University news

Extent of protection afforded for religion under Scots law to be reviewed

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:12:00 GMT

The first project undertaken in Scotland since the Victorian era to assess the effect to which Scots law provides a place of privilege for religion is being launched at the University.

Teens living close to high number of tobacco shops more likely to smoke

Tue, 04 Nov 2014 10:21:00 GMT

Teenagers are much more likely to take up smoking if they live in neighbourhoods with a large number of shops that sell tobacco products, a study suggests.

Researchers use simple chemicals to minimise organ damage following heart attack and stroke

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMT

Scientists have identified chemicals that could protect vital organs from long-term damage following a heart attack or stroke.

Calorie labeling effective in reducing weight gain by 50%, study shows

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:10:00 GMT

Displaying the calorie content of meals in canteens and restaurants could significantly reduce weight-gain in customers, a new study shows.

UK Tobacco controls a success in cutting smoking among adolescents

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:19:00 GMT

A new study, published today, reveals a significant drop in the number of young people taking up smoking over the last 20 years, as the UK has introduced a range of tobacco controls.

Energy engineers call for new regulatory framework for fracking

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 07:00:00 GMT

Leading energy engineers are suggesting that UK regulations on the surface vibrations caused by shale gas fracking are unnecessarily restrictive.

Over £4 million awarded to University to fight zoonotic disease

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:00:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow have won three grants worth £4.5m to study diseases that are transmitted from animals to humans.

World-leading resource launched for assessing and increasing Gaelic proficiency

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 14:19:00 GMT

A project to develop an international world-leading framework for the teaching and learning of Scottish Gaelic is being launched at the Universities of Glasgow and Aberdeen.

Sources substantiate claim that Doctor Who may have graduated from University

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:45:00 GMT

New research by archivists supports claims made by Doctor Who that the celebrated Time Lord may at some point have received a Doctorate from the University of Glasgow.

Researchers call for withdrawal of investment in Glasgow's flagship parenting programme

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 19:00:00 GMT

Researchers call for withdrawal of investment in Glasgow's flagship parenting programme

University to award seven Honorary Degrees during Winter Graduations

Fri, 28 Nov 2014 16:03:00 GMT

Very Rev Lorna Hood and Karyn McCluskey are among those to be honoured during the University's Winter Graduation ceremonies taking place this week.

Glasgow research examines relationship between domestic abuse and football

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:57:00 GMT

A new report published today highlights a correlation between the occurrence of certain football matches and increased reports of domestic abuse.

New research to address how to successfully end wars

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:20:00 GMT

Academics and military personnel are launching a unique new research project today that will examine the ethics of victory in war.

Wellcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology picks up Business Award

Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:45:00 GMT

The Wellcome Trust Centre for Molecular Parasitology (WTCMP) have scooped a prestigious award in the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce Business awards 2014.

£29m investment to deliver quantum leap for UK imaging industry

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 10:30:00 GMT

Cameras which use just a single pixel to see through smoke, imaging systems which can time light to see around corners and miniature structures to create earthquake warning systems are just some of the quantum technologies set to be brought to market by a new consortium of universities and businesses.

Regular consumption of olive oil can improve heart health

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 13:46:00 GMT

Regular consumption of olive oil can drastically improve heart health – especially in people who do not normally eat a Mediterranean diet.

New molecular storage devices could bridge memory gap

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:01:00 GMT

New molecules could be the key to solving a looming problem with flash memory storage.

University of Glasgow lends expertise to Lunar Mission One

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 00:01:00 GMT

Scientists from the University of Glasgow have pledged their support to the Lunar Mission One project.

MSc Medical Genetics Teaching Team wins UK Prospects Postgraduate Award

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:00:00 GMT

MSc Medical Genetics Teaching Team wins UK Prospects Postgraduate Award

With age comes a better understanding of social signals

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:01:00 GMT

Neuroscientists have discovered an unexpected benefit of getting older – a more nuanced understanding of social signals, such as the age of others.