University news

New year honours for the University of Glasgow

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 00:01:00 GMT

Academics from the University of Glasgow have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Climate change threat to mussels’ shells

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 00:01:00 GMT

The world’s mussel population could be under threat as climate change causes oceans to become increasingly acidic, scientists have discovered.

Scientists sweep cells apart for use in medical research

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:50:00 GMT

Scientists have developed a new method to separate cells, which could lead to more efficient medical research.

£16m of funding for state-of-the-art imaging centre in Glasgow

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:28:00 GMT

A state-of-the-art research centre for Precision Medicine at the new South Glasgow University Hospital has been awarded £16m in funding.

£1 million awarded for arts ‘enlightenment’ research

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:46:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have been awarded over £1 million as part of an initiative to redefine how we share knowledge in the digital age.

Glasgow's research recognised as world-class in UK-wide assessment

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 23:50:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow’s broad-based excellence agenda has been recognised by the Research Excellence Framework. The power of its research places the University 12th overall in the UK and 2nd in Scotland.

Christmas Truce service of remembrance held to honour Glasgow’s German WWI dead

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:49:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is marking 100 years since the first member of the University community of German descent fell in World War One with a unique service of remembrance.

Thinking outside the box

Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:00:00 GMT

Natural habitats are changing at ever-faster rates. Can wildlife cope? And what can humans learn from their responses? A range of research projects at Glasgow examining wildlife in country and city environments is helping to uncover answers.

Researchers awarded £95,000 to tackle endemic diseases in Africa

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:11:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have received £95,000 from the Wellcome Trust to tackle rabies and foot and mouth disease in Africa.

Researchers present the 550 years of Gaelic’s ‘untold history’

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:30:00 GMT

A project to research and record over half a millennium of Gaelic history at the University of Glasgow presents its findings today.

£1 million awarded for arts ‘enlightenment’ research

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 11:46:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have been awarded over £1 million as part of an initiative to redefine how we share knowledge in the digital age.

HIV treatment offers hope for disease prevention but no panacea

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:35:00 GMT

New research findings recommend further measures should be put in place to make the best use of two new HIV prevention options.

Chemists create ‘artificial chemical evolution’ for the first time

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 09:12:00 GMT

Scientists have taken an important step towards the possibility of creating synthetic life with the development of a form of artificial evolution in a simple chemistry set without DNA.

Two leading scientists appointed to aid search for arthritis cure

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 16:46:00 GMT

Two leading scientists have been appointed to top positions at the University of Glasgow by Arthritis Research UK with the joint aim of furthering the charity’s ambition to cure arthritis.

Placebo boosts endurance running performance

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 06:00:00 GMT

Performance-enhancing drugs can improve a runner’s best time – even when they haven’t taken them.

Widening opportunities for all to study medicine

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 09:32:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has welcomed a report on widening access to Medical Schools regardless of socio-economic background.