Researchers develop low-cost lenses for advanced microscopy using 3D printing

The breakthrough, led by researchers at the University of Strathclyde, combines 3D printing, silicone moulding and UV-curable resin.

Researchers to shape global guidelines for sustainable space activity

Space debris – defunct satellites, spent rocket stages and fragments from collisions – pose a serious threat to active spacecraft and future missions.

Photonics professor on UNESCO’s Quantum 100 list

Professor Jennifer Hastie is one of four academics based at UK universities to be included on the list

Quantum navigation system successfully tested at sea

HARLEQUIN system was tested on board the Galatea, a buoy and lighthouse maintenance vessel

Strathclyde Professor awarded £3M Fellowship to pioneer carbon dioxide capture from mining waste

Professor Rebecca Lunn MBE will lead research into mechanochemical reactions in silicate rocks.

Coronavirus Furlough Scheme averted major mental health crisis for millions

Researchers estimated the mental health effects of being furloughed.

AI initiative gives 250 Scottish manufacturers a competitive edge

The Data-Driven Design and Manufacturing Colab (D3M Colab) has already supported 90 firms and trained 250 people.

Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics awarded £8 million UK Government funding

Centre supported to accelerate innovation in photonics and quantum technologies.

Prospective green energy spin-out wins national knowledge exchange award

The company is developing technology to convert natural gas into clean hydrogen.

Funding for Strathclyde space project to reduce UK reliance on GPS

University receives share of £3.8 million from the National Space Innovation Programme.

Professor awarded prestigious design prize

The Sir Misha Black Medal honours distinguished services to design education

Vaccine prevented more than 200 hospital admissions of babies in Scotland

Study of RSV vaccination programme, introduced in 2024

Call for stronger qualifications in early childhood education

Study urges governments across the four nations to introduce minimum qualification standards, clear career pathways and improved pay and status for early years professionals.

Strathclyde research partnership highlighted in new Ireland-Scotland bilateral strategy

Collaboration with University College Dublin.

Scientists say using space tech to detect autism is child’s play

Study combines satellite communications and child psychology.

University and Strath Union renew strategic partnership to enhance student experience

Commitment to working together to enhance the student experience.

Digital platform secures £1.2m to advance trauma support for frontline workers

Funding round by Sentinel

Antimicrobial resistance risks from bacteria in ‘Trojan horse’ amoebae

Amoebae were taken from Vashi Creek in Mumbai

University rises in global league table for Sustainability

Strathclyde placed 80th out of more than 2,000 institutions worldwide.

Entrepreneurial teams win share of £26,000 from Strathclyde Inspire

Event backing fledgling companies.

Fifty years of EU investment helped reshape Scotland’s regions, says Strathclyde report

EU funding played a key role in supporting economic restructuring.

Strathclyde spin-out Dxcover wins Deal of the Year at Scottish awards

Company founded from research at the University.

Strathclyde chemist awarded prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize

Dr Rebecca Beveridge honoured for her pioneering work.

Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland appoints inaugural co-CEOs

Work co-produced by communities adversely affected by racism.

€10m project to map how political parties strengthen or erode democracy across Africa

World’s largest-ever observational study of political parties across 25 African countries.

New study shows long-term effectiveness of HPV vaccine

Survey confirms that vaccine provides strong and sustained protection against cervical disease that can develop into cancer

Strathclyde honours seven distinguished figures

Title of Emeritus Principal and Vice-Chancellor conferred on Professor Sir Jim McDonald and honorary degree awarded posthumously to Professor Peter Boyle

New educational resource enables all children’s voices to be heard

For children with complex needs across Scottish education.

Scientists use satellites to decode global climate displacement

Links between environmental change, resilience, and human movement.

Scientists shed new light on yeast responsible for most fungal infections worldwide

Studies reveal how the fungal pathogen is structured at a cellular level and how it forms tough layers called biofilms.

