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The University of Glasgow is set to become one of the UK’s leading centres for cutting-edge medical magnetics research with the establishment of a new laboratory facility at @uofgengineering.bsky.social. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

UofG, in partnership with @glasgowcc.bsky.social have launched Gaelic Connect, a digital platform connecting Glasgow's #Gaelic community. Find cèilidhs, learning groups & more at your fingertips. @sngaidhlig.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Computer analysis of complex geospatial data could be made more environmentally-friendly thanks to GeoAggregator - a groundbreaking new software model built by a team from @uofgges.bsky.social. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

New survey findings published today from over 1,000 Taylor Swift fans on their vinyl record consumption, listening habits, and environmental sustainability attitudes. Interesting differences between why Gen Z buy vinyl vs. a more traditional middle-aged demographic 🎵🎵🎵👀

New @uofglasgow.bsky.social research led by @uofgartshums.bsky.social @profmattbrennan.bsky.social Brennan & @uofgengineering.bsky.social Dr Graeme Hunt reveals changing vinyl consumption patterns among Taylor Swift fans with 25% open to eco-friendly alternatives. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Gaelic manuscripts lost for 50 years have been found by @uofglasgow.bsky.social Professor of Gaelic Rob Ó Maolalaigh www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

ICYMI @uofgvc.bsky.social @murrayp.bsky.social @pjdelacour.bsky.social were in attendance last week for the official handover of the chair of @scga.bsky.social from @uofglasgow.bsky.social to the University of St Andrews. Keynotes by former Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar & @johnswinney.bsky.social

Researchers at @uofgengineering.bsky.social have led the development of a new energy-efficient artificial vision system inspired by the human brain and made in part using honey. It could help reduce the impact of electronic waste. Read more here: gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

We were pleased to welcome Parliamentary Secretary at the Cabinet Office, @abenaoppongasare.bsky.social, to @uofgarc.bsky.social earlier this week to learn about the University's cutting-edge quantum technologies research. Find out more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Our Spotlight on Research series continues with Tim Peacock. A Lecturer in History, Tim’s interests span nuclear history, space security, games and more. His work explores new ways to tackle societal challenges. Full video: youtu.be/crdAh-psR-o

A research project led by @markhci.bsky.social of @uofgcompsci.bsky.social is setting out to explore the positive and negative effects that future generations of augmented reality technologies could have on society. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

An international team of engineers and physicists led by Prof Matteo Clerici of @uofgengineering.bsky.social have found a way to use quantum light to improve the performance of cutting-edge spectroscopy. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A more sustainable new form of electronic tag developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help reduce the vast environmental impact caused by single-use RFID technologies. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A landmark development led by researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help create a new generation of diamond-based transistors for use in high-power electronics. Read more here: gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Buchan 150 lecture at @uofgnews.bsky.social on 11 March: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-buchan.... Themes include Security and Society, Who are We? and the Island, integrating Buchan's political and literary writing @ahallardyce.bsky.social @billykayscot.bsky.social @willdalrymple.bsky.social

Dr Paul Harvey is leading the School of Computing Science's role in a UN focus group which aims to harness the power of AI to improve the design and performance of communications networks. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Dr @rairmacedo.bsky.social of @uofgengineering.bsky.social is collaborating with Prof Robert Stamps of @umanitoba.bsky.social on a new quantum research project supported by funding from @ukri.org and NSERC in Canada. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

From fields to fauna, Robert Burns saw poetry in every blade of grass. @uofglasgow.bsky.social @glasgowburns.bsky.social @paulinemackay.bsky.social @dr-ron.bsky.social unveil new PhD scholarship researching the bard's profound connection with the natural world #BurnsNight gla.ac/3PKLkUS

It's nearly #BurnsNight! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Our @chapelchoir.bsky.social perform 'Blyth hae I been on yon hill' - a piece Burns said was ‘one of the finest songs I ever made in my life’. Enjoy this beautiful tribute to Scotland’s National Bard 🎶 @glasgowburns.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/D-oSj...

Prof Caroline Gauchotte-Lindsay (@drcgl119.bsky.social) and Dr Dezong Zhao of @uofgengineering.bsky.social are lending their support to two projects newly-funded by EPSRC which aim to tackle key engineering challenges. Read more here: gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Scotland must do more to help hydropower face climate challenges, new research from Prof Richard Williams and partners including @scottishepa.bsky.social and @naturescot.bsky.social suggests. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... And watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPDl...

A new project led by @hadihei.bsky.social of @uofgengineering.bsky.social will investigate the potential of ‘neurobots’ to treat epilepsy, supported by £4m in new funding from @aria-research.bsky.social. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A project led by @hesterparr.bsky.social of the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences and @slipshodspeller.bsky.social of @edinburghuni.bsky.social to help East Dunbartonshire library users tackle low winter moods is being hailed as a success. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

We were pleased to showcase the innovative research of TransiT and Chemify for @scottishlabour.bsky.social leader @anassarwar.bsky.social during a visit to @uofgarc.bsky.social this week. Read more here: gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

The next #RethinkingSAD ‘Wintering Well’ walks are taking place on 14th Jan from Milngavie Library and 17th Jan from William Patrick Library. Sign up! Milngavie walk: Tuesday 14th: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wintering-... Kirkintilloch walk: Friday 17th: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wintering-...

ICYMI @tenementals.bsky.social discuss why they were set up and how their recently launched 1st album is helping to remember Glasgow's history through music. The band is led by @uofglasgow.bsky.social Professor David Archibald youtu.be/xuU_XSQjBS4?...

New research from Dr Gilles Bailet in the James Watt School of Engineering, which overcomes the challenges of 3D printing in zero gravity, could lead to future ‘space factories’. Read more about the research, supported by EPSRC and @uofgiaa.bsky.social ➡️ gla.ac/3Py8pd7 youtu.be/0ctWgNqUS2E

New research finds that certain combinations of long-term health conditions are associated with worse quality of life and should be taken into account when assessing patients. The study is led by @uofglasgow.bsky.social and the University of Leicester. @uofgshw.bsky.social ➡️ gla.ac/40ausLS

We’re rounding off our #Kelvin200 celebrations by unveiling a new #VR museum dedicated to Lord Kelvin's groundbreaking inventions, part of our £5.6m Museums in the Metaverse project. Try it for yourself this week at the ARC! @uofgarc.bsky.social Read more ➡️ gla.ac/41CYMBf

My latest long read on #UnescoTrail #Edinburgh #Dunedin pressreader.com/article/2815... #Gaza #Asylum #SDGs #17Booksfor17SDGs

Congrats to researchers from our James Watt School of Engineering and colleagues at @unisouthampton.bsky.social on winning the IET's Excellence and Innovation Award for their pioneering work on new wireless therapeutics! Read more here: gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

👏 @uofglasgow.bsky.social archaeology students & staff led by @urbanprehistorian.bsky.social whose findings @glasgowgardenfestival.org have been listed among Scotland's top five archaeological discoveries of 2024. It was funded by UofG & Glasgow City Heritage Trust. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

One of the finds from our Glasgow City Heritage Trust funded digs earlier this year at the site of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival made a list of the top 5 finds of the year - and featured on the BBC Scotland news homepage today! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Announcing the 2025 @glasgowburns.bsky.social Conference held at our Advanced Research Centre. Join us on 18 Jan for fresh perspectives on Scotland's National Bard. See the programme & book your place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/centre-for-robert-burns-studies-conference-tickets-1029780480137

Would you like to learn more about Robert Burns? @uofglasgow.bsky.social just announced their 2025 @glasgowburns.bsky.social conference. Among the many excellent speakers, SAHA Steering Committee member Prof Jo Gill and SAHA co-chair @murrayp.bsky.social More info and tickets 👇

🦸 Hidden superheroes in our cells!? @waelskamel.bsky.social, @castello-lab.bsky.social & the Rosalind Franklin Institute have uncovered how a team of cellular “superheroes” leap into action to stop viruses in their tracks. More: gla.ac.uk/research/az/... The study: cell.com/molecular-ce...

🆕 New research from @cvrinfo.bsky.social finds the ‘Clark Kent’ of cells, secretly fighting to protect us from viruses. In the study, scientists have discovered that human cells are home to their own hidden superheroes, covertly helping us to fight off a range of viruses. More➡️ gla.ac/3ZOFIP2

A historic milestone has been reached as the first cohort of students graduates from the world’s first Masters in Reparatory Justice. This double-degree programme is a collaboration between the University of Glasgow and The University of the West Indies. Congratulations graduates! gla.ac/4gvxnWh

Our tower has been illuminated purple during the #16DaysActivism - a global campaign against gender-based violence. We're committed to ensuring everyone feels safe on our campuses. If you need support, please reach out: gla.ac/3ZmZvE0 #TogetherAgainstGBV #OneTeamUofG

Remember to get your ticket for our annual conference! We are looking forward to Christopher Waddell’s presentation ‘Ilk cowslip cup shall kep a tear’ - Using Burns as a Medium to Further Green Initiatives at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum’ Tickets 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/centre-for...

Horses have been infected with H5N1 – avian flu – in Asia, and those infections have been occurring in horses undetected, according to a new study led by @uofglasgow.bsky.social's @cvrinfo.bsky.social in collaboration with an international team of scientists. More➡️ gla.ac/41pgA2K

A new podcast series from the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences is setting out to explore questions of identity, culture and belonging among young Europeans living in Scotland. Read more about and listen to 'I'm Migrant' here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

New impact projects at @uofglasgow.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social, @heriotwattuni.bsky.social and @uniofstandrews.bsky.social will benefit from new funding from the Photonics and Quantum Accelerator. Read more here: gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Landmark research project @glasgowburns.bsky.social to explore Robert Burns's connections with Freemasonry. A PhD scholar has been appointed to study how masonic networks influenced Scotland's national poet & his works like 'A Man's a Man for a' That'. ➡️ gla.ac/3CZiNb5 @paulinemackay.bsky.social

Hello Bluesky from us here at the Centre for Robert Burns Studies👋 Follow us for news and information on upcoming events as we approach Burns season 😁📚✍🏼 #robertburns #scottishliterature @uofglasgow.bsky.social

We’re delighted that our co-director, @dimitrafimi.bsky.social, features in a brand new #Tolkien documentary! It’s now online for all to watch.

A new report Towards a Dyslexia-Friendly Scotland by Dyslexia Scotland & Dr Jeremy Law shares insights from 1,400+ participants on barriers in education, work & daily life, and how to address them. Read more on the #SocSciHub: tinyurl.com/2p9mhp2t