Your weekly innovation digest (24.05.24)
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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
The recent Glasgow City Region Tech Ecosystem Report by Dealroom.co has found that Glasgow's academic institutions continue to support?local innovation, with nearly 30% of the City Region's total enterprise value coming from regional university spinouts.
?? Innovator Spotlight: Richard Scott , CEO & Co-Founder of Axis Studios
Richard is CEO and Co-Founder of the Glasgow-based multi-award winning animation and visual effect studio 'Axis Studios'. He began his career in graphic design before moving into computer animation for commercials, broadcast and interactive entertainment.?In 2000, he co-founded Axis with colleagues Dana, Stuart and Graham.
The team has since worked with Universal Studios, Amazon Studios, Riot Games, Netflix, Microsoft Game Studios, Skybound, HBO?and Blizzard Entertainment. Richard is a board member of Creative Scotland, involved with the Scottish Animation Network and Screen Facilities Scotland?and advises various Scottish universities and art schools.
???New Glasgow Pitchbook and Investment Guide launches
Glasgow City Council has unveiled the 2024 Glasgow Pitchbook and Investment Guide, showcasing some of the best investment and development opportunities. The guide features a mix of market-ready and pipeline projects that highlight the scale of opportunity in Scotland’s largest city. With eleven investment opportunities and four residential development sites, these transformational projects collectively exceed a value of ￡2 billion.
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?? University of Glasgow leads new ￡5m UK climate adaptation hub
The 英国格拉斯哥大学 will lead the Scotland branch of the new ￡5 million 'Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change' (MACC) hub. This initiative aims to accelerate impactful climate action across the UK, helping all four nations better prepare for the projected effects of climate change.?The MACC hub will address barriers such as public awareness, policy, legislation and climate data, aiming to inform a national climate change adaptation plan.
?? New Strathclyde manufacturing hub paves the way for sustainable production in the UK
The 英国斯特拉斯克莱德大学 is leading the MediForge Hub, a new manufacturing hub that pioneers the use of advanced technologies such as robotics and AI for sustainable medicine production. Led by CMAC – a world-leading medicines manufacturing research centre, the MediForge Hub aims to transform development and manufacturing processes by reducing raw material use and minimising waste.
???New research from Glasgow-based tech firm looks at ethical AI in hiring
Glasgow-based video interviewing platform Willo? has conducted a new study exploring the ethical and efficient integration of AI technology into the hiring process. This research comes as major organisations prioritise the adoption of AI in recruitment, with a recent Deloitte study identifying its evolution as the second most significant trend expected to influence future workforces.
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The Glasgow City of Science and Innovation team