Student Experience achieves LGBT Youth Gold Charter Status

Charter conferred by LGBT Youth Scotland

School librarians’ role in pupils’ wellbeing ‘is often overlooked’

Study interviewed librarians at 18 secondary schools in 14 local authority areas around Scotland

Engineering meets espresso: robot barista launched at Strathclyde

Pioneering project links catering team and robotics & research group,

Eye-tracking offers measure of change in pre-clinical Alzheimer’s Disease

Test to identify people who have a genetic tendency to the disease, years before their symptoms show

New crystal materials could lead to cleaner, cheaper gas purification

Breakthrough could play key role in reducing carbon emissions from industrial gas use

Researchers develop new method to track Alzheimer’s disease in real time

Innovative technique to observe disease as it progresses.

Strathclyde to host Netball Scotland High Performance Centre

The Centre will support the development of elite-level netballers through access to world-class facilities, sports science expertise, and competitive opportunities.

Spinout wins award for breakthrough in rapid listeria detection

Biosers wins the 2025 Converge Challenge

Study highlights challenges and hopes of breast cancer survivors returning to physical activity

Research shows physical activity can be transformative.

Strathclyde wins on University Challenge

Team wins 205-45 in first round match

People with substance dependency face stigmatisation at community pharmacies

Study sought views of pharmacy students and newly qualified pharmacists in Scotland

Scotland reaches entrepreneurial milestone with one in 10 adults engaged in start-up companies

With an additional 8% of adults reporting as established business owners, it means nearly one in five Scots are now classed as entrepreneurs.

Energy experts appointed Fellows of prestigious Academy

Professors Brennan and Shipton are among 74 new Fellows of the UK’s national academy of engineering.

Strathclyde quantum technology strengthens UK resilience to space weather

Sensors help flag risks of space weather to infrastructure.

Strathclyde named Scottish University of the Year and Runner-Up UK University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times

Strathclyde has climbed to 11th in the newspapers’ league table, up from 20th last year.

Young Scottish men face deadly toll from drugs, alcohol and suicide, report reveals

The 2025 Inequality Landscape report warns that help is arriving too late for men at risk, particularly those aged 18-44.

Strathclyde to contribute neuromorphic photonics expertise to UK’s first brain-inspired computing innovation and knowledge centre

The centre, known as Neuroware, is being supported by £12.8 million from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Strathclyde researchers receive Royal Society fellowships of over £1.8 million

Fellowships for Dr Lewis MacKenzie and Dr Pablo Poggi

Sustainable design project to support a greener NHS awarded £3M funding boost

Collaboration to reduce the environmental impact of the healthcare system

Private 5G takes off with airborne trials for live sport and entertainment

Trials demonstrated private 5G connectivity deployed from aircraft and drones can enable more immersive wireless connectivity for major events.

Innovative DNA technique trial could reveal environmental benefits

New approach could offer a faster, more cost-effective means of measuring Biodiversity Net Gain.

Strathclyde researcher receives Institute of Physics prize

IOP's Bates Prize has been awarded to Dr James McGilligan

University of Strathclyde academics appointed to key REF 2029 roles

Key role in shaping the REF to support the higher education sector.

Strathclyde partnership to offer free Spanish language classes for children

Spanish heritage, language and culture initiative.

New training module empowers frontline NHS staff to support autistic people

Online course available to all frontline staff .

Strathclyde-led study offers hope for people with rare neurological disorder

Largest clinical study to date.

Strathclyde launches national innovation centre to accelerate net zero transition

Advanced Net Zero Innovation Centre provides open-access, industrial-scale research, testing and development capabilities for clean energy, transport, and digital technologies.

NHS study to transform childhood sleep apnoea diagnosis

MedTech spinout backed by the University of Strathclyde leading the study.

Four energy industry leaders awarded honorary degrees

Leaders recognised for their roles in transforming the energy landscape and advancing the UK’s net zero ambitions.

Water temperature in ship model towing tanks can skew real-world ship performance predictions

New study raise questions about the reliability of the long-standing testing method.

Strathclyde contributes to global report tackling Indonesia's plastic waste crisis

Report provides a blueprint for systemic action.

Strathclyde named UK University of the Year by Daily Mail

Strathclyde is placed joint-sixth in the Daily Mail’s ranking – its highest position to date in a university league table.

