GCU ageing expert helps physios target loss of muscle mass in older people
Glasgow Caledonian University Professor in Ageing and Health Dawn Skelton has published a new research paper which provides guidance for prescribing and delivering resistance exercise to older people living with sarcopenia.
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Strathclyde-supported biotech company secures major investment
A Strathclyde start-up which converts shellfish industry waste into high-value, chitin-based products, including biodegradable food wrap, has secured significant investment from one of the UK’s largest renewable energy and cleantech project developers.
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Glaswegian student entrepreneur’s IoT tech aims to clear up water quality monitoring
Dale Colley, a power engineering undergraduate at Glasgow Caledonian University and founder of Altitude Thinking, has developed Aquabot, a remote-controlled drone that can be used on the surface of rivers, lochs, and canals to provide a more accurate, real-time picture of conditions in the water.
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Glasgow based IoT accelerator expands cohort with two tech startups
An industry-government partnership aimed at producing Scottish Internet of Things (IoT) companies capable of scaling globally has added two new tech startups to its company – bringing its total cohort to 14.
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Green light for Glasgow’s active travel network
Plans to build a City Network of active travel infrastructure for all parts of Glasgow have been approved by the council's City Administration Committee.
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£32m Argyle Line improvement works set to begin
Glasgow’s Argyle line will close for eight weeks from mid-March while Network Rail delivers a £32m programme of work to improve reliability for passengers.
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Strathclyde study could help to defend humans and crops from yeast infection
Clues to the mechanism of yeast infections, which present risks to both humans and crops, have been identified in research co-led at the University of Strathclyde.
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University of Glasgow PHD student develops app to help combat obesity in horses
The app allows owners to record and share their horse’s weight data, making it much easier for professionals to support horse owners to help them keep their horse’s weight on track. This feature also supports horses that are not holding their weight, so health issues can be spotted early.
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