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Working to transform our research, expertise and talent into high-impact #innovation for the benefit of #Glasgow and the world. Main account @glasgow.ac.uk

🔗🌳🔗🌳 https://linktr.ee/universityofglasgowinnovation
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The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) has launched a Skills Academy to develop future fintech and financial regulation talent.

The @uofgasbs.bsky.social is an academic partner with @fintechscotland.com and @unistrathclyde.bsky.social

More: gla.ac/4qSvDM2
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February 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Considering Converge 2026? Join our online workshop (12 Feb) to learn how to craft a standout application that conveys the commercial potential and real-world impact of your #research or #innovation - with guidance from our expert team. Sign up here www.convergechallenge.com/workshops/
January 29, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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Ready to turn your research or creativity into an impactful business? Converge 2026 is now open for applications!

Open to staff, students & recent graduates, this is your chance to test & validate your idea in a safe space.

Apply by 2 April convergechallenge.com

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Poster montage promoting the Converge entrepreneurial programme, showing an image of UofG academic and LotusDX co-founder Dr Ali Tajabadi and a tagline 'Let your ingenuity lead the way.'
January 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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A new inflammation imaging tool from the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow has been found to be safe and tolerable in healthy humans.➡️ eil.ac/LW223/B

@edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uofgied.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk
January 26, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Trailblazers of MedTech ... meet the new cohort of entrepreneurs transforming healthcare through cutting-edge innovation, technology and AI-driven solutions @glasgow.ac.uk and supported by our flagship #MedTech #Innovation Fund.

#StartUps #Glasgow

📣 More on our 🔗🌳, see bio.
Montage of six headshots in a grid showing some of the founders behind ventures being supported by the MedTech Innovation Fund at the University of Glasgow in 2025-26.
January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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"It’s a massive moment for the business ... "

University of Glasgow spin-out hails milestone breakthrough in hydrogen energy process.

▪️ See 🔗🌳 in bio for more

#innovation #enterprise #cleanenergy | @glasgow.ac.uk
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January 15, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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📣 Calling all innovation-curious staff and students.

There’s still time to register for @glasgow.ac.uk's exciting new pilot programme - Innovation & Enterprise 101.

Our in-person session explores the funding & support ecosystem to develop your business idea.

🔗 See our link 🌳

#Innovation
January 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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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...
December 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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🎄Wishing our Innovation and Economic Development community a very Merry Christmas 🎄

Thank you for an inspiring year of collaboration, creativity and impact across @glasgow.ac.uk and beyond.

We look forward to exciting times in 2026—thank you for being with us.

#TeamUofG #Innovation #Glasgow
December 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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The end of term & the winter break is right around the corner!

Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings to our community in Glasgow and all over the world. ❤️
December 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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'Thank you for making my first few months as Principal so enjoyable & rewarding. I hope you have a relaxing holiday, and I look forward to seeing what we can achieve together in 2026.'
 
Our Principal Prof Andy Schofield shares an end of year message for our community.
 
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December 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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🎁 There’s still time to make a difference this Christmas! 🎄

We’re proud to be supporting Sunny Govan’s Festive Toy Appeal once again, in partnership with GRID and the Living Laboratory — helping to bring smiles to local children and families this festive season.
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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The @glasgow.ac.uk is to partner with @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social to enhance the two institutions’ capacity for entrepreneurship, innovation, and commercialisation.

▪️ Read full story via link in bio.

#Innovation #collaboration #ScottishFundingCouncil
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December 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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‼️Reminder that our Winter Warmer Family Day is tomorrow, Saturday 6th December 12-3pm
🆓 All activities are free, and most are drop-in
☕️ Cafe open for refreshments
🌟Come along for some festive fun!
🔗More info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/light-up-w...
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Keltic Pharma Therapeutics awarded $1.3 million from Gates Foundation for malaria drug discovery programme.

▪️Full story via link in bio.

#spinout #innovation | @uofgarc.bsky.social | @uofglasgow.bsky.social
Laboratory scene at Keltic Pharma showing researcher and colleagues working on projects at the Advanced Research Centre at the University of Glasgow.
November 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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It's that magical time of the year again! Our winter lights are officially on in the Cloisters ✨
The pillars in the cloisters illuminated with warm fairy lights.
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Grassroots and community voluntary initiatives across Glasgow are receiving more than £55,000 from the University of Glasgow.

Read more about how the GRID Civic Grant Fund is being used. Link in bio.

#TeamUofG #InnovationDistricts #Glasgow
View over Glasgow Riverside Innovation District from the south side of the River Clyde looking north over the Riverside Museum, the Tall Ship at Pointhouse Quay, the Clydeside Expressway and towards the Gilmorehill Campus of the University of Glasgow.
November 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social led by @weides.bsky.social are part of a @fermilab.bsky.social project to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum information science, backed by $125m in new investment.

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Fermilab’s SQMS Center funded with $125 million to shape the future of quantum information science
The SQMS Center enters a new era focused on scaling quantum systems from discovery to deployment — driving innovation in computation, communication and sensing.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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🚨 University of Glasgow MedTech Innovation Fund is now OPEN for applications 🚨

🔗 For details about the criteria, how to apply and to book free tickets to the Q&A sessions click here: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/ri...

#medtech #entrepreneurship #innovation #glasgow
August 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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2/2 Up to 18 places are available for researchers from universities in Glasgow region including @uofglasgow.bsky.social, @unistrathclyde.bsky.social, @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social, @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social and @uniwestscotland.bsky.social.
August 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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‼️ Glasgow ICURe Discover Programme is now OPEN for applications ‼️

🔗 Find the application form and further details on the ICURe website, via our bio-Linktree. Also there, find details of an in-person Q&A session on 20 August.

#Innovation #Glasgow

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August 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds have gained skills in creative arts and filmmaking while getting a taste of life at the University of Glasgow. 

www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

#WideningParticipation #Glasgow #TeamUofG

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Participants and facilitators on the Create, Make & Innovate film making Summer School that was hosted by teams at University of Glasgow, GMAC and SWG3 throughout July, seen pictured outside Gilmorehill Halls.
August 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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August 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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‼️ NEWS FLASH ‼️

📣 Following a successful programme last year, the University of Glasgow MedTech Innovation Fund will open again for applications on the 14 August 2025.

An update on application criteria and how to apply will be available on ‘Call Open’ day.

#medtech #innovation #glasgow 😃

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August 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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📣 Join our webinar to find out more about an exciting new Glasgow regional ICURe Discover Programme.

Ideal for researchers and technicians looking to bring their research to market - with up to £2,500 support for market discovery activities.

When: Thurs 31 July 12-1pm. See link in bio.

#Glasgow
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July 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM