University news

Robert Schuman Fellowship awarded to Philip Schlesinger

Fri, 24 Feb 2017 14:45:00 GMT

Philip Schlesinger, Professor in Cultural Policy, has been awarded a Robert Schuman Fellowship at the European University Institute in Florence.

Study reveals barriers and opportunities to mainstreaming of a national digital health programme

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 09:00:00 GMT

A new study led by the University of Glasgow reports on key barriers and facilitators to implementing a digital health programme – and provides recommendations to move the field forward.

RSE Fellowships for seven UofG researchers

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 09:28:00 GMT

Seven University of Glasgow researchers have been announced amoung the newest Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Students encouraged to apply for new ScottishPower Foundation Scholarships

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 10:20:00 GMT

The ScottishPower Foundation is calling on undergraduates to apply for its Masters Scholarships programme.

Inherited genes may cause more cancer than previously thought

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 18:00:00 GMT

A new study into a rare type of pancreatic cancer reveals that we may inherit more than twice the number of ‘cancer genes’ than experts previously thought.

Digital chemistry set reaches new heights with space launch

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 09:11:00 GMT

A research project is set to get underway beyond the earth’s atmosphere following a successful launch into space.

Optical Society award for Prof Miles Padgett

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:24:00 GMT

One of the University of Glasgow’s leading researchers has received a major award in recognition of his contribution to optical physics.

Gas imaging makes quantum leap with a single pixel

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 09:23:00 GMT

New technology which could offer the oil and gas industry a cheaper way to visualise methane gas is taking one step closer to becoming commercially available.

Big award for microscopic achievements

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 14:14:00 GMT

A technician from the School of Physics and Astronomy has been named as the winner of a major award presented to the ‘unsung heroes’ of microscopy.

A Fireside Chat with Tim Cook, CEO of Apple

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:23:00 GMT

On Wednesday 8 February, the University of Glasgow will honour Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, with an honorary degree. Following this there will be a 'Fireside Chat' and Q&A.

Professor Andy Furlong - a tribute

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 11:43:00 GMT

Many tributes have been paid to Professor Andy Furlong, who died on Monday 30 January 2017. Andy was an internationally renowned sociologist of youth.

Professor Mandy MacLean named the 2017 recipient of the Reynold Spector Award in Clinical Pharmacology

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 09:33:00 GMT

Professor Mandy MacLean has been named the 2017 recipient of the Reynold Spector Award in Clinical Pharmacology given by the American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET).