University news

New Year Honours

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:38:00 GMT

New Year Honours for the University of Glasgow

Symposium looks at the pioneering legacy of Scottish scientists in the field of tropical disease

Fri, 01 Jan 2016 07:00:00 GMT

They were far removed from the developing countries whose diseases they were studying, yet Scottish doctors and scientists have been at the forefront of research into tropical diseases, like sleeping sickness, leishmaniasis and schistosomiasis, since the late 19th century.

Start-up has potential to save stroke victims lives

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 11:20:00 GMT

Glasgow-based company Aurum Biosciences Ltd is developing an innovative product with the potential to save and improve the lives of thousands of people who have suffered a stroke.

Two thirds of IVF couples will have a baby after six attempts

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 14:56:00 GMT

Couples seeking fertility treatment should view IVF as a multiple cycle process rather than a “single shot”, according to new research.

Quit smoking for the sake of your pets

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 07:00:00 GMT

Smokers are being urged to quit smoking for their New Year resolution for the sake of the health of their pets.

Breakthrough for video-pill cancer imaging

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 10:00:00 GMT

Researchers have found a way to make swallowable cameras more effective at detecting cancers of the throat and gut.

Forgetting is key to learning

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 09:00:00 GMT

Do you often feel overwhelmed with the amount of information coming at you? Forgotten your shopping list as soon as you’ve heard the sports results? Don’t worry, it’s all completely normal – and necessary – according to new research which shows that such forgetting is a key part of learning.

University of Glasgow response to the Scottish budget

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:13:00 GMT

Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, comments on today's Scottish budget.

‘Stay on target’: University of Glasgow researchers set sights on Star Wars

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 07:00:00 GMT

Nearly 40 years after the release of the first Star Wars movie, is science getting any closer to bringing the films' fantastic technologies to life?

Principal joins REF review

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 12:09:00 GMT

Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anton Muscatelli, is to join a UK-wide review to improve university research funding.

£2m grant for University of Glasgow-led soft tissue mechanics research

Wed, 16 Dec 2015 10:24:00 GMT

A new research centre which aims to develop new mathematics for multiscale soft tissue modelling targeted at heart disease and cancer has received £2m in funding.

When a picture speaks a thousand words

Tue, 15 Dec 2015 13:00:00 GMT

One of the most prestigious prizes for literacy research and practice in the United States has been awarded to a team led by the University's School of Education.

ESRC and Horizon 2020 Success for Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:00:00 GMT

The Robert Owen Centre for Educational Change in the School of Education has been awarded two major research projects, both led by Dr Oscar Valiente.

'Unprecedented’ storms and floods are more common than we think

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:50:00 GMT

The recent ‘unprecedented’ flooding in north-west England might be more common than currently believed, a group of scientists has warned.

Young people turn to social media for advice on managing health conditions

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:21:00 GMT

Social media is now a key source of information for many young adults with chronic health conditions, a new study conducted by University of Glasgow researchers has found.

Researchers on track for ‘racetrack memory’ breakthrough

Wed, 09 Dec 2015 09:38:00 GMT

New research from the Universities of Glasgow and Leeds could be an important step towards creating faster, higher-capacity, lower-power data storage.

University of Glasgow holds funeral and memorial service for William McIlvanney

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:34:00 GMT

A funeral and memorial service will be held this week at the University of Glasgow for alumnus William McIlvanney.

University of Glasgow celebrates successful LISA Pathfinder launch

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 09:27:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are celebrating the successful launch of the European Space Agency’s LISA Pathfinder spacecraft.