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- Spin-out in cutting-edge light source technology
- The University of Strathclyde has secured a spin-out deal to form a company working in the field of novel next-generation light source technology, which could open up a range of opportunities in multi-billion dollar applications including neuroscience, microscopy and communications.
- 9 July 2010
- Glasgow's Centre for Virus Research receives £4.8 million from Wellcome-Wolfson
- The Medical Research Council - University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research has been awarded £4.8 million from the Wellcome Trust and the Wolfson Foundation.
- 9 July 2010
- Top Glasgow businessman winning battle to find his voice
- One of Scotland's most erudite and successful businessmen is battling very successfully to recover from a little known hidden condition, aphasia.
- 9 July 2010
- Pups sign up for bid to boost pet health
- Thousands of Labrador Retriever owners are being asked to help find out how a dog's lifestyle affects its health.
- 9 July 2010
- Honorary Degrees for 1974 Strathclyde Lab Partners
- Two world-class scientists, Professor George Salmond and Dr David Stirling, who graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 1974, recently received honorary degrees from the University in recognition of the outstanding contribution they have both made to the fields of microbiology and drug discovery in their academic and industry roles.
- 9 July 2010
- Small Animal Hospital officially opened by John Swinney MSP
- The Small Animal Hospital (SAH) at the University of Glasgow has been officially opened by John Swinney MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth within the Scottish Government.
- 7 July 2010
- Football reminiscences help men with dementia
- Glasgow Caledonian University is mounting a proposal to roll out internationally a football reminiscences project that has already had startling results in stimulating the memories of men with dementia in Scotland.
- 1 July 2010
- ClinTec CEO & President, Dr Rabinder Buttar named Ernst & Young Scottish Entrepreneur of the Year
- Dr Rabinder Buttar, President & CEO of Clinical Research Organisation, ClinTec International, won the Ernst & Young, Scottish Entrepreneur of the Year Award held on Wednesday night.
- 30 June 2010
- History of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children to be documented by historian
- The University of Glasgow has appointed a historian to document the history and work of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill in Glasgow.
- 30 June 2010
- Aquapharm appoints new Chief Scientific Officer
- Aquapharm Biodiscovery, a leading marine biotechnology company, has announced the appointment of Dr Tim Morley as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).
- 29 June 2010
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