2019 marks 200 years since the death of James Watt, a scientist, inventor and engineer who changed the world. James Watt contributed to steam-engine development, the creation of the world’s first commercial copying machine and understanding of energy, gases and electricity. His improvements to the steam engine drove the Industrial Revolution. His success was so great that a unit of power was named a Watt in his honour.
The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde are proud to be hosting the Strathclyde James Watt Event Event Series in honour of his achievements. Find out more below on the events happening in 2019, with some being open to the public to register to attend.