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University of Glasgow Hosts Global Social Media Conference as Online Safety Debate Grows
The University of Glasgow is hosting the International Conference on Social Media & Society, bringing together global experts to examine the impact of social media, AI and algorithms. The event comes as governments introduce tougher online safety measures and researchers explore how technology is shaping communities, democracy and public policy.
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GCU Rejoins University Alliance to Boost Skills, Innovation and Graduate Employability
Glasgow Caledonian University has rejoined University Alliance, reinforcing its commitment to industry collaboration, widening access and graduate employability. The move strengthens GCU's role within a UK-wide network of universities focused on delivering work-ready graduates, applied research and the skills needed to support economic growth.
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Glasgow Invites Boston to “Come and See The Original” After World Cup
Glasgow has launched a targeted tourism campaign in Boston, inviting Americans to “come and see the original” traffic cone. Featuring the city’s iconic Duke of Wellington statue, the campaign builds on the friendship forged between Scotland supporters and local communities during the World Cup.
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UWS to Honour Eight Influential Figures at Summer Graduations
Eight leading figures from business, public health, media, sport and the creative industries will receive honorary doctorates from the University of the West of Scotland. The 2026 recipients include broadcaster Jean Johansson, Scottish EDGE CEO Evelyn McDonald and the co-founders of Glasgow City Football Club.
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University of Glasgow Develops Tiny Implantable Microbots for Next-Generation Healthcare
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed ultra-small wireless implant technology that could transform future healthcare. The new 'µBots' use advanced magnetoelectric antennas to transmit data through human tissue, opening the door to implantable devices capable of diagnosing, monitoring and treating a wide range of neurological and chronic conditions.
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Mark Logan Donates £15,000 to Support Scotland’s Next Generation of Creative Entrepreneurs
Former Scotland Chief Entrepreneur Mark Logan has pledged £15,000 to support creative entrepreneurs through a new Converge award. The funding will help startups in the performing and production arts develop commercially viable businesses, recognising the creative industries as a major driver of Scotland's future innovation economy.
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Glasgow Researchers Develop Novel Food Ingredient That Could Help Prevent Weight Gain
A pioneering dietary fibre developed by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Imperial College London has received EU approval as a Novel Food. The ingredient, designed to help prevent gradual weight gain by increasing feelings of fullness, could soon be incorporated into everyday foods such as bread, cereals and…
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University of the West of Scotland Hosts 48-Hour GameJam and AniJam Event
Students at the University of the West of Scotland created original video games and animations in just 48 hours during the University's first combined GameJam and AniJam. The industry-inspired challenge gave aspiring games developers and animators hands-on experience of fast-paced creative production and collaborative working.
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