University news

UofG geographer is honoured by Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

Tue, 04 May 2021 10:00:00 BST

Professor Christopher Philo, UofG's has been awarded the Society's Victoria Medal, which recognises outstanding geographical scholarship, specifically for his promotion and contribution to research in health, social and cultural geographies.

International Experts Launch First Global Initiative to Map Ungulate Migrations

Fri, 07 May 2021 07:30:00 BST

An international team of 91 scientists and conservationists, including from the University of Glasgow, has joined forces to create the first-ever global atlas of ungulate (hooved mammal) migrations, working in partnership with the United Nations’ Convention on Migratory Species (CMS).

‘Stressed’ trees share resources to overcome environmental challenges

Wed, 05 May 2021 10:00:00 BST

New research suggests trees may work together to form resource-sharing networks, helping the group collectively overcome environmental challenges.

New online resource uncovers the hidden history of Scottish fiddle music

Wed, 05 May 2021 08:00:00 BST

A new online resource dedicated to the earliest known sources of Scottish fiddle music is being launched today

Diabetes remission diet lowers blood pressure and reduces need for medication

Mon, 31 May 2021 23:01:00 BST

New research has shown that if people achieve and maintain substantial weight loss to manage their type 2 diabetes, many can also effectively control their high blood pressure and stop or cut down on their anti-hypertensive medication

Major Long COVID study launched in Scotland

Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:58 BST

A major new COVID-19 study is being launched in Scotland to understand the long-term health of people who have had COVID-19

Analysis of the interactions occurring at the ‘heart’ of SARS-CoV-2 virus reveals new paths to treat COVID19

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:00:00 BST

Analysis of the interactions occurring at the ‘heart’ of SARS-CoV-2 virus reveals new paths to treat COVID19

History of significant head injury in women prisoners linked with disability and past abuse

Thu, 13 May 2021 23:30:00 BST

New research has found that 78% of women prisoners in Scotland have a history of significant head injury – most of which occurred in the context of domestic abuse that often lasted over periods of several years

New report highlights satellite observation as vital to tackling climate change

Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:00 BST

Professor Marian Scott of the School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of the co-authors of a new briefing paper from the COP26 Universities Network.

Citizen scientists urged to help log bees and map their habitats on World Bee Day

Thu, 20 May 2021 08:00:00 BST

Citizen scientists urged to help log bees and map their habitats on World Bee Day

Stressful city life affects birds' genes

Thu, 20 May 2021 10:01:00 BST

Great tits living in cities are genetically different from great tits in the countryside. Researchers made the discovery after a unique study where they examined populations of great tits in nine large European cities, including Glasgow.

Complex molecules could hold the secret to identifying alien life

Mon, 24 May 2021 10:00:00 BST

A new system capable of identifying complex molecular signatures could aid in the search for alien life in the universe and could even lead to the creation of new forms of life in the laboratory, scientists say.

Memory details fade over time, with only the main gist preserved

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:00:00 BST

What information is retained in a memory over time, and which parts get lost? These questions have led to many scientific theories over the years, and now a team of researchers at the Universities of Glasgow and Birmingham have been able to provide some answers.

University of Glasgow researchers look at new modern prehistoric burial trend

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 BST

UofG academics are to look at the modern-day phenomenon of why people are wishing to be buried like their prehistoric ancestors.

UofG students turn up the heat on conversational AI

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:00:00 BST

A team of postgraduate students is setting out to perfect the recipe for next-generation conversational assistants that perform multi-step tasks like cooking and home improvement.

Why data proved key to how Scottish Councils managed, and now move out of, the Covid-19 crisis

Wed, 26 May 2021 08:00:00 BST

Research by academics at the University of Glasgow has shown how data sharing has been critical to how Scottish local government managed the rapid response to the COVID-19 crisis in the last 12 months.

Online engagement event set to encourage Girls into Geoscience

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:00:00 BST

Young female and nonbinary people across the UK and Ireland are being encouraged to consider a career in geoscience with a virtual event day in June.

New insight into early stages of bowel cancer could provide an effective treatment strategy

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:00:00 BST

An international team of scientists have identified key factors underpinning the development of bowel or colorectal cancer in patients with a genetic predisposition to the disease.

UofG researchers spotlight big tech platform regulation in the UK

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:00:00 BST

High-profile research conducted as part of the Arts & Humanities Research Council Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) and published today has analysed how eight government and parliamentary reports and inquiries over an 18-month period have highlighted and set the agenda for platform regulation.

Diversity in Scottish Screen Industries examined

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:00:00 BST

A groundbreaking research project is aiming to uncover reasons behind a “crisis” in representation in the Scottish screen sector.

Researchers look at new modern prehistoric burial trend

Tue, 25 May 2021 08:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow academics are to look at the modern-day phenomenon of why people are wishing to be buried like their prehistoric ancestors, it has been announced today (25 May 2021)