http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/ Latest University of Strathclyde News en-gb Copyright University of Strathclyde http://www.strath.ac.uk Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:59:59 PST Solar power gathered in space could be set to provide the renewable energy of the future thanks to innovative research being carried out by engineers at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_618623_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_618623 One of the world’s leading figures in future air space travel, Dr Mark J Lewis, will visit the University of Strathclyde this week to highlight the progress in technology that could see round-the-world flights taking a fraction of the time that they do currently.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_618616_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_618616 How do you feel about the state of the economy, politics and the challenges and opportunities we all face today? http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_616074_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_616074 Schools, local councils and professionals need better guidance and training to work with migrant families from Eastern Europe and their children, according to research at the University of Strathclyde. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_618101_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_618101 A new laboratory to support the development of space technologies is to open at the University of Strathclyde after academics signed a landmark agreement with the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology (CALT). http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_615407_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_615407 An award-winning device that monitors how well wounds are healing, bringing faster relief to patients, is set to be used in a new research trial at a hospital in Birmingham. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_613206_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_613206 More than 4,000 adults are returning to education every year to join the University of Strathclyde’s Learning in Later Life programme, thought to be the largest of its kind in the world. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_617274_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Fri, 4 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_617274 Embracing new scientific partnerships could unlock vast possibilities for developing the research base in forensic science and translating this into solving crime, a leading researcher in the field has said. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_618270_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_618270 The University of Strathclyde welcomed visitors from across Glasgow, Scotland and the UK for its biggest celebration of partnership with businesses, public and third sector organisations. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_612667_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_612667 The University of Strathclyde has begun the search for lay members to join its governing body, the University Court. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_615318_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_615318 Energy experts from around the world are to come to Glasgow to study as part of an international MBA programme launched by Scotland's First Minister. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_611303_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:19:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_611303 Law students at the University of Strathclyde have won a prestigious UK-wide award for their work in offering representation to people who would otherwise have no access to legal advice.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_611304_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_611304 Pioneering engineers at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow are developing an innovative technique based on lasers that could radically change asteroid deflection technology. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_602313_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_602313 Scotland's only women's prison should be replaced by a smaller specialist jail, according to a major report launched at the University of Strathclyde.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_611764_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_611764 The athletes’ village development for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Europe’s most sustainable community building project, was the focal point of a seminar at the University of Strathclyde this week. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_616964_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 2 May 2012 01:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_616964 The University of Strathclyde is positioning itself at the forefront of global energy management with the launch of the UK-first Global Energy Management (GEM) MSc programme. Delivered by Strathclyde Business School, the Masters is designed to equip the next generation of global energy professionals with the skills for a fast-expanding industry. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_603323_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 3 Apr 2012 02:30:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_603323 Scotland’s Energy Minister Fergus Ewing visited the University of Strathclyde this week to meet with key stakeholders from the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) as more than 300 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) get set to benefit from a £3 million investment. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_602278_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:35:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_602278 A team of science and engineering students have developed an innovative ‘space web’ experiment which will be carried on a rocket from the Arctic Circle to the edge of space this week. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_601623_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_601623 University of Strathclyde PhD student Jeannette Heiligers has struck gold at a prestigious competition in the House of Commons for engineering research. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_601334_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_601334 The University of Strathclyde’s multi-million pound Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC) has moved a step closer to completion following the appointment of Dr Iliana Portugues as Operations Director. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_600717_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_600717 Five Strathclyde academics and one honorary graduate of the University have been named as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).    http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_600397_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_600397 Strathclyde has welcomed school pupils from around Scotland this week for a conference aimed at developing their leadership skills and raising their support for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_600102_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 8 Mar 2012 04:27:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_600102 A powerful, high performance computer that can tackle complex calculations to solve major challenges in drug development, energy systems and space technologies research, is to be installed at the University of Strathclyde. