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£2.2m for Glasgow Cancer Centre to help find new treatments

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 GMT

The development of new cancer treatments in Scotland is to receive major funding, providing future hope for people diagnosed with the disease.

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Front of main building and memorial gate

Scientists open new window on the physics of glass formation

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

Research from an international team of scientists has cast new light on the physics of vitrification – the process by which glass forms.

Lord Dalmeny and Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle looking through the Burnsiana book, now on loan to the University. Photo Credit Martin Shields
Lord Dalmeny and Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle looking through the Burnsiana book, now on loan to the University. Photo Credit Martin Shields

University of Glasgow experts reveal fascinating new insight into Robert Burns domestic life

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

An astonishing discovery found at a 13th century Scottish castle has shed new light on the day-to-day domestic life of Robert Burns and his family, academics at the University of Glasgow have revealed.

Main building through the trees in winter
Main building through the trees in winter

UofG lends expertise to higher and further education carbon footprint report

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

A team from the University of Glasgow has contributed to the first-ever profile of the UK higher and further education sector’s carbon footprint.

The UofG sign in the Hunterian Museum
The UofG sign in the Hunterian Museum

Method to preserve entanglement could enable new quantum tech

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

An international team of researchers has developed a new method of overcoming a key challenge for the development of future quantum tech.

Speakers at the Scottish Parliament launch of Adam Smith 300
Speakers at the Scottish Parliament launch of Adam Smith 300

Adam Smith 300 launches at the Scottish Parliament

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:07:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has launched its Adam Smith Tercentenary celebrations with an event at the Scottish Parliament. Politicians, academics and leaders came together to hear more about the life and legacy of the founder of modern economics, and the exciting activities that are taking place both at the University and around the world to mark this important event in Scotland’s calendar.

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Royal Society of Edinburgh Logo 2021 Black and White 700 x 300

SAPHIRE fund grants to Scottish researchers to enable collaboration with international partners

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

The RSE has today announced the latest recipients of the Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research (SAPHIRE) Fund which includes three academics from UofG.

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heart700

At-home cardiac rehabilitation programme is a success in Scotland

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:27 GMT

REACH-HF, an award-winning cardiac rehabilitation programme which helps people living with heart failure improve their quality of life from the convenience and safety of their own homes, should be rolled out across Scotland, according to a new study

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University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

International award for UofG chemist

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

A University of Glasgow chemist has been named as the recipient of a prestigious international award.

Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library
Gilmorehill and the main building looking south from the Library

Quantum technologies summer school launched for UK early career researchers in the UK and Canada

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

An international summer school to train promising early career researchers in quantum technologies has been announced by the UK’s Quantum Technology (QT) Hubs.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG researcher honoured by Royal Astronomical Society

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 16:00:18 GMT

Dr Christopher Berry was named as the winner of the Fowler Award from the Royal Astronomical Society.

Left to right Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Rhona Brown, the new co-directors of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, standing on the Lion and the Unicorn staircase at UofG
Left to right Dr Pauline Mackay and Dr Rhona Brown, the new co-directors of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, standing on the Lion and the Unicorn staircase at UofG

New Co-Directors at the Centre for Robert Burns Studies

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Two Scottish Literature academics will lead University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Centre – the biggest concentration of Burns experts in the world, it was announced today.

Gambling across the world
Gambling across the world

Addressing online gambling harms across sub-Saharan Africa

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

As online gambling apps proliferate across Africa, the University of Glasgow has contributed to new research that calls for rapid action from policymakers to safeguard citizens and protect public health.

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The logo of the UK Young Acadmy

University of Glasgow academics join first UK-wide Young Academy

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Two academics from the University of Glasgow are among the first members of the new UK Young Academy – a network of early career researchers and professionals established to help tackle local and global issues and promote meaningful change.

Tower and streetlight in the snow
Tower and streetlight in the snow

Heat pumps could reduce biogas carbon footprint by 36%, research suggests

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

An alternative source of heat could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of a process which turns food waste into power, new research suggests.

From left to right: Pauline Howie, Chief Executive of the Scottish Ambulance Service with Professor Jill Pell, Deputy Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences University of Glasgow and Tom Steele, Chairman of the Scottish Ambulance Service.
From left to right: Pauline Howie, Chief Executive of the Scottish Ambulance Service with Professor Jill Pell, Deputy Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences University of Glasgow and Tom Steele, Chairman of the Scottish Ambulance Service.

SAS and the University of Glasgow enter into a new strategic partnership

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

The Scottish Ambulance Service and the University of Glasgow have entered into a new strategic partnership that will see the two prominent organisations collaborate in order to address key healthcare challenges

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University of Glasgow cancer experts to receive £1.7m from Cancer Research UK

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

University of Glasgow scientists are to receive £1.7m from Cancer Research UK to investigate both the root causes of cancer and how treatments can be improved

Stranded dolphins’ brains show common signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:00:00 GMT

The brains of three different species of stranded dolphins show classic markers of human Alzheimer’s disease, according to the most extensive study into dementia in odontocetes (toothed whales).

Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys
Dreamachine installation showing a woman silhouetted by coloured light. Photo credit Urszula Soltys

How would it feel to see the world through someone else's eyes?

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT

20,000 people around the world take part in ground-breaking scientific study into perception led by UofG researcher

The logo of The Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research
The logo of The Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research

Supporting police in improving procedural justice for rape victims

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:06:00 GMT

UofG academics at the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR) have led on improving police engagement with victim-survivors for a project that aims to bring about significant improvements in the criminal justice system’s response to rape.

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University of Glasgow sign outside front entrance

University of Glasgow publishes independent review

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

The University of Glasgow has today published the full independent review of staff and student procedures and support arrangements in relation to Gender-Based Violence.

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A student on a bike cycles past University Gardens and the main entrance

UofG engineers lend support to calf pneumonia diagnosis project

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the James Watt School of Engineering are part of a new consortium which is developing the first commercial one-step rapid test for calf pneumonia.

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The cloisters with lighting

UofG joins £12m next-gen telecommunications research project

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 08:30:38 GMT

Researchers from the James Watt School of Engineering are among the founding partners of a new £12m telecommunications project.

Aerial view of the Gilmorehill campus
Aerial view of the Gilmorehill campus

International award for UofG computer scientist

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Professor Quintin Cutts of the School of Computing Science has been named as a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

UofG engineers join new nuclear research and development alliance

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Glasgow are part of a new strategic alliance in nuclear research and development.

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Beatson Institute at Garscube campus

Glasgow scientists discover key to supercharging immunotherapy’s ability to stop breast cancer spreading to the lung

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Breast cancer immunotherapy could be more effective if an immune cell that prevents it from working is targeted at the same time, according to new Breast Cancer Now and Secondary1st funded research.

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This depicts decline in author earnings with a red line going down and a pound sign.

Future of UK’s writing profession is under threat

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:30:00 GMT

The future of writing is under threat in the UK, according to new UofG research.

A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.
A view of Glasgow including the Hydro, University Tower and Science Centre, taken from the Library.

Report published on New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 13:00:00 GMT

The report shows that there is much to celebrate in the strength, enthusiasm and commitment to the work of welcoming people who have sought to rebuild their lives in Scotland, but the barriers are also real, and the challenges presented require mitigation.

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Low angle of the University of Glasgow cloisters - day

Call for Adam Smith 300 Academic Workshops

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:55:00 GMT

UofG is calling for academic workshop proposals for Adam Smith Tercentenary Week in June 2023, to mark the 300th birth anniversary of its famous alumnus. The deadline for proposals is February 1.

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The restoration of Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Advent unveiling for intriguing Madonna and Child

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:00:00 GMT

An Italian Renaissance painting of the Madonna and Child that has long been shrouded in mystery has gone on display following extensive restoration by a team including a UofG academic

The cloisters with lighting
The cloisters with lighting

UofG lends expertise to hydrogen economy roundtable

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 08:30:00 GMT

Professor David Flynn, of the James Watt School of Engineering, has lent his expertise to a roundtable discussion on the hydrogen economy.

Professor Caherine Steel and Professor Michael Brady awarded Leverhulme Major Research Fellowships
Professor Caherine Steel and Professor Michael Brady awarded Leverhulme Major Research Fellowships

Prestigious Fellowships awarded to two leading UofG researchers

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT

Two leading University of Glasgow researchers have been awarded prestigious Fellowships from the Leverhulme Trust.

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