College of Science & Engineering

College news and events

• 24 Jan

  UofG researchers part of new projects to tackle engineering research challenges

  Prof. Caroline Gauchotte-Lindsay will contribute to the ‘Failure Modes of Engineering (Feme): a network for future inclusivity, sustainability, and global impact’, led by the Univ. of Edinburgh. Meanwhile, Dr Dezong Zhao is part of the ‘UK Open Multimodal AI Network (UKOMAIN)’ project, led by the Univ. of Sheffield. The projects are 2 of 6 newly-announced transdisciplinary research projects based at UK institutions will each receive a share of a £10 million investment led and funded by EPSRC.
• 24 Jan

  UofG researchers showcased in new SAGES podcast series

  Two episodes of the SAGES Climate Science Podcast, launched today and supported by the Scottish Government's Climate Engagement Fund 2024/2025, feature interviews with researchers from the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences. Hosted by award-winning climate activist and environmental scientist Laura Young, the podcast features 11 episodes tackling a wide range of topics, from blue carbon and peatlands to flooding, technology, and environmental justice.
• 24 Jan

  Action urged over climate change’s impact on hydropower and wildlife

  Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW) commissioned the report based on research from UofG and cbec eco-engineering. Prof. Richard Williams (GES) led the research. He said: “The research highlights the complex balance that needs to be maintained between meeting Scotland's renewable energy needs and ensuring the environment is properly protected. While hydropower is vital for meeting climate change targets, care must be taken to minimise its impacts on river health and ecosystems.
• 20 Jan

  Final call for EBSD conference abstracts

  Dr Luke Daly of the School of Geographical & Earth Sciences is the conference’s scientific organiser. He said: “We’re delighted to be hosting this year’s EBSD conference on-campus at the University of Glasgow. “The conference, which brings together researchers who typically work in separate disciplines, offers a unique opportunity for the community to workshop ideas, share best practices, and discover new tools that others have been developing across different fields."
• 20 Jan

  ‘Neurorobot’ research aims to create enhanced precision in neuromodulation

  Prof. Hadi Heidari (JWSE) will lead the project, with support from partners at the Universities of Exeter, Manchester & Newcastle in the UK and the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Italy. NEUROBITE Technologies, a startup spun out from the University of Glasgow by PhD student Maria Cerezo-Sanchez, is also lending support to the project. Prof. Heidari is also a key partner in the European EIC Pathfinder CROSSBRAIN project which uses advanced implantable methods to treat brain disorders.
• 20 Jan

  Library project helps to chase away the ‘January Blues’

  Prof. Hester Parr (GES) is one of the leaders of the Living with SAD project. She said: “The creative resources in the Wintering Well box include a novel daily guide to how to live with low winter light in positive ways. I am delighted that library users are benefitting from this new scheme. We will continue to collect feedback throughout winter to help us guide the next stage of Living with SAD, which could involve bringing lamps and resources to many other communities across Scotland.”
• 20 Jan

  UofG research and innovation showcased for Scottish Labour leader

  During the visit, Mr Sarwar visited the University’s ARC-XR lab, which hosts research on new applications of extended reality technologies, to hear about the TransiT team’s work from the project’s co-director, Professor David Flynn, before moving on to Chemify’s state-of-the-art laboratory space to meet its chief operating officer, Dr Alastair Leighton.