News
Latest developments and announcements about projects, partners and direction within GRID.
Innovation award for University of Glasgow spin-out
Lynkeos Technology Ltd has received the Business Innovation Award from the Institute of Physics (IOP) in recognition of the company’s work to turn fundamental research in the field of muography into cutting-edge commercial applications.
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Museums in the Metaverse opens new worlds at Glasgow Science Centre
The virtual reality project has unveiled its first [un]box kiosk at Glasgow Science Centre at Pacific Quay in Govan.
Universities join forces to drive innovation
By harnessing distinct strengths, cultures, and networks, Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian universities will work together to facilitate the exchange of ideas, unlock untapped potential, and deepen societal impact.
Startup Factory Weekend welcomes aspiring entrepreneurs
Student entrepreneurs at universities and colleges from across the wider Glasgow region come together for three days of intensive creativity, collaboration and innovation.
Keltic Pharma secures $1.3M from Gates Foundation
In a separate announcement, the University spin-out has also partnered with Scotland-based BioAscent to give customers access to cutting-edge peptide discovery platform for GPCR targets.
University supports Sunny Govan Christmas toy appeal
All toy donations are warmly welcomed and will help spread smiles and create special memories for children across the Govan community
£55,000 for local organisations in GRID
Funding from the University of Glasgow will help 24 initiatives in their work to tackle some of the most urgent challenges facing our communities.
Biotech hails step forward for 'tennis elbow' drug
Causeway Therapeutics says results from a large clinical study are promising and have encouraged the company to go into full development of its proprietary drug, TenoMiR®.
GRID planners scholarship announced
The awards will provide full tuition coverage for either the MSc in City Planning or the MSc in City Planning & Real Estate, both offered through the University’s newly rejuvenated suite of RTPI-accredited Masters programmes.
New choir hits right note with young people
New initiative reflects University’s commitment to its civic mission - supporting local communities, raising aspirations and improving access to higher education for young people from the most deprived backgrounds.
Spin-out Chemify opens £12m hub in Maryhill
The 21,500-ft² site at Oakbank Industrial Estate, off Garscube Road, unites Chemify’s AI-driven molecular-design engine with industrial-scale robotic synthesis
University ranks 12th globally for sustainability
Glasgow was in competition with 2,317 other universities and the result means the institution ranks top in Scotland, second in the UK and third in Europe.