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The University of Glasgow will lead a £1.4 million national research network to strengthen the UK's electronic materials capabilities. Bringing together more than 50 partners, the RaRE Materials Network Plus will support semiconductor innovation, sustainable electronics, supply chain resilience and collaboration between researchers, manufacturers and industry across the UK.
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Scottish businesses will benefit from £500,000 in government funding to support international trade missions and strengthen global partnerships. Led by Scottish Chambers of Commerce, the programme will help companies explore export opportunities, including in India, where trade across four priority sectors could grow from £2 billion to £3.2 billion by…
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A new £1 million grant scheme will help bring Glasgow's vacant listed buildings back into use, supporting businesses, jobs and heritage conservation. Delivered by Glasgow City Heritage Trust and funded by Glasgow City Council, the programme offers grants of £15,000 to £350,000 for eligible building improvement and adaptation works.
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Dr Astrid Werkmeister has been appointed to the UK Space Agency’s Earth Observation Advisory Committee as its Early Career Representative. Drawing on experience across academia, industry and government, she will help inform national and international priorities for satellite-based technologies, including applications in climate change, environmental monitoring and human displacement research.
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Researchers at the Universities of Strathclyde have proposed a pioneering method to detect hypothetical ‘mirror life’ using circularly polarised light. The approach could provide an early detection tool against potential future biosecurity threats posed by mirror organisms, which scientists warn could interact unpredictably with existing biological systems.
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University of Glasgow philosopher Professor Katharine Jenkins has received a £100,000 Philip Leverhulme Prize for her internationally recognised research in social philosophy. One of 30 winners selected from over 400 nominations, she will use the funding to explore how art, particularly opera, can perpetuate or challenge social oppression.
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Researchers at the University of Glasgow have discovered how subtle facial movements influence perceptions of confidence during conversations. The study found that raised eyebrows and briefly closed eyes were associated with greater confidence, while lowered brows suggested doubt, highlighting the importance of facial expressions in communication across different cultures.
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Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University are exploring how wearable air-quality monitors could help people better understand their exposure to pollution. Combining expertise in technology, fashion and user-centred design, the study proposes a new framework for developing practical, comfortable devices that could support healthier decisions and improve air pollution monitoring.
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