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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development
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Working to transform our research, expertise and talent into high-impact #innovation for the benefit of #Glasgow and the world. Main account @uofglasgow.bsky.social

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Keltic Pharma Therapeutics awarded $1.3 million from Gates Foundation for malaria drug discovery programme.

▪️Full story via link in bio.

#spinout #innovation | @uofgarc.bsky.social | @uofglasgow.bsky.social
Laboratory scene at Keltic Pharma showing researcher and colleagues working on projects at the Advanced Research Centre at the University of Glasgow.
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 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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Grassroots and community voluntary initiatives across Glasgow are receiving more than £55,000 from the University of Glasgow.

Read more about how the GRID Civic Grant Fund is being used. Link in bio.

#TeamUofG #InnovationDistricts #Glasgow
View over Glasgow Riverside Innovation District from the south side of the River Clyde looking north over the Riverside Museum, the Tall Ship at Pointhouse Quay, the Clydeside Expressway and towards the Gilmorehill Campus of the University of Glasgow.
November 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social led by @weides.bsky.social are part of a @fermilab.bsky.social project to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum information science, backed by $125m in new investment.

Read more here: news.fnal.gov/2025/11/ferm...
Fermilab’s SQMS Center funded with $125 million to shape the future of quantum information science
The SQMS Center enters a new era focused on scaling quantum systems from discovery to deployment — driving innovation in computation, communication and sensing.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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🚨 University of Glasgow MedTech Innovation Fund is now OPEN for applications 🚨

🔗 For details about the criteria, how to apply and to book free tickets to the Q&A sessions click here: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/ri...

#medtech #entrepreneurship #innovation #glasgow
August 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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‼️ Glasgow ICURe Discover Programme is now OPEN for applications ‼️

🔗 Find the application form and further details on the ICURe website, via our bio-Linktree. Also there, find details of an in-person Q&A session on 20 August.

#Innovation #Glasgow

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August 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have gained skills in creative arts and filmmaking while getting a taste of life at the University of Glasgow. 

www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

#WideningParticipation #Glasgow #TeamUofG

@uofgartshums.bsky.social @swg3glasgow.bsky.social #gmac
Participants and facilitators on the Create, Make & Innovate film making Summer School that was hosted by teams at University of Glasgow, GMAC and SWG3 throughout July, seen pictured outside Gilmorehill Halls.
August 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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‼️ NEWS FLASH ‼️

📣 Following a successful programme last year, the University of Glasgow MedTech Innovation Fund will open again for applications on the 14 August 2025.

An update on application criteria and how to apply will be available on ‘Call Open’ day.

#medtech #innovation #glasgow 😃

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August 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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📣 Join our webinar to find out more about an exciting new Glasgow regional ICURe Discover Programme.

Ideal for researchers and technicians looking to bring their research to market - with up to £2,500 support for market discovery activities.

When: Thurs 31 July 12-1pm. See link in bio.

#Glasgow
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July 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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📣 Join our webinar to find out more about an exciting new Glasgow regional ICURe Discover Programme.

Ideal for researchers and technicians looking to bring their research to market - with up to £2,500 support for market discovery activities.

When: Thurs 31 July 12-1pm. See link in bio.

#Glasgow
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July 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Hundreds of scientists are set to take part in the first performance of a new Scottish country dance inspired by the ripples in spacetime whose existence was first theorised by Albert Einstein.

More: gla.ac/3ICip4Q

#GR24Amaldi16 #GravitationalWaves #Glasgow
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July 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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📣 These scholarships are part of a strategic initiative by @uofglasgow.bsky.social and Glasgow Riverside Innovation District to support Scotland’s planning profession in light of increasing demand.

#Planning #Scholarships #Glasgow

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University of Glasgow announces two pioneering fully-funded postgraduate scholarships in planning
The University of Glasgow announces two pioneering fully-funded postgraduate scholarships in planning linked to Glasgow Riverside Innovation District and aimed at addressing the critical shortage of a...
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July 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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‼️ Final, final call ... just over a week to go to deadline.‼️

Don't delay for a chance of this key funding.
uofgied.bsky.social University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Jul 1
🔔 Last chance to launch your idea!

University entrepreneurs — the Santander X UK Awards 2025 deadline is approaching.

Win funding, get pitch training, and join a national network of innovators.

🗓️ Deadline: 16 July

🔗 Apply: Link in bio. 18+, T&Cs apply.

#SXUK25 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation
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July 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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TWO free public lectures coming up in Glasgow

13 July, Erin Macdonald @drerinmac.bsky.social Spacetime in Star Trek

16 July, Carole Mundell @cmundell.bsky.social From Earth to the Fabric of SpaceTime

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#GR24Amaldi16 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🔭⚛️🧪🎢 #SciComm
Talk poster: Prof. Carole Mundell European Space Agency Direcotr of Science From Earth to the Fabric of SpaceTime FREE ADMISSION Wednesday 16 July 19:30 to 20:30 The Clyde Auditorium, SEC, Glasgow Dr Erin Macdonald Spacetime in Star Trek FREE ADMISSION Sunday 13 July 2025 19:00 to 20:00 Boyd Orr Building Lecture Theatre 222, University of Glasgow, Glasgow
July 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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🔔 Last chance to launch your idea!

University entrepreneurs — the Santander X UK Awards 2025 deadline is approaching.

Win funding, get pitch training, and join a national network of innovators.

🗓️ Deadline: 16 July

🔗 Apply: Link in bio. 18+, T&Cs apply.

#SXUK25 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation
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July 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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🔔 Last chance to launch your idea!

University entrepreneurs — the Santander X UK Awards 2025 deadline is approaching.

Win funding, get pitch training, and join a national network of innovators.

🗓️ Deadline: 16 July

🔗 Apply: Link in bio. 18+, T&Cs apply.

#SXUK25 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation
Composite graphic poster image, with text setting out details of the Santander X UK Awards 2025, messaging about prize money up to £15K and the application deadline of 16 July, and with a stock image (raised and taken from overhead) of a woman sitting infront of a laptop computer.
July 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Our Entrepreneur in Residence @russelldalgleish.bsky.social is speaking at the next RISE@UofG event: ‘The World is Your Market: Entrepreneurial Insights from Russell Dalgleish’

📍 Time & location: 14 July, Adam Smith Business School, Hothouse (282).

Book your ticket: gla.ac/4434SM7
RISE@UofG presents: Russell Dalgleish - The World is Your Market
Join Us for the Next RISE@UofG Event: "The World is Your Market: Entrepreneurial Insights from Russell Dalgleish"
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June 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Come along to the Gravitational Wave Ceilidh! 💃🕺

Researchers from @uofgphysastro.bsky.social are developing a Scottish country dance with @scienceceilidh.bsky.social inspired by gravitational waves, to be performed at #GR24Amaldi16.

You can join a public rehearsal at GUU on Monday 30 June!
The Gravitational Wave Ceilidh Preview and Talk
This event is a public talk about the project to create science inspired ceilidh dances followed by a public preview of the new dances.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Tickets are available for this great event on 14 July. Link in bio.

@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social
@uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgengineering.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgcreativeart.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social

#enterprise #TeamUofG
Poster showing headshot of serial entrepreneur and guest speaker at the RISE@UofG event on Monday 14 July, Russell Dalgleish, against a blue background with gold and white text and the logo for the University of Glasgow.
June 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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The sun shone as deep-tech pioneer Chemify - the University of Glasgow’s Spin-out of the Year 2024 - celebrated the grand opening of its first Chemifarm – a new £12m production facility in Maryhill.

Read more ➡️ gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

#TeamUofG #Innovation #Spinouts
Scottish Government Business Minister Richard Lochhead MSP (centre) performs the ribbon cutting at the official opening of Chemify's first Chemifarm facility in Maryhill, 20 June 2025, with invited guests and company representatives, including Chemify CEO and founder Prof Lee Cronin (pictured 3rd right) and University Principal and Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli (2nd right).
June 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Introducing Glasgow Changing Futures (GCF). A @uofglasgow.bsky.social initiative aiming to tackle the biggest global challenges of our time by harnessing the research strengths of the university and its partners.

👉Find out more: linktr.ee/uofggcf

#TeamUofG #WorldChangingGlasgow
June 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Just 2 days left to apply for the GRID Civic Grant Fund!

Offering grants of up to £5,000 in funding to community projects.

👉 Apply: www.glasgowriversideinnovationdistrict.com/grid-for-you...

#Govan #Partick #Hillhead #Glasgow #Community #Funding
June 23, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Participants wanted!!! 📢
What? A workshop about using AI to make bowel screening easier

Who? People with learning disabilities aged 50+

When? Thurs 26 June

Where? Univ of Glasgow

Participants will receive a £60 gift voucher.

For more info: email: [email protected]
June 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Excited to announce UofG is involved in two of the six ambitious projects set to be funded through the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone. 📣

The Zone and its focus on Advanced Manufacturing was confirmed by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves in last week’s Spending Review. Read more ⬇️
Glasgow City Region’s Investment Zone gathers pace - Glasgow City Region
Glasgow City Region’s Investment Zone (IZ) continues to take shape with formal confirmation this week…
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June 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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A fascinating exhibition in my place of work - be sure to pop in! It's on until the end of June.
uofgarc.bsky.social UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · Jun 9
Last week we celebrated the launch of CARBON: Under Pressure ⬇️. Brought to @uofglasgow.bsky.social in collaboration with the Science Gallery Bengaluru. Here until Sun 29th June. Pop in and have a look. With thanks to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for supporting our launch.
June 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM