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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

Budding entrepreneurs clock on at first StartUp Factory Scotland Weekend

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:07:00 GMT

Teams blended participants from universities and colleges in Glasgow City Region and the west of Scotland, creating a rich environment for collaboration and idea-sharing.

Finding solutions to the global issue of sexual harassment in medicine

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 17:19:00 GMT

One-third of junior doctors have experienced sexual harassment and abuse within their healthcare system.

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.

New study uncovers a key biological marker into why young people self-harm

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT

As many as one in six teenagers have self-harmed at some point in their lives. As well as being an indicator of emotional pain, self-harm is also the best-known predictor of death by suicide – yet researchers know little about the emotional and biological factors that lead to it.

Prestigious fellowship for University of Glasgow aerospace engineer

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow aerospace engineer has been presented with a prestigious award from the Royal Aeronautical Society.

Seal milk rivals human breast milk in nutritional complexity

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Atlantic grey seal milk rivals human breast milk in sugar complexity, according to new research published in Nature Communications. The findings challenge the previously held assumption that human milk is uniquely complex amongst mammals

Funding grant secured for groundbreaking research on early British voices and identities

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

An innovative research project, which aims to uncover the diverse voices, identities, and cultural interactions that shaped early British history, has been awarded £1.4 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funding.

UofG awarded contract to deepen understanding of gambling behaviours

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:59:30 GMT

University of Glasgow awarded contract to deepen understanding of gambling behaviours across the UK.

University of Glasgow and UPES formalise strategic partnership for student mobility

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:50:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow (UofG) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with UPES, University of Tomorrow, launching a new academic partnership to enhance undergraduate student mobility between India and the UK.

Keltic Pharma Therapeutics awarded $1.3 million from Gates Foundation for malaria drug discovery programme

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

In a separate announcement, the University spin-out has also partnered with Scotland-based BioAscent to give customers access to cutting-edge peptide discovery platform for GPCR targets.

Local knowledge sought for climate change research project

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Academics at the University of Glasgow are launching an appeal to residents Ayr, Dumfries and Wick for their feedback on the impacts of climate change on communities and residents’ mental health as part of a new research project.

New trial aims to improve treatment for advanced prostate cancer

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:47:00 GMT

A new trial will look at whether selecting patients who may require more intensive treatment can improve outcomes for advanced prostate cancer.

RSE Medals for three UofG academics

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:30:00 GMT

Three leading researchers from the University of Glasgow have been named as the recipients of medals from the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Glasgow 850: Leading UofG archaeologist Stephen Driscoll brings the city’s story to life

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

This week, the Dalrymple Lectures will draw on that lifetime of work as Professor Stephen Driscoll of the University of Glasgow brings the city’s archaeology to life, showing how discoveries from Govan to the Cathedral reveal Glasgow’s origins and its wider global significance.

University of Glasgow ranks in world top 30 for Sustainability

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:57:16 GMT

The 2026 QS Sustainability Rankings include nearly 2,000 institutions.

UofG’s Prof Antonia Ho awarded Fleming Prize by the Microbiology Society

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:01:00 GMT

The Microbiology Society has announced that Antonia Ho, Professor and Honorary Consultant of Infectious Diseases at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), has won this year’s Fleming Prize.

Scientists pinpoint single gene responsible for initiating winter behaviour of mammals

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

As the days continue to get shorter scientists have made a significant step in understanding exactly what makes mammals exhibit seasonal behaviours like hibernation and migration

Chronic pain may increase the risk of high blood pressure in adults

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Chronic pain in adults may increase their risk of high blood pressure, and the location and extent of pain and if they also had depression were contributing factors, according to new research published today

Smart textiles bra to help detect cancer for women with intellectual disabilities

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 07:00:06 GMT

Women with intellectual disabilities could receive added monitoring for breast cancer with the development of a smart textiles bra by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Nottingham Trent University (NTU).

Grassroots groups receive more than £55,000 from the second round of the GRID Civic Grant Fund

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:09:00 GMT

The funding will help 24 initiatives in their work to tackle some of the most urgent challenges facing our communities, from equipping young people with new skills to supporting community food initiatives - in areas often hardest hit by inequality.

As homes get hotter, new research aims to tackle the issue of indoor heatwaves

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 11:48:00 GMT

Ground-breaking research by the Universities of Cambridge and Glasgow has found a new way of detecting indoor mini-heatwaves and the factors influencing these.

Employment alone won’t turn the tide on child poverty, new analysis warns

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:45:00 GMT

The UK government’s reliance on employment growth to tackle child poverty will fail to deliver the reductions needed, unless it is backed by the removal of the controversial two-child limit and the benefit cap, according to new research.

Scottish students startup summit aims to ignite the next generation of games and tech entrepreneurs

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

“Hello World!”: Scottish students startup summit aims to ignite the next generation of games and tech entrepreneurs

UofG researchers partner with Nucleai to pioneer precision medicine for colorectal cancer

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:59 GMT

Researchers at the University of Glasgow’s School of Cancer Sciences are partnering with Nucleai, a leader in AI-powered spatial biology for precision medicine, to identify and validate predictive biomarkers for colorectal cancer and advanced polyp incidence

Legacy of John Boyd Orr celebrated at CVR event

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:00:54 GMT

The legacy of John Boyd Orr – the visionary researcher, Nobel Peace Prize winner, political activist and former alumni, rector and Chancellor of the University of Glasgow – was celebrated at an engagement event at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) on Tuesday November 11

Resistance exercise can improve physical and mental symptoms of Long Covid

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:10:00 GMT

A three-month programme of resistance exercise can help improve the physical and mental wellbeing of people with long covid, according to newly published research.

Herald Law Award win for GO Justice Centre

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:26:29 GMT

The UofG's GO Justice Centre has won The Herald Pro Bono Award for helping to train the next generation of socially conscious lawyers.

Half of people with chest pain given all-clear for angina may be misdiagnosed using standard scan

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:45:00 GMT

Half of people investigated for suspected angina and given the all-clear may be missing out on the correct diagnosis, according to a new study led by the University of Glasgow

UofG honoured with The University of the West Indies Chancellor’s Award

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has received The Chancellor’s Award from The University of the West Indies (UWI).

UofG CEASEFIRE! game offers peace-based solutions to global conflict

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:06:00 GMT

The solution to world peace could be at our fingertips, thanks to a video game developed by UofG conflict resolution experts.

Chronic Kidney Disease now affects more than 780 million people worldwide

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:30:00 GMT

The number of people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising, with the condition now the ninth leading cause of death globally, accounting for around 1.5 million deaths a year

Bioengineered bone marrow model successfully used in leukaemia research

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have successfully used the first bioengineered bone marrow model to carry out vital cancer research, offering new insights into potential therapies for the disease

UofG research to reduce climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in Brazil’s favelas

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:57:00 GMT

Research led by UofG is aiming to reduce climate change impacts on health and wellbeing in Brazil's favelas.

5G clinic brings healthcare to Nigerian internally displaced persons camp

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:28:26 GMT

A groundbreaking connectivity trial has demonstrated the potential of 5G communications technologies to enable remote healthcare in Nigeria.

New paintings celebrate University of Glasgow’s brush with cosmic history

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 09:24:47 GMT

A Scottish artist has donated two new paintings to the University of Glasgow to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the first detection of gravitational waves.

Thousands of patients from Scotland’s poorest areas to benefit from landmark UK government-funded obesity study

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT

Thousands of people from across some of Scotland’s most deprived communities will be invited to take part in groundbreaking research, looking at the real-world impact of weight-loss medicines, thanks to backing from the UK Government announced today.

Double award win for UofG knowledge transfer partnership with Soapworks Ltd

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:26:05 GMT

An innovative partnership which has brought the benefits of academic expertise to industry has scooped two prizes at a major national awards ceremony.

University biotech spin-out hails major step forward for 'tennis elbow' drug

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:05 GMT

Causeway Therapeutics says results from a large clinical study are promising and have encouraged the company to go into full development of its proprietary drug, TenoMiR®.

Professor Gibb leads on shared understanding of housing affordability

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:56:00 GMT

A new report shares nine key recommendations proposed to help Scotland achieve a shared understanding of housing affordability.

Archaeologists recover hundreds of Jacobite projectiles in unexplored area of Culloden  

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Archaeologists from the University of Glasgow and the National Trust for Scotland have recovered more than 100 projectiles, including lead musket balls and cannon shot, from Culloden Battlefield.

Book Tales: Storytelling through the lives of readers past and present

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow and The Mitchell Library invite you to explore the rich and historical life of books in a series of engaging Being Human Festival events in November.

Scientists use AI to learn the intricate language of biomolecules

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have harnessed a powerful supercomputer, normally used by astronomers and physicists to study the universe, to develop a new machine learning model which can help translate the language of proteins

Father and son students hoping to build a legacy of Black scholarship and storytelling

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 BST

Montel Gordon, one of the James McCune Smith PhD programme’s inaugural 2022 scholars, is being joined by his father, Paul, in a family journey of academic exploration.

Manuscripts & the Mind: A new exhibition turns visitors into researchers

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:00:00 BST

A new exhibition, Manuscripts & the Mind: How we read & respond to the written word, has opened at the Chester Beatty, Dublin.

3D-printed material breakthrough could enable new twist for vehicle safety

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:30:26 BST

A new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial which can mitigate the effects of impact could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles in the years ahead.

UofG engineers play leading role in £10M electronic textiles research programme

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:30:15 BST

Glasgow engineers are part of a £10M five-year research programme which is aiming to transform textiles into electronics which users can interact with by wearing them.

Research from Just Transition Commission and UofG calls for new focus on conditionalities

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:36:00 BST

A research report published by Scotland’s Just Transition Commission says government can use conditionalities on public money, licensing and procurement as key levers for delivering a just transition to a low carbon economy.

Ten organisations account for half of all animal research in Great Britain in 2024

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:36:00 BST

Understanding Animal Research (UAR) has published a list of the ten organisations that carried out the highest number of animal procedures – those used in medical, veterinary, and scientific research – in Great Britain in 2024.

T2K and NOvA constrain matter-antimatter differences using neutrino oscillations

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:30:00 BST

Teams from the international T2K and NOvA collaborations, including members from the School of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Glasgow, today published a paper in the prestigious scientific journal Nature, performing precision measurements of the differences between neutrinos and antineutrinos, by combining the data of the T2K and NOvA long-baseline neutrino oscillation experiments in Japan and the USA.

Seasonal affective disorder support programme expands across Scotland

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 08:30:00 BST

A project which helps people struggling with low mood during the winter months check out some sunlight from their local library is heading to one of Scotland’s most remote communities this winter.

Leverhulme Trust prize for UofG chemist

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:43 BST

A University of Glasgow chemist is set to advance her groundbreaking work in developing sustainable devices with the support of a major award from the Leverhulme Trust.

Mobile network breakthrough could enable remote medical procedures

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 BST

A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come.

UN warning that drought could be the next pandemic backed by UofG research

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:22:00 BST

The United Nations (UN) warns that drought is emerging as the next ‘pandemic,’ putting millions at risk and undermining progress towards Zero Hunger by 2030.