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People with Developmental Dyslexia have strengths that contributed to survival of our species, research suggests
New framework to better understand cognitive strengths of people with dyslexia proposed
Strathclyde team runners up in Engineers Without Borders Design Challenge
Innovative housing design wins praise
Ten distinguished figures honoured by Strathclyde
Honorary degrees awarded at graduation ceremonies
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Pre-clinical screening technology could increase cancer test numbers by 50 times
Strathclyde-led study has developed a miniaturised platform for screening 3D tumour models
Strathclyde joins partnership in hard-to-treat cancers
University's focus is on pancreatic cancer
Strathclyde, SSE Renewables & Renewable Parts sign joint MoU to develop a sustainable wind sector
Academia and industry join forces to accelerate net zero through circular onshore wind industry
Three wins for Strathclyde at Scottish EDGE Awards
Wins for Rostra Therapeutics, BGR Training and Caribbean Goods
Call to delay clinical trials for gel stroke treatments
Cautious approach urged by study authors
Scotland’s world-leading work in Digital Health showcased as Moray Rural Centre of Excellence launched
Centre will spearhead the development and delivery of innovations alongside key strategic partners.
Young learners dressed for success at Children’s University graduation
Young graduates presented with certificates in recognition of learning undertaken outside of the classroom.
A digital future for the process industries with new Ayrshire technology centre
New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre will support training and research and development.
Life sciences company Rostra Therapeutics wins Scottish EDGE competition
Award for company spinning out of Strathclyde
Cyber Security Degree Apprenticeship programme gains certification from National Cyber Security Centre
The MSc offers work-based learning in combination with online and on-campus study over 18 months.
Research into magnesium as a sustainable alternative to lithium in batteries
Study funded by the Faraday Institution
Study seeks recruits to assess impact of digital support programme for dementia caregivers
Nationwide project assessing training
Strathclyde supports BT’s pioneering showcase of 5G in live TV
Matchday cameras were connected to 5G network
Strathclyde partners with US firm to lead patent portfolio for pioneering light technology
HINS-light decontaminates the air and exposed surfaces safely
University of Strathclyde performs strongly in Research Excellence Framework 2021
The University of Strathclyde has performed very strongly in the latest national assessment of the UK’s higher education research profile.
Almost 90% of research produced by the University of Strathclyde has been rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Ten Strathclyde entries shortlisted for Converge
Ten Strathclyde entries shortlisted for Converge
More focus needed on reasons for school absences and their impact on attainment
Study examined individual impact on exam results of absence for various reasons, including truancy, sickness and bereavement
Strathclyde and National Uni of Singapore to co-ordinate quantum communications
Memorandum of Understanding to pave the way for increased joint experiments between the institutions
Professor awarded honour for contribution to naval architecture & shipbuilding
William Froude Medal highest professional honour of Council of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
Scottish renewable energy collaboration between industry and the University extended into tenth year
Research programme to address renewables challenges
University of Strathclyde and Robert Gordon University announce five-year collaboration at the National Subsea Centre
Partnership includes creation of new Industrial Doctoral Training Centre
Call for global strategy to monitor effect of airborne plastic pollution on oceans
Paper presents strategy for dataset to enable monitoring of atmospheric activity
Research to maximise benefits of innovative employment interventions
Study to examine impact of policies which help individuals with employment
Physics Professor elected Fellow of the Royal Society
Professor Martin Dawson recognised for a research career of more than 30 years, in which he has become a leading international figure in his field
Learning & Teaching Building named winner in Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards 2022
Learning & Teaching (L&T) Building has won the Higher Education and Campus category of the Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards 2022.
New Director appointed at Strathclyde’s Institute of Photonics
Appointment of Dr Jennifer Hastie announced
Strathclyde retains EU HR Excellence in Research Award
Award recognises commitment to implementing the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, which set out principles for good working conditions
Pioneering Strathclyde-led climate neutral project wins sustainability award
Project to integrate heat, power, transport, climate adaptation and wellbeing solutions
Study suggests solar energy can be cleanly’ converted into storable hydrogen fuel
Study uses photocatalyst under simulated sun light
How blood vessels use “short cuts” to control the cardiovascular system
New research shows that cells use a sophisticated system to communicate with each other
Strathclyders recognised in New Year Honours List
Professor Eleanor Shaw and Professor Zoe Shipton receive honours.
Strathclyde alumnus and donor honoured for philanthropy
Dr Charles Huang, who donated £50 million to the University in 2021, named California’s ‘Philanthropreneur of the Year’
Digital health investment confirmed as the first Moray Growth Deal project
DHI to deliver a Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation.
New restrictions likely to hinder optimism for a strong recovery in the new year, says Fraser of Allander Institute
Despite Omicron, the Scottish economy is still forecast to recover to pre-pandemic levels in the Spring of 2022.
New global atlas maps out ocean areas most affected by light pollution
Researchers build coastal picture of exposed areas
Scottish laser centre receives five-year funding boost
The Fraunhofer CAP develops light-driven technologies for industry across a wide range of sectors.
Strathclyde cyber spin-out secures more than £600,000 in funding
Spin out is building a dynamic deception technology
Strathclyde researcher awarded UK Intelligence Community Fellowship
Grant to advance national security through 5G-based research
From 3D printer to international catwalk
National Manufacturing Institute Scotland helps to reinvent signature ROCIO handbag
Strathclyde Inspire-supported firms triumph in pitching competition
Six companies secure a total of £165,000 funding
Strathclyde Physics Professor wins second international award in one year
Professor Martin Dawson receives the Global SSL Award of Outstanding Achievement from the International SSL (solid state lighting) Alliance
COVID-19 legacy and spending commitments makes for challenging Scottish budget outlook
The Scottish government will publish its budget for 2022/23 on 9 December.
NHS Golden Jubilee Chief Executive appointed Visiting Professor
Jann Gardner appointed to the Business School’s Executive Education division
Pioneering project aims to harness ultrasonic imaging to revolutionise manufacturing processes
Research to examine how ultrasonic imaging can be delivered remotely in real time
Strathclyder wins Best Scientific Lecture in digital awards
Professor wins award for LiFi lecture
"Vaccinate children" with poorly controlled asthma to cut COVID-19 risk
Study finds that children with poorly controlled asthma are three to six times more likely to be hospitalised with COVID-19 than those without the condition
New £12m research centre for inclusive trade policy involves Strathclyde economists
The Centre for Inclusive Trade Policy aims to be a centre of excellence for innovative trade policy research.
Research centre to transform relationship between people and technology
Strathclyde is a partner in the Made Smarter Innovation Research Centre for Smart, Collaborative Industrial Robotics
Strathclyde partners with ABHI to support HealthTech innovators
The partnership will see a joint offering to UK and global HealthTech companies, across medical devices, diagnostics and digital health.
Strathclyde wins its third Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education
University to receive highest national honour for Higher Education for contribution to Advanced Manufacturing
Innovative prosthetics technology company wins inaugural entrepreneurship award
PCAD has been named as the winner of the first Stephen Young Entrepreneurship Award
‘Widening inequalities’ in children’s physical activity
Study finds that children from more deprived families were nearly three times more likely not to be involved in sport than those from less deprived families
University of Strathclyde hosts Glasgow Space Enterprise Lab
Lab will provide access to collaborative technology & resources
Honorary degree for champion for global equality of access to clean, safe toilets
Jack Sim, founder of the World Toilet Organization is a leading advocate for global equality of access to clean and safe toilets.
£2 million pilot to develop UK’s first wind turbine blade recycling project gets go-ahead
Project will commercialise a revolutionary method developed by Strathclyde to separate the glass-fibre and resin components in composites
New Scottish consortium launched to unlock low-level wind power
Partnership will support the deployment of renewable technology that can produce carbon-neutral energy from previously unharnessed power.
University part of multi-million funding round for Glasgow-based Space Company
Craft Prospect secured funding through Strathclyde Inspire Investment Fund.
Robotic boat completes first uncrewed survey of fish populations around offshore oil platforms
Project is exploring the effects of decommissioning oil and gas structures on marine ecosystems
Strathclyde engineering Professor first in Scotland to receive Chinese honour
Professor Tariq Durrani elected as a Foreign Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences