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First-ever spinout from Strathclyde Business School aims to help unemployed into work
MyEmploy utilises questionnaires, machine learning and psychological research to understand jobseekers’ needs, provide tailored insights and predict outcomes.
Professor Sir Jim McDonald inducted into the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame
Founded in 2011, the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame celebrates the contribution made by Scottish Engineers.
Strathclyde spinout takes top prize at Scotland's Converge awards
InProcess wins, with PCAD runners-up
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Clever Robotic clothing and manufactured stem cells to treat cancer among revolutionary healthcare tech projects
University involved in two new hubs supported by EPSRC.
University of Strathclyde Principal announces retirement
Sir Jim took up the role of Principal in 2009 and has led Strathclyde through a period of significant and sustained growth.
'Revolutionary' 5G footage of King’s Coronation in running for Tech Emmy
Private pop-up 5G network co-designed by Strathclyde engineers nominated in the 'Excellence in Production Technology' category
Strathclyde academic appointed as Dutch Government’s representative on European minorities Council
Dr Ingeborg Birnie will sit on the Council of Europe's Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities.
Social Bite opens first university cafe in partnership with Strathclyde
The Lord Todd Building venue is the first Social Bite café in a UK higher education setting.
University of Strathclyde passes ‘Emily Test’ for its approach to tackling gender-based violence
The Charter provides a ‘toolbox’ alongside guided coaching for Universities and Colleges to effectively prevent, intervene and respond to GBV.
New microelectronics lab launched for future engineers
State-of-the-art experience for learning & teaching.
Innovative project supports care experienced children and young people
Lifelong Links Trial develops connections to ease transition into adulthood.
Mentoring network seeks volunteers to promote study of Chemistry
Scheme aims to break down barriers.
Potential breakthrough in battle against antibiotic resistance from historic brine
Droitwich Spa brine ideal for studying salt-adapted microbes with potential medical applications.
Strathclyde opens Bahrain Innovation, Research and Education Hub
Developed in partnership with S Eleven Educational and located in the capital city Manama, the hub expands the University’s presence in the country.
University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Warriors Renew Partnership at URC Trophy Celebration
The announcement was marked by a celebratory reception at the University’s state-of-the-art Strathclyde Sport facility.
Strathclyde-supported tech company raises £275,000 seed funding
Investment for novel technology platform that can assess the long-term value of property.
Stark inequalities in Scotland show no sign of easing
Report shows life expectancy in Scotland is currently showing a downwards trajectory, while drug-related mortality remains the highest in Europe.
New Director and new name for Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation
New name reflects expanded focus, scope and alignment with the University’s successful and distinctive strategy.
University of Strathclyde wins corporate parenting award
Strathclyde Cares, a UK first, ensures students with care experience are supported throughout their student journey.
Strathclyde economist appointed to UK Government’s new Labour Market Advisory Board
The new Labour Market Advisory Board is made up of experts from across business, industrial relations and academia
Strathclyde retains 8th place ranking in Daily Mail University Guide 2025
University is also first for Physics and subjects within Tourism, Transport and Travel, and is ranked second for Forensic Science and French.
Law Professor appointed Honorary King’s Counsel
Emeritus Professor Alan Paterson OBE is one of five new Honorary KCs appointed by HM The King
Digital technology offers trauma support and prevention for first responders
Technology will offer resources for identifying early signs of trauma in frontline workers and assistance when most required
University to set up Research Centre for Sustainable Shipping
Partnership with Oldendorff Carriers to collaborate on research.
AI project to empower households to help the drive to Net Zero
One of 36 breakthrough interdisciplinary projects funded by UKRI.
Strathclyde's Principal named new chair of Enginuity Group
The charity is dedicated to finding new ways to close skills gaps in UK engineering and manufacturing,
All types of school absences can be damaging to exam results and career prospects
Even moderate levels of school absence, not just extreme absences, can have a negative impact on exam results.
Strathclyde joins ‘Pledge’ partners in committing to supporting women entrepreneurs
Through its Strathclyde Inspire entrepreneurship strategy, the University has committed to actionable steps aligned with the principles set out in the Pathways report.
NHS laboratory specimens delivered by drone for first time by Project CAELUS
Live flight trials
Partnership project shows importance of data in preventing falls
Injuries caused by falls a leading cause of hospital admission
University spin-out secures patent for innovative drug delivery tech
Cutting-edge technology designed to improve the precision and control of drug release
Three Strathclyders appointed to Scotland’s Young Academy
Among 48 new members of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Academy
Languages researcher appointed to UNESCO role
Dr Ingeborg Birnie named special rapporteur for group supporting the protection of indigenous tongues
Strathclyde and NHS Lanarkshire renew partnership commitment
Partners work together to tackle key health and care challenges, for the benefit of local communities and Scotland as a whole.
Research programme on effect of Scotland’s justice system on public health
Project will have extensive input from the most affected communities
520-million-year-old worm fossil solves mystery of how modern insects evolved
Researchers look under the skin of one of the first arthropod ancestors
New study will harness genomic surveillance to target Antimicrobial Resistance
One of eight new networks working together to tackle AMR
Alumna heads for Paris with Team GB
Seonaid McIntosh selected for Olympic shooting squad
Strathclyde in four new UK quantum technology hubs
Hubs will cover areas ranging from healthcare and computing to national security and critical infrastructure
Women now as entrepreneurial as men in Scotland, new analysis shows
Rates amongst the 250,000-strong non-white population in Scotland also reached a new high of 24.1%.
£5M project to drive materials innovation and mitigate climate change
Facility to be a national centre of excellence
"Demand exceeds supply" for democracy in African nations
Afrobarometer survey covers 39 of the continent’s 54 nations
'Exceptional' synthetic heart valve project at Strathclyde among recipients of RSE grants
Device could improve the lives of millions
King Charles presents Strathclyde Principal with Knight Grand Cross
Sir Jim was awarded the title in the King’s New Year’s Honours list earlier this year for his Services to Engineering, to Education and to Energy.
Glasgow’s first Venture Studio to drive Innovation
The project is supported by Glasgow City Council and funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Principal appointed to Court of Regents of Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh
Founded in 1505, the RCSE is one of the oldest surgical corporations in the world and the largest royal surgical college in the UK.
Study reveals birth month impact on football careers
Research project finds strong evidence of a relative age effect at this summer’s European football tournament.
World Cup-winning footballer and Scottish singer receive honorary degrees
Lilian Thuram and Lauren Mayberry are among eight recipients
Strathclyde start-up wins Net Zero pitch prize at innovation showcase
Airspection wins at Inside Innovation, hosted by Converge
Strathclyde named Employer of the Year in the cHeRries Awards 2024
Award recognises excellence in the field of human resources, training and recruitment.
Strathclyde ranked joint 25th in the world for its contribution to achieving Sustainable Development Goals
Strathclyde garnered a total of 94.1 points – up from 92.5 last year – with this improved position set against a substantial increase in the number of participating institutions.
New innovation challenge deepens collaboration with global financial firms
FinTech lab announces new innovation challenge focused on delivering positive environmental and societal outcomes.
EU-Funded Project Aims to Revolutionise Alloy Coating Designs
Cutting-edge software tailored for greener coatings
Pioneering project to create virtual charity shop in the metaverse
Digital retail experience enabled by immersive technologies
School pupils ‘graduate’ from University’s Young Strathclyder programme
The Young Strathclyder programme is aimed at raising the aspirations of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Combining biomedical data from breast cancer patients could lead to ‘groundbreaking discoveries’ in fight against disease
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death of women globally.
Strathclyde hosts Higher Education Export Control Association conference
The conference brings together practitioners, legal professionals, institutional leaders and government representatives to share best practice on all matters relating to research security.
FinTech Scotland announces grant winners of AI compliance challenge
Five companies awarded up to £50,000 to further develop and implement their innovative solutions
Strathclyde student teams make finals of sustainable engineering contest
Grand Finals of the Engineering for People Design Challenge, run by Engineers Without Borders UK
Launch of a pioneering institute for sustainable communities
Institute for Sustainable Communities involves Strathclyde Business School and Engineering
Two outstanding Strathclyders elected as Fellows of the Royal Society
Recognised for their invaluable contributions to science, are Professor Keith Ridgway, Senior Executive – Manufacturing and Professor Glynn Winskel, in the Department of Computer and Information Science.
Strathclyde involved in pioneering research hubs for sustainable manufacturing
Strathclyde leading new hub to transform production of medicines & partner in initiative for circular manufacturing
Strathclyde partners with Princess Nourah University to deliver STEM and Business education to Saudi women
Strathclyde will deliver teaching in STEM, business and humanities, as part of a movement in the country to expand the role of women in these fields and in wider society.
Carbon Capture and Storage sector in Scotland could support 3,000 jobs and boost UK economy by £300M
Action on worker and skills shortages will be key to realising economic gains.
