University news

University of Glasgow to support COVID-19 response with new testing facility

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow will host Scotland’s central COVID-19 testing facility in Glasgow

Writers and public rally to support a new virtual literature festival

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:00:00 BST

Over 200 writers are taking part in the world’s first virtual international literature festival, Stay-At-Home! Festival, which is founded by Dr Carolyn Jess-Cooke from University of Glasgow.

Risk of viruses emerging in humans may not depend on their animal host

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:00:00 BST

The likelihood of emerging viruses spreading to humans from animals, may not depend on the animal reservoir of the original virus

Study launched to understand mental health implications of COVID-19

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is leading a new study, in partnership with the Samaritans and the SAMH

Matter-antimatter difference found in neutrino oscillations

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:00:00 BST

A new research paper provides valuable new insight into how the symmetry between matter and antimatter is broken in neutrino oscillations.

Mental health and brain research must be a higher priority in global response to tackle COVID-19 pandemic

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 09:11:00 BST

Experts have called for real time monitoring of mental health to be rolled out urgently in the UK and globally in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stay cool to save energy

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:00 BST

Birds in the wild appear to lower their bill temperature to prevent heat loss in order to preserve energy when food is scarce, according to new research.

COVID-19: new UofG-led report examines options for exiting the pandemic

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:26:00 BST

University of Glasgow Ad Hoc Response Team examines the various scenarios facing governments

UofG to lead research into China's containment measures

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:06:00 BST

Their findings should help the UK and other countries to formulate their own responses

Gravitational wave discovery shows merger of two black holes with unequal masses

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 BST

The third observing run of LIGO and Virgo is offering new insights into the late inspiral and merger phase of binary black hole systems.

Glasgow Lighthouse Lab facility begins processing samples for COVID-19

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:00:00 BST

The Lighthouse Laboratory in Glasgow – a major new COVID-19 testing facility based in Scotland – is now operational.

New research gives clues to artery problems in high blood pressure

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:51:00 BST

A small piece of genetic material could hold the key to diagnosing and treating high blood pressure earlier, according to new research by scientists at the University of Glasgow, who found that a small piece of genetic material could explain why arteries become increasingly stiff (which happens in high blood pressure) and why blood vessels age faster.

COVID-19 - what does it mean in terms of years of life lost?

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:37:00 BST

UofG research team takes analysis beyond the number of deaths

Consortium wins landmark £7m grant to boost quantum technologies

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow researchers are part of a new consortium which has won the largest-ever grant from the UK Government aimed at commercialising quantum technologies.

Patterns of common coronavirus infections could aid understanding of COVID-19

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:48:00 BST

Coronavirus infections are a common cause of mild colds, infecting thousands of people every year in the UK.

Drill projects set to break new ground on Earth and in space

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:00:00 BST

Two new research projects are setting out to consider exploration at different extremes.

UofG awarded more than £1m to undertake rapid COVID-19 research

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 00:01:00 BST

UofG has been awarded more than £1m from the Scottish Government to undertake nine crucial COVID-19 research projects