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A University in the top 1%* of the world. A College with an international reputation for teaching and research excellence. We bring together seven research institutes and three schools, ensuring we remain at the forefront of internationally-competitive, leading edge research and provide a rich, stimulating learning environment for our students. Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparat

ive Medicine
Institute of Cancer Sciences
Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
Institute of Molecular, Cell and Systems Biology
Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology

School of Life Sciences
School of Medicine
School of Veterinary Medicine

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05/06/2026

Yesterday, we were delighted to host the Equalise Centre Day at the University of Glasgow, bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners and partners to connect, reflect and share ideas on advancing health equity.

A huge thank you to our inspiring speakers from Public Health Scotland, the Scottish Government, Scottish Women’s Budget Group and Voluntary Health Scotland, whose expertise and insights sparked engaging discussions and helped deepen our collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Events like this highlight the importance of collaboration in driving meaningful change. It was a pleasure to welcome colleagues, collaborators and friends of the Centre, and to see such enthusiasm for translating evidence into action.

We look forward to building on the conversations and connections made throughout the day as we continue working together from evidence to equity.

04/06/2026

Glasgow Science Festival starts today!

Glasgow Science Festival is turning 20! Join the celebrations as we mark two decades of bringing action-packed events to places and spaces across the city.

Enjoy events such as cocktail classes, our sustainably powered music festival with a ceilidh and our ‘Cheers for 20 Years’ party night.

Running from the 4th to 14th June, we reflect on the incredible contribution Glasgow research has made and ask what the next 20 years might look like.

Almost all events are free.

Venues across the City
Thurs 4th to Sun 14th June

For more information and to browse our full programme, please visit www.glasgowsciencefestival.org.uk

03/06/2026

New University of Glasgow-led research has revealed that up to half of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases may remain undiagnosed, despite CKD now being the ninth leading cause of death globally.

Published in The Lancet and led by Dr Jennifer Lees, the landmark series of papers highlights how wider use of a simple urine test could significantly improve early detection and treatment of the condition.

CKD affects an estimated 844 million adults worldwide and around 7.2 million people in the UK. Yet many individuals remain unaware they have the disease due to a lack of symptoms in its early stages.

The research calls for greater investment in diagnosis, prevention and treatment, with particular attention to groups disproportionately affected by underdiagnosis.

As thousands of kidney experts gather in Glasgow this week for the European Renal Association Congress, these findings reinforce the importance of early detection in reducing the global burden of kidney disease.

Read more: https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1273689_en.html

01/06/2026

📢 Reminder: Applications are still open for our MSc Clinical Trials programme!

If you are looking to develop your career in clinical research, this is your opportunity to join the September 2027 cohort.

Apply here 👉 https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/clinical-trials/

29/05/2026

📢 Join the University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory to celebrate its partnerships and achievements ahead of the programme’s conclusion later this year 🎉

This event will showcase how the Living Lab has brought together partners across academia, healthcare, industry, and local communities to drive innovation and meaningful impact for patients and communities across Glasgow.

👉 What can you expect?

The day will begin with an interactive Insight & Impact Exhibition, featuring artwork, videos, posters, and first-hand insights from the Living Lab’s core team and partners.

From there, a series of themed sessions will explore how the programme has created the conditions for innovation to thrive, accelerated research in real-world clinical settings, and built local awareness, skills, and participation - while also looking ahead to how its insights can shape future approaches to innovation in healthcare.

💡 Who should attend?

This event is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about successful cross-sector approaches to healthcare innovation and their impact on patients, communities, and the NHS.

📍 Queen Elizabeth Teaching & Learning Centre
📅 Friday 19 June | 10am - 3:30pm
🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-laboratory-programme-showcase-event-tickets-1989371974127

28/05/2026

"I go where the opportunity presents itself."

Koorosh shares his experience of making friends at the University of Glasgow, his favourite place on campus to relax and study, and his ambitions for the future.

Explore MRes Biomedical Sciences - https://buff.ly/xoXslSP

27/05/2026

💜 New funding will support vital research into Dravet Syndrome, a severe and hard-to-treat form of epilepsy which begins in infancy.

Researchers at the University of Glasgow, led by Professor Andreas Brunklaus in our School of Health and Wellbeing, have secured a three-year Endeavour Project Grant from the Epilepsy Research Institute to help improve understanding, treatment decisions and care for children living with the condition.

Working alongside collaborators at King’s College London, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Dravet Syndrome UK, the project aims to develop family-friendly tools and measures to support clinical trials, NHS care and future gene-targeted treatments.

Read more here - https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1266476_en.html

25/05/2026

🌱 Life Sciences Peer Mentoring 2026–27 🌱

Looking to support others or get a bit of guidance yourself? The Life Sciences Peer Mentoring Scheme is now open for sign-ups!

By completing the form, you can choose to:

🔬 Become a mentor (with short training provided before you begin)
🤝 Be matched with a mentor for support throughout your studies

All mentors will receive training and have access to a dedicated Microsoft Teams space for ongoing support.

Fill in the form via the QR code or explore here https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KVxybjp2UE-B8i4lTwEzyP37xT44iwlHlyHeUmvylE9UNTRNV1JPNkdGT0hBSzIzNTVaQTFSVFFBVi4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

If you have any questions about the scheme, feel free to get in touch at [email protected].

Get involved and help build a supportive Life Sciences community 💚

22/05/2026

🎉 is proud to congratulate Professor Frances Mair and Professor Petra Meier on being elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Their appointments recognise world-leading contributions to public health research, from shaping health policy and improving population health to advancing understanding of chronic illness and multimorbidity.

We are proud to see their outstanding work recognised alongside leading biomedical and health scientists from across the UK and beyond.

Read in full: https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1266170_en.html

21/05/2026

The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR) has received samples from around 20 individuals who were aboard the ship.

Researchers at the CVR are examining blood and nasal samples from passengers, crew, and traced contacts.

Professor Emma Thomson, Director of the CVR, said the main aim is to investigate potential treatments and a vaccine:

"We are working on improving our understanding of how the virus divides, transmits, and thinking about how current antiviral treatments can be used as a new treatment,"

"For example, some vaccines that have been designed to fight against other types of hantavirus might also work against the Andes strain."

The CVR is one of the few specialist laboratories in the UK that can rapidly scale up for this kind of research, as it did during Covid-19.

Read full BBC news article - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3326kje5g5o

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