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Strathclyde shortlisted in WhatUni Student Choice awards

University is nominated across four categories

New process could capture carbon dioxide equivalent to forest the size of Germany

Crushing technique could reduce global carbon emissions

Strathclyde part of new Research Alliance to tackle net zero challenges

Alliance for Energy, Homes and Livelihoods

Strathclyde architects and engineers complete rebuild of Nepal school damaged by 2017 earthquake and flood

When a strong earthquake struck Nepal in April 2015 it killed almost 9,000 people and destroyed or damaged more than 8,000 schools.

Strathclyde wins £1.25 million for enhancing research impact

Funding over five years in an Impact Acceleration Account from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), part of UK Research and Innovation

Scotland’s manufacturing R&D anchor bolsters leadership team with new talent

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has announced two new leadership appointments to further strengthen its senior team

Microbubbles could help cancer patients avoid life-changing surgeries

Technology could reduce the need for bowel cancer patients to have life-changing operations

£2M EPSRC investment for Strathclyde-led Network of Networks platform

Consortium to lead research into future communications networks

Physical activity can help mental health in pre-teen years

Engaging in regular moderate to vigorous physical activity at age 11 is associated with better mental health between the ages of 11 and 13

Ice-cold electron beams for ultra-compact X-ray lasers

Research could pave the way to reducing X-ray free-electron lasers (X-FELs) to a fraction of their current size

Young people get a taste for careers in facilities management at Strathclyde

Strathclyde welcomes pupils from three North Lanarkshire schools to facilities management careers taster session.

Former Strathclyde Principal Professor Sir John Arbuthnott dies

Sir John served as Principal from 1991 to 2000

Young Strathclyder scheme fosters love of learning

Outreach programme stretches across 10 Glasgow schools

Impact of the pandemic on entrepreneurship worldwide is 'mixed'

Global Entrepreneurship Survey shows variable impact of pandemic

Industry collaboration paves the way for top Photonics award

Award for pioneering Laser Light LiFi system.

Consortium secures international funding for innovative subsea inspection services

Next generation underwater inspection technology

Major milestone achieved at Scotland’s new flagship manufacturing R&D facility

The University of Strathclyde-operated National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has taken ownership of its new flagship facility in Renfrewshire.

Online course to support medicine use for older people with sensory impairments

Course will be available to learners around the world

5G private network solution developed by Strathclyde scoops top industry award

Global project proves portability of private 5G 'network in a box'

Royal Society of Edinburgh grants for nine Strathclyde researchers

Strathclyders make up a fifth of the total of 46 recipients

5G global showcase for live TV broadcast clocks up thousands of miles

Pioneering 5G trials pushing live broadcasting boundaries

Researchers advise caution on 'rushing' to adopt Locational Marginal Pricing of electricity

Study concludes moving to LMP could increase risk of not delivering decarbonised power by 2035

Dxcover raises £10M to develop pioneering liquid biopsy platform for early-stage cancers

University among funders of diagnostics firm

Strathclyde curler wins gold at World University Winter Games

Blair Haswell was a member of GB's winning team at the tournament in Lake Placid

University welcomes female engineers of the future on Young Weir Wise outreach programme

Initiative to inspire pupils to choose engineering

‘Ghostly mirrors’ for high-power lasers

New research could help to reduce the size of ultra-high power lasers

Researchers gain funding for South Korea partnerships

Grants from the Royal Society of Edinburgh's SAPHIRE (Scotland Asia Partnerships Higher Education Research) Fund

UK Government Minister visits Strathclyde to hold talks with space sector leaders

Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, George Freeman MP, held talks with space sector leaders during a visit to the University of Strathclyde on Friday (20 January).

