News
Archive of: 2025
Nuclear fusion boost as government sets to unblock planning rules
18 September 2025
Government confirms the UK will be the first country in the world to develop fusion-specific planning rules.
Water cycle workshop to run in science centres across Scotland
16 September 2025
Scottish Water, in partnership with Aberdeen Science Centre, has expanded its Water Cycle Workshop across other science centres in Scotland as part of its Generation H2O education programme.
Funding injection set to expand NMIS’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to create UK centre for advanced packaging
14 September 2025
Plans for a national hub for the development of advanced semiconductor packaging are now underway, following the announcement of a £160 million investment from the UK Government in Glasgow City Region Innovation Zone (GCRIZ) projects.
Strathclyde welcomes £30 million in UK Government innovation funding for Glasgow
12 September 2025
The University of Strathclyde has welcomed an announcement by the UK Government that Glasgow is to benefit from £30 million in innovation funding aimed at driving regional economic growth.
The city is one of 10 regions to receive money as part of the £500 million UKRI-led Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF).
Mission: Engineer
11 September 2025
Calling all future engineers!
Come and join us at Aberdeen Science Centre’s Mission:Engineer. With packed workshops and building fun there’s something for everyone, whether you’re new to engineering or a seasoned pro!
City-scanning satellite set to transform climate monitoring
10 September 2025
Edinburgh scientists are set to play a key role in the launch of Europe’s first satellite dedicated to monitoring carbon dioxide levels across the world’s cities and urban areas.
Robotics key to UK offshore wind growth
08 September 2025
The UK offshore wind industry must exploit robotics and autonomous systems to the hilt if it is to thrive, according to a report issued by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult.
UofG researcher wins top award from Royal Academy of Engineering
06 September 2025
A University of Glasgow engineer has received a prestigious award from the Royal Academy of Engineering for exceptional achievement during the early stages of his career.
RGU and McAlpha Inc pioneer breakthrough clean ammonia technology
04 September 2025
RGU and McAlpha Inc. have developed an advanced Catalytic Membrane Reactor (CMR) technology, poised to revolutionise ammonia production.
Data needed to drive investment in HGV charging
03 September 2025
Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operators are being urged to help drive forward the transition to battery electric trucks, by providing researchers with essential data.
The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight at Heriot-Watt University has published the second of three reports commissioned by Transport Scotland, and is calling for fleets to provide more information to guide the final report.
The second publication used a high-quality sample of road haulage data to understand exactly where en-route charging stations need to be built for Battery Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (BEVs) across Scotland.
New rocket test facility will support UK space sector’s stellar ambitions
30 August 2025
A Cold War-era armoured building close to the Mull of Kintyre is set to see action again as the base for a cutting-edge rocket test and teaching facility.
Funding injection set to expand NMIS’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities to create UK centre for advanced packaging
28 August 2025
Plans for a national hub for the development of advanced semiconductor packaging are now underway, following the announcement of a £160 million investment from the UK Government in Glasgow City Region Innovation Zone (GCRIZ) projects.
