11th March 2020 - The Glasgow Guardian



UofG’s three-year project on social robot development to reduce children’s medical discomfort

11th March 2020

Clara Punsita Ritthikarn Reporter This social robot will be programmed to examine the child’s discomfort and adapt its behaviours to distract the patient from clinical procedure. A three-year project that uses AI-enhanced social robots led by the University of Glasgow is aiming to improve children’s healthcare experiences.  Dr Mary Ellen Foster from the University of ...


Leaked document show that Russell Group universities are concerned over ‘reputational damage’

11th March 2020

Joanne Krus News Editor The report shows that the Russell Group felt pressured to “show leadership” over the casualisation issue. A leaked document containing minutes from a virtual meeting of Russell Group universities revealed that they are concerned over their reputation if they do not solve the casualisation issue. The Russell Group is an association ...


Glasgow students organise festival to make city green

11th March 2020

Joanne Krus News Editor Student groups from Glasgow will be holding a festival to fight carbon emissions and make the city more environmentally friendly. The Glasgow Goes Green Festival returns on 18 March at the Glue Factory with events and discussions on how Glasgow can reach its goal in becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The ...


University of Glasgow asks for student input in climate crisis strategy

11th March 2020

Anna Wood Writer The University of Glasgow has unveiled their climate strategy and are offering an open consultation for students to provide feedback. The University of Glasgow announced an open consultation on their forthcoming climate strategy on 11 February in the form of an online questionnaire on the University website. The survey, which is open ...


Second West Highland Way Walk to promote mental and physical health

11th March 2020

Erin Steinmetz Reporter The event returns on 27 March for both international and home students. The second West Highland Way Walk returns on Friday 27 March to promote student integration and both mental and physical health. The International Student Support (ISS), in conjunction with the University of Glasgow SPORT and Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA), ...