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UWS Support £1.3M Research Project to Solve Artificial Pitch Recycling Challenge
A new £1.3 million UK-wide research programme is developing sustainable ways to recycle artificial sports pitches at the end of their lifespan. Led by a consortium including the University of the West of Scotland, the project aims to reduce waste, lower emissions and create a circular economy for synthetic turf…
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Former Strathclyde Principal Sir Jim McDonald Receives Scotland’s Highest Honour
Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Emeritus Principal of the University of Strathclyde and Chair of Scottish Enterprise, has been appointed to the Order of the Thistle, Scotland’s highest honour. The appointment recognises his outstanding contribution to engineering, higher education, innovation and economic development throughout Scotland and beyond.
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University of Glasgow Powers Immersive Scottish Football VR Experience at Hampden
The Scottish Football Museum has launched a new virtual reality experience developed with the University of Glasgow, allowing visitors to explore and interact with some of the most iconic objects in Scottish football history. The immersive exhibition combines cutting-edge VR technology with the nation’s rich sporting heritage.
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University of Glasgow Opens New £50,000 Community Fund for Glasgow Riverside Innovation District
The University of Glasgow has launched the latest round of its GRID Civic Grant Fund, making £50,000 available to community organisations across the Glasgow Riverside Innovation District. Since 2024, the fund has supported more than 50 projects, benefiting thousands of people through initiatives focused on inclusion, wellbeing and opportunity.
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Glasgow-Based ScribePro Supporting Player Welfare at the World Cup with Digital Medical Platform
Glasgow HealthTech company ScribePro is supporting 29 national football associations at the upcoming World Cup through its digital medical management platform. Developed by clinicians for elite sport, the technology helps medical teams manage player welfare, injury tracking and secure medical communications in high-pressure tournament environments.
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University of Glasgow Sets Out Decade-Long Strategy to Drive Research, Education and Innovation
The University of Glasgow has unveiled its new ten-year strategy, Glasgow 2036: World-Changing Glasgow – University for the World. The plan outlines ambitions to strengthen research excellence, enhance the student experience, expand global partnerships and accelerate innovation, building on the University's 575-year legacy of impact.
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Strathclyde and FinTech Scotland Financial Regulation Innovation Lab Secures £3M Backing
The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) has secured £3.18 million from Scottish Enterprise to expand its award-winning programme. Led by FinTech Scotland and the University of Strathclyde, the initiative will accelerate responsible financial innovation, support fintech growth and develop solutions to emerging regulatory challenges.
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University of Strathclyde Ranked Among UK’s Top Universities for Spinout Value Creation
The University of Strathclyde has been ranked 14th in the UK for spinout value creation, generating a combined enterprise value of £449 million since 2010.
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