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

Scotland’s Rainforests Mak a Comeback: £10 Million Investment Sparks Recovery In an ambitious move tae environmental restoration, e Scottish Government has allocated £10 million for e revitalisation o the kintra’s rare coastal temperate rainforests. Ower 1,200 hectares o degraded habitat are set tae thrive eence 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 his unveiled foo certain human cells can act like superheroes in e fecht against viral infections. Iss research, conducted in collaboration wi the Rosalind Franklin Institute an published in Molecular Cell, reveals e remairkable…

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

New Study Reveals Dementia Risk in Former Fitbaers Nae Linked tae Lifestyle Factors In a grundbrakin study led by consultant neuropathologist Professor Willie Stewart fae the University o Glesga, researchers hae uncovered aat lifestyle factors commonly associated wi dementia dinna contribute tae the heichened risk observed in former professional fitbaers. E findins, published in JAMA…

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