Key interdisciplinary research areas
The University of Glasgow has a long-established reputation as a major research-led institution that is recognised internationally for its groundbreaking work. Our world-class research base includes pioneering work in the fields of medicine, engineering, ethics, physics, and astronomy and we are leading the way in ultramodern disciplines like bioelectronics, cell signalling, nanotechnology, and optoelectronics.
Interdisciplinary research is a key strand of our Research Strategy 2006 - 2010. We have highlighted a few key areas of interdisciplinary strength which showcase the work being carried out at the University and highlight the impact that research has on society.
Life Sciences, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
We have brought three faculties: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical and Life Sciences together as one ‘territorial’ area. This powerful research grouping combines one of Europe’s largest groupings of life scientists with centres of excellence such as the British Heart Foundation Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, as well as the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: only one of three in the world accredited to British, European and American Standards.
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Nanotechnology
The University has been pushing the frontiers of nanofabrication forward for more than 30 years. Transcending traditional subject boundaries to bring together physicists, engineers, chemists, biologists and earth scientists, the University has achieved a number of firsts in nanotechnology research and even broken world records. Nanotechnology: find out more…
Public health
Glasgow has been involved in public health education since 1839. Today, the University is at the forefront of leading edge clinical interventions and discovery, with a central role in guiding clinical practice, influencing health policy and improving population health through centres such as the Glasgow Centre for Population Health. Public health: find out more…
Systems biology
Systems biology investigates several levels of biological organisation at once, often using computer modelling techniques. The multi-scale approach to this theme brings together researchers from the Faculty of Biomedical and Life Sciences, the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Computing Science in order to tackle such diverse topics as disease and hydrogen production. Systems biology: find out more…
Sustainability
In these environmentally aware times: the United Nations declared a Decade of Education for Sustainable Development in 2005; the University of Glasgow is using its expertise in bio-energy, water and agricultural systems, sustainable fishing and food production in order to help ensure the longevity of vital ecological support systems. Sustainability: find out more…
Digitisation
The preservation of diverse resources - from valuable historical manuscripts to the Scots tongue - can now be achieved through digitisation. What’s more, a by-product of this method is increased accessibility. The University has a strong focus on using digitisation to enhance research and teaching. Digitisation: find out more…
International development
Through initiatives such as the Glasgow Centre for International Development the University is using a strong interdisciplinary approach towards International Development. We combine expertise in the areas of human wellbeing, animal health, the environment, learning and citizenship to make significant contributions to development in low-income countries. International development: find out more…
