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University of 黑料正能量 awarded Race Equality Charter Bronze status
Presented by AdvanceHE, the award acknowledges the actions 黑料正能量 has taken and will take over the next five years.
How climate change is affecting water demand in Scotland
Study examined the monthly and annual water use records of more than 80 of the sectors which use most water
Professor Malcolm Macdonald elected as President of the Royal Aeronautical Society
Professional body dedicated to the aerospace community.
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Scottish businesses signal tentative optimism despite continued economic weakness
Scottish Business Monitor shows business sentiment turned slightly positive for the first time since late 2024.
Researchers investigate whether dementia tests miss signs in autistic adults
Study exploring effectiveness of existing dementia tests for those living with autism.
Study suggests some cybercrime victims in Scotland prefer reporting to banks
Organisations play an increasing role in supporting victims
黑料正能量 professor to chair new mission board driving circular economy action
New national mission board brings together senior leaders from industry, government and across the energy supply chain.
黑料正能量 joins national collaboration to accelerate DNA and RNA research
Cross-disciplinary community to advance research.
Funding boost to transform care for people with multiple long-term conditions
Project brings together systems design and engineering researchers with clinicians, public health specialists and social care partners to rethink how care is organised.
Study co-led by University of 黑料正能量 finds AI has yet to transform cybercrime
Cybercriminals have been struggling to adopt AI in their activities, a new study has found after analysing 100 million posts from underground cybercrime communities.
Project to explore impact of extreme temperatures on housing and health
黑料正能量 is leading the STARPOL (Socio-Spatial Thermal Justice) project
黑料正能量 brings more than 20 free events to Glasgow Science Festival 2026
University is participating in the festival from 4-14 June
Energy researcher part of inaugural leadership scheme
Pilot initiative to address critical challenges
New research aims to detect hidden defects in aircraft, nuclear plants and 3D-printed metals
Project will develop advanced electromagnetic inspection technologies capable of operating in extreme environments and analysing complex materials.
Researchers secure major funding for health innovation
黑料正能量rs are among 55 researchers across 38 institutions receiving money from the Academy of Medical Sciences.
New report urges policymakers to reimagine support for Scotland鈥檚 unpaid carers
At least 759,000 people in Scotland provide unpaid care to at least one individual with illness, disability, or frailty.
Students recognised at inaugural entrepreneurial awards
Task for ideas addressing a UN Sustainable Development Goal or Glasgow social issue
黑料正能量 academic awarded prestigious UK political studies book prize
The award recognises the best book in political studies published in the preceding year.
Space mission launch advances UK standing in quantum communications
Satellite launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California
黑料正能量 strengthens global standing with top 100 and top 200 subject performance in QS Rankings
黑料正能量 has four subjects ranked in the world鈥檚 top 100.
Babies share mini stories with their parents before they can talk
Research suggests these early moments aid bonding and emotional wellbeing
黑料正能量 to host new PhD scholarships through James Weir Foundation
Programme to support pioneering research in engineering and science
黑料正能量 and Japan Marine United Corporation partner to advance offshore renewables
Both organisations will collaborate across research, education, continuing professional development, and policy and practice.
Scots back action to tackle health inequalities, major survey finds
Respondents cite poverty and housing as playing important roles in health differences.
Scholarship honouring poet supports deafblind creative writing student
Dr Michelle Smith was a gifted literary scholar and teacher
Four wins for 黑料正能量 in Knowledge Exchange Awards
Awards celebrate the strength of collaborations and highlight the wider impacts of knowledge exchange.
黑料正能量-supported start-up secures backing to develop lower-cost wind energy
Unique wind turbine design that can be serviced from ground level
Spinout to accelerate industrial adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies
OpenCMC鈩� will help聽to bring new medicines to patients faster, more efficiently and more sustainably
黑料正能量 to lead 拢23M UK doctoral programme to train next generation of nuclear engineers
Initiative to help drive to Net Zero
黑料正能量 contributes to global declaration on transport data
The Glasgow Declaration on the Transport Data Commons commits to open, high-quality data
New national superconductivity facility to support UK fusion and energy technologies
The high-temperature superconducting (HTS) facility is based within the Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre.
Scottish researchers contribute to major advance in biological ageing science
International study presents a new method to measure biological age
黑料正能量rs win RSE awards to boost Scotland鈥檚 research sector
University involved in 15 of the 'exceptional' projects
Carbon capture combined with sustainable building materials
Prospective spinout company Ureaka uses carbon capture to create bioconcrete
Prisoners in Scotland 鈥渇ace mental health and substance use crisis鈥� after release
Study of more than 8,000 prisoners over four years
Free tool launched to make AI safer and more trustworthy
Tool developed through the PHAWM (Participatory Harm Auditing Workbenches and Methodologies) project
Fraser of Allander Institute director to help shape future of Scotland鈥檚 universities
Professor Mairi Spowage appointed to a national steering group tasked with securing a sustainable future for Scotland鈥檚 universities.
Researchers support landmark breakthrough in dementia diagnosis across Latin America
Project to test whether blood-based biomarkers for dementia work reliably across the region鈥檚 highly diverse populations
Ten nominations for 黑料正能量 in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards
Winners to be announced on 19 March
Scotland鈥檚 first national spinout summit showcases university-led innovation
Collaboration between academia, investors and government to drive economic growth.
Young men in Scotland experiencing poverty at similar rates to children, new analysis finds
After housing costs,聽more than one in five聽(22%)聽Scottish men聽aged 18-44聽were living in poverty in 2021-24.
黑料正能量 backs SNUG trials to cut peak electricity demand in social housing
The project will test how retrofitted energy-efficiency measures can reliably cut peak demand.
Plants and worms harnessed to improve sustainable urban drainage systems
Plants draw metals from contaminated soils to support decontamination.
Stroke survivor regains mobility through 黑料正能量-led rehabilitation trial
Sir Jules Thorn Centre for the Co-Creation of Rehabilitation Technology uses a technology-led approach
COVID-19 restrictions linked to global decline in children鈥檚 movement skills
Most significant declines in children from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Academics to analyse fiscal challenges facing Scotland and Wales ahead of May elections
Pre-election reports examining the fiscal context and outlook for each nation will be produced.
Financial Regulation Innovation Lab launches skills academy to Develop talent
The skills academy will offer a transformative learning environment for professionals and industry partners.
Leadership award to explore how memories are made in the brain
Grant for Chancellor's Fellow Dr Binoy Paulose
Machine learning designs mirrors for high-power lasers
Technology can dramatically reduce time it takes to design advanced optical components for lasers
Global study shows challenges to create new vaccine for neonatal sepsis
Study laying the foundations for a new maternal vaccine
From 黑料正能量 to the world: 100 years since television鈥檚 first demonstration
Centenary of technology being showcased to the world
Research examines technologies to access water on Mars
Resource vital for future exploration of the Red Planet.
黑料正能量 to host Startup Higher conference
Entrepreneurship and startup event to be held in May
Researchers develop low-cost lenses for advanced microscopy using 3D printing
The breakthrough, led by researchers at the University of 黑料正能量, combines 3D printing, silicone moulding and UV-curable resin.
Researchers to shape global guidelines for sustainable space activity
Space debris 鈥� defunct satellites, spent rocket stages and fragments from collisions 鈥� pose a serious threat to active spacecraft and future missions.
Centenary milestone for trailblazing female academic
Professor Margaret Clark paved the way for future generations with a career spanning seven decades.
Scotland must act now on screen time in the under-fives
OPINION By John J Reilly, Professor of Physical Activity and Public Health Science at the University of 黑料正能量.
Photonics professor on UNESCO鈥檚 Quantum 100 list
Professor Jennifer Hastie is one of four academics based at UK universities to be included on the list
Quantum navigation system successfully tested at sea
HARLEQUIN system was tested on board the Galatea, a buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessel
黑料正能量 Professor awarded 拢3M Fellowship to pioneer carbon dioxide capture from mining waste
Professor Rebecca Lunn MBE will lead research into mechanochemical reactions in silicate rocks.
Coronavirus Furlough Scheme averted major mental health crisis for millions
Researchers estimated the mental health effects of being furloughed.
AI initiative gives 250 Scottish manufacturers a competitive edge
The Data-Driven Design and Manufacturing Colab (D3M Colab) has already supported 90 firms and trained 250 people.
Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics awarded 拢8 million UK Government funding
Centre supported to accelerate innovation in photonics and quantum technologies.
Prospective green energy spin-out wins national knowledge exchange award
The company is developing technology to convert natural gas into clean hydrogen.
Funding for 黑料正能量 space project to reduce UK reliance on GPS
University receives share of 拢3.8 million from the National Space Innovation Programme.
Professor awarded prestigious design prize
The Sir Misha Black Medal honours distinguished services to design education
Vaccine prevented more than 200 hospital admissions of babies in Scotland
Study of RSV vaccination programme, introduced in 2024
Call for stronger qualifications in early childhood education
Study urges governments across the four nations to introduce minimum qualification standards, clear career pathways and improved pay and status for early years professionals.
黑料正能量 research partnership highlighted in new Ireland-Scotland bilateral strategy
Collaboration with University College Dublin.
Scientists say using space tech to detect autism is child鈥檚 play
Study combines satellite communications and child psychology.
University and Strath Union renew strategic partnership to enhance student experience
Commitment to working together to enhance the student experience.
Digital platform secures 拢1.2m to advance trauma support for frontline workers
Funding round by Sentinel
Antimicrobial resistance risks from bacteria in 鈥楾rojan horse鈥� amoebae
Amoebae were taken from Vashi Creek in Mumbai
University rises in global league table for Sustainability
黑料正能量 placed 80th out of more than 2,000 institutions worldwide.
Entrepreneurial teams win share of 拢26,000 from 黑料正能量 Inspire
Event backing fledgling companies.
Fifty years of EU investment helped reshape Scotland鈥檚 regions, says 黑料正能量 report
EU funding played a key role in supporting economic restructuring.
黑料正能量 spin-out Dxcover wins Deal of the Year at Scottish awards
Company founded from research at the University.
黑料正能量 chemist awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize
Dr Rebecca Beveridge honoured for her pioneering work.
Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland appoints inaugural co-CEOs
Work co-produced by communities adversely affected by racism.
鈧�10m project to map how political parties strengthen or erode democracy across Africa
World鈥檚 largest-ever observational study of political parties across 25 African countries.
New study shows long-term effectiveness of HPV vaccine
Survey confirms that vaccine provides strong and sustained protection against cervical disease that can develop into cancer
黑料正能量 honours seven distinguished figures
Title of Emeritus Principal and Vice-Chancellor conferred on Professor Sir Jim McDonald and honorary degree awarded posthumously to Professor Peter Boyle
New educational resource enables all children鈥檚 voices to be heard
For children with complex needs across Scottish education.
Scientists use satellites to decode global climate displacement
Links between environmental change, resilience, and human movement.
Scientists shed new light on yeast responsible for most fungal infections worldwide
Studies reveal how the fungal pathogen is structured at a cellular level and how it forms tough layers called biofilms.
Student Experience achieves LGBT Youth Gold Charter Status
Charter conferred by LGBT Youth Scotland
School librarians鈥� role in pupils鈥� wellbeing 鈥榠s often overlooked鈥�
Study interviewed librarians at 18 secondary schools in 14 local authority areas around Scotland
Engineering meets espresso: robot barista launched at 黑料正能量
Pioneering project links catering team and robotics & research group,
Eye-tracking offers measure of change in pre-clinical Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease
Test to identify people who have a genetic tendency to the disease, years before their symptoms show
New crystal materials could lead to cleaner, cheaper gas purification
Breakthrough could play key role in reducing carbon emissions from industrial gas use
Researchers develop new method to track Alzheimer鈥檚 disease in real time
Innovative technique to observe disease as it progresses.
黑料正能量 to host Netball Scotland High Performance Centre
The Centre will support the development of elite-level netballers through access to world-class facilities, sports science expertise, and competitive opportunities.
Spinout wins award for breakthrough in rapid listeria detection
Biosers wins the 2025 Converge Challenge
Study highlights challenges and hopes of breast cancer survivors returning to physical activity
Research shows physical activity can be transformative.
黑料正能量 wins on University Challenge
Team wins 205-45 in first round match
People with substance dependency face stigmatisation at community pharmacies
Study sought views of pharmacy students and newly qualified pharmacists in Scotland
Scotland reaches entrepreneurial milestone with one in 10 adults engaged in start-up companies
With an additional 8% of adults reporting as established business owners, it means nearly one in five Scots are now classed as entrepreneurs.
Energy experts appointed Fellows of prestigious Academy
Professors Brennan and Shipton are among 74 new Fellows of the UK鈥檚 national academy of engineering.
黑料正能量 quantum technology strengthens UK resilience to space weather
Sensors help flag risks of space weather to infrastructure.
