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Scientists say monthly visits from family and friends can help you live longer

‘We need to see more society-level interventions and support that make social connections easier’

The Independent UK

People never visited by loved ones more likely to die earlier, study finds

Those who do not see friends or family are 77% more likely to die of any cause – and even monthly visits can make big difference

The Guardian - UK

Lack of friend or family visits linked to increased death risk

Researchers said people should try visit friends and loved ones at least once a month.

The Independent UK

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A new theory linking evolution and physics has scientists baffled – but is it solving a problem that doesn't exist?

In October, a paper titled “Assembly theory explains and quantifies selection and evolution” appeared in the top science journal Nature. The authors – a team led by Lee Cronin at the University of Glasgow and Sara Walker at Arizona State University – claim their theory is an “interface between physics…

The Conversation

SNP president to give lecture highlighting ‘severe threat to democracy’ in Scotland

SNP PRESIDENT Michael Russell is to highlight a “severe threat to democracy” in Scotland in Glasgow University's 2023 Thomas Muir Lecture.

The National (Scotland)

Gaelic singer Gillebrìde MacMillan on 10 things that changed his life

Adam Robertson spoke with Gaelic singer and Outlander's language consultant Gillebrìde MacMillan on the 10 things that changed his life.

The National (Scotland)

Gillebride MacMillan: 10 things that changed my life

Gaelic singer and Outlander consultant Gillebride MacMillan on the 10 things that changed his life.

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish university named best in UK, knocking Oxbridge from top spot

The University of St Andrews has been named the top UK university in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide.

The Independent UK

AI analysis could help speed up heart failure detection, research suggests

It is estimated that more than a million people in the UK are living with heart failure.

The Independent UK

How the work of Adam Smith could help solve the UK skills gap

Tackling the UK’s productivity problem will require long-term public investment in quality education aimed at closing the skills gap and boosting equality – a plan the 18th-century economist Adam Smith would certainly have agreed with.

The Conversation

Isle of Rum gives scientists ‘head start’ for examining rocks from Mars

NASA SCIENTISTS say studying ancient rocks from the Isle of Rum will give them a “good head start” as they prepare to examine Martian samples.

The National (Scotland)

Outlander conference will explore far more than popular culture phenomenon

The word 'outlander' can signify a number of different things.

The National (Scotland)

Four out of five young offenders have history of head injuries, study suggests

Researchers at the University of Glasgow found that, of a sample of 103 young offenders, 82 had sustained a significant head injury at some point.

The Independent UK

Scottish university plants apple from tree in Albert Einstein's summer home

A university in Glasgow has planted a cutting on its campus to celebrate its links to Albert Einstein.

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow University named second best in Scotland in student review league table

The StudentCrowd league table revealed the top 20 best universities in the UK for 2023 based on 24,041 student reviews, with Glasgow named second in Scotland and eighth in the UK.

Glasgow Live

Author Douglas Stuart and Olympian Laura Muir given honourary degrees from Glasgow University

Author Douglas Stuart and Olympic athlete Laura Muir were presented with an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow. Douglas said he "didn't feel like university life" was for him growing up.

Daily Record

Scots author Douglas Stuart reveals plans for adapting 1980s Glasgow novel for the big screen

The 47-year-old was recently presented with an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Writer Douglas Stuart and athlete Laura Muir receive honorary degrees

The University of Glasgow ceremony marked the foundation of the institution in 1451.

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The Conversation

Five reasons Adam Smith remains Britain's most important economist, 300 years on

June 5 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of Adam Smith, the 18th-century British economist widely hailed as the father of modern economics.

The Independent UK

Writer Douglas Stuart and athlete Laura Muir to receive honorary degrees

The University of Glasgow said awarding honorary degrees is a way for it to recognise world-changing achievements.

Insider UK

University of Glasgow's business school appoints new leader

Adam Shaw Business School poaches Strathclyde's associate principal for new role

The Guardian - UK

‘I miss Ukraine’: the real-life stories behind UK immigration statistics

Some are fleeing persecution and war. Some are studying. Others are bringing their professional skills to the benefit of society

Glasgow Live

Glasgow to welcome Outlander author Diana Gabaldon for show conference this summer

The author behind the hit TV show is coming to the city for the conference at the University of Glasgow this July ahead of the launch of season 7 of the hit show.

The National (Scotland)

Outlander conference to be held at University of Glasgow

A UNIVERSITY is to stage a four-day conference exploring the history and culture featured on the television programme Outlander.

The Independent UK

University to host Outlander conference on show’s history and culture

Author Diana Gabaldon, who wrote the books, will give a keynote address during the event in Glasgow over the summer.

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