Strathclyde Law Professor welcomes international court climate change opinion

Professor Francesco Sindico represented the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at the International Court of Justice in The Hague

Project to strengthen coordination of Scotland’s antimicrobial resistance research

Publicly available resource collates peer-reviewed studies and projects.

Strathclyde leads pioneering AI project to enhance flood forecasting in Scotland

The DelugeAI project investigated the potential for AI and machine learning technologies to enhance forecasting accuracy.

School absence “is most harmful” in late primary and early secondary years

Research found absences in the transitional and early secondary years were more than twice as harmful as those in middle years of primary school

Strathclyde welcomes £30 million in UK Government innovation funding for Glasgow

The city is one of 10 regions to receive money as part of the £500 million UKRI-led Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF).

NHS Golden Jubilee Chief Executive appointed visiting professor

The appointment recognises Gordon James' exceptional leadership and his ongoing commitment to innovation, research, and organisational excellence.

New Executive Dean of Faculty of Engineering appointed

The University of Strathclyde has appointed Professor Campbell Booth as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and an Associate Principal.

Professor honoured with international medal for naval architecture and marine engineering excellence

Professor Atilla Incecik has been awarded the David W. Taylor Medal.

Six Strathclyde-linked projects awarded prestigious Royal Society of Edinburgh funding

Funding recognises innovative work across diverse disciplines.

Strathclyde awarded £4.35 million to recruit leading global researchers

The investment acknowledges Strathclyde’s proven strengths in aligning cutting edge research with industrial priorities.

University of Strathclyde to play major role in £160M Investment Zone programme

Region expected to attract £300M private investment and support up to 10,000 jobs.

Strathclyde ranks second in Scotland for student satisfaction

University's Overall Satisfaction score of 87% among taught students is 3.3 percentage points higher than in 2024.

Scientists discover how tiny ‘hairs’ help protect lungs from infections

Cilia generate fluid motion away from the epithelial surface, potentially enhancing the airway’s protective barrier.

Strathclyde Offshore Engineering Professor appointed to National Energy Advisory Council

Expert panel will inform decision-making on areas critical to the clean energy transition

New greener approaches to managing oil rigs and wind turbines

Strathclyde is a partner in the £5.6 million ValMAS (Value of Marine Artificial Structures) project

Scientists unlock key manufacturing challenge for next-generation optical chips

Groundbreaking method for assembling ultra-small, light-controlling devices

Quantum enhancement discovery could improve medical technologies

Findings in two-photon processes, which have applications in the study of Alzheimer’s Disease and other nervous system disorders

Honorary degrees for former President of Ireland and award-winning novelist

Eleven honorary degrees to be awarded by Strathclyde

Project to clean up contaminated mine water and extract minerals for reuse

Research with partners at Laurentian University in Canada

Pioneering ultrasound technology showcased at Royal Society exhibition

Technology could lead to significant advancements in medicine

Researchers honoured for 'outstanding' work in the chemical sciences

Trio of Strathclyde scientists receive prestigious accolades.

Strathclyde to lead Spinout Pipeline

Scotland-wide project aimed at supporting spinout companies from the nation’s higher education institutions

Hospitality employers “need policies to support fair work practices”

Research by the Fraser of Allander Institute and the Poverty Alliance

Researcher part of global study on future climate threats to coastal oceans

Study assesses how climate change will alter ocean temperature

Strathclyde rises 30 places in QS World University Rankings

HIghest rise of any UK institution within the top 300

Unpaid carers sought to help shape the future of health and social care

Survey designed to help shape support, training, and recognition for the role carers play

New research centre for sustainable shipping launched in Glasgow

Partnership of University of Strathclyde & Oldendorff Carriers

Strathclyde becomes a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its support for refugees

Accolade reflects the University’s leadership in widening access to higher education and work to remove barriers for those with forced migrant status. 

School pupils with additional support needs present research findings at conference

The pupils were recruited as researchers to investigate how people with intellectual disabilities might use technology to monitor their health.

Spinout secures £750,000 investment into breakthrough cancer technology

Technology builds on more than a decade of research at the University

Strathclyder to lead new European network to improve extreme weather prediction

Initiative to improve early warnings that can better protect lives, livelihoods and infrastructure.

