Your weekly innovation digest (24.01.2025)
Glasgow City of Science and Innovation
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???Innovation Spotlight:?James Watt School of Engineering
The James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow is a global leader in engineering education and research. Named after the pioneering inventor James Watt, the school is ranked in the UK top 5 for research impact and specialises in areas such as nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and sustainability.
With state-of-the-art facilities like the Nanofabrication Centre and initiatives like the Critical Technologies Accelerator, the school produces world-class engineering talent, driving innovation and addressing global challenges.
?? Join Glasgow's Innovation Journey
Glasgow City of Science and Innovation (GCoSI) is proud to launch a new year-long campaign under the Glasgow 850 celebrations, spotlighting the city’s six key sectors of comparative advantage. Starting with Advanced Manufacturing & Precision Engineering, join us as we highlight Glasgow’s rich history of innovation and its future as a global leader in science and technology.?
Follow the campaign on our social channels for inspiring case studies, cutting-edge insights, and updates on the award-winning Art of Possible events. Let’s celebrate Glasgow’s innovation legacy together!
?? Strathclyde Scientists Create World’s First Fully-3D Printed Microscope
Scientists at the 英国斯特拉斯克莱德大学 have developed the world’s first fully 3D-printed microscope, assembled in under three hours for less than ￡50. Demonstrating sub-cellular resolution on test samples, it offers an affordable alternative to traditional microscopes. This innovation could transform access to scientific tools in low-income countries and inspire students with cost-effective, bespoke designs for learning and research.
?? University of Glasgow Leads NEUROBOT Project to Treat Epilepsy with AI and Nanotechnology
英国格拉斯哥大学 researchers will lead a ￡4M project to develop AI-powered neurobots as a groundbreaking epilepsy treatment. Funded by ARIA’s ￡69M Precision Neurotechnologies programme, the four-year project aims to create injectable neural robots made from advanced nanomaterials. These neurobots will provide precise neural stimulation and deliver drugs using innovative bioactive coatings, offering a novel approach to closed-loop neuromodulation therapy.
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?? GCU Joins Groundbreaking AI Dementia Eye Test
Glasgow Caledonian University has joined a team of data scientists and clinical researchers to develop a digital tool to predict dementia risk using routine eye tests. The NeurEYE team has collected nearly a million anonymised eye scans, forming the world’s largest dataset of its kind. Using AI and machine learning, researchers aim to identify patterns linking eye health to dementia risk and overall brain health.
?? Glasgow Schoolgirl’s Solar Invention Tackles Homelessness and Wins National Prize
Rebecca Young, a 12-year-old from Glasgow’s Kelvinside Academy has won the MacRobert Commendation Medal in the UK Primary Engineer competition for her solar-powered heated blanket for the homeless. Inspired by Glasgow’s rough sleepers, her innovative design integrates a heated blanket into a solar-powered backpack. Engineering firm Thales has developed a prototype using copper wiring, flexible frames, and solar panels, with hopes to refine and patent it.
? Glasgow-Based Coffee Roaster Wins Best in World Award
Dear Green Coffee Roasters , a Glasgow-based company founded in 2011, has made history as the first European roastery to win Roast Magazine's prestigious Micro Roaster of the Year award. Recognised for exceptional coffee quality, sustainability, and community impact, Dear Green beat global competition in the category for roasters producing under 100,000 pounds of coffee annually. A major achievement for one of Scotland’s first specialty coffee pioneers!
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Till next time! The Glasgow City of Science and Innovation team