An ultra-small antenna can wirelessly transmit data through tissue to external devices, which could help diagnose neurodegenerative diseases earlier, deliver drugs on demand or even deliver neuromodulation treatments for conditions like epilepsy or Parkinson’s disease. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
James Watt School of Engineering
@uofgengineering.bsky.social
News and updates from the oldest School of Engineering at a UK university. Part of the University of Glasgow @uofglasgow.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering
Congratulations to Simon Fraser, an MEng Aeronautical Engineering student in @uofgengineering.bsky.social, who has won the PEGASUS student competition for his project 'An Experimental Framework to Investigate Icy Plumes on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus.' Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Sophisticated new flight simulation software developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which can accurately model the performance of firefighting helicopters could help train pilots to tackle wildfires more effectively in the future. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
A new implantable device developed by researchers at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which aims to maximise the effectiveness of light-sensitive drugs could improve outcomes for bladder cancer patients in the future. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Prof Martin Lavery of @uofgengineering.bsky.social is leading the University's contribution to the University of Suffolk-led Quantum Optics Discovery (QOD) Lab, which was officially opened last week. Read more here: www.uos.ac.uk/about/news/2...
A new method to distribute cryptographic keys using terahertz waves developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help enable secure communication in the quantum-powered internet of the future. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Quantcore, a pioneering @glasgow.ac.uk spinout from @uofgengineering.bsky.social which is developing advanced quantum hardware for use across a wide range of industries has been awarded a major prize by @iop.org. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
A prototype device developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which has demonstrated record-breaking longevity could open up new frontiers in next-generation communications and computing technologies. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
New digital twin technology developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which can manage the power consumption of idle devices could help save organisations thousands of pounds a year and reduce their carbon footprint. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
A breakthrough development in nanofabrication from @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help support the development of new wireless, flexible, high-performance transparent electronic devices. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Congratulations to Dr Umer Ijaz of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, who has been elected by the Pakistan Academy of Sciences to receive a Foreign Fellowship. The Fellowship is a prestigious lifelong honour bestowed upon eminent international scholars. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
A new development in wireless sensing technology led by @uofgengineering.bsky.social can reliably screen for five common pulmonary diseases. It could lead to breakthrough new forms of touch-free diagnostics. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
A new technique which slashes the time taken to diagnose microbial infections from days to minutes could help save lives and open up a new front in the battle against antibiotic resistance, researchers at @uofgengineering.bsky.social say. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
A new type of biodegradable circuit board developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social could help reduce the environmental harms of electronic waste. Once the circuits are no longer needed, 99% of their materials can be disposed of safely. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
A collaboration between researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social and @esa.int has enabled a breakthrough in remote medicine which could help medics care, physically interact with patients, and deliver medicine from hundreds of miles away. Read more here: connectivity.esa.int/archives/new...
Interested in #Mechanobiology #BoneRegeneration and #GrowthFactor mimetics? Check out our paper in Small @wileyonlinelibrary.bsky.social by @finbariii.bsky.social. We show that viscosity unlocks the osteogenic activity of BMP-2 mimetic DWIVA @theglasgowcemi.bsky.social @uofgengineering.bsky.social 🧪
Leveraging Viscosity to Unlock the Osteogenic Potential of BMP‐2 Mimetic DWIVA
Dynamic interfaces based on supported lipid bilayers demonstrate that the osteogenic potential of the BMP-2 mimetic DWIVA can be harnessed by modulating substrate viscosity. This work highlights that....
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Dr Gilles Bailet of @uofgengineering.bsky.social explains how the #EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) and colleagues across the University of Glasgow - from technicians to lawyers - help move his research toward real‑world applications. #space #engineering #impact #spaceengineering #UofG
Great to see Dr Mahmoud Wagih of @uofgengineering.bsky.social interviewed on the BBC's Tech Now programme, discussing ongoing research to make printed circuit boards more environmentally-friendly. Watch on BBC iPlayer from 6m20s: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Great video showcasing the vitally important work of @transittwin.bsky.social, featuring contributions from TransiT co-director Prof David Flynn and Dr Daniel Mitchell, both of @uofgengineering.bsky.social! Read more here: transit.ac.uk/transport-de...
Transport decarbonisation event showcased in a new TransiT film – Transit
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Watch our new film celebrating the success of #TransiT’s industry event at the London headquarters of Bentley Systems Film here: youtu.be/3_U9KAN63k4 Story here: tinyurl.com/3k28hzd7 #NetZero #Transport #DigitalTwins @glasgow.ac.uk @universityofleeds.bsky.social @ucl.ac.uk @bsy.bsky.social
Michael Cahir, a fifth-year student on the @uofgengineering.bsky.social Master of Engineering course in Electronics with Music, has been selected to join an innovative new placement with @rsno.bsky.social and Cirrus Logic. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Congrats to Dr Gilles Bailet of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, whose NextSpace Testrig facility has won the Manufacturing Technology prize at The Engineer magazine's awards! Read more about the facility, developed with the MTC and @ukspaceagency.bsky.social, here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Great to see new research for @transittwin.bsky.social involving researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social generating some press attention today!
#Driverless cars and digital twins need more than roadside #5G to function, #TransiT researchers at University of Glasgow and Heriot-Watt University have found More here: tinyurl.com/2zax4szz #AutonomousVehicles #DigitalTwins #NetZero #Transport @glasgow.ac.uk @heriotwattuni.bsky.social
A tiny crystal chip developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social which uses terahertz radiation to see clearly through a wide range of materials could find applications in healthcare, biological research, and security screening. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social have teamed up with partners including Virgin Media O2, the Scottish Government and the Scottish Futures Trust to deploy a cost-effective 4G small cell solution at the University of Glasgow's Cochno Farm. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Congratulations to Vector Photonics, winner of the Champion Spin-out Award! 🏆 We're proud to have supported Vector through the EPSRC IAA during the early stages of its commercialisation journey, spinning out from @uofgengineering.bsky.social. Read the case study: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...
Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards 2026 winners were announced at an event @uofgarc.bsky.social last week. See our 🔗🌳 in profile for full list. #Innovation #TeamUofG
Researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social welcomed Martin Rhodes MP to the REACT Centre last week to view new sustainable electronics research and demonstrations of circular manufacturing and advanced e-waste recovery. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Congratulations!
Congrats to Professor Konstantinos Kontis of @uofgengineering.bsky.social, who has received an Honorary Fellowship of the @aerosociety.bsky.social in recognition of his pioneering aerospace research and leadership. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Applications are now open for The James McCune Smith Scholarships which fund Black UK domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Funding is available for any discipline. Learn more and apply here: www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...
Applications are now open! @diveincdt.bsky.social at @uofglasgow.bsky.social are recruiting scientists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines for fully funded, 4-year interdisciplinary PhDs starting September 2026. 👉 More info and registration: www.divein.org.uk/apply
📣 Applications Now Open! 🌊 Dive into mission-driven interdisciplinary #STEM research with a fully funded 4-year PhD starting Sept 2026 ✅ Co-create your project ✅ Enhanced stipend ✅ Cohort-based experience ✅Partner network 📅 Applicant Webinar: Nov 26 👉More info & registration: www.divein.org.uk/apply
Congratulations to our own Dr. Lina Mohjazi, who is a recipient of this year's IEEE ComSoc WICE Early Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding technical contribution to the broad field of communications engineering and early career visibility!