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_598107_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_598107 Leading figures from the UK and Europe’s Space sector descend on Glasgow this week for the second Scottish Space Symposium, to explore the benefits that Space technology can provide as the multi-billion pound industry continues to grow.    http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_598102_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 6 Mar 2012 01:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_598102 Strathclyde student Robbie Renwick will have the chance to add to a medal tally which includes three from the Commonwealth Games, after becoming the first UK swimmer to win places in two events at the London 2012 Olympics.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_598177_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_598177 Leading international experts joined students and staff at the University of Strathclyde this week to discuss how innovative teaching and learning can support the global architecture sector. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_598178_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_598178 Strathclyde Business School will open its doors on Monday 12 March for a postgraduate information day. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_594395_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 1 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_594395 An innovative collaboration between Strathclyde and pharmaceutical firm GSK has been highlighted in an independent review commissioned by the UK Government as an example of how partnerships between higher education and industry can strengthen the economy. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_594415_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_594415 Scottish businesses are to benefit from a £10m investment in expert research and development support from leading universities and colleges under an energy and low carbon investment scheme. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_594152_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_594152 Top bosses are expert storytellers who tell versions of the same four stories to keep ahead of the game, according to research involving Strathclyde Business School. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_594140_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_594140 The University has been awarded £225,000 by The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET) to provide scholarships for students in the Institution’s Faculty of Engineering. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_594104_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_594104 Strathclyde Visiting Professor and former Lord Advocate Dame Elish Angiolini has been elected as the next Principal of St Hugh's College at the University of Oxford.    http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_593461_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_593461 Plans to develop a world-class research and technology centre at the University of Strathclyde have been given the go-ahead by Glasgow city planners. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_593392_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:07:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_593392 A smart collar which closely monitors the health of cows and sends the results back to farmers using mobile phone technology is being developed by the University and its partners. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_593292_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_593292 The role of diplomacy in shaping policy for Europe was the theme of a major lecture by a distinguished public servant, The Rt Hon The Lord Kerr of Kinlochard, at Strathclyde.      http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_593110_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_593110 Funding has been granted for a new centre to develop and demonstrate offshore and onshore wind turbine asset management to help Scotland meet its ambitious renewable energy targets. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_592876_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_592876 A new form of microscope which can produce results in seconds rather than hours- dramatically speeding up the process of drug development- is being developed at Strathclyde. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_587913_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_587913 An innovative project led by Strathclyde that will help communities in Malawi to address their own energy needs has been awarded £1.7million from the Scottish Government. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_588011_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_588011 A new scholarship programme designed to support 100 of the UK’s next generation student engineers, scientists and innovators, is now live. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_587948_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:18:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_587948 The Principal of the University, Professor Jim McDonald, today welcomed plans for a £50 million, UK-wide renewable energy technology centre which will have its headquarters in Glasgow. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_587509_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:45:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_587509 Following a fire on Tues 7 Feb, the James Weir building is closed. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_586325_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:29:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_586325 Scotland’s contribution to understanding infection will be explored at a public lecture on Monday (2 April) to mark the 50th anniversary of the British Society for Parasitology. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_603077_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_603077 The prestigious Edwin Morgan International Poetry Competition 2012 is now open for entries- which, for the first time, can be written in Scots as well as English. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_584416_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_584416 An innovative low-cost smart paint that can detect microscopic faults in wind turbines, mines and bridges before structural damage occurs is being developed by researchers at the University. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_583703_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_583703 William Shakespeare's mastery of the English language is displayed more in the grammar he used than in his words, according to a researcher at Strathclyde.   http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_583856_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_583856 A new system for delivering a drug to organ transplant patients, which could avoid the risk of harmful side effects, is being developed by scientists at Strathclyde.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_583411_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_583411 Daniel Broby, a leading City fund manager and Deputy Chief Executive at Silk Invest, has been appointed as a Visiting Professor within Strathclyde Business School’s Department of Accounting and Finance. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_582249_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_582249 The Universities of Strathclyde and Glasgow have received £3m in funding to become a hub for postgraduate training in biosciences in the West of Scotland. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_581508_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:25:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_581508 Researchers in Scotland and Cuba are ridding the Caribbean nation of a major ecological problem while producing one of the world’s most sought after substances. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_574407_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_574407 Children could learn valuable lessons in moral citizenship, such as making moral judgements and informed choices, through taking part in philosophical dialogue, according to researchers at Strathclyde.