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Fear of the light may help tiny ocean creatures survive a brighter future
Aversion could be protecting zooplankton against impacts of environmental changes in the Arctic

High energy radiotherapy could ‘paint’ tumours to avoid harming healthy tissue
Technique targets tumours precisely while avoiding healthy tissue

Vaccine roll-out working, first national study suggests
Strathclyde is a partner in study which suggests that vaccination has been linked to a substantial reduction in the risk of COVID-19 admissions to Scotland’s hospitals
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Strathclyde secures funding for low carbon SME projects
Two projects involving the University of Strathclyde have received funding from Scottish Enterprise’s Low Carbon Challenge Fund.
How museums and galleries are going digital
Strathclyde-led investigation of the transfer of museum and gallery collections online during the COVID-19 pandemic
Strathclyde to join UArctic network of universities across the North
Network aims to enhance human capacity in the North, promote viable communities and sustainable economies, and forge global partnerships.
Business support scheme to boost UK space industry has lift off
Business Accelerator programme to offer free virtual sessions to help companies with their sights set on space.
Strathclyde Physics Professor wins international award for contribution to optics
Professor Martin Dawson is the first UK-based recipient of the Optical Society's Nick Holonyak Jr Award
Strathclyde leads team advancing 3D imaging deep in biological tissue
Project receives funding from QuantIC, the UK Quantum Technology Hub in Quantum Enhanced Imaging
Support system ‘struggling to deliver’ for people with learning disabilities, report says
Despite improvements over the past 30 years financial pressures have restricted the support on offer, analysis shows.
Strathclyde academic awarded Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Fellowship
The funding will help Dr Churnjeet Mahn address issues in some of Scotland’s largest and most influential heritage organisations.Tiny ‘micro’ earthquakes turn groundwater acidic
Study documents chemical changes equivalent to the difference between tap water and vinegar
The changing world of public libraries in the pandemic
Research explores experiences of library users adapting to digital lending
Strathclyde joins International Sustainable Campus Network
Membership will also help Strathclyde on its journey to Net Zero emissions by 2040 or earlier.
Strathclyde Chemistry PhD student wins Carnegie Trust medal
Lauren Evans receives award presented annually by the Trust to the most outstanding student on its PhD scholarship programme
Mandarin taught to Scottish schools live from China
Language lessons streamed live from the students’ own universities in China to pupils in Scotland
Strathclyde signs pledge to help Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman and Boater communities access Higher Education
Strathclyde is the first Scottish university to sign the GTRSB into HE pledge.
Strathclyde researchers to help develop medical delivery drone network
Drones to transport essential medicines, blood, organs and other medical supplies throughout Scotland
Centre to revolutionise rehabilitation technology for stroke survivors and other disabling conditions
Cutting-edge centre to develop innovations in rehabilitation technology
Strathclyde appoints Senior Enterprise Fellows to Inspire next generation of entrepreneurs
Eight Senior Enterprise Fellows to help create a world-leading entrepreneurship ecosystem and inspire new start-ups.
Strathclyde Principal appointed as entrepreneurial ambassador
Professor Sir Jim McDonald appointed as an entrepreneurial ambassador by Young Enterprise Scotland (YES).
Quantum project launched to solve dark matter mysteries
International research aimed at transforming understanding of the universe and answering key questions on the nature of dark matter
Team from Strathclyde involved in COVID-19 study for potential new treatment
Study to research effects of antiviral tablet Favipiravir
Power Networks Demonstration Centre part of revolutionary smart substation trial to spearhead Net Zero
Project hopes to release 1.4GW of capacity across the UK – enough to power more than 700,000 homes
Funding for project to help older people with sensory impairment to manage their medication
Older people with visual or hearing impairments at risk of medication problems.
Triple success for Strathclyde in new format EPSRC research call
Three projects selected for funding from the New Horizons call by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Researchers develop new system for measuring ship-generated underwater noise
Novel way of measuring underwater noise created by ships which poses a danger to marine life.
Strathclyde draft Gaelic language consultation launched
Plan seeks to support objectives of National Plan for Gaelic and the Gaelic Language.
Strathclyde awarded six British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
The scholarship programme aims to increase opportunities for women
CBE for Strathclyde professor in New Year’s Honour List
Emeritus Professor Allister Ferguson awarded a CBE for services to science and industry.
‘Game changer’ partnership with Together Energy helps Widening Access students secure jobs during pandemic
Partnership helps 83 widening access or care-experienced students to gain part-time jobs.
International award for Strathclyde Information Science Professor
Professor Ian Ruthven announced as the 2020 winner of the Tony Kent Strix Memorial Award