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A flourishing partnership with Tanzania

Meet the alumni working in Africa to eradicate the scourge of mosquito-borne diseases.

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Keeping it green

Our research is helping to tackle urgent global challenges

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Driving sustainable change

Digital twins, aquaculture and retrofitting – we are working hard to tackle the most crucial global challenges.

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A royal honour for the Centre for Robert Burns Studies

Our world-renowned Centre for Robert Burns Studies has gained the University's sixth Queen’s Anniversary Prize.

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Serious about sustainability

Along with our world-changing SDGs research, we’re planting trees, harvesting rainwater, storing solar power and more.

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7 ways UofG is changing the world of cancer research

We’re working every day to advance the global fight: a variety of new cancer research projects are making an impact.

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Is rugby as we know it heading for the sin bin?

UofG research is showing more concerning evidence about the risks of contact sport.

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Making farming greener

Our researchers are creating biodegradable sensors that can be composted at the end of their lifespan.

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Going viral

Our renowned Centre for Virus Research and its stellar efforts over the past two years in the fight against COVID-19.

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Building a sustainable internet

For the sake of our planet we need to make the internet more sustainable.

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We’re serious about climate change

Our staff and students are taking the lead in tackling climate change.

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Spotlight on climate change

Research projects that are making a difference.

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What's in a name?

How is your city described? And does it matter? The answer is yes.

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A fight for survival

The world’s corals are stressed and dying. How can we reverse the catastrophe of coral bleaching?

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Their story is our story

Our research on runaway slaves has helped us face up to our past.

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COVID-19 research response

We’re at the heart of Scotland’s response to the current coronavirus outbreak.

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Showing dementia the red card

Is heading the ball on a football field facing the final whistle?

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Spotlight on diabetes

Groundbreaking research from Glasgow suggests Type 2 diabetes need not be an irreversible condition.

An astronaut sets foot on the moon, beside an American flag (photo: NASA).

From University Avenue to the Universe

Glasgow’s scientific and engineering expertise is helping to shape the space industry of the future.

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Easier to digest

Imagine a pill that photographs you from the inside. We've developed a smarter way to examine the colon.

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Time up for malaria?

Our researchers have made a major breakthrough which could herald the eradication of malaria.

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Helping the NHS

Our research is helping the NHS recover £1 million per year.