University news

International Women’s Day at the University

Wed, 25 Feb 2015 11:19:00 GMT

8 March 2015: find out about events taking place across campus to mark International Women's Day.

Classical music relaxes dogs in rehoming centres

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 06:00:00 GMT

A study conducted by the Scottish SPCA and the University of Glasgow shows that music has a calming effect on dogs.

Principal appointed to Council of Economic Advisors

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 13:36:00 GMT

The Scottish Government has confirmed five new appointments to the Council of Economic Advisors, including the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, Professor Anton Muscatelli.

Nine Glasgow academics become Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Tue, 03 Mar 2015 13:43:00 GMT

Nine academics from the University of Glasgow have been enrolled as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).

Scientists SET to take their research to Westminster

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 09:44:00 GMT

Three University of Glasgow staff members and one PhD student are heading to Westminster to present research to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of SET for Britain on Monday 9 March.

Vagus nerve stimulation shows promise for stroke rehabilitation

Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:06:00 GMT

An experimental technique to help stroke patients regain the use of their arms has shown promising results in a small-scale trial.

The most deprived areas have borne the brunt of local government budget cuts

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:34:00 GMT

Research from the University, published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, shows that the most deprived areas of England have seen the largest cuts in funding since 2010.

University of Glasgow-led consortium receives £1.5m advanced materials grant

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 00:01:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are beginning work on a £1.5m collaboration to develop new advanced material technologies.

Light pollution causing blackbirds to breed earlier, scientists suggest

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:14:00 GMT

Cities’ artificial lighting may be causing urban European blackbirds to mature faster than their country cousins, new research has found.

Eclipse education event at University of Glasgow

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:01:00 GMT

Astronomers from the University of Glasgow are offering local people the chance to safely observe the partial solar eclipse on Friday 20 March.

New mental health resource puts the power in your pocket

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:31:00 GMT

A new app and educational programme designed to help young people manage mental health problems is being launched at an event at St Stephens High School in Port Glasgow.

Clinical guidelines study finds potentially serious drug clashes

Mon, 16 Mar 2015 10:12:00 GMT

Blindly following recommendations for drug prescriptions in national clinical guidelines for conditions including diabetes, depression and heart failure will often result in potentially serious drug interactions, according to a new study.

Training Africa’s next generation of scientists

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:41:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has secured £334,000 to help train the next generation of African scientists.

£4.2m for research to tackle hospital infections

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:30:00 GMT

A grant of £4.2 million has been awarded to researchers investigating the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections, Health Secretary Shona Robison announced today.

£1.4m grant for water, energy and food systems research

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:39:00 GMT

Scientists from the University of Glasgow are setting out to help the planet’s population meet its growing demands for water, energy and food.

First volume of the selected letters of Edwin Morgan published

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:59:00 GMT

The first published collection of the selected letters of Edwin Morgan have been launched.

Funding boost for nuclear physics research partnership

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 10:03:00 GMT

Nuclear physicists from the University of Glasgow are sharing in a £7m investment from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

University of Glasgow scientists named Royal Society of Edinburgh Prizewinners

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:31:00 BST

University of Glasgow scientists have been named as the recipients of prestigious awards from the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

The most deprived areas have borne the brunt of local government budget cuts

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:34:00 GMT

Research from the University, published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, shows that the most deprived areas of England have seen the largest cuts in funding since 2010.