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🚀 Raising the profile of Glasgow and the West of Scotland as a world-class destination for science and innovation.
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Glasgow Science Festival will run in venues across the city from the 4th-14th June with the theme 'Cheers For 20 Years'. Proposals are open for researchers to submit ideas until the 12th Jan 26.

Find more info and apply on the #GlaSciFest website
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November 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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🧫 Amoebae in Mumbai acting as ‘Trojan horse’, harbouring multidrug resistant bacteria + potentially accelerating the spread of antimicrobial resistance

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Strathclyde Study Finds Amoebae Acting As ‘Trojan Horse’ For Drug-Resistant Bacteria | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
A new University of Strathclyde-led study has found that amoebae living in a creek in Mumbai are acting as a ‘Trojan horse’, harbouring and protecting multidrug resistant bacteria with far higher leve...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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🧬 Glasgow Uni spin-out Keltic Pharma has secured $1.3m from the Gates Foundation to accelerate its malaria drug programme, aiming to deliver a single-dose cure for one of the world’s deadliest diseases.

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Keltic Pharma Secures $1.3m Gates Foundation Funding To Advance Single-Dose Malaria Cure | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
In a separate announcement, the University spin-out has also partnered with Scotland-based BioAscent to give customers access to cutting-edge peptide discovery platform for GPCR targets.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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📊 A new SME survey reveals high confidence among Scotland’s business leaders, with strong adoption of AI & plans for innovation & hiring — but access to finance remains the biggest barrier to growth, with 2 in 3 SMEs seeking more support.

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3 in 4 Scottish SMEs Are Using AI
The SME survey by Elevator reveals that Scotland’s SMEs are adopting AI, planning to hiring, and hunger for more support.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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🚀 8 Strathclyde-led ventures pitched for a share of £26k in funding at the Inspire100 event, where startup and spin-out teams presented their innovations to an audience of investors & industry leaders.

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Strathclyde Inspire100 Awards £26k To Emerging Startups And Spin-Outs | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Eight Strathclyde-led ventures pitched for a share of £26,000 in funding at the biannual Inspire100 event, where startup and spin-out teams presented their innovations to an audience of investors, fou...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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📢 Please take a moment to sign 👇

An open letter is calling on the UK Gov to protect the future of Science & Discovery Centres — vital for widening #STEM participation, inspiring young people and supporting the skills that drive UK growth.

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Association for science and discovery centres open letter 2025
This open letter is part of the campaign 'Science Centres for our Future: Supporting engagement, education and diversity in STEM for the next 25 years' calling on the Department for Science, Innovatio...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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🎭Calling All #Creatives

@rcsofficial.bsky.social + the Creative Tech Scotland Gathering presents Crossover, a free mixer event spotlighting immersive & mixed reality tech transforming Scotland’s creative industries,

🙋Demos
🎤Expert talks
🤝Networking

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November 24, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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📊 A report from the University of Strathclyde shows that Scotland received over £7.7bn in EU Cohesion Policy funding, creating 235k new jobs and supporting major developments such as GSC

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Strathclyde Study Reveals Transformational Impact Of 50 Years Of EU Funding | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
A new University of Strathclyde report reveals that Scotland received more than £7.7 billion in EU Cohesion Policy funding over the past 50 years, helping to
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November 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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🧬 A new UK-wide trial, led by researchers at the University of Glasgow aims to improve treatment for advanced prostate cancer.

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University Of Glasgow Joins Major UK Trial To Improve Treatment For Advanced Prostate Cancer | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
A new trial will look at whether selecting patients who may require more intensive treatment can improve outcomes for advanced prostate cancer.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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🏘️ Glasgow City Council’s Empty Homes project has now returned more than 3,000 long-vacant properties to use, boosting the city’s housing supply & providing much-needed homes.

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Council Strategy Revives Over 3,000 Empty Homes To Boost Glasgow’s Housing Supply | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Glasgow City Council’s Empty Homes project has brought more than 3,000 long-vacant properties back into use as homes for individuals and families, with 94% of these recoveries achieved since the launc...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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@gcid.bsky.social has launched two exciting international trade missions to Barcelona and Toronto & Boston!

Aimed to support Glasgow-based organisations to explore international markets, build connections & unlock new opportunities.

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November 20, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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🧬 @unistrathclyde.bsky.social spin-out wins Deal of the Year, following a £5 million equity raise that will drive its US expansion and support its pioneering early cancer detection platform.

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Dxcover Wins Deal Of The Year After £5m Investment | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Strathclyde spin-out company Dxcover has won the Deal of the Year (sub £10 million) award at the Insider Scotland Dealmakers Awards 2025, in recognition of a £5 million equity raise supporting its exp...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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❤️‍🩹 QEUH Hospital becomes the first in Scotland to introduce high-sensitivity troponin testing, delivering cardiac results in under 15 mins & enabling faster, safer decisions for patients with chest pain

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Queen Elizabeth University Hospital First In Scotland To Introduce Rapid Point-of-Care Cardiac Testing | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) in Glasgow has become the first hospital in Scotland, and one of the first major Emergency Departments in the
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November 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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It's that magical time of the year again! Our winter lights are officially on in the Cloisters ✨
The pillars in the cloisters illuminated with warm fairy lights.
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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🏠Glasgow City Region has secured £348k to develop national guidance that will support social landlords to adopt sensor technologies safely and effectively, improving tenant wellbeing and driving innovation in housing services

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Glasgow City Region Secures £348k For Smart Tech In Social Housing | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Glasgow City Region is to receive £348,000 in funding from the UK Government’s Regulatory Innovation Office to develop specific guidelines which
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November 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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🌆 A new report highlights the remarkable impact of Glasgow’s £123million Avenues programme, with completed projects already transforming the city centre and a further seven now under construction

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New Report Shows Glasgow’s £123m Avenues Programme Already Transforming The City Centre | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
A new report on Glasgow's £123million Avenues programme highlights the remarkable transformational impact the projects are already making.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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🌍Join Glasgow Chamber of Commerce for the next #GlasgowTalks as James Close, Nat West Group shares expert insight into the UK’s Autumn Budget, evolving energy policy, and global climate trends from COP30

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NatWest Climate Leader James Close To Headline Glasgow Talks | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Date: Thursday 4 December 2025
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November 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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🔬A Strathclyde chemist has been awarded a 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize for pioneering work in helping to shape new approaches to cancer treatments.

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Strathclyde Chemist Wins Prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize For Breakthrough Cancer Research | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
A University of Strathclyde academic has been named a winner of a 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize, awarded by the Leverhulme Trust to recognise the achievements of outstanding researchers.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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🎗️ Glasgow researchers are developing a groundbreaking smart-textile bra designed to monitor breast cancer growth in real time.

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University Of Glasgow Researchers Develop Smart Textile Bra For Early Breast Cancer Monitoring | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Women with intellectual disabilities could receive added monitoring for breast cancer with the development of a smart textiles bra by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Nottingham Trent Univ...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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🧬🔬GCU has significantly strengthened its scientific teaching and research capacity thanks to a major donation of 24 advanced real-time PCR machines from biomedical company BioGrad

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Glasgow Caledonian University Receives Major Lab Upgrade With BioGrad PCR Donation | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Glasgow Caledonian University has boosted its research and teaching capabilities with a major donation of cutting-edge laboratory equipment from biomedical company BioGrad.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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💛 The GRID Civic Grant Fund has awarded £55,000 to 24 community projects tackling key social challenges — from youth empowerment to wellbeing, inclusion, and creative skills.

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Glasgow Riverside Innovation District Awards £55,000 To Grassroots & Community Projects | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Grassroots and community voluntary initiatives across Glasgow are receiving a share of more than £55,000 in funding from the second round of the University of Glasgow’s GRID Civic Grant Fund. This fun...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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🎮💡 Scotland’s first-ever Students Games Startup Summit is coming to Glasgow in March 2026!

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Scotland Launches First-Ever Student Games Startup Summit At University Of Glasgow | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
The Scottish Games Network Ltd., in partnership with the University of Glasgow’s Games & Gaming Lab (UofGGamesLab) and the Scottish Games Education Network (SGEN), is launching the inaugural Hello Wor...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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🚀 A new UWS partnership will advance AI, cyber security and digital transformation, equipping students and staff with the tools and skills to thrive in the modern workplace.

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UWS Strategic Partnership To Transform Digital Skills And Cyber Security Training In Scotland | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
Innovation for the digital age is at the heart of a new partnership between University of the West of Scotland (UWS), Ayrshire College and Phoenix Software, with advancements in artificial intelligenc...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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🤖 A new kind of AI is taking shape in Glasgow

Led by GCU, the Datavysts programme aims to design inclusive, responsible AI that benefits people and communities – not just profits

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Glasgow Caledonian Leads Project To Make AI A Force For Social Good | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
A new international project, led by data researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University, is taking a fresh approach to artificial intelligence by using it to help people and communities.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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👁️ A Strathclyde scientist has achieved a world-first in restoring sight, playing a leading role in developing a light-powered implant that restores partial vision.

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Strathclyde Scientist Leads Global Breakthrough In Bionic Eye Implants | Glasgow City Of Science & Innovation
A Scottish neurotechnology expert has played a central role in the development of a pioneering bionic eye implant that has enabled blind patients to regain partial vision for the first time.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM