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The mission of the University is to be a major research-led university operating in an international context with the following fundamental aims: * to provide education through the development of learning in a research environment * to undertake fundamental, strategic and applied research * to make a major contribution to local, regional, national and international communities through widening access and through working in partnership to support economic regeneration * to sustain and add value to Scottish culture, to the natural environment and to the national economy. en-gb Copyright: (C) The University of Glasgow, see https://www.gla.ac.uk/legal/copyright/ for more information UK’s largest independent gambling harms research centre launches https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265730_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265730_en.html The University of Glasgow will lead the UK’s largest independent gambling harms research centre, together with the Universities of Sheffield, Swansea and King’s College London Thu, 14 May 2026 10:52:00 GMT It takes a village: trialling a community approach to child mental health services https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265419_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265419_en.html A team of researchers, led by the University of Glasgow, will trial a new approach to children’s mental health services in the UK aimed at providing better care for young people in need Fri, 15 May 2026 12:01:15 GMT University of Glasgow GeoAI researcher selected for national DAFNI Fellowship https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265636_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265636_en.html A School of Geographical & Earth Sciences researcher has been named as the recipient of a fellowship from DAFNI, the Data & Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure. Thu, 14 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT Kid Reporters make headlines at the University of Glasgow https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265486_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265486_en.html An ambitious collaboration between the University of Glasgow and Hillhead Primary gave school children the opportunity to learn more about the media, digital storytelling and the University’s research. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:29:00 GMT Gravitational wave detectors can now ‘autotune’ signals to harmonise the heavens https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265228_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265228_en.html Gravitational wave researchers working on the world’s most sensitive scientific instruments have found a way to tune their detectors using a process akin to the pitch-correction used in music production. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT Royal Geographical Society award for UofG researcher https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265247_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265247_en.html Professor Larissa Naylor has received the Cuthbert Peek Award in recognition of her contributions to coastal geography, geomorphology and her application of research to address the ecological and climate challenges facing society. Tue, 12 May 2026 11:16:00 GMT Student entrepreneur turns golf side-hustle into e-commerce success https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265204_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265204_en.html Malcolm Weir, 22, founded his vintage clothing resale platform Generation Mulligan two years ago to supplement his student income while working towards his degree in Geography. Tue, 12 May 2026 09:08:46 GMT World-leading researcher of dog-mediated rabies wins 2026 Plowright Prize https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265084_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265084_en.html University of Glasgow’s Professor Katie Hampson has been awarded the Plowright Prize for her pioneering research that aims to end dog-mediated rabies. Mon, 11 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT Innovative heart failure treatment proves transformative for patients https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1264931_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1264931_en.html A newly developed heart failure device and medication combination, which allows patients to receive treatment from the comfort of their own home, has been called “game-changing” after a UK-wide trial found that it is safe and effective to use Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT Simulation breakthrough could spark aerial firefighter training revolution https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265061_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1265061_en.html Sophisticated new flight simulation software capable of accurately modelling the performance of firefighting helicopters could help train pilots to tackle wildfires more effectively in the future. Mon, 11 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT Lord Provost explores Burns collections and digital heritage at UofG  https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1264728_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1264728_en.html The University of Glasgow recently welcomed the Lord Provost of Glasgow for a special visit celebrating the city’s shared literary, cultural and civic heritage. Wed, 06 May 2026 05:54:00 GMT New song hopes to reawakens the story of Glasgow’s first working class martyrs   https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1264375_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1264375_en.html A powerful new song recalling the struggle and sacrifice of the Calton Weavers will have its first public premiere in Glasgow, hoping to highlight through music nearly 240 years of radical working-class history. Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:44 GMT Prize for aeronautical engineering student https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1264024_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1264024_en.html Simon Fraser, a 5th year student on MEng in Aeronautical Engineering, has won the PEGASUS student competition, held at the Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain, on 17th April 2026. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT Changes in feeding grounds of long-finned pilot whales may contribute to mass stranding vulnerability https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261039_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261039_en.html New research, focused on the feeding behaviour of long-finned pilot whales, has shed light on one of Scotland's largest mass stranding events Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT New research to explore Russia’s influence in Europe https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263949_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263949_en.html The University of Glasgow has been announced as a core partner in a network that will explore Russian influence in Europe. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:18:00 GMT Understanding how people feel about places is key to successful innovation. https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263940_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263940_en.html A new study argues that understanding how people experience and feel about the places they live is critical to designing more effective approaches to innovation and growth. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:47:00 GMT Secretary of State for Education meets with Changing Realities https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263766_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263766_en.html The UK’s Secretary of State for Education met with parents and carers struggling with life on a low-income while parenting children with SEND Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:14:41 GMT New £1.75M UK-wide research programme aims to improve early detection of bowel cancer https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1262925_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1262925_en.html Researchers in Northern Ireland and Scotland are leading a major new UK research programme designed to improve how doctors predict and prevent bowel cancer Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT Glasgow Science Festival unveils 20th anniversary programme https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263600_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263600_en.html The Glasgow Science Festival will return to the city this June to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a packed programme of events including dogs with jobs, cocktail chemistry, and musical performances inspired by cosmic rays. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT CREATe report to shape the creative and cultural economy https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263655_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263655_en.html The CREATe Centre has published a report that demonstrates the importance of long-term thinking about the laws and regulation that shape the creative and cultural economy. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:31:00 GMT UK–Shanghai partnership launches to accelerate life changing healthcare innovation https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263141_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263141_en.html AstraZeneca, the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (STCSM), King’s College London, the University of Glasgow and HSBC have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in Shanghai recently to explore how best to harness each other’s strengths for the benefit of patients across the world. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT New research addresses concerns over the use of Electric Vehicles https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263412_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263412_en.html As more UK drivers switch to electric vehicles (EVs), experts have shared research that improves understanding of the behaviours and charging demand of EV drivers, that can help with a more efficient and equitable deployment of public charging infrastructure and improve the overall driving experience. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:48:00 GMT Later trading hours linked to more alcohol-related ambulance call-outs https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261038_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261038_en.html When bars are permitted to stay open for additional hours after midnight, alcohol-related ambulance call-outs and reported crimes can significantly increase, according to new research which is the first of its kind in the UK Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT 42 lost pages of the new testament manuscript discovered https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263245_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1263245_en.html An international team of academics led by UofG's Professor Garrick Allen has successfully recovered 42 lost pages from one of the world's most important early New Testament manuscripts: Codex H. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Poll reveals young people now expect to be poorer than their parents https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1262888_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1262888_en.html The new UK Youth Poll published by the John Smith Centre reveals a massive drop in the number of young people who expect to be better off than their parents. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT ‘Voices from Gaza’ provides creative platform for young Palestinian writers https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1262410_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1262410_en.html Young Palestinian writers are being encouraged to share their work and express their experiences in creative ways, thanks to a new blog developed by the University of Glasgow and Islamic University of Gaza. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:26:00 GMT Global university leaders gather in Glasgow for landmark summit https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261547_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261547_en.html Senior university leaders, policymakers and sector experts from around the world gathered in Glasgow for the inaugural U21 Leadership Summit and Annual Network Meeting, hosted by the University of Glasgow as part of its 575th anniversary celebrations. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:39:00 GMT 3M study led by patient voices targets pain in inflammatory arthritis https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261080_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261080_en.html Researchers across the UK are banding together to tackle one of the largest unmet clinical needs in inflammatory arthritis, pain reduction, in a new £3m research programme funded by Arthritis UK Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT Dr Justine Rudkin receives Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261324_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261324_en.html Dr Justine Rudkin, a Lecturer in Bacteriology at the School of Infection & Immunity, has been awarded a prestigious Academy of Medical Sciences Springboard Award for her work on the common bacteria Staphylococcus aureus Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:38 GMT NIHR announces Global Health Research Professors https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261241_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261241_en.html Two University of Glasgow Professors are among the latest cohort of Global Health Research Professors announced by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:30:00 GMT University of Glasgow announces honorary graduates https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261051_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261051_en.html The University of Glasgow will award honorary degrees to individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions in the fields of arts, politics, science and humanities. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:07:00 GMT Glasgow bus delays cost passengers 1.2 million hours per year https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261032_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1261032_en.html Glasgow’s traffic congestion is costing local bus users an estimated £24 million a year and wasting 1.2 million hours of passengers’ time annually, according to new research by the Urban Big Data Centre, commissioned by First Bus. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:42:00 GMT Vector Photonics celebrates milestone demonstration of its laser technology https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1260996_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1260996_en.html UofG spin-out successfully transmitted data across the River Clyde from the Glasgow Science Centre to the Clydeside Distillery, using a laser system designed and built by Fraunhofer UK. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:23:15 GMT REACT centre welcomes Glasgow MP https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1260983_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1260983_en.html University of Glasgow researchers welcomed Martin Rhodes MP to the REACT Centre last week to view new sustainable electronics research and demonstrations of circular manufacturing and advanced e-waste recovery. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:48:00 GMT UofG researchers set to make their mark at international conference https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1260980_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1260980_en.html Researchers from the University of Glasgow’s School of Computing Science will present their work and play key roles at a major international conference this week. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:30:00 GMT New Fair Work Agency risks becoming a ‘toothless watchdog’, experts warn https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1260613_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1260613_en.html A joint briefing from the Institute of Employment Rights warns that the Government’s new workplace watchdog, the Fair Work Agency, risks failing to deliver meaningful protections for workers unless urgent changes are made. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:33:00 GMT Tech can enable cross-species experiences, new research suggests https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1258171_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1258171_en.html Giving lemurs the chance to use technology to share control of sensory experiences with zoo visitors can help create meaningful connections between humans and animals, groundbreaking new research suggests. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:30:00 GMT MERAC Prize for UofG astrophysicist https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1258034_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1258034_en.html A University of Glasgow astrophysicist has won a prestigious international prize in recognition of his gravitational wave and materials science research. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT Philosopher elected to the Academia Europaea https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1258012_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1258012_en.html A University of Glasgow academic has been elected to one of Europe’s most prestigious scholarly bodies, the Academia Europaea (Academy of Europe). Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:36 GMT New research could empower non-experts to help create trustworthy AI applications https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1257868_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1257868_en.html Involving people without AI expertise in the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence applications could help create better, fairer and more trustworthy automated decision-making systems, new research suggests. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT First detection of Usutu virus in Scotland https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1257419_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1257419_en.html Usutu virus (USUV) has been identified in blackbirds in Scotland for the first time through the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s national passive wild avian surveillance programme (APHA), in collaboration with the Mosquito Scotland research programme led by the University of Glasgow Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT Three UofG academics awarded Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1257683_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1257683_en.html Professor Kathleen Riach, Dr Tanya Wilson and Dr James Rann have been named as the recipients of prestigious Leverhulme Trust Research Fellowships. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:50:00 GMT Self-driving cars may need to adapt to share roads safely with runners, study reveals https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1257120_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1257120_en.html A new study on how runners may choose to interact with self-driving cars is challenging assumptions on how automated vehicles will navigate safely on the roads of the future. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT University of Glasgow announces new Senior Vice-Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256944_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256944_en.html Professor Iain Gordon has been appointed Senior Vice-Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic at the University of Glasgow. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:24:00 GMT Competition law experts respond to CMA investigation into vet bills https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256787_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256787_en.html Competition law experts have responded to the findings of a Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) market investigation into veterinary services for household pets. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:40:00 GMT Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards 2026 winners announced https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256601_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256601_en.html Celebration recognises staff and projects from across the UofG community, and the award event showcased the breadth and depth of knowledge exchange and innovation. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:45:00 GMT Simple screening blood test could help identify undiagnosed heart failure in people living with diabetes https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256130_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256130_en.html A large proportion of people living with diabetes may have undiagnosed heart failure, according to results from a recent trial Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT UofG and Lloyds Banking Group announce groundbreaking agentic AI research programme https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256583_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256583_en.html A new research partnership between the University of Glasgow and Lloyds Banking Group is setting out to explore the potential of AI to support software and data engineering. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:30:27 GMT QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026 https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256198_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256198_en.html The University has been ranked in the top 100 in three out of five broad subject areas, including one in the top 50. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:08:27 GMT UofG conducts legal analysis of the seizure of the Marinera oil tanker https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256165_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256165_en.html A legal analysis led by UofG experts into the seizure of an oil tanker and the lengthy detention of its crew in Scottish waters has raised further questions for the UK and Scottish Governments. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:10:00 GMT UofG nanofabrication facility marks 20 years of achievement https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256116_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256116_en.html A Scottish high-tech manufacturing facility which helped create the technology that runs the modern internet is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT Scalable rural connectivity solution deployed at Cochno Farm https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256114_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256114_en.html Virgin Media O2 has deployed a cost-effective 4G small cell at Cochno Farm, the University of Glasgow's teaching and research farm. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:19:06 GMT Student entrepreneurs perfect their pitches at StartUp Factory Scotland final https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256111_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1256111_en.html Hosted by the University of Glasgow at the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), the final showcased 15 student teams from across Scotland who had progressed from regional events. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:00:38 GMT COVID-19 immunity has lowered the risk of a new coronavirus pandemic https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254732_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254732_en.html Global immunity to COVID-19 is likely to offer protection against the emergence of an as yet undiscovered new SARS-type virus, dubbed SARS-CoV-X, ultimately lowering the risk of a future coronavirus pandemic Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT UofG part of new BHF-funded consortium to establish the next generation of cardiovascular scientists https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254918_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254918_en.html The University of Glasgow will benefit from a share of £30 million, awarded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to seven university-led consortia to deliver the latest round of its 4 year PhD programme. The funding will support 141 students across the seven consortia to begin their 4-year PhDs between 2026 and 2029 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:12 GMT New superconducting chip could enable breakthrough terahertz imaging https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1255557_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1255557_en.html A tiny crystal chip which uses terahertz radiation to see clearly through a wide range of materials could find applications in healthcare, biological research, and security screening. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:08:00 GMT Study finds African representation in major clinical trials remains extremely limited https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254917_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254917_en.html A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reveals that African countries remain severely underrepresented in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in the world’s leading medical and cardiovascular journals. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT University and UK Cabinet Office sign landmark Strategic Partnership Agreement   https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1255196_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1255196_en.html The partnership will support wider Places for Growth ambitions to increase connection to local communities, grow senior leaders outside of London and attract new and diverse talent to the Civil Service. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:37:00 GMT Scientists discover the Spiderman of our cells, which traps viral genomes in its web https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254138_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254138_en.html In the same way Spiderman shoots his web to ensnarl his enemies, scientists have discovered a way in which our cells defend our bodies from the early stages of viral infection by synthesising a sticky ‘web’ to trap viral genomes. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 03:01:00 GMT India's new wave of Hindu Religious Entrepreneurship is reshaping our interpretation of success https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1255188_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1255188_en.html Philosophical ideology may be shaping a new generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs in India, according to research led by the University of Glasgow’s Adam Smith Business School. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:04:00 GMT Entourage AI comes of age with $5m pre-seed launch investment https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254829_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254829_en.html Spin-out opens Research & Operations Centre in Glasgow and launches preorders for first commercial Proteomic Aging Clock and Organ Health Analysis based on mass spectroscopy proteomics Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT Dr Ruth Pearce receives Emma Goldman Award https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254776_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254776_en.html Dr Ruth Pearce has received an Emma Goldman Award, for innovative and dynamic research on feminist and inequality issues Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT QEPNT wins £1.2M funding boost as part of UK’s ‘Quantum Leap’ for Quantum Tech https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254527_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254527_en.html The UK Hub for Quantum Enabled Position, Navigation & Timing will receive £1.2m from EPSRC to accelerate the translation of the Hub’s technology into UK capability through industry partnerships, entrepreneurial activity and developing UK supply chains. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:44 GMT Data visualisation casts new light on Scottish political landscape https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254482_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254482_en.html A visualisation of voters’ choices in the Scottish independence and Brexit referendums has revealed that the country’s political landscape is more varied than commonly understood. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:30:06 GMT Evidence from five decades of graduates confirms Humanities skills power careers and lifelong impact https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254210_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254210_en.html New research has been released demonstrating the long‑term value of Humanities degrees. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT UofG academic helps bring major international AI art exhibition to life https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254193_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254193_en.html A major new exhibition is exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping contemporary life. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT Pioneering study finds AI increases cancer detection by more than 10 percent https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254128_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254128_en.html The UK’s first comprehensive evaluation of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening found that it can increase breast cancer detection by 10.4% and has the potential to reduce the workload of healthcare workers by more than 30% compared to the current clinical process. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:01:54 GMT New skills centre will train next generation of nuclear experts https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254066_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1254066_en.html The University of Glasgow is set to lead a multidisciplinary new doctoral-level training centre to create the UK’s next generation of nuclear scientists and engineers. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT Research call to corgi owners to investigate degenerative spinal condition https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253249_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253249_en.html Researchers and veterinary experts at the University of Glasgow are to undertake a new study to better understand a devastating, degenerative spinal condition in corgis Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:01:00 GMT University of Glasgow and RES to inspire future environmental scientists with S3 field course https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253565_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253565_en.html S3 students from across Dumfries and Galloway will have the opportunity to take part in a fully funded residential field course this summer, designed to inspire young people to consider future careers in environmental science, ecology, and sustainability. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:47:00 GMT Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253243_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253243_en.html People in the most socioeconomically deprived areas of the UK are more likely to die from head and neck cancer, more likely to be diagnosed at advanced stages, and more likely to wait longer for treatment than those in the most affluent areas, according to new analysis Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:01:00 GMT Public appeal for memorabilia to build website on tobacco, alcohol and gambling industries sports sponsorship https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253194_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253194_en.html Members of the public are asked for their help in building a website that will chart the rise of unhealthy sponsorship in British sport over the last six decades Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:13:00 GMT ‘Smart pillow’ could help dreams of screen-free bedtime come true https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253159_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1253159_en.html A ‘smart pillow’ which enables people to access digital content at bedtime without looking at screens could help cut down on problematic evening smartphone use, its inventors say. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT Eight UofG social scientists elected as Academy of Social Sciences Fellows https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252456_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252456_en.html Eight UofG social scientists have been welcomed to the Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:02:00 GMT Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252665_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252665_en.html The 250th anniversary of ‘The Wealth of Nations’ - Adam Smith’s most famous book - is being celebrated by the University of Glasgow throughout 2026. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:33:00 GMT UK Health Secretary officially opens flagship Health Innovation Hub https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252589_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252589_en.html New life sciences hub has been developed by Kadans Science Partner in collaboration with the University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory for Precision Medicine. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:52:47 GMT Flipped chromosomal segments drive natural selection https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252448_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252448_en.html When a species lives in two distinct types of habitats, individuals with traits better suited to each habitat will thrive and reproduce, naturally selecting descendants with those traits. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:01:00 GMT New research could help lithium-ion batteries reach their full potential https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252334_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1252334_en.html New research into why lithium-ion batteries tend to lose power over cycles of charge and discharge could help unlock the next generation of more durable, fast-charging power cells. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT Life-changing drug identified for children with rare epilepsy https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1249422_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1249422_en.html A new experimental treatment for children with a hard-to-treat form of epilepsy is safe and can reduce seizures dramatically, helping them lead much healthier and happier lives, according to a new international clinical trial Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT Software tool shows potential for cost effective coastal erosion monitoring https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1251872_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1251872_en.html A tool originally designed to monitor the erosion of Scotland’s coast has proven its worth on a tropical island the other side of the world. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:30:00 GMT New national taskforce to secure the future of UK medical science careers https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1251671_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1251671_en.html The Academy of Medical Sciences has launched a new UK Medical Science Careers Taskforce which brings together senior leaders from academia, the NHS, MedTech and the pharmaceutical industry to identify and address gaps across clinical and non-clinical career pathways Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:01:12 GMT Prof Frances Mair to co-lead new UK-wide cardiovascular disease consortium https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1249438_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1249438_en.html Researchers from across the UK will come together to form a ground-breaking new research consortium focused on tackling inequalities in cardiovascular disease Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT TileBio secures £1.6M investment to launch AI ‘language of cancer’ diagnostic technology https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1249369_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1249369_en.html New company has developed an AI-driven platform that increases the speed and accuracy of life-saving cancer diagnosis. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:07:23 GMT Industry training milestone for University of Glasgow–Biocon Academy partnership https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1249319_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1249319_en.html The first cohort of students on the University of Glasgow and Biocon partnership MSc successfully graduated from Biocon Academy on Friday 27 February, marking a significant milestone for the industry-integrated programme. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:18:00 GMT University of Glasgow turns 575 years-old https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1231514_en.html https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1231514_en.html The University of Glasgow today celebrated its 575th birthday, marking its world-changing past and future. During this landmark year the University of Glasgow, today a world top 100 university, will reflect on centuries of impact locally, nationally and internationally, celebrating the achievements that inspire future world-changers to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow. 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