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University of Glasgow Honorary Degrees 2023

Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is awarding honorary degrees to recipients in recognition of their achievements in the fields of politics, arts, science, sport and humanities on this year’s Commemoration Day.

UofG set to co-host fluid mechanics conference

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is set to co-host a major national conference for fluid mechanics researchers this autumn.

University of Glasgow 13th in the world in THE Impact Rankings 2023

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 11:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has ranked 13th in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2023.

New water pollution monitoring system set to make a splash

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

A new form of low-cost, 3D-printed water pollution sensor could make a splash in the world of environmental monitoring, its developers say.

University technicians gather for Central Scotland Technical Conference

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:00:00 BST

Technicians from Scottish universities have gathered at the University of Glasgow for the first-ever Central Scotland Technical Conference.

UofG researcher co-authors report on privacy intrusion and national security

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

The head of the University of Glasgow’s College of Science & Engineering is one of three authors of a new report on privacy intrusion and national security in the age of AI.

Orkney decarbonisation efforts could provide model for future green projects

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

Future projects which aim to help communities reach net-zero could take valuable lessons from ongoing efforts to decarbonise the Orkney Islands, researchers say.

Major funding boost for cutting-edge leukaemia research

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:01:32 BST

Scientists from across the UK are hoping to learn how they can better predict leukaemia (blood cancer) occurrence, as well as develop improved drug screening pathways to treat the disease, through a major funding boost worth £12million.

Flu pandemics are followed by recurrent outbreaks for around two decades

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:00:00 BST

Influenza pandemics cause a persistent increase in influenza mortality risk, lasting around two decades, according to new research analysing historical data from the 19th and 20th centuries.

New materials could lead to implantable treatments for epilepsy

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

The prospect of a cure for a type of epilepsy could be one step closer following breakthrough research on materials which may help new types of probes be safely implanted in the brain.

University of Glasgow marks Adam Smith’s 300th birthday

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:50:00 BST

The University of Glasgow was joined by prestigious speakers and guests in commemorating the 300th birthday of its famous graduate, Adam Smith.

Prestigious scholarship for UofG physics PhD student

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

A postgraduate student from the School of Physics & Astronomy has been awarded a prestigious scholarship from the Institute of Physics (IOP).

UofG lends support to £31m Responsible AI consortium

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:00:00 BST

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are among the founding members of a new national consortium to guide the development of responsible and trustworthy artificial intelligence.

Commemoration Day 2023

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:00:00 BST

Six leaders in their field were today awarded an honorary degree by UofG

First written account by civilian at the Battle of Waterloo unveiled

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:00:00 BST

Over 200 years after the 1815 battle, an account by Thomas Ker, a Scottish merchant living in Brussels at the time, is being published for the first time in honour of his wishes to see his account go into print.

‘Big Buddy’ could help prevent virtual bullying

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

New forms of artificially-intelligent moderators which oversee 3D virtual spaces and intervene against bad behaviour could help protect children from online bullying and harassment, a new study suggests.

UofG brings world-changing expertise to five new Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow joins partners from across Africa and Europe in the formation of vital new Clusters of Research Excellence, established by the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities (The Guild).

Bowel cancer mystery solved by Glasgow scientists

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:01:00 BST

A mystery which has stumped bowel cancer researchers for decades, has been solved by scientists at the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute and University of Glasgow.

King's Birthday Honours 2023

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:29:00 BST

The University celebrates colleagues and alumni who have been recognised in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours

Scottish study reveals insights into young people’s mental health since pandemic

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:00:00 BST

A national report, carried out every four years in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), presenting data on adolescent health and wellbeing has provided a special focus insight into young people’s mental health in Scotland.

New University of Glasgow project to explore ancient religious manuscripts

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:00:00 BST

A new £2.4 million project at the University of Glasgow exploring manuscripts and knowledge in multiple religions in partnership with world experts in their field.

Prof Miles Padgett appointed as Interim Executive Chair of EPSRC

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow’s Professor Miles Padgett has been appointed as Interim Executive Chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Indie authors earn 'up to double' the amount of those who are traditionally published

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:47:00 BST

Self-published ‘indie’ authors are earning up to double the amount of those using traditional publishing models, according to analysis by the UofG’s CREATe.

Consultation launched to decarbonise future of UK transport

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 09:45:00 BST

An ambitious new project to decarbonise the UK’s transport infrastructure is beginning a consultation to help the nation achieve its net-zero commitments.

Annual report showcases computing science education success

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 08:30:28 BST

A Scottish Government-backed project which aims to boost the country’s tech sector by putting computing science at the heart of children’s education is celebrating its first year of activity.

Professor Louise Hayward leads major review of Scottish education

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:00:00 BST

The views of teachers will be key to Scotland’s education reform journey, according to a major report on qualifications and assessment led by the UofG’s Professor Louise Hayward.

Module to support organisations in Scotland to recognise and respond to distress

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:01:00 BST

A new ground-breaking e-learning module, designed and developed by the University of Glasgow and funded by the Scottish Government, is being launched to enable and empower organisations and people from across Scotland to provide a compassionate and effective response to people in distress.

ScreenSkills publishes Diversity and Inclusion Playbook for screen industries

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:00:00 BST

Research-based Playbook, in association with the University of Glasgow, offers framework to improve and refine current D&I practice.

UofG celebrates links to Einstein with tree planting ceremony

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is celebrating its links to Albert Einstein by planting a cutting on campus taken from an apple tree in his summer home.

UofG report emphasises the importance of people and place in policy

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:45:00 BST

Academics at the University of Glasgow have shared a report that explores how approaches from the arts and humanities can advance a people-centred, place-led approach that puts lived experiences at the heart of policies and practices.

Glasgow moves into top 5% of global institutions in QS World Rankings

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:00:00 BST

The University rises five places in QS World Rankings 2024.

UofG to be part of new research platform set to transform treatment of traumatic brain injury in the UK

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:01:27 BST

The University of Glasgow will be part of a £9.5m research platform announced by the Medical Research Council (MRC) today, which is set to transform the way survivors of traumatic brain injury are diagnosed and treated in the UK.

Key gene that blocks the ‘spillover’ of avian flu to humans discovered

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:00:00 BST

Understanding the genetic make-up of currently circulating avian flu strains may offer one of the best lines of defence against widespread human transmission. This is, according to new research which has found a key human gene responsible for blocking most avian flu viruses from spilling over into people

Potent new compound discovery has breakthrough potential for certain parasitic diseases

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 19:00:00 BST

Scientists have discovered a new class of compound that is potentially active against trypanosome parasites that cause human African trypanosomiasis (or sleeping sickness) and Chagas disease.

RSE awards over £617K in research funding to the benefit of Scotland’s society

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:00 BST

Eight UofG academics are among those to have received RSE funding.

UofG contributes to ‘game-changing’ new study on electric batteries

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:30:00 BST

A researcher from the James Watt School of Engineering is a co-author of a new study which could significantly improve future generations of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.