 BST

Glasgow ranks 12th out of 2,318 institutions in the annual sustainability rankings

Gravitational wave researcher makes a splash at Cardonald Primary School

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:30:00 BST

A senior researcher from a groundbreaking international science and engineering collaboration returned to visit his old Glasgow primary school this week.

Landmark patient trial to use genetic testing to personalise treatments

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:01:00 BST

A major new study launching in Scotland aims to show how a simple genetic test could help doctors personalise treatments – boosting medication response and reducing harmful side effects.

Five UofG Professors awarded prestigious ERC Advanced Grants

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:02:00 BST

Five UofG academics have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grants – the most that the University has ever been awarded in one round.

New research could unlock the potential of bladeless wind turbines

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:30:04 BST

Insights from a new study could help unlock the full potential of a developing form of smaller-scale wind power generation, researchers say.

New Oral Health Research Hub launched

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:36:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Dental School has launched the Oral Health Research Hub, bringing together research groups across the School in an ambitious new initiative to generate effective solutions to the big oral and dental challenges facing our communities locally and globally.

New 'Screen Carbon Test' launches to help audiences and creators assess climate messaging in film and TV

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

A groundbreaking new tool to evaluate how well film and television represent climate change is being launched to the public at the University of Glasgow’s Dear Green Music Scene festival.

NHS Golden Jubilee granted University Status

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:00:00 BST

NHS Golden Jubilee has been formally granted University Status by the University of Glasgow, marking a significant milestone in their long-standing and increasingly integrated partnership

Professor Chapman accepts prestigious education role in Singapore

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:21:00 BST

Professor Chris Chapman has been announced as the 17th CJ Koh Professor for Education, the most prestigious endowed visiting position at the National Institute of Education (NiE) in Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University

UofG engineers lend support to new ESA-funded project

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 08:30:00 BST

Experts from the Space and Exploration Technology Group are supporting Craft Prospect Ltd on a new contract from the European Space Agency to prototype and demonstrate machine learning algorithms for motion planning in orbital space missions.

UofG hosts Scottish Technical Conference

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow played host to 250 technicians from universities across the country this week for the Scottish Technical Conference.

Study reveals lasting mental health impacts of domestic violence

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:00:00 BST

A groundbreaking study has found that women who experienced physical abuse in the context of domestic violence are more likely to suffer from long-term mental health challenges, even decades after the abuse has ended

UofG menopause programme wins Herald Education Award

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:46:12 BST

A transformational needs-led initiative to build a menopause community and educate, uplift and empower women has won a Herald Education Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award.

UofG launches next-generation safety training to transform culture in UK screen industry

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:55:00 BST

A new immersive safety training programme developed at UofG aims to enhance safety culture across the UK’s screen industries by offering a next-generation approach to crew training.

The University of Glasgow hosts CARBON: Under Pressure, a collaborative exhibition with the Science Gallery Bengaluru

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:00:00 BST

The exhibition is a multidisciplinary exploration of our carbon pasts and present, and a call to better understand the futures enabled by this fascinating element.

UofG scientists receive funding to pave way to stopping aggressive breast cancer spreading

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 08:59:56 BST

University of Glasgow researchers are hoping to develop a more targeted treatment for people with triple negative breast cancer.

New suicide prevention in agriculture research project launched

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:04:03 BST

A major new research project focused on suicide prevention in agriculture is being announced this week by RSABI, the charity supporting people in Scottish agriculture.

DCMS College of Experts recruits Professor Rebecca Madgin

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

Rebecca Madgin, Professor of Urban Studies, has been recruited to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) College of Experts.

Medieval scholars believed Scottish independence was entirely compatible with being British

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 BST

New research by a leading historian from the University of Glasgow shows a surprising historical perspective on being British.

Allowing black rhino to roam freely protects against the dangers of inbreeding

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:00:00 BST

Letting black rhinos roam freely may be the best way to save them from the hidden genetic dangers of inbreeding, according to a new study, the first to look at the whole genomes of these critically endangered mammals from populations in Tanzania

UK universities launch WE Innovate National network to support women business founders

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:09:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is to launch a programme of support for women entrepreneurs as part of a roll-out of the UK’s first university network for female business founders.

Researchers review role of digital communications evidence in CCRC applications

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:17:00 BST

Research on the role of digital communications evidence in Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) applications involving rape and sexual offences has been undertaken by the University of Glasgow and Loughborough University

UofG shortlisted for prestigious Prix Galien award

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:00 BST

A research team from the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Prix Galien UK Award for their groundbreaking dengue virus control strategy, which is showing impressive success in the fight against dengue in Malaysia