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University of Glasgow Honorary Degrees 2025

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:01:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow is awarding honorary degrees to recipients in recognition of their achievements in the fields of arts, politics, humanities and science.

Compostable sensors could help grow impact of digital agriculture

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

Screen-printed, biodegradable soil sensors which can be composted at their end of their lifecycle could enable farmers to improve crop yields while reducing electronic waste, researchers say.

Scientists take important step forward in developing new treatment for E.Coli infections

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 BST

Scientists have taken an important step toward the development of a potential new treatment for treating Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), the notorious bug associated with severe food poisoning

Eye-catching mobile device research could be a sight for sore thumbs

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:30:47 BST

Insights from a new study focused on widening the use of eye-tracking as a control method for mobile devices could offer a sharper view of the smartphones of the future.

Research aims to bridge moral gaps by better understanding empathy in adolescents

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:14:10 BST

A ground-breaking international research project is set to explore the complex relationship between moral frameworks and empathetic concern among young people across four countries.

University of Glasgow welcomes extension for UK Innovation Accelerator programme

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:01:00 BST

The pilot programme has invested £100m to date in high-potential innovation clusters across three UK regions and an additional £30m in funding will build on regional cluster strengths to drive economic growth and technological advancement.

UofG researchers among Academy of Medical Sciences ‘emerging scientific leaders’

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

Two researchers from the University of Glasgow’s College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences have been awarded Springboard funding from the Academy of Medical Sciences as part of its largest-ever funding initiative for early-career researchers.

Facial expressions could help widen VR and AR accessibility options

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A new study on how computers can be accurately controlled using only facial expressions could help make augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies more accessible to people living with disabilities.

Scottish Government pilot to improve victims' experiences of the criminal justice system

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:03:00 BST

Victims in rape and attempted rape cases will be able to access free independent legal advice as part of a new Scottish Government-funded pilot, which will be based at the Emma Ritch Law Clinic.

AI tool could help supercharge development of RF sensing technologies

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

An AI-powered ‘virtual expert’ in a highly-specialised field of sensing research could help advance the development of new technologies, including sophisticated healthcare monitoring techniques.

Recovery of shark populations alters the behaviours of reef fishes

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:01:00 BST

The return of apex predators like sharks can restore critical ecological balance to coral reefs, creating healthier ecosystems

AR tool could give cyclists ‘sixth sense’ and improve self-driving vehicle safety

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A new tool which can rapidly prototype augmented reality experiences has given researchers new insights which could allow cyclists to safely share the roads with self-driving cars.

Neuranics raises $8 million in seed funding to accelerate growth

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:42:00 BST

The investment round was led by Blackfinch Ventures, with participation from Archangels, and continued support from Par Equity, the University of Glasgow, and Old College Capital, the University of Edinburgh’s venture investment fund.

University of Glasgow physicists among winners of prestigious Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

Scientists from the University of Glasgow are among the thousands of researchers worldwide honored with the 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, awarded to the ATLAS and LHCb Collaborations at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) alongside their sister experiments ALICE and CMS.

Computer model that ‘thinks’ like a missing person could help search & rescue

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A new method of predicting where people lost in the wilderness may be found based on simulations of their decision-making processes could help mountain rescue teams save lives in the future.

University of Glasgow projects selected for prestigious ChipStart UK programme to drive semiconductor innovation

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:57:33 BST

UK government-backed incubator aims to provide technical expertise and commercial support to semiconductor innovators, fostering growth and the creation of high-skilled jobs.

Groundbreaking centre set to improve law and lives through community-led research

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:18:00 BST

UofG's GO Justice Centre is a key partner in an innovative new research centre aimed at responding to the public’s need and desire for fairer, safer and more inclusive societies.

Professor Rachel Sandison appointed Scottish Government International Education

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:11:00 BST

Rachel Sandison, Deputy Vice Chancellor (External Engagement) will work to promote the Scottish Higher Education sector internationally and connect universities with global institutions.

Tree gum supercharges supercapacitor lifespan, research reveals

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A waste gum produced by trees found in India could be the key to unlocking a new generation of better-performing, more eco-friendly supercapacitors, researchers say.

New Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures announced

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:00 BST

College of Arts & Humanities at the University of Glasgow is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Nina Parish as the new Head of the School of Modern Languages & Cultures.

VR can take users for a sneaky spin without making them sick, research shows

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

Surprising new research has revealed that people’s perception of motion can be radically manipulated in passive virtual reality environments without making them feel unwell.

UofG spinout aims to transform realtime wireless sensing of train carriages

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

A new generation of battery-free sensors could help make preventative maintenance and condition monitoring on rail carriages cheaper, easier, and more environmentally-friendly.

Transformative uni partnership boosts higher education progression

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:50:00 BST

Pupils in Scotland on a unique programme, which aims to improve educational opportunities for young people, have seen a positive impact on their rates of progression to university.

UofG joins call for more ‘joyful buildings’ at Humanise Summit

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:41:00 BST

University of Glasgow researchers have joined global experts who have issued a clear message: boring buildings are bad for our brains.

Brisk walking pace and time spent at this speed may lower risk of heart rhythm abnormalities

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:30:00 BST

A brisk walking pace, and the amount of time spent at this speed, may lower the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, such as atrial fibrillation, tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and bradycardia (very slow heartbeat), finds research led by the University of Glasgow and published online in the journal Heart.

Blair Drummond research sniffs out new possibilities for animal-computer interaction

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

New technology which allows zoo animals and their human visitors to share experiences could have positive benefits for both, researchers say.

Glasgow to host UK pandemic prevention conference

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:00 BST

Glasgow will host the UK’s pandemic preparedness conference on 23 April 2025, bringing together key experts from UK public health bodies, global health organisations, research institutions and life sciences companies

A third of over 65s gamble beyond the lottery, finds UofG research

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:43:00 BST

New analysis conducted by Gambling Research Glasgow at the University of Glasgow, on behalf of PensionBee, reveals that almost one in three adults over the age of 65 gamble beyond the lottery.

Exploring the potential of AI in Scotland’s public health and healthcare systems

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:43:00 BST

A report that sheds light on the transformative possibilities and important considerations in the adoption of AI within Scotland’s Public Health and healthcare systems has been published by the Glasgow Centre for Population Health.

New species of mosquito identified on the coast of East Africa

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

Scientists have discovered a previously unidentified species of mosquito along the coast of Kenya and Tanzania with potential implications for malaria surveillance and control

Rare surviving piece of Scottish Iron Age textile goes on public display

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 BST

A fine piece of woven fabric, believed to be one of the oldest of its kind in Britain and dating back to the early to middle part of the Iron Age, goes on public display.

'Red Pockets' blends memoir, history and environmental exploration

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:57:22 BST

A book by a UofG environmental expert that has been described as a ‘haunting blend of memoir, cultural history and environmental exploration’ is now out.

UofG’s GO Justice and Emma Ritch Law Clinic win prestigious Student Pro Bono Awards

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:10:00 BST

The Glasgow Open (GO) Justice Centre has won Best Contribution by a Law School at the LawWorks Student Pro Bono Awards 2025.

A Waiting Game: Life Beyond the Pink Ribbon

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:00:00 BST

A powerful new play written by UofG PhD student Lori Delaney will explore the real, often untold stories of breast cancer.

First UK broadcasting devolution study gets go ahead

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:01:00 BST

The first four-nations study of broadcasting policy in a devolved UK is set to begin following the awarding of a major research grant.

Industrial waste is turning to rock in just decades, research reveals

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

An aluminium tab from a drinks can found encased in a new form of rock on the Cumbrian coastline has helped provide scientists with a shocking new insight into the impact of human activity on the Earth’s natural processes and materials.

Ancient human settlement discovered on Scottish island pushes known boundaries

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:00 BST

A team of archaeologists and scientists led by Karen Hardy, Professor of Prehistoric Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, has discovered evidence for one of the earliest human populations yet known in Scotland.

Record numbers are dying in Scottish prisons, reveals new study

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:34:00 BST

A major new study has found the number of people dying in prison surged to a record number of 64 in 2024, making Scotland’s mortality rate among the highest in Europe.

Glasgow Science Festival set to celebrate city’s 850th anniversary

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:30:00 BST

The Glasgow Science Festival is launching its biggest-ever programme of events as part of the city’s ongoing celebrations of its 850th anniversary.

£3.5m funding boost for CHEDDAR hub

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:30:53 BST

A national research project supported by the University of Glasgow which is working to develop the communications technologies of tomorrow has received a £3.5m funding boost.

Revealing the impact of tirzepatide treatment on muscle composition in type 2 diabetes

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:30:00 BST

A recent analysis of the SURPASS-3 trial unravels the impact of treatment with the drug tirzepatide on muscle volume and fat infiltration in individuals with Type 2 Diabetes

Citizen science project receives reports of mosquitoes from all across Scotland

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 BST

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have received more than 700 reports of mosquitoes from across Scotland, including from Dumfries and Galloway in the south to Shetland in the north, thanks to the incredible response from the public to a citizen science project launched last year

Researchers call for changes in Scotland’s care system following largest study of its kind

Fri, 02 May 2025 00:01:00 BST

Fundamental changes to Scotland’s care system are needed, say researchers following a study of almost 500 young children in foster care