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Jars of baby food
Jars of baby food

Average of 9 promotional claims on packaging of UK baby food products

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT

An average of 9 promotional claims can be found on the packaging of individual UK baby foods, finds research based on a selection of products

An image of the fireball that dropped the Winchcombe meteorite streaking across the night sky. From a video by Ben Stanley, processed by Markus Kempf, the AllSky7 network
An image of the fireball that dropped the Winchcombe meteorite streaking across the night sky. From a video by Ben Stanley, processed by Markus Kempf, the AllSky7 network

Meteorite hunters urged to keep their eyes on the skies

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

One year on from the first successful recovery of a meteorite to land on British soil in three decades, people across the country are being urged to keep their eyes on the skies.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG lends support to SP Energy Networks net zero projects

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:00:17 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are lending their support to three new projects led by SP Energy Networks to to help tackle some of the UK’s biggest and most complex network challenges.

Tower and main building from Dumbarton Road
Tower and main building from Dumbarton Road

£3.2m funding boost for UofG particle physics research

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 GMT

Particle physicists from the University of Glasgow are sharing in £60m of new funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

View of main building from Park Circus
View of main building from Park Circus

UofG researchers lend support to UK networks to transform older age health

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT

UofG researchers are playing central roles in four new national research networks focused on transforming the wellbeing of older people and boosting the economy.

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Coronavirus image

People in deprivation with poorer lifestyle factors at most risk for severe illness or death with COVID-19

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:00:00 BST

Unhealthy lifestyles are associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19, but risks are highest in the most economically disadvantaged, according to a new study.

A picture of the Images of Science panel beside the Clyde
A picture of the Images of Science panel beside the Clyde

University of Glasgow’s Images of Science launched at Glasgow Science Centre

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Images of Science is a striking visual exhibition located along the Clyde Walkway that showcases some of the world-changing research at the University of Glasgow and helps share exciting discoveries and ideas with the public.

An accurate and low-risk diagnostic test for coronary artery disease

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:01:00 GMT

A team of European scientists have validated a low risk and accurate diagnostic test for coronary artery disease.

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Arthritis700

Frailty may be reversible for some people with rheumatoid arthritis

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:01:00 GMT

Rheumatoid arthritis patients living with frailty may find their frailty is reversible following treatment, according to a new study

The tree in the east quadrangle
The tree in the east quadrangle

UofG researchers support low-carbon liquid fuels research

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:00:07 GMT

UofG researchers are lending their support to a new project which aims to help enable the future take-up and integration of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels.

A portrait of Professor Jo Gill, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Arts
A portrait of Professor Jo Gill, Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Arts

The University of Glasgow announces the new Head of the College of Arts

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has appointed Professor Jo Gill as Vice-Principal and Head of the College of Arts.

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University tower with city in background

£3m project aims to help computing take quantum leap

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:00:41 GMT

A new project which aims to help take quantum computing from the lab to real-world applications has been backed by £3m in new funding.

Scientists develop ‘holy grail’ method to identify the ageing mosquitos which cause malaria

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow and partner institutes have developed an inexpensive, fast and simple way to identify the ageing mosquitos which transmit the deadly malaria parasite.

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Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300

Academic and artistic minds honoured as RSE Fellows

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s National Academy, has announced 80 new Fellows, 10 of whom are academics from the University of Glasgow.

Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library
Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library

New method of developing diagnostic tests could help tackle future pandemics

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 10:00:00 BST

Software which helps speed up the process of creating new diagnostic tests could help combat future pandemics.

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The two artefacts to be repatriated to Nepal thanks to work by UofG's Dr Emiline Smith and the Metropolitan Police 700 x 300

Two artefacts stolen from Nepal that were thought to be lost forever are to be repatriated.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:00:00 BST

Receiving the artefacts, Nepal’s Ambassador to the UK Mr Gyan Chandra Acharya thanked the Metropolitan Police and all those involved in recovering the lost art objects of Nepal, including UofG's Dr Emiline Smith.

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University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

Free online course explores the difficult subject of intimate partner violence and abuse

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:00:00 BST

A new free online course is being launched to investigate the global issue of intimate partner violence and abuse (IPVA) a form of gender-based violence (GBV).

ARC named in recognition of India-based donors

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:58:00 GMT

New flagship research building named after Glasgow graduate John Shaw and Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

Four students wearing graduation gowns stand by a brightly coloured wall with a sign saying The Hub. They children are involved in the launch of IntoUniversity Maryhill centre
Four students wearing graduation gowns stand by a brightly coloured wall with a sign saying The Hub. They children are involved in the launch of IntoUniversity Maryhill centre

New education centre to support young people officially opens in Glasgow

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 10:00:00 BST

A new learning centre officially launches in Glasgow and is set to empower thousands of young people to achieve their academic and career ambitions.

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Cancer Researcher 700

New ovarian cancer study to determine mechanism behind treatment resistance

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:01:00 BST

A new research project will investigate why some advanced ovarian cancers become resistant to a new type of treatment called PARP inhibitors

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University tower with city in background

New research aims to unlock painkilling secrets of deadly snail venom

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:30:00 BST

The deadly venom of a poisonous sea snail could hold the key to developing new medicines including more effective, less addictive forms of pain relief.

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Coronavirus image

People in deprivation with poorer lifestyle factors at most risk for COVID-19

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 01:00:05 BST

Unhealthy lifestyles are associated with a higher risk of severe COVID-19, but risks are highest in the most economically disadvantaged, according to a new study

Photo of mobile phones and hands using  the Waterproofing Data App
Photo of mobile phones and hands using  the Waterproofing Data App

Data-driven citizen science changes the way communities deal with flooding

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:00:00 BST

Vulnerable communities around the world could soon be able to use a new mobile phone app to help prevent disastrous floods thanks to a South American ‘citizen science’ pilot.

Gravitational waves
Gravitational waves

New algorithm could be quantum leap in search for gravitational waves

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

A new method of identifying gravitational wave signals using quantum computing could provide a valuable new tool for future astrophysicists.

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