Surgeons hand each other an instrument
Surgeons hand each other an instrument

Sexual misconduct in medicine enabled by training environments

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:14:00 BST

Medical trainees are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse and are often shut down or silenced when they do report incidents, finds ground-breaking research led by the Universities of Glasgow and Dundee.

Supercomputer modelling unlocks longstanding deep Earth mystery

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:30:00 BST

An international research collaboration has harnessed supercomputing power to better understand how massive slabs of ancient ocean floors are shaped as they sink hundreds of kilometres below the Earth's surface.

The University tower surrounded by the trees of Kelvingrove Park
The University tower surrounded by the trees of Kelvingrove Park

New software tool shows clear advantage in water purity prediction

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:30:58 BST

A powerful new software tool which can accurately predict the performance of biofilters used by the water industry could reduce the challenge of maintaining the purity of tap water.

Futuristic city
Futuristic city

New report warns cities still unprepared for climate emergency

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:23:00 BST

UK cities remain unprepared for the climate emergency, with a stark gap between political ambition and real change on the ground, warns UofG led research.

New treatment for psoriatic arthritis shows promising results in early trial

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:00:03 BST

A new treatment for a debilitating inflammatory condition which affects joints and skin has shown promising early results in an international clinical trial of more than 200 patients worldwide

A man teaching
A man teaching

UofG experts urge immediate action to 'future proof' Scottish education

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:53:59 BST

UofG experts are calling for immediate action to ‘future proof’ Scottish education, warning that it is facing unprecedented challenges that could affect children’s futures.

Photo of the University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus
Photo of the University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus

Scottish Government backs Glasgow innovation with more than £540k funding boost

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:37:00 BST

Three pioneering spin-out companies from the University of Glasgow have successfully secured vital proof-of-concept funding as part of a major Scottish Government initiative. The awards which total more than £540,000 will help accelerate the transformation of world-leading university research into innovative industries of the future.

Stacey and Joost
Stacey and Joost

Housing rights strengthened for terminally ill and recently bereaved people in Scotland

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:52:00 BST

Terminally ill Scots and their loved ones will now benefit from strengthened housing protections, including greater protection against evictions from landlords, following key amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

University of Glasgow projects secure two prizes at Scotland's Converge awards

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:31:32 BST

University of Glasgow projects have claimed two prizes at this year's Converge Awards, an annual awards ceremony designed to celebrate and reward the pinnacle of Scottish academic innovation.

Gilbert Scott Building with bridge in foreground 700x300
Gilbert Scott Building with bridge in foreground 700x300

University improves its position within world top 100 in THE World University Rankings 2026

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has risen to 84th in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

The Gilmorehill Campus viewed from high up by drone
The Gilmorehill Campus viewed from high up by drone

Research shows potential of biodegradable circuit boards for wireless comms tech

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:30:00 BST

UofG engineers are teaming up with industry to develop environmentally-friendly, biodegradable circuit boards for use in wireless communication technologies.

Recent graduates benefit from major Shanghai career event

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:30:00 BST

Recent graduates from the Universities of Glasgow and Birmingham connected with major employers and discovered how to boost their career prospects at an event in Shanghai.

Model poses at the Worthwhile Wardrobe launch event
Model poses at the Worthwhile Wardrobe launch event

UofG partnership launches bold new concept in sustainable fashion

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:52:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has partnered with The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice to launch a bold new concept in sustainable fashion, in the heart of Glasgow.

Wolfson Wohl Sign 700
Wolfson Wohl Sign 700

Groundbreaking 3D microscope will provide crucial new information on cancer cells

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 07:00:00 BST

A powerful 3D microscope, capable of achieving new and more detailed insights into cancer cells, is being installed at the University of Glasgow.

Professor Adrian Streete looking at a book from the personal library of Zachary Boyd held in the University’s Archives & Special Collections. Credit Martin Shields.
Professor Adrian Streete looking at a book from the personal library of Zachary Boyd held in the University’s Archives & Special Collections. Credit Martin Shields.

Forgotten scholar’s books shed light on 17th century Scotland

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 BST

The personal library owned by a 17th century Scottish minister, academic and administrator has been brought together for the first time in more than 370 years.