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The University of Glasgow has been announced as one of the founding partners of an ambitious new initiative to boost Scotland’s cutting-edge technology industries.

Electric wallpaper is being piloted in 12 tenement properties in Glasgow to assess its effectiveness as a clean heat source, as part of a project involving the University of Strathclyde.

Dr Alejandro Moreno-Rangel, from Strathclyde’s Department of Architecture, and project lead Dr Ahmad Taha from the University of Glasgow are working with West of Scotland Housing Association and Glasgow City Council to explore the feasibility of electric wallpaper as a viable, eco-friendly replacement for gas central heating.

A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by an Oban-based startup, offering an alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastic products – a major contributor to household waste.

A new project involving researchers from the University of Aberdeen has been awarded more than £2.5 million for research that will make a significant contribution to the national strategy for reaching net zero by 2050.

The University of Strathclyde is to lead several strands of work that will help advance the UK’s energy transition as part of a new round of funding for the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).

With a secretariat based at Imperial College London, UKERC is a multi-university, inter-disciplinary collaboration aimed at informing the low carbon energy transition.

Tayside’s science community gathered at Dundee Science Centre on Thursday 7th November for the launch of Science Futures, a pioneering £1.9 million initiative aimed at boosting growth and creating career pathways for the region’s science sector.

Science Futures, which is funded by the Scottish Government through the Tay Cities Region Deal, brings together industry leaders, educators, and local businesses to mark the beginning of a strategic effort to build a strong pipeline of science professionals in the Tayside area.

A new £5.5 million centre in the Glasgow region aims to support the transition to net zero while driving substantial UK economic impact. By promoting circular economy practices to reduce waste and emissions, the centre could help reshore supply chains and unlock new opportunities for manufacturers.

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen will join forces with academics from across Europe and leading renewable industry players to improve the performance, reliability and cost of components essential to a greener future.

Scotland is to host a quantum light source that is travelling across 12 countries in Europe.

The National Robotarium is supporting the development of new artificial intelligence and control systems that could enable underwater robots to operate autonomously in turbulent seas, potentially revolutionising maintenance and repair tasks for offshore wind turbines.

Celebrating the success of innovative pre-apprenticeship pilots during Heritage Careers Week

A pilot version of the UK’s first cross-industry Standard for net zero carbon aligned buildings was launched on Tuesday 24 September 2024. Leading organisations BBP, BRE, the Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA, RICS, and UKGBC have joined forces to champion this initiative