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‘My son nearly died from meningitis B. Here’s what I want you to know’

Ross Simpson was just 18 and in his first year at the University of Glasgow when he became critically ill with meningitis in 2023

The Independent UK

University of Glasgow agrees ‘cost reduction measures’

A voluntary severance scheme is expected to launch later in the summer.

The Independent UK

Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: “How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their...” Learn why true happiness grows when you care about others — the timeless wisdom that proves human kindness is stronger than selfishness

Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: This is one of the most powerful openings in the history of economics and philosophy. It perfectly highlights a side of Adam Smith that people often forget. While everyone remembers him for the "invisible hand" and self-interest in The Wealth of Nations, this…

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MSPs question expert report into social class at Holyrood

MSPs have questioned an expert's report into social class at Holyrood after it concluded there is only one politician in the Scottish Parliament…

The National (Scotland)

Ann Barrett obituary

Oncologist and authority on paediatric radiotherapy who championed a multidisciplinary, holistic approach

The Guardian - UK

Changes to whale feeding ground may raise risk of mass strandings – study

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have shed light on one of Scotland’s biggest mass stranding events.

Evening Standard

280-year-old bomb found in Scotland: Undetonated shell from Culloden battlefield shocks archaeologists

A team of archaeologists has discovered an undetonated mortar shell from the 1746 Culloden battlefield in Scotland. The find comes as part of an excavation led by both the National Trust for Scotland and the University of Glasgow and provides an excellent insight into the final Jacobite rising through the…

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Virus with links to yellow fever discovered in Scotland for first time

The usutu virus has been known to cause ‘significant’ blackbird population declines in many European countries, including the UK.

Evening Standard

Large proportion of diabetics may have undiagnosed heart failure, study suggests

Research involving 700 patients was led by the University of Glasgow.

Evening Standard

UK surgeon cleared of antisemitism criticises GMC’s plan to challenge ruling

Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah accuses regulator of seeking ‘politically acceptable’ outcome after allegations dismissed

The Guardian - UK

Care for others was at heart of Jeane Freeman’s life, thanksgiving service told

The former health secretary died earlier in February.

Evening Standard

Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest

With medication largely unaffordable in the country, experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type 2 diabetes rates

The Guardian - UK

Up to half of coarse sediments on UK urban beaches may be human-made, study suggests

Researchers say waste dumping and climate breakdown have contributed to rise in brick, concrete and glass on beaches

The Guardian - UK

Mother of grade error student says inquiry into his death must take place

Ethan Scott Brown took his own life after wrongly being told he could not graduate with an Honours degree.

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University of Glasgow rector cleared by medical watchdog over alleged antisemitism

Palestine activist and doctor Ghassan Abu-Sittah also cleared over alleged support for Hamas in case brought by GMC

The Conversation

Chemistry is stuck in the dark ages – ‘chemputation’ can bring it into the digital world

Chemistry deals with that most fundamental subject: matter. New drugs, materials and batteries all depend on our ability to make new molecules. But discovery of new substances is slow, expensive and fragile. Each molecule is treated as a bespoke craft project. If a synthesis works in one lab, it often…

Evening Standard

Retired HGV driver undergoes heart bypass using gene therapy to reduce risks

The procedure aims to extend the lifespan of blood vessels used during the graft process in the surgery.

Evening Standard

Mother of student who killed himself after grade error collects his degree

Ethan Scott Brown took his own life after being wrongly told that he would not be eligible to graduate by the University of Glasgow.

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The Independent UK

Mother of student who killed himself after university’s grade error collects his degree

Ethan Scott Brown, 23, was a geography student at the University of Glasgow

Evening Standard

Mother of student who killed himself after grade error to collect his degree

Ethan Scott Brown’s family, from Coatbridge, will attend his graduation ceremony and collect his degree.

The Guardian - UK

Gaza PhD student ‘heartbroken’ as family blocked from entering the UK

Manar al-Houbi’s husband and children refused entry despite her winning a scholarship to cover tuition fees, living costs and housing for them all

The Guardian - UK

UK universities offered to monitor students’ social media for arms firms, emails show

Loughborough, Heriot-Watt and Glasgow corresponded with companies concerned about campus protests

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university cuts ties with heritage body over racism row

A SCOTTISH university has paused work with the national heritage body currently embroiled in a racism row, the Sunday National can reveal.

The National (Scotland)

Hoaxer who threatened to bomb Glasgow University jailed

A Twitter/X troll who made notes about mass shootings told staff and police he was going to bomb the University of Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

Mum calls for answers after son’s suicide over Glasgow university grades error

THE mum of a student who took his own life after wrongly being told he would not be eligible to graduate says he was “failed” by the university.

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