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_572601_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_572601 Anti-cancer treatments, a sensor system  for energy production and a permanent magnet multiphase generator for wind turbines and aerospace are among the Strathclyde technologies highlighted under a new Scotland-wide system  to make it easier for businesses to gain access to, and use, cutting-edge research. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_557593_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_557593 The European University Association (EUA)  has announced that its board has elected five new members for the Steering Committee of the EUA Council for Doctoral Education (EUA-CDE), including a new Chair, Professor David Gani - Deputy Principal at Strathclyde.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_556479_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 6 Dec 2011 10:30:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_556479 The University has signed a three year agreement with one of the world’s largest banks, Santander, to provide support for the University’s future students, researchers and entrepreneurs. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_556013_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 1 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_556013 A lighting system that can kill hospital superbugs – including MRSA, E.coli, TB bacteria and C.diff – has been named Research Project of the Year at the prestigious Times Higher Education Awards. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_552992_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:25:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_552992 Natural metal levels in the environment are contributing to the growing global problem of antibiotic resistance – according to research conducted by scientists at the University of Strathclyde and collaborating universities. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_551350_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_551350 One of the UK’s leading authorities on the future of renewables and wind energy will visit Strathclyde this week to deliver the inaugural lecture celebrating the achievements of Professor James Blyth. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_550533_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:44:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_550533 High flying entrepreneurs from the University of Strathclyde were recognised at an awards ceremony in Glasgow this week as a graduate of the University returned to inspire the business hopefuls of the future.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_550283_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_550283 The University has enjoyed a series of successes at the annual life science awards presented by Nexxus, the networking organisation for Scotland's life scientists.    http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_549200_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_549200 International track sensation Oscar Pistorius made a special visit to Scotland as a guest speaker at the University's Sporting Prosthetics Conference. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_529552_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_529552 The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) has announced that Professor Mark Llewellyn, holder of the John Anderson Research Leadership Chair in English Studies at the University of Strathclyde, will be the AHRC’s new Director of Research. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_531187_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:32:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_531187 Scotland’s Education Minister Michael Russell MSP formally opened the University of Strathclyde’s first overseas campus this week (Wednesday 9 November) during his visit to India. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_503414_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 9 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_503414 A team of experts who will steer Glasgow’s economic development over the next decade has been unveiled. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_502795_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 7 Nov 2011 09:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_502795 A pioneering research institute to drive forward the search for new and better medicines -  and inspire the scientists of tomorrow -  opened at the University of Strathclyde this week (Monday 31 October 2011). http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_496909_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:15:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_496909 Scotland’s former Enterprise Minister, Jim Mather, has been appointed as a Visiting Professor at the University. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_494226_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_494226 Brain cells grown in laboratories are to be studied by scientists at Strathclyde, as they seek a treatment for schizophrenia. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_493978_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_493978 Celebrated writers such as Charles Dickens and George Eliot described characters' faces vividly without going into detail about their features, according to a research group led at Strathclyde.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_493745_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_493745 The Secretary of State for Scotland gained an insight into Strathclyde’s pioneering research and teaching in low carbon technologies, power and energy during a recent visit to the University. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_490753_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:43:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_490753 Communities near old mine workings could benefit from moves to limit the harmful impact of slow-burning fires in slagheaps. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_490502_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_490502 A young engineering researcher and budding entrepreneur from Strathclyde has triumphed against academics across Scotland to win a £45,000 prize in a unique business challenge - and is now preparing to spin-out his company, Bellrock Technology. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_488433_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_488433 How would you stop a giant destroying your village- without doing him any harm?   http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_616914_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_616914 Eyetracking devices to monitor attention and response were on display at the University of Strathclyde this week- and people attending had the chance to try them out for themselves.   http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_615830_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_615830 In just over half a century, the laser has gone from a tentative laboratory experiment to a device which has transformed the world beyond recognition and underpins practically all the technology we rely on today.   http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_615742_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_615742 Technology in the clinic and the community is playing an increasingly important role in saving lives and improving health.  http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_615721_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 +0100 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_615721 An astronaut from the European Space Agency (ESA) will be touching down in Glasgow next week to share his experiences among the stars, in a public lecture about ‘the right stuff’ needed for a career in space exploration. http://www.strath.ac.uk/press/newsreleases/headline_601797_en.html corporatecomms@strath.ac.uk (Media and Corporate Communications) Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000 universityofstrathclyde_newssrelease_601797