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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

An international team of physicists led by researchers from @uofgphysastro.bsky.social have developed a new method of deducing the precise colour of laser light by using an image that rotates as the laser’s frequency shifts. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Paper co-author works on an experiment in the lab

A figure showing the two differently-structured beams of light and glass cell of rubidium glass used in the research, alongside images of the laser beam frequencies

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to Prof Robert Hadfield of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, who will be presented with an IEEE Council on Superconductivity Award next week for his pioneering work to develop advanced detector technologies. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A picture of Professor Robert Hadfield of the James Watt School of Engineering

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Congrats to Prof Margaret Lucas and Prof Colin McInnes of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, who will receive Baird of Bute Awards tomorrow for their contributions to innovation and aviation. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Pictures of Professor Margaret Lucas (left) and Professor Colin McInnes of the James Watt School of Engineering

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Superconducting technologies could supercharge the decarbonisation of transport, saving gigatonnes of emissions in the future, a landmark new paper from Dr Wenjuan Song and Dr Mohammad Yazdani-Asrami of @uofgengineering.bsky.social suggests. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A breakthrough new development in communications research led by a team from @uofgengineering.bsky.social may have solved a key problem with one of the enabling technologies set to underpin the 6G networks of the future. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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PRISM-LT @prism-livingtissues.eu · 27/07/2026

First up in our new team interviews: @manuelsalmeron.bsky.social from @glasgow.ac.uk, talking about how their team is engineering bacteria to produce growth factors that guide stem cells. 🦠🔧 Our @horizoneu.bsky.social project’s goal is better bone marrow models and more textured cultivated meat.

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TransiT - Digital Twinning for Transport Decarbonisation @transittwin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

#Cybersecurity research on digital twins lacks ‘real-world’ organisational insight, warns new #TransiT research from University of Glasgow More here: tinyurl.com/25v8v3bv #DigitalTwin #Governance #SecurityCulture #Transport #Decarbonisation @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgengineering.bsky.social

Cybersecurity is critical to transport digital twinning. Graphic by TransiT.

Dr Stefanos Evripidou, a TransiT cybersecurity researcher at University of Glasgow.

How cybersecurity governance links organisations, people and technology. Graphic by Stefanos Evripidou.

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Professor Colin McInnes of @uofgengineering.bsky.social has written a great new piece for @uk.theconversation.com on the developing technologies which may help us take interstellar travel from a sci-fi concept to a real-world application in the years ahead. Read it below!

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 20/08/2026

As part of our 575th anniversary celebrations, we’re opening our doors for Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival! 🎉 Join us for four days of free events celebrating our history, heritage and world-changing community. Book your ticket! ⬇️  #UofG575

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

An ultra-small antenna can wirelessly transmit data through tissue to external devices, which could help diagnose neurodegenerative diseases earlier, deliver drugs on demand or even deliver neuromodulation treatments for conditions like epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Congratulations to Simon Fraser, an MEng Aeronautical Engineering student in @uofgengineering.bsky.social, who has won the PEGASUS student competition for his project 'An Experimental Framework to Investigate Icy Plumes on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus.' Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Simon Fraser is pictured holding his award from PEGASUS

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Sophisticated new flight simulation software developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which can accurately model the performance of firefighting helicopters could help train pilots to tackle wildfires more effectively in the future. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A screenshot of the modelling software at work, showing a helicopter over a simulated wildfire

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A new implantable device developed by researchers at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which aims to maximise the effectiveness of light-sensitive drugs could improve outcomes for bladder cancer patients in the future. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A diagram illustrating the vision for the implantable PDT system. (A, B) showing the proposed communication at all points of use. (C) Graphical illustration of the requirements of the implantable PDT system to produce 1O2.

A photograph of the LED prototype device developed by engineers and cancer scientists at the University of Glasgow.

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Prof Martin Lavery of @uofgengineering.bsky.social is leading the University's contribution to the University of Suffolk-led Quantum Optics Discovery (QOD) Lab, which was officially opened last week. Read more here: www.uos.ac.uk/about/news/2...

Professor Martin Lavery (second from right) is pictured at the launch of the the University of Suffolk-led Quantum Optics Discovery (QOD) Lab, which was officially opened last week.

The lab is set to play a key role in supporting future space missions and next-generation secure quantum communications. It will enable testing of laser communication systems, known as free space optics, through turbulent atmospheric conditions such as rain, fog and wind.

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

A new method to distribute cryptographic keys using terahertz waves developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help enable secure communication in the quantum-powered internet of the future. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

(l-r) Dr Kaveh Delfanazari and Mingqi Zhang, authors of the paper on the new researcg

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Quantcore, a pioneering @glasgow.ac.uk spinout from @uofgengineering.bsky.social which is developing advanced quantum hardware for use across a wide range of industries has been awarded a major prize by @iop.org. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A picture of the Quantcore team at an event

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

A prototype device developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which has demonstrated record-breaking longevity could open up new frontiers in next-generation communications and computing technologies. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

New digital twin technology developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which can manage the power consumption of idle devices could help save organisations thousands of pounds a year and reduce their carbon footprint. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

(l-r) Researchers Yuwen Wang, Dr Ahmad Taha and Zhihong Xu

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

A breakthrough development in nanofabrication from @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help support the development of new wireless, flexible, high-performance transparent electronic devices. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Congratulations to Dr Umer Ijaz of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, who has been elected by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences to receive a Foreign Fellowship. The Fellowship is a prestigious lifelong honour bestowed upon eminent international scholars. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

A portrait of Dr Umer Ijaz from the James Watt School of Engineering

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

A new development in wireless sensing technology led by @uofgengineering.bsky.social can reliably screen for five common pulmonary diseases. It could lead to breakthrough new forms of touch-free diagnostics. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A new technique which slashes the time taken to diagnose microbial infections from days to minutes could help save lives and open up a new front in the battle against antibiotic resistance, researchers at @uofgengineering.bsky.social say. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A new type of biodegradable circuit board developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help reduce the environmental harms of electronic waste. Once the circuits are no longer needed, 99% of their materials can be disposed of safely. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

A collaboration between researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social and @esa.int has enabled a breakthrough in remote medicine which could help medics care, physically interact with patients, and deliver medicine from hundreds of miles away. Read more here: connectivity.esa.int/archives/new...

Consulting dentist performing the remote dental inspection from the 5G/6G Hub in ESA’s ECSAT. Image credit: European Space Agency

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Dr Gilles Bailet of @uofgengineering.bsky.social explains how the #EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) and colleagues across the University of Glasgow - from technicians to lawyers - help move his research toward real‑world applications. #space #engineering #impact #spaceengineering #UofG

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Great to see Dr Mahmoud Wagih of @uofgengineering.bsky.social interviewed on the BBC's Tech Now programme, discussing ongoing research to make printed circuit boards more environmentally-friendly. Watch on BBC iPlayer from 6m20s: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Dr Mahmoud Wagih of the University of Glasgow's James Watt School of Engineering speaks to BBC Tech Now's Yasmin Morgan-Griffiths

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Great video showcasing the vitally important work of @transittwin.bsky.social, featuring contributions from TransiT co-director Prof David Flynn and Dr Daniel Mitchell, both of @uofgengineering.bsky.social! Read more here: transit.ac.uk/transport-de...

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Transport decarbonisation event showcased in a new TransiT film – Transit

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Michael Cahir, a fifth-year student on the @uofgengineering.bsky.social Master of Engineering course in Electronics with Music, has been selected to join an innovative new placement with @rsno.bsky.social and Cirrus Logic. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Congrats to Dr Gilles Bailet of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, whose NextSpace Testrig facility has won the Manufacturing Technology prize at The Engineer magazine's awards! Read more about the facility, developed with the MTC and @ukspaceagency.bsky.social, here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Great to see new research for @transittwin.bsky.social involving researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social generating some press attention today!

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

A tiny crystal chip developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which uses terahertz radiation to see clearly through a wide range of materials could find applications in healthcare, biological research, and security screening. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social have teamed up with partners including Virgin Media O2, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Futures Trust to deploy a cost-effective 4G small cell solution at the University of Glasgow's Cochno Farm. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Congratulations to Vector Photonics, winner of the Champion Spin-out Award! 🏆 We're proud to have supported Vector through the EPSRC IAA during the early stages of its commercialisation journey, spinning out from @uofgengineering.bsky.social. Read the case study: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social welcomed Martin Rhodes MP to the REACT Centre last week to view new sustainable electronics research and demonstrations of circular manufacturing and advanced e-waste recovery. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

Martin Rhodes MP meets members of the REACT Centre team at the University of Glasgow's James Watt School of Engineering

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Applications are now open for The James McCune Smith Scholarships which fund Black UK domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Funding is available for any discipline. Learn more and apply here: www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Applications are now open! @diveincdt.bsky.social at @uofglasgow.bsky.social are recruiting scientists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines for fully funded, 4-year interdisciplinary PhDs starting September 2026. 👉 More info and registration: www.divein.org.uk/apply

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Congratulations to our own Dr. Lina Mohjazi, who is a recipient of this year's IEEE ComSoc WICE Early Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding technical contribution to the broad field of communications engineering and early career visibility!

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Excellent news on the double win! The knowledge transfer partnership between researchers from @uofglasgow.bsky.social and Soapworks Ltd was recognised with the Technical Excellence Award and the Future Leader Award at the 50th Anniversary KTP Awards held in Manchester last week.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

On 1 November, Scottish secondary school pupils came to @uofglasgow.bsky.social for the northerly round of the UK Space Design Competition at the James Watt School of Engineering. 🛰🌌 Congratulations to the winners - "Earhart Advanced Industries" - who are heading to the #uksdc finals in March!

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

We're proud to take a leading role in TransiT. In this report you can find out more about how transport systems will become increasingly reliant on digital twins to operate and decarbonise.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

We're delighted to have completed the first ever NHS REC-approved research study conducted at The Thistle, the UK’s pioneering safer drug consumption facility, based in Glasgow. Thank you to NHS Scotland for collaborating with us!

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

What if everyone around the globe had access to safe, affordable drinking water? Dr Marta Vignola is harnessing biofilter technology to achieve this. Congratulations on receiving the CAETS Comms Prize in the UK 👏

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Our researchers developed a new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial that could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Our engineers are part of a £10M five-year research programme aiming to transform textiles into electronics, which users can interact with by wearing them.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We're delighted to announce that our very own Prof Gioia Falcone is speaking at Powering Net Zero. We're partners of this flagship conference from IET through the Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy. 👉 Contact the Centre for a discount if you're a staff member. poweringnetzero.theiet.org

Powering Net Zero 2025
25-26 November 2025, Glasgow, UK
poweringnetzero.theiet.org

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🧠If you have a curious mind and want to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges, a career in engineering or technology could be right for you. Come learn what’s possible! Engineering & Technology Fair Tue, 28 & Wed, 29 Oct, 11:00-14:00 📅 Kelvin Hall 📍 Register now at gla.ac/uofgengtech25

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Congratulations to our own Thomas Dickson, winner of the 2025 IET Technician Award and to Prof. David Flynn, Achievement Medal winner in Cyber Physical Systems! www.theiet.org/impact-socie...

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