University Gardens from University Avenue
University Gardens from University Avenue

Scotland’s Young Academy welcomes 60 new members

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:00 BST

The RSE Young Academy of Scotland (YAS) has announced the appointment of 60 new members including 11 academics from UofG.

Street full of people walking in Brazil
Street full of people walking in Brazil

New £7 million NIHR funding for global health research

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:01:00 BST

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have been awarded a multi-million pound grant, to establish a new health research unit to help tackle health inequalities in Latin America

University of Glasgow cloisters
University of Glasgow cloisters

Academy of Social Sciences confers Fellowship to 40 outstanding social scientists

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:00:00 BST

he Academy of Social Sciences is delighted to announce that 40 outstanding social scientists have been conferred Fellowship of the Academy this autumn including UofG academic.

A nurse taking the blood pressure of a patient
A nurse taking the blood pressure of a patient

Landmark partnership aims to improve Scotland’s health

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:00 BST

A ground-breaking collaboration between NHS, university and industry partners has been launched to co-create NHS Scotland transformation through large scale programmes to improve the health of the population and expand clinical research.

A diagram showing a hybrid hearing aid user's device scanning the lips of a mask-wearing speaker through their mask
A diagram showing a hybrid hearing aid user's device scanning the lips of a mask-wearing speaker through their mask

Next generation of hearing aids could read lips through masks

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:00 BST

A new system capable of reading lips with remarkable accuracy even when speakers are wearing face masks could help create a new generation of hearing aids.

An image of a Bronze Age food vessel unearthed during a high street demolition 42 years ago has gone on display at a nearby museum.
An image of a Bronze Age food vessel unearthed during a high street demolition 42 years ago has gone on display at a nearby museum.

Not on the high street … rare pot found near shop unveiled at museum

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:00:00 BST

A Bronze Age food vessel unearthed during a high street demolition 42 years ago has gone on display at a nearby museum.

Tower and streetlight in the snow
Tower and streetlight in the snow

UofG researchers contribute to European Research Council-funded Geo-AI project

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences are part of a team who have received new funding from the European Research Council.

An image of Professor Sir Graeme Davies on the Unicorn and Lion Staircase
An image of Professor Sir Graeme Davies on the Unicorn and Lion Staircase

Former Vice-Chancellor of University of Glasgow, Professor Sir Graeme Davies

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 BST

It is with great sadness that the University of Glasgow has learned of the death, after a brief illness, of our former Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Graeme Davies.

Illustration of kidney organs highlighted in red
Illustration of kidney organs highlighted in red

Simple blood and urine test can help patients with chronic kidney disease

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 07:00:00 BST

A simple blood and urine test can identify those most at risk of severe complications of chronic kidney disease. However, despite being recommended by NICE in 2021, many patients and GPs remain unaware of the test’s life-saving potential.

An image fo Arcadia Festival of Idea
An image fo Arcadia Festival of Idea

Free music gig to close the University of Glasgow’s two-week ARCadia Festival

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:00:00 BST

Award-winning Scottish performers will play a free live music gig in one of the University of Glasgow’s newest buildings to help mark the end of the ARCadia Festival of Ideas.

University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300
University of Glasgow Gaelic Logo 700 x 300

University of Glasgow launches new collection of Gaelic recordings from Nova Scotia

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 BST

Oilthigh Ghlaschu a’ cur air bhog cruinneachadh ùr de chlàraidhean-fuaime Gàidhlig à Alba Nuadh

An image of Nic Green, a new PhD student. Nic's PhD is a partnership between UofG and the National Theatre of Scotland
An image of Nic Green, a new PhD student. Nic's PhD is a partnership between UofG and the National Theatre of Scotland

New PhD announced with UofG and National Theatre of Scotland

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 BST

National Theatre of Scotland and University of Glasgow are pleased to announce that Nic Green has been awarded the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Collaborative Doctoral Award studentship.

A crop of the front cover of the book Diverse Voices, Challenging Injustice: Banner Tales from Glasgow
A crop of the front cover of the book Diverse Voices, Challenging Injustice: Banner Tales from Glasgow

Banner day for Glasgow activists at launch of new book on history of protest

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:30:00 BST

A new book which explores Glasgow’s diverse history of political protest through the testimony of the people who took part is being launched.

Depression700
Depression700

New Study to Understand the Relationship Between ADHD and Suicide Risk

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:00:00 BST

ADHD UK is delighted to announce a new research partnership with the University of Glasgow to explore the relationship between ADHD and suicide risk

University tower with city in background
University tower with city in background

UofG researchers set sights on New Horizons

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:30:00 BST

Researchers from the College of Science & Engineering have been awarded funding to support cutting-edge new research projects.

Dog—human bonds could guide development of social robots

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:16:00 BST

A new study identifies seven dog behaviors seen as important for bonding with your dog.

Barry Loo, Bounding for Home , 1950 (reproduction), watercolour and ink on paper, 302mm x 505mm. The Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artwork, Curtin University Art Collection. Gift of Colgate University, USA, 2013.
Barry Loo, Bounding for Home , 1950 (reproduction), watercolour and ink on paper, 302mm x 505mm. The Herbert Mayer Collection of Carrolup Artwork, Curtin University Art Collection. Gift of Colgate University, USA, 2013.

Scottish households urged to join search for Australian children’s artworks

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:00:00 BST

The global search for hundreds of precious artworks created by Australian First Nations children who were forcibly taken from their families in the 1940s has reached Scotland.

New trial offers treatment hope for Crohn’s disease patients in Scotland

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:00:00 BST

A new clinical trial, aimed at improving treatment options for patients with Crohn’s disease, is to begin in Scotland. Led by the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) in collaboration with hospitals around Scotland, the BIOPIC Study will evaluate the use of PEN (Partial Enteral Nutrition) — in which patients replace half of their normal diet with liquid-only prepared supplements.

Cupped Hand. Credit Sylwia Kowalczyk
Cupped Hand. Credit Sylwia Kowalczyk

Intimate experience of Polish essential workers during COVID showcased in fine art exhibition

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:00:00 BST

A travelling fine art exhibition documents the intimate experiences of Polish migrant essential workers across the UK in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.