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Museums in the Metaverse

Museums in the Metaverse

We're putting museums in the Metaverse so barriers become a thing of the past.

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Chip-free wireless sensors could reduce environmental impact of electronic tags

Chip-free wireless sensors could reduce environmental impact of electronic tags

A more sustainable new form of electronic tag could help reduce the vast environmental impact caused by single-use RFID technologies, researchers say.

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Brain health in contact sports

Brain health in contact sports

We're identifying links between rugby and brain health to improve safety measures for players.

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Training AI to detect cancer

Training AI to detect cancer

We're teaching AI the language of cancer so we can better predict patient outcomes.

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Net zero cities

Net zero cities

We're planning net-zero cities so sustainable living is made possible.

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SolSpace power

SolSpace power

We're reflecting sunlight in space to generate more power on earth.

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Dismantling menopause stigma

Dismantling menopause stigma

We're dismantling the menopause stigma so everyone feels empowered at work.

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Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies

Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies

In 2018, we embarked on a groundbreaking journey of self-reflection publishing our Slavery, Abolition and the University of Glasgow report.

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Research breakthrough for 6G communications networks

Research breakthrough for 6G communications networks

A breakthrough development in wireless communication technology could help deliver the ultra-fast and software-controlled 6G networks of the future.

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Research blasts off towards future space factory development

Research blasts off towards future space factory development

Researchers from the James Watt School of Engineering have taken a step towards a future where orbital factories can 3D print future tech in space.

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Re-framing the picture: Gender equity policy in the film industries

Re-framing the picture: Gender equity policy in the film industries

A new report unveils groundbreaking insights into gender equity policy in the film industries.

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The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology

A global Commission aims to settle the ongoing dispute of obesity as a disease and presents a novel, nuanced approach to diagnose obesity.

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New study to understand the relationship between ADHD and suicide risk

New study to understand the relationship between ADHD and suicide risk

ADHD UK is delighted to announce a new research partnership with the University of Glasgow to explore the relationship between ADHD and suicide risk.

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Marine fish are responding to climate change by relocating towards the poles

Marine fish are responding to climate change by relocating towards the poles

The majority of fish populations in the sea are responding to global warming by relocating towards colder waters nearer the north and south poles.

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Overtourism in Europe

Overtourism in Europe

Dr Colom-Montero’s research focuses on social and cultural responses to overtourism.

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Key facts

  • 1st in Scotland for research outputs
  • 5th in Russell Group for 4* research outputs
  • Research grants and contracts £221.3m
  • Funding body grants £182.7m