Shaping mental health research for marginalised young men

Men Minds project will focus on young men who are migrants, LGBTQ+ or in conflict with the law

British citizens in Europe ‘lack representation’ post-Brexit

Survey of UK citizens living in European nations

Drone and manufacture inspection companies win Strathclyde entrepreneurial awards

Drone and manufacture inspection companies win Strathclyde entrepreneurial awards

Malawi’s first solar microgrid fuels fivefold increase in school pupils

Life changing effects of solar powered electricity project

Investment Deal for sustainable coffee ground entrepreneurs

Revive-Eco received £376,000 from investors

'Abuse witnessed or experienced' by 95% of hospitality workers during pandemic

Nearly 300 workers in Scotland’s hospitality sector responded to the survey

Three Strathclyders awarded prestigious Engineering fellowships

Projects range from the stability of the electricity network, earthquakes and technology to treat conditions such as sepsis

University of Strathclyde and Student Union agree three-year strategic alliance

Partnership will focus on ensuring an outstanding student experience.

Strathclyder awarded Ross Roy Medal for PhD thesis

Honour bestowed at Saltire Society’s Scotland National Book Awards

Triple success for Strathclyde in Scottish EDGE Awards

Three start-up and spinout companies win in pitch competition for businesses

Strathclyde part of pioneering £24M telecoms projects

Projects to develop a more diverse telecommunications market.

Fitabeo Therapeutics launches to provide solutions for healthcare challenges

Company to address challenges within chronic pain and women’s health

'Building standards failing to deliver healthy ventilation', say experts

Panel of scientists and engineers contribute to England's Chief Medical Officer's report on air pollution.

Award-winning Microplate Dx receives funding for rapid test for antibiotic resistance

Funding round of more than half a million for 'game changing' test

Thirty-six new studentships in extended PhD programme between Strathclyde and GSK

Award-winning programme extended for a further three years of studentship starts

Renowned tennis coach leads workshops at Strathclyde

Judy Murray visits to guide students on the University’s PGDE Physical Education programme

Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre officially opened

The £88 million Centre is bringing world-leading science and technology expertise under one roof.

Collaboration in Science and Engineering wins research journal award

Research groups of Professor Martin Dawson and Professor Harald Haas receive the 2022 Best Paper Award from IEEE Photonics Technology Letters

New device can control light at unprecedented speeds

Researchers develop programmable optical device for high-speed beam steering.

Project examines potential for Europe’s power grid to increase HVDC Technology

Electric grid resilience and reliability are critical elements for the energy transition across Europe

Strathclyde’s Principal presented with honorary degree from Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

Professor Sir Jim McDonald made an Honorary Doctor of Engineering honoris causa in recognition of his contributions to society.

International research award for Maths Professor

Professor Apala Majumdar has been named as a recipient of a Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Humboldt Foundation

Strathclyder scoops BAE Systems PhD Student of the Year Award

Innovative engineering concept for marine vessels triumphs

Strathclyde spin-out has double success in Life Sciences awards

Company scoops Best Start-up Medtech Company & BioSeed 'One to Watch'

£1.3M grant to develop pioneering superconducting electrical machines for zero emission aviation

Ground-breaking technologies to enable the use of high temperature superconduct

Space launch of experiment to create new materials for metals and medicines

Rocket to International Space Station

Strathclyde Professor amongst the most-cited researchers in the world in 2022

Strathclyde’s Professor Harald Haas has been listed amongst the world’s most highly-cited researchers in 2022.

Constellation Project to generate space data enters final phase

Project includes the manufacture of 10 novel spacecraft

Strathclyde wins Green Gown Award for student engagement

Climate Education Programme recognised

Advanced quantum computers exhibited at UK-wide showcase

Strathclyde developed scalable architecture for neutral atom quantum computing

Strathclyde welcomes Foreign Secretary on visit to find out more about international energy and development projects

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly met with scientists and engineers developing revolutionary battery technologies.

Professor Sir Jim McDonald inducted as International Member of National Academy

Honour reflects “contributions to engineering leadership and interdisciplinary education, expert power systems, low-carbon technologies and renewable energy".