Eighteen Strathclyde projects in Converge semi-finals
The projects account for more than 10% of the 100 entries on the shortlist, from universities and research institutes around Scotland.
Study finds antimicrobial resistance in soils Scotland-wide
National soils archive has samples dating back to 1934 for research
Strathclyde to open Innovation, Research and Education hub in Bahrain
Partnering with S Eleven Educational, Strathclyde will bring its distinctive approach and extensive experience in driving local economic development.
Inspiring start-ups triumph in university pitching contest
Bi-annual Strathclyde Inspire100 event
New Enterprise Hub launched in Scotland to help engineering start-ups
Enterprise Hub Scotland, based at the University of Strathclyde, will focus on helping local entrepreneurs to commercialise deep tech innovations, spin out companies from universities and attract further external investment.
Research to advance recyclable flow batteries technology in emerging economies
Researchers developing simplified processes
Emerging concerns over generative AI to be tackled in £3.5 million project
Project aims to minimise the technology’s potential for harm
‘Alarming risks’ to Scotland’s food delivery couriers
Research finds majority feel unsafe while at work
£14M funding to support Glasgow manufacturers to become greener and more productive
'Levelling up’ funding for trio of research and development projects
International Space University course a first in Scotland
Focus on cyber security in space
International award for Engineering Professor
Professor Tariq Durrani OBE receives the IEEE Haraden Pratt Award
Pulmonary Circulation Leadership Award for Strathclyde professor
Emeritus Professor Mandy MacLean MBE to receive the American Thoracic Society’s Assembly on Pulmonary Circulation Leadership Award
The National Measurement Laboratory appoints Academic in Residence at Strathclyde
Dr Zahra Rattray will support reliable innovation and ensure accuracy and validation of methodology in drug delivery research.
Education regulator praises Strathclyde Degree Apprenticeship programmes
Programmes commended for the quality of their learning and teaching and their close collaboration with employers
Strathclyde alumnus makes waves with support for sailing teams
Businessman and Strathclyde alumnus Leslie Stretch is sponsoring sailor Pip Hare’s participation in the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe 24.
Strathclyde awarded grants to make labs more sustainable
Grants to improve the environmental footprint of chemistry research
Funding for new Physics Technical Apprentice to address skills gap
Project to tackle aging workforce gap
Pioneering 5G technology scoops industry awards
Award winning team features Strathclyde engineers
Impact of COVID-19 “will affect exam results well into the 2030s”
Study of pandemic's impact on education in England
Strathclyde wins Young & Senior Researcher awards at European transport conference
Double success for NAOME
University strategic partnership with Siemens Energy to drive innovation
MoU formalised at signing ceremony at the Innovation Center Berlin
Three Strathclyders among new Royal Society of Edinburgh Fellows
Appointments of Chief Commercial Officer Gillian Docherty, Professor Keith Mathieson and Professor Apala Majumdar
Advancements in genetic genealogy to be profiled at international conference
Event to be hosted by the Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies
Law Professor appointed as UN independent expert on climate change and human rights
Professor Elisa Morgera appointed from a pool of more than 50 candidates
Global experts join forces on £1.5M AI Space Sustainability project
International collaboration exploring how Artificial Intelligence can improve space operations
Glasgow Tech Week brings entrepreneurs and innovators together to celebrate success and build city’s ecosystem
The week will see a series of conferences, panels, breakfast sessions, workshops, networking events taking place across the city.
Strathclyde’s first social enterprise spin-out aims to tackle global warming
Company's Climate Change Litigation Knowledge Hub, a searchable open-access online platform, takes complex climate change litigation cases and translates them into short, plain language summaries.
Risk of adverse outcomes of pre-eclampsia accurately identified through new AI model
More than 8,800 women in 11 countries took part in the study
Pioneering forging research hub puts Scotland at the forefront of advanced engineering
The new facility puts Scotland at the forefront of modernising and future-proofing the $75 billion world forging sector.
Strathclyde cyber security research group gains Centre of Excellence status
Status conferred by the National Cyber Security Centre
£1M project to use food by-products for new antimicrobial drugs
Project aims to make antimicrobial production more cost-effective and sustainable
Student entrepreneurs win award for marketplace idea
Pitching event has £2,000 top prize
Innovation Node launched to drive development of new time-critical technologies
Strathclyde is hosting National Physical Laboratory atomic clock
Researchers awarded £2.6M to develop preclinical lead drug candidate for advanced prostate and colorectal cancers
Aim is to develop a pharmacological compound to inhibit the activity of the protein IKK alpha.
Strathclyde to lead two new Centres for Doctoral Training and partner in seven others
The Centres are among 65 sharing more than £1 billion of funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
Renowned Astrophysicist marks International Women’s Day at Strathclyde
Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell opens Wing named in her honour
Innovative electricity system balancing tool helps keep Britain’s lights on
Tool paves the way for net-zero electricity system operation
Latest productivity index shows Scotland lagging behind the rest of the UK
Fraser of Allander Institute at Strathclyde provided insights which informed the report
Chimney soot & newspaper help create low-cost sensors to improve crop yields in Kenya
System to detect soil nutrients for improved fertility
Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service speeding up treatment and improving outcomes, report finds
More than one in ten patients seen by new cancer diagnostic services have been referred for cancer treatment, helping to speed up treatment and improve outcomes.
Successful Scottish space industry could help Ireland’s sector take off
Scotland a blueprint for progress
Strathclyde collects Queen’s Anniversary Prize for photonics research and innovation
The Award was presented by Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of Strathclyde’s excellence in research and innovation in the field of Photonics – the science of light.
Preventing insomnia in new breast cancer patients
Trial of Sleep Restriction Therapy for newly-diagnosed patients
Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre secures funding for the next 10 years
Strathclyde-hosted centre has secured new annual funding of £2million from the Scottish Funding Council for at least the next 10 years
Long lost manuscript of classic Scottish novel acquired by Strathclyde Archives
Manuscript of Archie Hind's 1966 novel The Dear Green Place
Kinectrics to work with Strathclyde to expand nuclear research opportunities
The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see them work together to expedite the commercialisation of advanced nuclear technologies.
NHS Golden Jubilee Consultant appointed Honorary Professor at Strathclyde
Professor Jon Clarke has been acknowledged for his work in the field of orthopaedics and his leading role in cutting edge research for improved patient care
Strathclyde appoints new Chief Executive of its Power Networks Demonstration Centre
Dr Will Drury, currently the Executive Director for Digital and Technologies at Innovate UK, will take over the running of PNDC on 8th April.
Two Strathclyde nominations in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards
Shortlistings in the Knowledge Exchange Heroes (Team) and Making an Environmental Difference categories
Global pharma firm joins forces with Strathclyde in advanced medicines manufacturing
Sanofi joins a consortium of eight Tier 1 partners within the global pharmaceutical industry
Ten Strathclyders in national sports scholarship programme
Talented athletes to benefit from Winning Students 100 programme
Strathclyde ranked third globally for percentage of Open Access research outputs
Open Access publishing of research outputs – such as results, methodologies, and data – means they are free and accessible to anyone, without requiring subscriptions to academic journals.
Local materials can boost science lessons
Study carried out in Scotland and Alaska
Innovation call aims to bring Fintech partners together to tackle regulatory challenges
A first-of-its-kind innovation challenge is bringing together financial institutions and innovators across the Scottish Fintech community to develop solutions to key regulatory challenges.
Strathclyde awarded £2.2M of doctoral studentships from the Leverhulme Trust
Research to develop new nature-inspired, interdisciplinary research
Strathclyde part of new Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Technologies
Designed for researchers to aid the global transition to net zero whilst continuing a career in industry
Strathclyde showcases entrepreneurial campus on Cabinet Secretary visit
University entrepreneurs receive strategic support to launch & expand businesses
'Early intervention' on ethical risks of AI in research
Study aims to help researchers and their institutions make informed decisions on how they use Generative AI
New University and social care strategic partnership to fuel health research
Collaboration to develop solutions to real world and local challenges
Strathclyde Librarian receives Honorary Fellowship from Princess Royal
Honorary Fellowship of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society for Elaine Blaxter
No cervical cancer cases detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation
Study concludes that the HPV vaccine is highly effective in preventing the development of cervical cancer
Professor Tim Bedford elected Vice President of European universities group CESAER
The appointment comes as the UK joins the Horizon Europe and Copernicus programmes following a bespoke new agreement with the EU.
First all-UK study reveals consequences of missed COVID-19 vaccines
Research finds that 7,000 hospitalisations and deaths could have been averted in summer 2022
Waste supercomputer heat and old mines could warm at least 5,000 homes
Trial of system which is first of its kind in the UK
SG Global Renewables Centre at Strathclyde signs key African partnerships
Hub for shared learning to improve clean energy access
Care Experienced student vows to use his MSYP role to help others
Michael Archibald wants to improve things for future generations