The last #Innovation newsletter of 2022
Glasgow City of Science and Innovation
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Hello, welcome to your weekly Glasgow City of Science and Innovation newsletter.
We're celebrating and supporting the strengths of the Glasgow City Region's research and business communities, which have helped forge our reputation?as a city region at the forefront of technology, innovation and collaboration.
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Game changing Glasgow!
Glasgow City Region is home to over 1,500 innovative tech firms – more than in Bristol, Brisbane or Brussels.
Innovator spotlight:?Professor Quintin Cutts, University of Glasgow
Prof. Cutts is the director of the Centre for Computing Science Education where he developed the?first Graduate Apprenticeship degree programme in software engineering in 2009. In 2015 he was awarded an MBE for services to the sector.
Quintin has also been named as a Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery -?the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society.
What is Computer Science?
Computer science is the study of computers, including computational theory, hardware and software design, algorithms and the way humans interact with technology.
University of Glasgow joins ￡12m next-gen telecoms research project
Glasgow researchers are leading a new initiative setting out?to ensure that the future of the UK’s telecommunication network is secure, caters to all of society, boosts the economy and is highly energy efficient.
Strathclyde spinout receives funding for new diagnostic test
Medtech spinout Microplate Dx Ltd will use the funding to scale-up development of its game changing test which detects antimicrobial resistance (AMR) - which kills?an estimated five million each year.
GCU provides solar empowerment for women in Kenya
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Glasgow Caledonian University researchers have won funding to help address the lack of affordable transport and energy for women in rural Kenya with solar-powered motorbikes and tuk-tuks
Glasgow Clyde College renames courses to help young people fulfil their dream career
A study has shown almost a third of young Scots want to become a professional YouTuber, while a quarter place social media influencer at the top of the list when asked what they’d consider as a dream job.
Glasgow based Willo reaches investment milestone and unveils US growth plans
The video interview platform has announced plans to significantly scale up its US presence after raising more than ￡1.5m, with plans to open?a new HQ in New York.?
Glasgow Science Centre hosts only Scottish exhibition of Apollo remastered imagery
Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the last lunar landing, visitors will be treated to a spectacular showcase of remastered images and videos from renowned digital archaeologist, Andy Saunders.
Behind the scenes...
Our programme lead, Dr Laura Bell joined University of Glasgow's alumni 'Soundtracks' podcast to share her?career insights and discuss some of the growing sectors of science and innovation in Glasgow and beyond.
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The Glasgow City of Science and Innovation team