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Madge Easton Anderson, Daily Record 16 December 1920 - Courtesy of The Mitchell Library, Glasgow Size 700 x 300
Madge Easton Anderson, Daily Record 16 December 1920 - Courtesy of The Mitchell Library, Glasgow Size 700 x 300

University of Glasgow unveils photo of the first woman solicitor in the UK

Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow law academics and students, carrying out research for this year’s centenary of woman in law project,have discovered a rare photo of the law pioneer Madge Easton Anderson.

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Image of the Main Building at the University of Glasgow's Gilmorehill Campus

New Year Honours for the University

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 09:09:00 GMT

Congratulations to the recipients of a CBE and two MBEs

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Martian drill set for Antarctic climate mission

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:19:00 GMT

A drill originally developed to break through Martian rocks is set to be deployed to Antarctica on a mission which could help us understand the history of Earth’s changing climate.

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Martian drill set for Antarctic climate mission

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 10:19:00 GMT

A drill originally developed to break through Martian rocks is set to be deployed to Antarctica on a mission which could help us understand the history of Earth’s changing climate.

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Image of British and EU flags and an exit type arrow with words Brexit. Courtesy Dreamstime

University leaders warn against No Deal as vital research comes under threat

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 09:23:00 GMT

Open letter to MPs warns that the impact of a no deal scenario could lead to “an academic, cultural and scientific setback from which it would take decades to recover"

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UofG and Glasgow’s Clan Ice Hockey team join forces to bring toys to sick children in Malawi

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:24:00 GMT

This year the annual “Air the Bear” event, where the Glasgow Clan Ice Hockey team donate toys for local charities, will also benefit the Malaria Alert Centre in Blantyre, Malawi

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Recent report places Glasgow as UK lead in pancreatic cancer research

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 10:38:00 GMT

A recent report has revealed that half of the top dozen UK pancreatic cancer researchers are based in Glasgow, with all six being affiliated with the University of Glasgow

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Scientists find potential new way to target norovirus family

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how a family of viruses, including the norovirus, initiate infections.

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Extreme Imagination Exhibition 700 x 300

Picture this: first exhibition of artists who lack “mind’s eye”

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:00:00 GMT

The first ever exhibition of paintings and works of art created by artists who have no “mind’s eye” will cast new light on the creative brain when it goes on display from today.

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GPS

Repeatedly missing GP appointments may indicate greater risk of death from all causes

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 09:44:00 GMT

Repeatedly missing general practice (GP) appointments may be a risk marker for all-cause mortality, particularly in patients with mental health conditions, new research published in the open access journal BMC Medicine suggests.

A painting of The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)held in The Hunterian's Collection.
A painting of The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots by Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)held in The Hunterian's Collection.

Research on the enduring appeal of Mary Queen of Scots

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:00:00 GMT

A project led by the University of Glasgow brings together some 40 academics and curators to help understand how her legend has impacted on Scottish society and culture.

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James Connolly Statue in Dublin Image 700

The story behind the lost play of Irish rebel leader James Connolly

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:00:00 GMT

UofG Academics have discovered a short story which they believe could solve the mystery of a lost play by revolutionary socialist James Connolly.

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British Sign Language Action Plan Launched

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:42:00 GMT

University's BSL plan introduced by Disability Equality Champion Professor Frank Coton

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One quarter of prisoners have suffered traumatic brain injury

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:00:00 GMT

A quarter of all Scottish prisoners have been hospitalised with a traumatic brain injury at some point in their lives, according to new research

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WattBirthday

University of Glasgow’s plans for James Watt celebrations gather steam

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 00:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is marking the anniversary of James Watt’s birth by unveiling plans for a year of celebrations of the pioneering engineer’s life and works.

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Pupils from St Patrick's Primary joins Deputy First Minister John Swinney to launch new education resources created from UofG researcher.

University of Glasgow research used to create new resources for primary and secondary pupils

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and Education Scotland officially launched a range of online teaching resources from academic research tailored to the needs of Scottish pupils.

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£250K grant to fund ‘game-changing’ immunotherapy research for prostate cancer

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:36:00 GMT

Researchers have received £250,000 from Prostate Cancer UK, to explore an innovative immunotherapy treatment for patients with advanced prostate cancer

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UNESCO artists in residence 700

University to play key role in two global research hubs

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:11:00 GMT

Hubs are part of a £200m investment by UKRI

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Fine tuning for clean energy

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:34:00 GMT

A new approach to transforming water into hydrogen and oxygen could provide a promising alternative to fossil fuels.

New name for UofG’s world-changing parasitology research centre

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:30:00 GMT

Newly-named title of Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology

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Robert Burns Stained Glass photo 700 x 300

Burns Day celebrated with "Ae Fond Kiss"

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 10:46:00 GMT

College of Arts staff member Eilidh Cormack in Burns song

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