News
Latest developments and announcements about projects, partners and direction within GRID.
University launches RISE@UofG founders' club
RISE stands for Research, Innovation, Spin-out/Start-up, Entrepreneurship – and has been established to promote and enhance entrepreneurship across the University campus and beyond.
Clyde Hydrogen lays out plans for 2025
New CEO James Peck said his focus would be to deliver the test systems and investment needed to take the company and its technology to the next level.
2026 Commonwealth Games venues revealed
The 23rd edition of the Commonwealth Games will take place in Scotland from Thursday 23 July to Sunday 2 August 2026, returning to the city 12 years after the hugely successful 2014 Commonwealth Games.
University to construct £300m Keystone Building
Work on a major new learning, teaching and research building at the University's historic Gilmorehill campus is due to commence this month, with completion scheduled for the 2028/29 academic year.
Neuranics creates jobs with Scottish Enterprise help
The 18-month project will create 10 high-tech jobs at the company’s Glasgow headquarters and solidify Scotland’s position as a leader in wearable technology.
Deputy First Minister meets University spin-outs
Kate Forbes MSP, who is also Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, met the founders behind two companies when she visited the Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre (ARC building) this week at the University of Glasgow, which sits within GRID.
University of Glasgow appoints new principal
Professor Schofield is currently Vice-Chancellor of Lancaster University, a position he has held since May 2020. He was previously Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Engineering at the University of Birmingham.
Spin-out SOLASTA Bio raises $14m in new funding
The leading agri-biotech company completed an oversubscribed Series A funding round to accelerate the development of its unique peptide-based, nature-inspired bioinsecticides – the first of their kind to be developed worldwide.
Thousands attend festival celebrating new bridge
GRID partners the University of Glasgow and Glasgow City Council supported the community-driven celebration with funding, along with Govan, Elderpark, Linthouse, Trust and Wheatley Housing Associations.
Bridge ceremony marks countdown to public opening
The completion of the new Govan-Partick Bridge has been formally marked ahead of its public opening on Saturday.
Ceremony marks milestone for life sciences in Glasgow
The new hub will focus on advancing and delivering precision medicine technologies through the R&D stage ahead of commercialisation while generating impact for people living in GRID.
University of Glasgow launches MedTech Innovation Fund
The fund of more than £500,000 will build on the institution’s strengths in life sciences and engineering, supporting innovative health care solutions that can deliver a positive impact on society.