School pupils celebrate ‘graduation’ from Young Strathclyder programme

Programme aims to raise aspirations of those from disadvantaged backgrounds,

Glasgow honours Professor Sir Jim McDonald with prestigious award

The Loving Cup is presented to individuals or organisations who have brought distinction and honour to the city.

Strathclyde launches sector-leading suicide prevention strategy

The comprehensive strategy aims to build a suicide-safer university community by embedding prevention into everyday life.

Strathclyde joins European alliance to boost health entrepreneurship

Project brings together universities, clinical centres, investment organisations and entrepreneurship experts from across seven countries.

Just 2% of tidal and offshore solar energy could make dent in CO2 emissions

Study of offshore renewable energy (ORE) potential in more than 3000 locations worldwide

Strathclyde supports pioneering wave energy company in securing £500,000 investment

Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering also provided technical support.

Glasgow Tech Week showcases the city as an innovation powerhouse

Organised by Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID), the event highlighted the collaborative strength of the region’s tech sector.

Strathclyde study reveals true cost of compounding disasters in UN report

Research reveals many of the most damaging events are not isolated.

New strategy will help entrepreneurs make an impact beyond Strathclyde

More than £180,000 worth of funding was awarded at the event to entrepreneurial ventures and individuals.

Early intervention team wins award for helping students in distress

Initiative provides a round-the-clock support system.

Strathclyde students bring Baird's pioneering television invention back to life

Reconstructed working version of the original mechanical television,

Communities “have major role to play” in tackling plastic pollution

Study calls for communities to be active participants in, rather than passive recipients of, scientific knowledge

Visiting Professor elected Fellow of the Royal Society

Fellowship for Professor Graham Machin of Strathclyde's Department of Physics and the National Physical Laboratory

Students in finals of international engineering design competition

Engineering teams selected for Grand Finals of the Engineering for People Design Challenge.

Former University of Strathclyde Principal, Professor Andrew Hamnett, passes away

A distinguished chemist, Professor Hamnett was Strathclyde’s fourth Principal, serving from 2000 to 2009.

Strathclyde Professor appointed chair of REF2029 expert sub-panel

The REF outcomes are used to inform the allocation of around £2 billion per year of public funding for universities’ research.

Space Professor elected President of Royal Aeronautical Society 2026

Professor Malcolm Macdonald named as President Elect of the Royal Aeronautical Society

Fourteen Strathclyde projects selected for Converge programme

Projects account for just over 10% of the total

Comic tells the story of young men’s mental health

Comic produced by the Men Minds project

New opportunities for Arctic fishing “must be carefully managed”

Study finds risks to west coast of Greenland's ecosystem

University and CRER to host new body to tackle systemic racism in the public sector

The first Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland will be guided by the experiences of those affected by racial inequality.

School pupils with additional support needs to present research findings at conference

Pupils were recruited as researchers to investigate how people can use technology to monitor their health and wellbeing.

Strathclyde joins national forum to address climate resilience in infrastructure

Unique collaboration will support collaborative planning, funding and delivery of practical projects.

Study reveals ‘supply and demand’ constraints on body’s protein-making ability

Genes are responsible for producing all of the proteins the body needs.

National Neuromorphic Centre to advance brain-inspired computing

Researchers will also address the sustainability challenges facing today’s digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence systems.

Full Glasgow Tech Week programme unveiled

Scotland’s Tech Week is now in its second year and has already attracted international attention.

Putting human rights at the heart of development programmes

Strathclyde Law Professor Alan Miller is among the lead authors of a new UN toolkit

Fusion Fest 2025: A Day of Ideas, Inspiration and Innovation Kicks Off This May in Glasgow

Event is aimed at the innovators, creators, technologists, and business leaders shaping the future of Scotland’s economy.

Strathclyde joins Glasgow Science Festival

University to host three events and participate in 17 activities

Biology professor elected Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales

Professor Gwyn Gould is among 56 new Fellows

Prices up, hiring down: businesses struggle against policy changes

Survey finds eight out of 10 businesses report increased payroll costs.

