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New Research Investigates Links Atweeen Robert Burns’ Literary Genius an Freemasonry The University o Glesga’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies has embarked on a pioneerin project that delves intae the intricate relationship atween Scotland’s maist celebrated poet, Robert Burns, an Freemasonry. A dedicated PhD scholar has bin appynted tae explore hou Burns’ Masonic affiliations shaped…

Scotland’s Rainforests Mak a Comeback: £10 Million Investment Sparks Recovery In an ambitious move tae environmental restoration, the Scottish Government has allocated £10 million for the revitalisation o the kintra’s rare coastal temperate rainforests. Ower 1,200 hectares o degraded habitat are set tae thrive ance mair, thanks tae an initial investment o £5 million in…

Hidden Heroes: New Discoveries Unveil Cellular Defenders Against Viruses A grundbrakkin study fae the MRC-University o Glesga Centre for Virus Research haes unveiled hoo certain human cells can act like superheroes in the fecht against viral infections. This research, conducted in collaboration wi the Rosalind Franklin Institute an published in Molecular Cell, reveals the remairkable…

Scotland Taks Bauld Steps tae Protect Its Seabird Populations The Scottish Government is makin significant strides tae protect seabird populations profoondly affected by climate chynge an invasive species. Recent reports indicate that nearly twa-thirds o Scotland’s seabird species hae seen dramatic declines ower the past twa decades. Alarmingly, eicht species, includin the Arctic tarn /…

New Study Reveals Dementia Risk in Former Fitbaers No Linked tae Lifestyle Factors In a grundbrakin study led by consultant neuropathologist Professor Willie Stewart fae the University o Glesga, researchers hae uncovered that lifestyle factors commonly associated wi dementia dinnae contribute tae the heichened risk observed in former professional fitbaers. The findins, published in JAMA…

£5 Million Boost for Unpaid Carers: A Lifeline for Short Braks In a significant move tae support unpaid carers, the Scottish government has annoonced an additional £5 million allocation tae the Voluntary Sector Short Braks Fund, bringin the total investment for the 2025-26 period tae £13 million. This fundin surge aims tae provide relief tae…