University news

26 September: Additional support for students in our residences

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 12:34:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is rolling out significant extra support measures for students in halls of residences, from today.

‘Digital chemistry’ breakthrough turns words into molecules

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:00:00 BST

A new system capable of automatically turning words into molecules on demand will open up the digitisation of chemistry, scientists say.

Two UofG engineers win prestigious research chairs

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:01:00 BST

Two UofG engineers have each received prestigious research chairs awarded by the Royal Academy of Engineering.

UofG part of global program to understand zoonotic viral disease ‘spill over’

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 15:55:47 BST

The University of Glasgow is joining a global five-year program to understand and address threats posed by zoonotic viral diseases that can “spill over” from animals to humans, such as SARS-CoV-2, in an effort to reduce risk of infection, amplification, and spread.

UofG lecture to reflect on the legacy of Scotland’s first First Minister

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:00:00 BST

A former First Minister of Scotland has questioned whether Scotland has made enough progress towards social justice since the death of Donald Dewar 20 years ago.

Time for change to tackle malnutrition among older people in Scotland

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 15:00:00 BST

Food Train and University of Glasgow study recommends mandatory community screening by health and social care agencies to identify older age adults in danger of malnourishment and food insecurity.

Free online course explores history and legacy of British slavery in the Caribbean

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

Free online course explores history and legacy of British slavery in the Caribbean

‘Self-eating’ rocket whets funders’ appetite for development

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 09:00:00 BST

A ‘self-eating’ rocket engine which aims to put small payloads into orbit by burning its own structure as propellant has won financial support from the UK Government.

New online festival sets out to tackle gender imbalance in tech sector

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:05:00 BST

A week-long celebration of the life and achievements of a pioneering woman computing scientist is aiming to encourage more female participation in the tech sector.

New education centres to support young people in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 08:00:00 BST

In March 2021, two new learning centres will open in Govan and Craigmillar to provide additional educational support to young people aged 7-18.

Six UofG academics recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 22:30:00 BST

Six leading University of Glasgow academics have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

UofG-led arthritis research centre creates new generation of scientists

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow-led national centre for research into inflammatory arthritis is proud to announce it has awarded 12 PhDs in its first round of funding, creating a new cadre of young scientists trained in pathogenesis research to fight arthritis

Scientists develop new ‘Precision Medicine’ approach to treating damaged DNA in Pancreatic Cancer

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 08:00:00 BST

Scientists have developed a new ‘Precision Medicine’ approach to treating the damaged DNA in the cancer cells of Pancreatic Cancer patients.

Study finds high levels of PTSD in nursing and care staff dealing with COVID-19

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:00:51 BST

A University of Glasgow mathematician has helped map the mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing and care home staff in Italy.

Pioneering UofG researcher recognised by Royal Society of Edinburgh

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

A University of Glasgow researcher has received a prestigious medal from the Royal Society of Edinburgh in recognition of his work in treating neurological diseases and infections.

Glasgow gains three prestigious UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship awards

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 00:01:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been awarded three prestigious UKRI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship awards, for work on COVID-19 and in cancer sciences.

University of Glasgow joins SCCS partnership in climate action

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 10:00:00 BST

Leading academics from the University of Glasgow have joined forces with SCCS, the UK’s largest grouping of carbon capture and storage (CCS) scientists, to strengthen climate action through targeted research.

New study reveals mental health impact of initial lockdown period

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 BST

The first six weeks of the pandemic and lockdown had a major impact on the UK population’s mental health and wellbeing, according to new research

Britain and Ireland’s greatest Vikings towns join forces

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 BST

York and Dublin, the two most important Viking settlements in Western Europe, are joining to learn from each other about their linked heritage and history.

High blood pressure and its drug treatment unlikely to increase entry of COVID-19 virus into cells

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:01:08 GMT

Fears that people with high blood pressure are more at risk from severe Covid-19 because it is easier for the virus to enter their cells and tissues have been laid to rest, thanks to research by an international team of scientists

Healthcare workers and their households at increased risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:30:00 GMT

During the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Scotland, whilst the absolute risk remained low, patient-facing healthcare workers were at three-fold higher risk of hospitalisation with COVID-19 than the general population, according to new research.

Free online course to educate people on gender history launched

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 09:00:00 GMT

UofG and FutureLearn are launching a free online course to educate people on gender history as study shows that Brits feel they lack the right knowledge on gender issues/

LIGO and Virgo announce new detections in updated gravitational-wave catalogue

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 00:01:00 GMT

The publication of a new catalogue of gravitational wave detections from the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and the Virgo Collaboration is providing valuable new insight into the workings of the universe.

Scientists pinpoint possible reasons for successful cross-species viral spread

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 08:25:00 GMT

Infectious disease emergence is often the result of a pathogen entering a new host species, as highlighted by COVID-19. However, most cross-species transmissions fail to establish in the newly-infected species.