Melting ice could boost north-east Greenland marine environment's productivity

Research also indicates that polar bears will suffer declines of two thirds, as hunting grounds on sea ice drastically reduce

Support for the siblings of children with life-limiting conditions

Researchers worked with children aged between seven and 10 to create recommendations

New technology driven gyms to transform stroke rehabilitation across Scotland

Technologically Enriched Rehabilitation Gyms to improve recovery prospects.

Three shortlistings for Strathclyde in The Herald Education Awards 2025

The University is competing in the Research Project, Widening Access and Supporting Student Wellbeing categories.

NHS staff grow edible plants for wellbeing and sustainability

NHS 24 staff are participating in the Growing Calm project

Physics researcher awarded quantum technology fellowship

Dr Pablo Poggi will use the funding to investigate how to control the effects of chaos in quantum computers.

Strathclyde shortlisted in four categories of WhatUni Student Choice awards

Winners to be announced on 21 May

PhD student develops non-invasive technology to treat neurological disorders

Om Roy has been selected for this year's cohort in the Europe-wide Conception X programme

Honorary professorship for Golden Jubilee consultant

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Chris Gee’s appointment recognises his outstanding contributions to the field of orthopaedics, medical education, and collaborative research.

Researchers launch framework to strengthen community benefits from low-carbon projects

Community Benefit Funds distributed more than £30M from across 283 projects in Scotland in past 12 months.

Pets make more 'purr-suasive' social media influencers than people

Study shows petfluencers may have an edge over their human counterparts.

Student entrepreneurs win award for sustainable manufacturing mark idea

The ‘Ecofy’ team were awarded £2,000 at the University’s live pitching event.

Activity and diet policies “almost certainly” mitigated pandemic effect

Study warns that better preparation is required for any future pandemic

University of Strathclyde appoints new Principal

Professor Stephen McArthur will take over as Principal & Vice-Chancellor.

Innovation Accelerator fuels Glasgow City Region’s fintech future

Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL), is shaping the future of regulatory responsible innovation.

Researchers awarded £1.8M to improve job retention for disabled workers

Job crafting emphasises the proactive role an employee can take in asserting control over their work.

Visiting Professorship announced for Telecoms expert

Professor H Sama Nwana to be hosted by the Strathclyde Software-defined Radio team

Strathclyde Named Official Women’s Performance Partner for Glasgow Warriors

Partnership with rugby union club

University and charity renew partnership to further pioneering stroke research

Partnership to revolutionise support for stroke survivors.

Strathclyde and NHS Golden Jubilee renew strategic partnership

Partners will focus on developing sustainable, innovative and practical solutions to health and social care challenges.

Researchers to enhance collaboration and innovation in regional UK statistics

Reliable socioeconomic data is crucial for improving public service delivery, allocating funding and crafting evidence-led policies.

Strathclyde ranked amongst top universities in Scotland by StudentCrowd

Reviews praise support for international students, campus facilities and ‘helpful’ staff.

Technology to help people with dementia stay in their own homes

Technology to enhance the social, mental, and physical capacities of people living with dementia

Industry award for partnership to fuel greener wind turbines after market

Collaboration between the AMRL and Renewable Parts Limited scooped a CeeD Award.

New research reveals people with learning disabilities are struggling financially

Around half of households in the research were in poverty.

Student co-created project to upgrade University app wins digital innovation award

The accolade reflects Strathclyde’s commitment to digital innovation.

Strathclyde amongst top 20 UK universities for launching spinout companies

Strathclyde produced the second-highest number of spinouts in Scotland, according to the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Strathclyders named among new Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellows

Fellowships recognise achievement and share knowledge to tackle global challenges

Strathclyde wins in five out of 10 categories at Knowledge Exchange Awards

Awards announced at an event at the Edinburgh Futures Institute

Architecture students help funds shine on iconic Leith Theatre

Theatre awarded grant to advance refurbishment plans.

£9 million funding boost to bring key semiconductor capability to Scotland

The investment will help to reshore a critical part of the UK’s £500 million electrification supply chain.

