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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 1d

The space sector is growing fast and we need more students like James!

Our fifth-year Aerospace Systems student joined ESA’s programme in Houston after honing his skills in Rocketry & Orbit societies 🌌

Launch your own journey with the MSc Space Science: www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...

James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 2d

Happy #WorldSpaceWeek!

Throwing it back to when NASA’s Michelle Munk joined our engineering students for Creativity Week- a hands-on course where teams designed ideas to make life better on Earth.

Discover our new MSc Space Science at @UofGlasgow — www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate...

James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Professor Qammer Abbasi on being a finalist for the Technology Scotland Special Recognition Award 👏👏👏

Technology Scotland. Corporate Sponsor: SCINTILLA
Technology Scotland Awards 2025
Shortlisted
Prof Qammer H. Abbasi - University of Glasgow
Technology Scotland Special Recognition Award

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 4d

Happy #WorldSpaceWeek!

Did you know that Dr Gilles Bailet is developing a 3D printing technology that will work in zero gravity, enabling in-space manufacturing and recycling?

He tested it in microgravity in @esa.int flights

@uofgiaa.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

New 3D printers could transform space construction

Glasgow researcher is awarded a patent for a system to carry out construction on-demand on a space flight.

www.bbc.co.uk

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 4d

This work by our very own Uzma and colleagues, published in Scientific Reports, can help enhance performance of biofilters used by the water industry.

UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 4d

A new software tool developed by researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social which can accurately predict the performance of biofilters used by the water industry could help maintain the purity of tap water.

Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 5d

This is a great opportunity to learn about how you can benefit from using our 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, among other College research facilities.

UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 5d

How can you benefit from research facilities? Find out more at our 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲.

Join the event to hear about the equipment available, their capabilities, services and how you can access them - and get the chance to visit some of them.

Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/college-of...

Research Facilities Showcase
By College of Science and Engineering
23 October
Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 8d

Engineering & Technology Fair!

Tues. 28 & Wed. 29 October
11:00-14:00, Kelvin Hall

At the fair, students can:

Chat with representatives from dozens of organistions.

Explore graduate roles and internships.

Get a FREE professional LinkedIn profile photo.

And more!

www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/ca...

James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 10d

Discussing collaboration across schools, our own Prof. Steven Neale explains how @uofglasgow.bsky.social is developing innovative “smart” vascular stents and grafts designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. #health #therapy

vascux.com

youtu.be/UbOPO_xyeE4?...

Steven Neale - VascuX

YouTube video by University of Glasgow

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to Professor Qammer Abbasi on receiving the Salman Al Farsi Award for Innovation at Scottish Muslim Awards!

James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 12d

6G is coming – are you ready?

Explore 6G for a Connected Future on Coursera:
- RIS, LiFi, Open RAN
- Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, AI
- Semantic comms, ISAC, 6G healthcare
Learn from experts & gain the skills to shape tomorrow’s connectivity.
www.coursera.org/specializati...
#6G #Wireless #FutureTech

6G for a Connected Future

Offered by University of Glasgow . Advance your career in future wireless systems. Master cutting-edge 6G connectivity solutions and their ... Enroll for free.

www.coursera.org

James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations to both 👏👏👏

UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations to Prof Konstantinos Kontis and Prof Douglas Paul of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, who have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering (@raeng.org.uk)!

Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 17d

Two leading University of Glasgow engineers have been elected as Fellows of the @raeng.org.uk

Congratulations to Prof Konstantinos Kontis and Prof Douglas Paul!

UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 17d

Congratulations to Prof Konstantinos Kontis and Prof Douglas Paul of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, who have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering (@raeng.org.uk)!

Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 17d

Our research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is advancing world health, #sustainability, and industry through bioinformatics & integrative omics. Dr. Umer Ijaz discusses his research in infrastructure for omics technologies which has shaped global policy and clinical guidelines:

youtu.be/lLO718xvTNw?...

Umer Ijaz - Software and hardware infrastructure for omics technologies

YouTube video by University of Glasgow

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 18d

Are you a Year 1 or Year 2 UG student? Want to discover different cultures? Make lasting memories? Experience a different style of learning?

Explore Go Abroad!

Wednesday, 1 October, 11:00-15:00, Glasgow University Union

Find out more & book your place: glasgow.targetconnect.net/leap/event.h...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 25d

🚀 New #funding opportunity! The #Photonics & Quantum Accelerator (PQA) has opened its Further Innovation Call, offering up to £150,000 per project! They invite applications from UK-based academics collaborating with partners of any size. Learn more & apply: photonicsaccelerator.ac.uk/pqa-call/fur...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our EPSRC IAA Funding Calls have reopened!

#Funding to create #impact from your research. With priority given to projects that can deliver outcomes and impacts in 2027/28.

Find out more and apply: gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...

Text: New EPSRC IAA Funding Calls. Standard Calls, up to £50,000, 28 October 2025 and 27 January 2026. RA-led Call, up to £20,000, 24 February 2026. Fast track, up to £5,000, any time. Logos of EPSRC and University of Glasgow. Nice photo of a bridge over the Clyde underneath a pink sky in the background.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 19d

Congratulations to our very own Professor Sajjad Hussain! His fellowship with Dr Dely Elliot investigates the impacts of job cuts in Scottish universities, such as on scientific innovation, economic stability, and international reputation of Scottish universities.

University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · 24d

Five UofG researchers have been announced as Academic Fellows with the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.

Congratulations Dr Lewis Forsyth, Dr Eleanor Kirk and Dr Dely Elliot, Prof Sajjad Hussain and Dr Emma Stewart 👏

More: gla.ac/4n76Phw

The tower of the Gilbert Scott Building seen from Kelvingrove Park.

James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 19d

Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs) are energy harvesters that can turn motion into electricity. This paper is a guide on how to test them, so that results can be reliably compared across different laboratories. advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Surface topography influences TENG output via the real contact area: in this case (PVS in contact with Mica), power output is shown to decrease with increasing roughness (on the PVS) because of the corresponding decrease in real contact area shown in the optical images looking through the transparent Mica. Areal root mean square height Sq is varied from 1.5 µm (highest power peak) to 82.5 µm (lowest power peak). Reproduced from Kumar et al.[22] under the terms of the CC-BY 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), Copyright 2023, Elsevier.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 19d

Dr. Mahmoud Wagih, founder of RX Watt, discusses his research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social into making battery-free #wirelesstechnology a viable and more #sustainable branch of electronics, reducing the demand for electronic components and saving millions.

youtu.be/W54Q1YU_-zU?...

Mahmoud Wagih - RX Watt: Wireless-Powered Sensing

YouTube video by University of Glasgow

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 22d

Explore the career that's best for you across three unique fairs: the Careers & Internship Marketplace 🥼 Part-Time Jobs Fair 🪪 and Green Careers Fair 🌱

Wednesday, 24 September, 10:00-16:00 (individual event times vary)

www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/ca...

James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 23d

From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits as part of the Scotland-wide Explorathon festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Festival - Free, drop-in.

University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · 23d

Explorathon is back this weekend!

Join us @uofgarc.bsky.social for a weekend of activities & workshops for all ages, part of Europe’s biggest festival of research.

🗓️ 20 & 21 Sept

More: gla.ac.uk/research/arc/whatson

Children standing at a table taking part in an activity at Explorathon.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 23d

It's great to see the work of our very own Dr Daniel Mitchell showcased by TransiT.

TransiT - Digital Twinning for Transport Decarbonisation @transittwin.bsky.social · 23d

What will #decarbonised #transport of the future look like? #TransiT’s Dr Daniel Mitchell is exploring this, using #visualisation tools including computer #gaming engines and construction modelling software 🌍

More here: tinyurl.com/2asafxek

#NetZero #DigitalTwin @uofglasgow.bsky.social

Daniel Mitchell with Boston Dynamics robot, Spot.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 25d

A new type of soft, stretchy sensor can accurately track body movements and deformation in soft robots, even under varying temperatures. This makes it ideal for use in smart wearables and prosthetics. #wearables #healthcare pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Wearable, near temperature insensitive laser-induced graphene nanocomposite strain sensors

Soft and flexible sensors offer a potential paradigm shift in wearable bioelectronics to enhance human–machine interfacing for diagnosis, healthcare monitoring, and prosthetic applications. Soft nanoc...

pubs.rsc.org

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · Sep 11

A record-breaking development in laser technology from @uofgengineering.bsky.social researchers could help support the development of smaller, cheaper, more easily-fabricated optical and quantum technologies.

Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 26d

Congratulations to both our 2025 UG Induction quiz winners - Jack, studying Robotics & AI and Assam, studying Mechanical Engineering!

We’ll have another prize give away at this week’s PGT Engineering induction and more opportunities to win prizes throughout the academic year!

Winning student with a Lego prize, standing with a member of staff.

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