University news

Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) launches Skills Academy

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:48:00 GMT

The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) has launched the FRIL Skills Academy, a pioneering skills and education platform designed to address skills gaps and support career development across the financial and professional services sector and fintech ecosystem.

Improvements for UofG in THE Subject Rankings 2026

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:00:37 GMT

Eight out of 11 subject areas from the University of Glasgow in world top 100 in the THE World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

New imaging tool for inflammation proves suitable for further testing in humans

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:00:30 GMT

The first whole body in-vivo analysis has shown the Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiotracer LW223 is safe and tolerable in healthy humans.

UofG engineers and ESA demonstrate remote medicine breakthrough

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:04:00 GMT

A new collaboration between University of Glasgow engineers and the European Space Agency (ESA) has showcased the potential of nomadic mobile communications networks to enable remote healthcare.

Professor Stephen Tait awarded the Hooke Medal

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Cancer scientist Professor Stephen Tait has been awarded the Hooke Medal by the British Society of Cell Biology (BSCB) for his contribution to the field

Sexual violence and harassment in the Scottish folk music scene

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:28:00 GMT

Four in five women musicians have experienced sexual violence and harassment while working or taking part in the Scottish folk music scene, according to new survey findings.

The hidden microbial communities that shape health in space

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Microorganisms live in biofilms - the equivalent of microbial “cities” - everywhere on Earth. Now, a new Perspective article lays out a path to uncover the role of biofilms in health during long-duration spaceflight, and how spaceflight research can reshape our understanding of these microbial communities on Earth

New report reveals local historic places are vital for mental health

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:53:00 GMT

Historic places are vital for mental health, according to a new report by Historic England and the University of Glasgow.

Compostable circuits could slash environmental impact of electronics

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT

A new type of circuit board which is almost entirely biodegradable could help reduce the environmental harms of electronic waste.

Woodland birds living amongst native trees produce more chicks

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Native trees, such as oaks, have long held a special place in our culture and countryside. Now, researchers have shown that these trees are also important to woodland birds and their offspring

Cancer mystery leaders to liver and bowel cancer discovery

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:50 GMT

Scientists seeking answers to the mystery of why cancer occurs in certain parts of the body and not others may have found a new way to tackle some hard-to-treat cancers

Link between high-engagement gambling and suicidality stronger than thought

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:10:00 GMT

The link between high engagement in gambling and suicidality is stronger than previously thought, according to a new study by the Universities of Glasgow and City St Georges, University of London.

How Scotland’s bard influenced a nation across the ocean

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Exploring how Robert Burns’s transatlantic influence helped shape American ideals of equality and democracy.

University of Glasgow spin-out hails milestone breakthrough in hydrogen energy process

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:40:00 GMT

Clyde Hydrogen Systems (Clyde Hydrogen) successfully completes the build of its first fully integrated prototype system, representing a strong validation in the company’s technology.

Professor Sara Carter to step down as as Head of College of Social Sciences

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:33:44 GMT

Professor Carter has served as Head of College since October 2019 and will remain in post until the Summer of 2026.

John Smith Centre launches UK's first polling course

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:32:00 GMT

In a UK first, the John Smith Centre has launched a new course that will give students an introduction into the science and art of polling.

New test could help pinpoint IBD diagnosis

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A test that rapidly detects signs of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in stool samples could improve future diagnosis and monitoring of the condition

Recovering tropical forests grow back nearly twice as fast with nitrogen

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:22 GMT

New research suggests that that if recovering tropical forests had enough nitrogen in their soils, they might absorb up to an additional 820 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year for a decade.

Glasgow Libraries launch Wintering Well boxes to tackle SAD this winter

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 GMT

The development of the Wintering Well Boxes is part of the UKRI-funded research project ‘Living with SAD’, led by UofG's Professor Hester Parr.

Supercharging our immune cells could tackle cancer

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:16 GMT

Supercharging immune cells could provide an effective way to tackle cancer, according to new research by scientists in Scotland

New research reveals the centuries-old roots of Scotland’s most famous haggis dish and poem

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 GMT

New research by Professor Gerard Carruthers and Dr Paul Malgrati shows that this playful tribute to Scotland’s national dish is far more than a culinary curiosity, in fact it is the culmination of centuries of cultural, political and literary history.

Scottish patient becomes first to take part in groundbreaking cardiac gene therapy trial

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:50:00 GMT

A Scottish patient has become the first person in the world to undergo a clinical trial that aims to improve outcomes for those having specialist heart surgery.

System which can spot infections in 20 mins could fight antimicrobial resistance

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:30:59 GMT

A new technique which slashes the time taken to diagnose microbial infections from days to minutes could help save lives and open up a new front in the battle against antibiotic resistance, researchers say.

UofG to co-lead major new project on mosquitoes

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:45:00 GMT

A major new project on mosquitoes, their viruses, and associated disease risks in Northern Ireland will be co-led by a multi-institutional team which includes the University of Glasgow, Queen’s University, Belfast and the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

UofG part of ‘pivotal’ study to help children and adults with arthritis to live drug free

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:18:00 GMT

The prospect of long-lasting drug-free remission for children and adults living with inflammatory arthritis is a step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a new collaboration between world-leading researchers

Trinity College named Church of Scotland’s top choice for minister training

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Trinity College at UofG has been recommended as the Church of Scotland’s new lead academic partner for the training of future ministers.

Human-made materials could make up as much as half of some Scottish beaches

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:30:00 GMT

The natural sands of beaches along the Firth of Forth are being mixed with significant amounts of human-made materials like bricks, concrete, glass and industrial waste, new research has revealed.

Touch-free health monitoring could breathe new life into health diagnostics

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:47 GMT

A new development in wireless sensing technology which can reliably screen for five common pulmonary diseases could lead to breakthrough new forms of touch-free diagnostics.

Pakistan Academy of Sciences fellowship for UofG engineer

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:50:00 GMT

A researcher from the University of Glasgow’s James Watt School of Engineering has been elected to a prestigious fellowship by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS).