University news

Digital app brings to life one of Scotland's key prehistoric settlement sites

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:30:00 BST

A new online digital resource has been launched to bring to life one of Scotland's most important prehistoric settlement sites. Led by the University of Glasgow the digital resource aims to widen public engagement with the archaeological research at the Perthshire sites.

CRT Pioneer Fund, Cancer Research UK and NCI Collaborate to boost research against the 'undruggable' RAS

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 12:56:00 BST

Cancer Research UK and the Cancer Research Technology Pioneer Fund (CPF)* have committed £2.5 million in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the US to tackle one of the toughest challenges in cancer that has thwarted researchers for more than 30 years.

Amino acids in diet could be key to starving cancer

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 18:00:00 BST

Cutting out certain amino acids – the building blocks of proteins – from the diet of mice slows tumour growth and prolongs survival, according to new research* published in Nature.

University of Glasgow hosts royal Thai visit

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has strengthened its ties with Thailand, after a two day visit from Professor Dr Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol.

The School of Education signs partnership with UWTSD’s Yr Athrofa

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 11:18:00 BST

The School of Education signs partnership with University of Wales Trinity St David Yr Athrofa - Institute of Education

£1.85m funding boost for UofG medical diagnostics spinout

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:42:00 BST

SAW Dx, a medical technology spinout founded at the University of Glasgow, has successfully closed an investment round of £750k.

Dr Carol Clugston awarded a prestigious Lord Provost's Award

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 08:00:00 BST

Dr Carol Clugston, Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences, has been awarded a prestigious Lord Provost's Award in the category of health.

Glasgow to lead UK-wide housing research centre

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 18:22:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is to lead a consortium of nine universities and four non-academic professional bodies in a major new research programme examining the UK’s housing system. The programme which will seek to influence future housing policy at all levels.

Matthew Strickland shortlisted for Wolfson History Prize

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 15:14:00 BST

A work by Matthew Strickland, Professor of Medieval History, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Wolfson History Prize 2017.

Statement on the Central European University

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:00:00 BST

On March 28 the Hungarian government submitted a bill to parliament which could force the Central European University (CEU) in Budapest to close.

Guidelines for thyroid disorder are outdated

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:00:00 BST

Treatment guidelines for a mildly underactive thyroid gland – which affects up to one in ten older men and women – are outdated, according to new research.