University news

Dr Ian C. Elliott appointed to UK Government Skills College of Experts

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:26:00 BST

Centre for Public Policy Senior Lecturer Dr Ian C. Elliott, has been appointed to the Cabinet Office’s Government Skills College of Experts, to share his expertise in public administration and inform the work of the directorate

University of Glasgow invests more than £1 million in paid student opportunities

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:33:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has invested more than £1 million in student wages and paid internships for the second consecutive year, reflecting growing demand for on-campus employment opportunities and paid work experience alongside study.

Atacama Desert's extreme aridity initiated 20m years earlier than previously thought

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:39:00 BST

Researchers from SUERC Centre for the Isotope Sciences are co-authors of a study which casts new light on the history of the Earth’s driest region, the Atacama Desert in Chile.

UofG Children's Choir gives a shining multi-choir performance

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:32:00 BST

The University of Glasgow Children’s Choir gave a shining performance as part of the National Schools Singing Programme with two other Scottish choirs.

Up to half of life-threatening kidney disease cases remain undiagnosed

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:30:00 BST

Significant under diagnosis of chronic kidney disease (CKD), now the ninth leading cause of death globally, is endangering millions of patients around the world and could be improved with the increased use of a simple urine test

University of Glasgow launches new ten-year strategy

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:36:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has launched its new ten-year strategy, setting out a vision to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading universities.

Two for the price of one: Researchers uncover economical trick used by immune system to attack different viruses

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:37:00 BST

Our genomes contain hundreds of genes with antiviral jobs, which are called into action when a virus succeeds in infecting one of our cells.

More outdoor play during preschool years linked to better mental health later in childhood

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:30:00 BST

Children who spend more time playing outdoors between the ages of two and four may be less likely to develop emotional and behavioural difficulties later in childhood.

University of Glasgow invites bids for third wave of GRID Civic Grant Fund

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:33:41 BST

Since launching in spring 2024, the Fund has supported more than 50 projects with combined investment exceeding £125,000.

Scotland's football treasures like you have never seen them before

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:54:00 BST

University of Glasgow and Scottish Football Museum team up to bring virtual reality ‘Wonder’ to Barclays Hampden for World Cup 

Triple film award for survivor's story documentary

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 BST

A documentary short film, Why We Dance, has secured three film awards for its portrayal of a survivor of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Meteorite which wiped out the dinosaurs also created record-breaking hydrothermal system

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:00 BST

The meteorite which caused the extinction of the dinosaurs also created an underground environment suited to supporting new life, and new research suggests it lasted for millions of years longer than previously suspected.

Place at the Table: food, drink and Scotland’s identity

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 BST

Leading chefs, food writers, television broadcasters and cultural figures will gather for Place at the Table, a festival that celebrates the Glasgow’s diverse food culture and explores Scotland’s relationship with Commonwealth nations.

Nobel laureate to discuss science, ethics, AI and society at public lecture in Glasgow

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:44:34 BST

US-based academic Prof Ardem Patapoutian won the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine in 2021 for his discovery of how the body senses touch, pressure, pain and movement.

International study reveals differences in the health of porpoises in the North Sea

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:24:00 BST

Porpoises that strand in the Netherlands have, on average, a lower BMI than their counterparts in Scotland and elsewhere. This is according to an international study led by Utrecht University in collaboration with the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS), based at the University of Glasgow.

Highlighting the sustainable practices of Romani communities

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:47:00 BST

New research led by the UofG highlights the important environmental knowledge and sustainable practices embedded within Romani cultures

New Glasgow study to use AI to improve lung cancer diagnosis

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:44 BST

The University of Glasgow will play a key role in a new study exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can support earlier diagnosis of lung cancer and improve patient safety

Student team completes major milestone for OirthirSAT CubeSat testing

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 BST

A team of University of Glasgow students has successfully completed a major systems-level qualification milestone for the OirthirSAT CubeSat.

UofG spinout Quantcore wins Institute of Physics prize

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:30:00 BST

A pioneering University of Glasgow spinout which is developing advanced quantum hardware for use across a wide range of industries has been awarded a major prize by the Institute of Physics.

UofG partners with Martingale Foundation for new scholarship programme in mathematics

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:30:00 BST

Lower-income postgraduate students will receive scholarships to study at the University of Glasgow’s School of Mathematics and Statistics thanks to a new partnership agreement.

Commemoration Day 2026

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:11:00 BST

Celebrating 575 years since its foundation in 1451, the University of Glasgow today awarded honorary degrees to seven individuals during its annual Commemoration Day ceremony, recognising their outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, humanities and science.

University of Glasgow places 80th in QS World University Rankings 2027

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:15 BST

Glasgow holds firm within the global top 100, among more than 1,500 universities.

Scottish Child Payment is reducing child poverty - but more investment is needed to help children thrive

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:48:00 BST

Research led by the Universities of Glasgow and Manchester has found that the Scottish Child Payment is significantly reducing child poverty and food insecurity, while demonstrating that further investment is needed if children are to move beyond surviving to thriving.

Jo Gallagher awarded prestigious Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:51:00 BST

Jo Gallagher, Lecturer in Teacher Education, has been awarded the Fulbright Global Challenges Teaching Award in the theme of Peace and Democracy.

UofG wins prestigious Prix Galien Award

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:30:18 BST

University of Glasgow researchers have been awarded a prestigious Prix Galien UK Award for their work on rabies prevention by the Galien Foundation, the premier global institution dedicated to honouring innovators in life sciences

The world’s oldest football is being brought into the metaverse

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 BST

University of Glasgow's world-leading 3D content creators begin the process of scanning the football to create a museum quality digital version.

University of Glasgow reinforces commitment to Africa–Europe research partnerships

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:30:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening equitable research partnerships across Africa and Europe, supporting collaborative efforts to address the world’s biggest challenges.

UofG, UKHSA and Pirbright Institute forge strategic partnership to strengthen UK epidemic preparedness

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:00:00 BST

The University of Glasgow, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and The Pirbright Institute have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership which will ensure a collaborative approach to UK epidemic preparedness, advanced virology research and the training of future scientists.

University of Glasgow ranked 14th globally in THE Impact Ratings

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:40 BST

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ratings assess universities’ commitment to addressing global challenges.

FTSE report to help grow gender balanced representation in Chair roles

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:19:00 BST

The FTSE Women Leaders Review, in collaboration with Professor Irene-marie Esser, have launched a ground-breaking new report on how to grow gender balanced representation in Chair roles.

New tool gives AI a ‘sense of place’

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:39:00 BST

A new development in data science has given one popular machine learning tool an improved sense of place, which enables it to make more accurate predictions based on data linked to locations.

Deacon Blue become first group to receive an honorary degree from the University

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:58:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has awarded an honorary degree to Deacon Blue, marking a significant moment in the University’s 575-year history.

New funding to test the power of storytelling in cancer care

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 BST

Beatson Cancer Charity supports innovative UofG research into storytelling’s role in cancer care

3,000-year-old Irish Bronze Age site may be one of Europe’s earliest ‘town-like’ settlements

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 BST

A Bronze Age site in Ireland may be among Western Europe’s earliest organised settlements