Glasgow City of Science and Innovation

@cityofscience

🚀 Raising the profile of Glasgow and the West of Scotland as a world-class destination for science and innovation.

Glasgow, UK

Joined February 2010

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UofG MVLS@UofGMVLS · Jul 23

🌊 Mariel chats about the Beach Track app and how members of the public are helping researchers better understand the lives of marine animals around the Scottish coastline. 🐚📱 Citizen science in action, your sightings could make a real difference!

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Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · 24 h

🕊️ With great sadness, we mark the passing of Sir Kenneth Calman, former Chancellor of the University of Glasgow & Honorary President of Glasgow City of Science and Innovation. 📍@UofGlasg 👇 Read more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/glasgow-mourns… #SirKennethCalman #UniversityOfGlasgow

cityofscience's tweet card. We are deeply saddened to share the news that Sir Kenneth Calman, former Chancellor of the University of Glasgow and Honorary President of Glasgow City of Science and Innovation, has passed away...

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Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 24

🚌 A £3M investment by First Bus is transforming #Glasgow’s public transport with AI-powered timetables, improving service reliability by 13.5% across more than 60 routes. 📍 @FirstBusUK 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/first-bus-glas… #TransportInnovation #GlasgowBuses

cityofscience's tweet card. A £3 million investment by First Bus in Glasgow has led to a significant 13.5% average increase in on-time performance across its services.

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Glasgow City Council@GlasgowCC · Jul 23

The public realm improvements on the southern half of #ByresRoad have been successful, with retail unit vacancies below pre-pandemic levels and a far more attractive environment there, and work on the northern half will begin next month. More info 👉 ow.ly/aMGH50WtNU4

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CivTech Scotland@CivTechScotland · Jul 22

🚀 Round 11 Challenges are live! Got an idea to solve a public sector problem? Work with the public sector & get paid to build your solution. Explore & apply: civtech.scot/welcome-to-civ… #TechForGood #ScotlandIsNow #CivTechRound11 @ScottishEPA

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Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 23

🔊 This week, a plaque has been unveiled to commemorate 70 years since Professor Ian Donald’s groundbreaking exploration of industrial ultrasound for medical imaging at Babcock & Wilcox – sparking a revolution in healthcare. 📍@novosounduk 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/celebrating-70…

cityofscience's tweet card. This week, a historic milestone in global medical innovation was celebrated with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Westway by novosound, Westway,

Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 22

The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation is now open for applications! Check your eligibility and let your innovation help transform lives.

RRAEngGlobal@RAEngGlobal · Jul 20

Do you have an engineering innovation that could transform lives? Apply for the 2026 #AfricaPrize. Receive world-class mentoring, business support, and the chance to win £25,000. Turn your breakthrough idea into lasting impact, just like our previous winners. Learn more and…

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Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 23

Today (23 July), marks one year until @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games begins and it's time to say hello to Finnie your #Glasgow2026 mascot 🦄✨ x.com/Glasgow_2026/s…

GGlasgow 2026@Glasgow_2026 · Jul 23

Rise and 𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒, Glasgow - Finnie is here! ✨ She’s sparkly. She’s cheeky. She’s 100ft in the air. The #Glasgow2026 mascot is here—and she’s making a big entrance. #CommonwealthGames

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Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 23

💪🦐A new University of Glasgow study suggests that krill oil supplements can help reduce the decline in muscle mass and strength during weight-loss diets. 📍 @UofGlasgow 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/university-of-… #MuscleHealth #KrillOil #WeightLossSupport

cityofscience's tweet card. Supplementation with krill oil during an alternate day fasting diet helps to reduce the decline in both muscle mass and muscle strength.

Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 23

🚀 A Cold War-era bunker, built by Glasgow researchers, near the Mull of Kintyre is now the home of MachLab — a cutting-edge rocket engine test and teaching facility designed to help the UK return to vertical space launch. 📍 @UofGlasgow 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/university-of-…

cityofscience's tweet card. 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. The

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Glasgow City Council@GlasgowCC · Jul 22

Are you a business keen to make an environmental impact in your local area? Have you thought about sponsoring one or more street trees? We've partnered with @TreesforStreets a national tree sponsorship scheme which makes it easier to sponsor. More 👉 ow.ly/hU9o50WpkoE

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novosound@novosounduk · Jul 21

“This door is where modern ultrasound was born.” 70 years ago, innovation in Renfrew changed healthcare forever. Today we honoured that moment with a plaque, a story, and a community. 🔗 ow.ly/Gr2K50WsETX #UltrasoundIntegratedEverywhere #ScottishInnovation

Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 22

🌌 A physicist from the University of Glasgow has teamed up with an experimental musician to transform cosmic rays into sound, creating a captivating fusion of science and art at this years Edinburgh Fringe. 📍 @UofGlasgow 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/glasgow-physic…

cityofscience's tweet card. Dr David Mahon, a physicist from the University of Glasgow has teamed up with experimental musician Lomond Campbel to transform cosmic rays into sound, creating a captivating fusion of science and...

Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 22

🌍 The University of Strathclyde has been awarded £4.35 million from UKRI’s Global Talent Fund to recruit internationally leading researchers in areas like clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and financial services. 📍 @UniStrathclyde 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/university-of-…

cityofscience's tweet card. The University of Strathclyde has secured £4.35 million from UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Global Talent Fund to accelerate the recruitment of world-leading researchers.

Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 18

📱 Want to help tackle climate change in your community? There’s an app for that. Introducing communiMap — Glasgow’s new community science app 📍 @UofGlasgow 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/new-glasgow-ap… #ClimateAction #CommunityScience

Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 18

🚶‍♀️🏙️ Big changes are coming to #Glasgow’s city centre with the transformation of Argyle Street through new Avenue project — the largest overhaul of this area since the 1970s. 📍 @GlsagowCC 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/glasgow-unveil… #GlasgowCityCentre #UrbanTransformation

cityofscience's tweet card. Glasgow is preparing for the most significant transformation of Argyle Street in decades, with a major regeneration project set to reshape the stretch between Glasgow Cross and Central Station.

Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 17

🚀 The University of Strathclyde is leading 3 of 6 major projects shortlisted for £160M in UK Government Investment Zone funding. 📍 @UniStrathclyde @NMIS_group 👇 Learn more glasgowcityofscienceandinnovation.com/strathclyde-un… #GlasgowInnovation #AdvancedManufacturing #StrathclydeUniversity

cityofscience's tweet card. The University of Strathclyde is at the forefront of three cutting-edge projects shortlisted for up to £160 million in UK Government Investment Zone funding.

Glasgow City of Science and Innovation@cityofscience · Jul 17

🚀 A new £1 million fund is set to energise regional tech clusters across the UK, supporting early-stage digital startups by providing tailored support including mentoring, investment events and workshops to accelerate innovation 👇 Learn more digit.fyi/uk-gov-launche…

cityofscience's tweet card. The UK government has launched a new £1 million programme aimed to support tech entrepreneurs outside of London.

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UofG Alumni@UofG_Alumni · Jul 14

🚨 Last call for early-stage startups & SMEs from #TeamUofG! The Santander X UK Awards are back with £135K in funding across 3 categories: University, Startup & SME. Pitch, grow & scale your biz with expert support. Apply by 16 July 👉santanderx.com/en/sites/santa….

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