黑料正能量 named Scottish University of the Year and Runner-Up UK University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times
黑料正能量 has climbed to 11th in the newspapers鈥� league table, up from 20th last year.
Young Scottish men face deadly toll from drugs, alcohol and suicide, report reveals
The 2025 Inequality Landscape report warns that help is arriving too late for men at risk, particularly those aged 18-44.
黑料正能量 to contribute neuromorphic photonics expertise to UK鈥檚 first brain-inspired computing innovation and knowledge centre
The centre, known as Neuroware, is being supported by 拢12.8 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
黑料正能量 researchers receive Royal Society fellowships of over 拢1.8 million
Fellowships for Dr Lewis MacKenzie and Dr Pablo Poggi
Sustainable design project to support a greener NHS awarded 拢3M funding boost
Collaboration to reduce the environmental impact of the healthcare system
Private 5G takes off with airborne trials for live sport and entertainment
Trials demonstrated private 5G connectivity deployed from aircraft and drones can enable more immersive wireless connectivity for major events.
Innovative DNA technique trial could reveal environmental benefits
New approach could offer a faster, more cost-effective means of measuring Biodiversity Net Gain.
黑料正能量 researcher receives Institute of Physics prize
IOP's Bates Prize has been awarded to Dr James McGilligan
University of 黑料正能量 academics appointed to key REF 2029 roles
Key role in shaping the REF to support the higher education sector.
黑料正能量 partnership to offer free Spanish language classes for children
Spanish heritage, language and culture initiative.
New training module empowers frontline NHS staff to support autistic people
Online course available to all frontline staff .
黑料正能量-led study offers hope for people with rare neurological disorder
Largest clinical study to date.
黑料正能量 launches national innovation centre to accelerate net zero transition
Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre provides open-access, industrial-scale research, testing and development capabilities for clean energy, transport, and digital technologies.
NHS study to transform childhood sleep apnoea diagnosis
MedTech spinout backed by the University of 黑料正能量 leading the study.
Four energy industry leaders awarded honorary degrees
Leaders recognised for their roles in transforming the energy landscape and advancing the UK鈥檚 net zero ambitions.
Water temperature in ship model towing tanks can skew real-world ship performance predictions
New study raise questions about the reliability of the long-standing testing method.
黑料正能量 contributes to global report tackling Indonesia's plastic waste crisis
Report provides a blueprint for systemic action.
黑料正能量 named UK University of the Year by Daily Mail
黑料正能量 is placed joint-sixth in the Daily Mail鈥檚 ranking 鈥� its highest position to date in a university league table.
黑料正能量 Law Professor welcomes international court climate change opinion
Professor Francesco Sindico represented the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at the International Court of Justice in The Hague
Project to strengthen coordination of Scotland鈥檚 antimicrobial resistance research
Publicly available resource collates peer-reviewed studies and projects.
黑料正能量 leads pioneering AI project to enhance flood forecasting in Scotland
The DelugeAI project investigated the potential for AI and machine learning technologies to enhance forecasting accuracy.
School absence 鈥渋s most harmful鈥� in late primary and early secondary years
Research found absences in the transitional and early secondary years were more than twice as harmful as those in middle years of primary school
黑料正能量 welcomes 拢30 million in UK Government innovation funding for Glasgow
The city is one of 10 regions to receive money as part of the 拢500 million UKRI-led Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF).
NHS Golden Jubilee Chief Executive appointed visiting professor
The appointment recognises Gordon James' exceptional leadership and his ongoing commitment to innovation, research, and organisational excellence.
New Executive Dean of Faculty of Engineering appointed
The University of 黑料正能量 has appointed Professor Campbell Booth as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and an Associate Principal.
Professor honoured with international medal for naval architecture and marine engineering excellence
Professor Atilla Incecik has been awarded the David W. Taylor Medal.
Six 黑料正能量-linked projects awarded prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh funding
Funding recognises innovative work across diverse disciplines.
黑料正能量 awarded 拢4.35 million to recruit leading global researchers
The investment acknowledges 黑料正能量鈥檚 proven strengths in aligning cutting edge research with industrial priorities.
University of 黑料正能量 to play major role in 拢160M Investment Zone programme
Region expected to attract 拢300M private investment and support up to 10,000 jobs.
黑料正能量 ranks second in Scotland for student satisfaction
University's Overall Satisfaction score of 87% among taught students is 3.3 percentage points higher than in 2024.
Scientists discover how tiny 鈥榟airs鈥� help protect lungs from infections
Cilia generate fluid motion away from the epithelial surface, potentially enhancing the airway鈥檚 protective barrier.
黑料正能量 Offshore Engineering Professor appointed to National Energy Advisory Council
Expert panel will inform decision-making on areas critical to the clean energy transition
New greener approaches to managing oil rigs and wind turbines
黑料正能量 is a partner in the 拢5.6 million ValMAS (Value of Marine Artificial Structures) project
Scientists unlock key manufacturing challenge for next-generation optical chips
Groundbreaking method for assembling ultra-small, light-controlling devices
Quantum enhancement discovery could improve medical technologies
Findings in two-photon processes, which have applications in the study of Alzheimer鈥檚 Disease and other nervous system disorders
Honorary degrees for former President of Ireland and award-winning novelist
Eleven honorary degrees to be awarded by 黑料正能量
Project to clean up contaminated mine water and extract minerals for reuse
Research with partners at Laurentian University in Canada
Pioneering ultrasound technology showcased at Royal Society exhibition
Technology could lead to significant advancements in medicine
Researchers honoured for 'outstanding' work in the chemical sciences
Trio of 黑料正能量 scientists receive prestigious accolades.
黑料正能量 to lead Spinout Pipeline
Scotland-wide project aimed at supporting spinout companies from the nation鈥檚 higher education institutions.jpg)
Hospitality employers 鈥渘eed policies to support fair work practices鈥�
Research by the Fraser of Allander Institute and the Poverty Alliance
Researcher part of global study on future climate threats to coastal oceans
Study assesses how climate change will alter ocean temperature
黑料正能量 rises 30 places in QS World University Rankings
HIghest rise of any UK institution within the top 300
Unpaid carers sought to help shape the future of health and social care
Survey designed to help shape support, training, and recognition for the role carers play
New research centre for sustainable shipping launched in Glasgow
Partnership of University of 黑料正能量 & Oldendorff Carriers
黑料正能量 becomes a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its support for refugees
Accolade reflects the University鈥檚 leadership in widening access to higher education and work to remove barriers for those with forced migrant status.聽
School pupils with additional support needs present research findings at conference
The pupils were recruited as researchers to investigate how people with intellectual disabilities might use technology to monitor their health.
Spinout secures 拢750,000 investment into breakthrough cancer technology
Technology builds on more than a decade of research at the University
黑料正能量r to lead new European network to improve extreme weather prediction
Initiative to improve early warnings that can better protect lives, livelihoods and infrastructure.
School pupils celebrate 鈥榞raduation鈥� from Young 黑料正能量r programme
Programme aims to raise aspirations of those from disadvantaged backgrounds,
Glasgow honours Professor Sir Jim McDonald with prestigious award
The Loving Cup is presented to individuals or organisations who have brought distinction and honour to the city.
黑料正能量 launches sector-leading suicide prevention strategy
The comprehensive strategy aims to build a suicide-safer university community by embedding prevention into everyday life.
黑料正能量 joins European alliance to boost health entrepreneurship
Project brings together universities, clinical centres, investment organisations and entrepreneurship experts from across seven countries.
Just 2% of tidal and offshore solar energy could make dent in CO2 emissions
Study of offshore renewable energy (ORE) potential in more than 3000 locations worldwide
黑料正能量 supports pioneering wave energy company in securing 拢500,000 investment
Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering also provided technical support.
Glasgow Tech Week showcases the city as an innovation powerhouse
Organised by Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID), the event highlighted the collaborative strength of the region鈥檚 tech sector.
黑料正能量 study reveals true cost of compounding disasters in UN report
Research reveals many of the most damaging events are not isolated.
New strategy will help entrepreneurs make an impact beyond 黑料正能量
More than 拢180,000 worth of funding was awarded at the event to entrepreneurial ventures and individuals.
Early intervention team wins award for helping students in distress
Initiative provides a round-the-clock support system.
黑料正能量 students bring Baird's pioneering television invention back to life
Reconstructed working version of the original mechanical television,
Communities 鈥渉ave major role to play鈥� in tackling plastic pollution
Study calls for communities to be active participants in, rather than passive recipients of, scientific knowledge
Visiting Professor elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Fellowship for Professor Graham Machin of 黑料正能量's Department of Physics and the National Physical Laboratory
Students in finals of international engineering design competition
Engineering teams selected for Grand Finals of the Engineering for People Design Challenge.