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The University of Strathclyde has appointed Professor Campbell Booth as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and an Associate Principal.

Hard-to-remember passwords are one of the frustrating daily struggles of using computers. Worse, repeated passwords result in single account compromise spiralling out of control. Tim Clark explores the issue.

On 19 May 2025, BCS’ ISSG held a hybrid event at the BCS London offices, featuring a variety of speakers discussing the impact of disinformation on everything from financial markets to global democracy. The event especially welcomed Yehven Vladimirov from the International Cybersecurity University Ukraine.

The University of Edinburgh has been announced as the home of the UK's next national supercomputer.

A pioneering new hub is set to transform UK manufacturing by converting industrial waste into valuable, sustainable chemicals and materials.

A pioneering Scottish technology that could dramatically speed up the development of life-saving cancer treatments has secured £750,000 in seed investment.

Finnish ship designer Deltamarin has signed a contract with China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai) for six new methanol-compatible ro-pax vessels. Ordered by Grimaldi Group, the ferries will be built to the specs of the ‘Next Generation Med’ class and will cover Mediterranean routes serviced by the owner’s Grimaldi Lines and Minoan Lines subsidiaries.

University of Glasgow engineers have won a major new grant to support the development of more energy-efficient superconductors which will help accelerate advances in quantum technologies.

A female-founded Scottish clean energy company has secured more than half a million pounds in funding to accelerate the development of its innovative wave energy technology, including backing from the University of Strathclyde.

A research collaboration between Renewable Parts Limited (RPL), SSE Renewables, and the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) operated by the University of Strathclyde has demonstrated the potential to remanufacture critical onshore wind turbine components - restoring worn or damaged parts to their original specification or better - to drastically cut waste, reduce carbon emissions and extend part life.

A new national training centre for Scotland, focused on traditional skills, has secured £3.7m of National Lottery support.

A talented team from Arbroath High School claimed first prize in an exciting new design competition aimed at inspiring the next generation of construction and property professionals. Tasked with designing an eco house of the future, the pupils impressed judges last week with their innovation, teamwork, and thoughtful approach - as well as securing £500 for their school.