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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚨 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

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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Aug 8

2/2 Up to 18 places are available for researchers from universities in Glasgow region including @uofglasgow.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social, @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social, @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social and @uniwestscotland.bsky.social.

University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Aug 8

‼️ 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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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Aug 4

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.

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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Aug 4

Please share @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgengineering.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgarc.bsky.social

University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Aug 4

‼️ 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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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Jul 29

📣 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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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Jul 29

‼️ Please share @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgengineering.bsky.social @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgarc.bsky.social ‼️

University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Jul 29

📣 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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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Jul 11

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
@uofgravity.bsky.social

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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Jul 10

📣 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

👉 www.glasgowriversideinnovationdistrict.com/news-plus/ne...

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...

www.glasgowriversideinnovationdistrict.com

University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Jul 8

‼️ Final, final call ... just over a week to go to deadline.‼️

Don't delay for a chance of this key funding.

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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Christopher Berry @cplberry.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

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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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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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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · Jun 27

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"

gla.ac

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

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.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

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

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).

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Glasgow Changing Futures - University of Glasgow @uofggcf.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

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Professor Deborah Cairns @debcairns.bsky.social · Jun 17

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]

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University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social · Jun 16

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…

glasgowcityregion.co.uk

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laurajtyler.bsky.social @laurajtyler.bsky.social · Jun 9

A fascinating exhibition in my place of work - be sure to pop in! It's on until the end of June.

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.

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University of Glasgow, Innovation & Economic Development @uofgied.bsky.social · May 23

🚨 Applications now open for #Ignite2025!

💰 £50k in funding

🎤 Pitch final in London

💡 For student & grad social ventures

Apply: ignitecomp.co.uk

#IgniteYourImpact #SocialImpact #StudentFounders #FutureLeaders