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Nanowire technology breakthrough could unlock new material manufacturing

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A breakthrough development in nanofabrication could help support the development of new wireless, flexible, high-performance transparent electronic devices.

Your Burns Supper matters: help shape the future of a global and living tradition

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The Centre for Robert Burns Studies is calling on people worldwide to help create a crowdsourced archive of Burns Night events, viewable through an interactive global map launching in July 2026 on the 225th anniversary of the first Burns Supper.

New research will help put emotions at the heart of regeneration

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:57:00 GMT

UofG researchers have pioneered new techniques to identify, measure and record memories and emotions about place that will help deliver more effective regeneration.

UofG leads research into Scotland’s Community Custody Units for women

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:11:12 GMT

A University of Glasgow led report has shared positive feedback on Community Custody Units for women, whilst also raising concerns and calling for reform.

Five of Scotland’s Most Amazing Archaeological Discoveries from 2025

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

UofG archaeologists and students are part a team named among the biggest discoveries from this year.

Cosmic art collaboration set to be showcased at John Brown Memorial Lecture

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A pioneering fusion of nuclear physics and audiovisual art is set to be showcased during a public event at the University of Glasgow next month.

Scientists Track Adaptation of H5N1 in Dairy Cattle

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:01:21 GMT

The H5N1 avian influenza virus – commonly known as bird flu – has been causing outbreaks in dairy cows in the United States since March 2024. Now, scientists studying the adaptation of the avian H5N1 viruses to cows, have found that some of the more recent variants are more able to infect cow cells and tissues than some older variants

Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy celebrates second anniversary

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:30:39 GMT

The Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy is marking the second anniversary of its foundation with a look back at its past and a look ahead to its future successes.

UofG researcher honoured by ACM

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:14:37 GMT

A University of Glasgow computing scientist has been named as a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

Innovation award for UofG spinout

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow spinout which creates advanced 3D images of inaccessible structures using cosmic rays has won a national award.

New research highlights golden opportunity for future prospectors

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Sophisticated new chemical analysis of gases trapped in rocks for millions of years has cast new light on the origin of the gold deposits beneath Scotland and Ireland.

First Virtual Reality kiosk for Museums in the Metaverse launched

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has unveiled its first [un]box Virtual Reality kiosk, a self-contained gateway to worlds that were once out of reach.

Cosmic trip could help bacteria keep future space missions safe from radiation

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A new research collaboration which fuses fashion and science is set to send bacteria into space – and the outcomes could create radiation-sensitive fabrics capable of preventing skin cancer on Earth and protecting space explorers on the Moon.

Housing priority areas identified for the next Scottish Government amid national emergency

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:30:00 GMT

The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has set out the evidence-led housing priorities for the next Scottish Government amid a formally declared national housing emergency.

UofG leads new international project tackling AI bias in speech recognition

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Seven new projects will strengthen collaborations between US and UK researchers to address the ethical, legal and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI). Among them is a major initiative led by the University of Glasgow that will confront bias in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) systems.

UK Prime Minister thanks Changing Realities for shaping the Child Poverty Strategy

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:58:00 GMT

Parents and carers from Changing Realities, a child poverty action group led by the UofG, met with the UK’s Prime Minister in Glasgow and Cardiff in recognition of the impact they have had on shaping the Child Poverty Strategy.

New benchmarking tool for gambling regulation is a global first

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:08:00 GMT

A new benchmarking tool for gambling regulation launched by University of Glasgow experts is the first of its kind worldwide.

Microscopic masterpiece marks Glasgow’s 850th anniversary

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have joined the city’s 850th anniversary celebrations by creating a tiny tribute – an image of Scotland etched in unprecedented detail at the wavelength of light.

University of Glasgow to partner with Glasgow Caledonian University on entrepreneurship and innovation

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 08:47:00 GMT

The Innovation3 Exchange is a five-year pilot partnership between the universities, supported by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).

Exhibition lifts curtain on Glasgow's historic panto tradition

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT

A special exhibition celebrating the rich history of Glaswegian and Scottish pantomime has officially opened at Glasgow City Chambers, offering visitors a festive journey through one of Scotland’s most beloved traditions.

UofG wins Openness Award at the Understanding Animal Research symposium

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:36:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has been recognised for its approach to public engagement, winning an Openness Award at the annual Understanding Animal Research (UAR) symposium for its debut appearance at the Glasgow Science Festival (GSF).

Digital twin tech could help slash ‘phantom load’ waste

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Digital twin tech could help slash ‘phantom load’ waste

Scots urged to join creative conversation about climate change

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

People in Scotland are being urged to lend their voices to a national conversation about climate change led by the University of Glasgow.

Terahertz device sets performance record and opens new tech horizons

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A prototype device which has demonstrated record-breaking longevity could help open up new frontiers in next-generation communications and computing technologies.

National award for UofG search engine platform

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:30:00 GMT

A software platform developed at the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science which helps facilitate the development of AI-powered search engines has won a national award.

RSV vaccination during pregnancy reduces the risk of infant hospitalisation by around 80%

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:54 GMT

New research shows that infants under three months old, whose mothers received the RSV vaccination during pregnancy, had around 80% reduced risk of hospitalisation due to an RSV infection, compared to infants whose mothers were unvaccinated

Bird flu viruses are resistant to fever, making them a major threat to humans

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:01:00 GMT

Bird flu viruses are a particular threat to humans because they can replicate at temperatures higher than a typical fever, one of the body’s ways of stopping viruses in their tracks, according to new research led by the universities of Cambridge and Glasgow.