£3 million project to revolutionise shrimp farming in southeast Asia

Researchers are developing low-cost, early-warning monitoring systems to improve sustainability

Professor elected Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Physics

Emeritus Professor David Birch has received the accolade in recognition of a career spanning more than 40 years

Strathclyde student is first UK-based recipient of international scholarship

Miraidh Reid, has been named as one of the 20 Women Scholars for 2025 by Optica

Climate change “will accelerate” owing to decline in natural carbon storage

Researchers found that the levels of CO2 retained in vegetation through the process known as sequestration are now falling at 0.25% per year

University and Students’ Union sign third Strategic Alliance

Alliance signed by Principal Professor Sir Jim McDonald and Union President Eva Curran

Strathclyde approves pension change to strengthen financial sustainability

The University’s Court unanimously supported the proposal to transition members of the Strathclyde Pension Fund (SPF) into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS).

Toolkit to support retrofit of historic tenements launched

Resource helps property factors learn about retrofit

University leads groundbreaking research on Arctic Sea temperature rise

Award to investigate the impact of unusually high temperatures

Sex workers in research study call for greater legal protections against sexual violence

Researchers examine sexual violence in the sex industry across four legal jurisdictions.

£7 million research to support healthy, sustainable diets

Members of the public will have a say in shaping new policies

Scotland and Ireland unlocking Space for shared goals

Experts from the two countries gathered to explore new opportunities.

£1.3 million to build a path to sustainability through languages and art

Study will focus on multilingualism, encouraging pupils and their families alike to share their knowledge of languages

Student co-created project to upgrade StrathApp shortlisted for digital awards

The nomination highlights Strathclyde’s commitment to digital innovation.

Respiratory virus vaccine cuts hospitalisation of older people by two thirds

Uptake for RSV vaccine reached 68% among those eligible within three months

AI study explores how newborns imitate to map early human connections

Study by scientists in Scotland and Sweden will explore whether babies are born with the ability to imitate.

Eight projects shortlisted in 2025 Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Competition brings together companies and academic communities to solve business led challenges.

University and Charity team up to improve mental health outcomes

Partnership to share expertise and tackle complex challenges.

New centre of excellence to drive digital innovation in medicines regulation

Project will support confidence in data and digital technologies to enable the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable medicines.

Afrobarometer report warns of surging severe poverty across Africa

Survey results indicate material deprivation is at its highest level since tracking poverty trends began in 1999.

Business confidence struggling amidst weak economy and policy changes

Survey of more than 300 firms reveals businesses are encountering challenges on multiple fronts.

Graduate Apprenticeships Showcase highlights job opportunities

More than 500 people attended the Graduate Apprenticeships (GA) Recruitment Showcase, sponsored by JP MorganChase.

Pre-eclampsia risk models ‘do not perform adequately’ over time

Study involved nearly 9000 women in 12 countries

Scientists aim to monitor climate’s tiny 'superheroes' from space

Krill are at the centre of the Southern Ocean food web, sustaining penguins, seals and the world’s largest animals, including blue whale.

Carbon capture and storage strategies “could widen inequalities”

Strategy examined nations' strategies under the Paris Agreement on climate change

Project shows potential of first national medical drone network for Scotland

Strathclyde developed pioneering digital blueprint for delivery network.

Strathclyde and NHS 24 join forces to enhance health and care through digital innovation

The two organisations have signed a strategic partnership agreement to share knowledge, expertise, and resources.

Professor Mairi Spowage appointed non-executive director of UK Statistics Authority

Fraser of Allander Director will provide valuable support as the Authority sets out a new strategy in 2025.

£5million research grant awarded to Glasgow to tackle health inequalities

Strathclyde joins partnership using data and research to inform and influence decision making on the wider determinants of health.

University and Glasgow Science Centre cement long-standing partnership

Agreement formalises existing collaborations.

Funding for unique Neurotechnology Centre

Research to advance the understanding of neural circuits.

Bequest from Scotland's last Auschwitz survivor creates prestigious research posts

New positions of Judith and Harold Rosenberg Chairs in Quantum Technology.

The craft of writing – explored on the radio

Dr Rodge Glass and Dr Andrew Meehan speak about taking part in BBC Radio 4's Take Four Books

Scots professor helps restore sight with revolutionary bionic eye implant

Implant enabled blind patients to regain partial vision.