Tag Archives: Scotland

University of Glasgow Engineers Margaret Lucas and Colin McInnes to Receive Baird of Bute Awards for Breakthrough Research in Ultrasonics, Space Technology and Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) University of Glasgow engineers Professor Margaret Lucas and Professor Colin McInnes will receive Baird of Bute Awards on the Isle of Bute on 11 September 2026 in recognition of research spanning high-power ultrasonics, medical devices, space propulsion and … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow-Led Isle of Jura Study Reveals How Sediment Hardness Helps Rivers Carve Through Landscapes and Could Improve Future Erosion Models

(IN BRIEF) A University of Glasgow-led study of rivers on the Isle of Jura has provided new evidence that the relationship between the hardness of sediment carried by rivers and the strength of underlying bedrock can significantly influence how quickly … Read the full press release

ENGIE Reaches 10.7 GW of Global Energy Storage Capacity Following 1.1 GW Summer Expansion Across European Battery Markets

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE has surpassed 10 GW of global energy storage capacity, reaching 10.7 GW of battery storage and pumped-storage hydropower assets in operation or under construction after adding approximately 1.1 GW / 3.3 GWh of European BESS capacity during … Read the full press release

Co-op Expands Support for Special Olympics GB Through National Summer Games Sponsorship

(IN BRIEF) Co-op and Co-op Media Network have been named official sponsors of the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games 2026, alongside Headline Partner Coca-Cola, supporting the country’s largest inclusive multi-sport event of the year. The Games will bring together … Read the full press release

Enoch Hill and Camster II Add 106 MW of Clean Power Capacity for RWE in Scotland

(IN BRIEF) RWE has completed construction of the 70 MW Enoch Hill onshore wind farm near New Cumnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The project is the second new Scottish onshore wind farm constructed by RWE in 2026, following Camster II … Read the full press release

Aviva Strengthens Financial Lines Capability With New UK Regional FI Proposition

(IN BRIEF) Aviva is expanding its Financial Institutions underwriting capability across the UK through a new regional network of specialist underwriters. From August 2026, brokers will be able to access Financial Institutions underwriting expertise through Aviva’s regional offices, complementing the … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Helps Secure €4.4 Million EU Funding for Viral Threat Detection Training Programme

(IN BRIEF) The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research is playing a leading role in DETECTIVE, a new European doctoral training programme backed by €4.4 million in EU funding through the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network programme. … Read the full press release

Whitelee Wind Farm Set for Major Upgrade as Iberdrola Advances UK Renewable Energy Investment

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through its UK subsidiary ScottishPower, plans to repower Whitelee, the United Kingdom’s largest onshore wind farm. The proposed project would involve investments of €1.8 billion and would replace the existing turbines with more powerful models, increasing the … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow and NHS Golden Jubilee Lead UK Role in £55 Million Women’s Heart Disease Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow will academically lead a major three-year international research programme focused on transforming the diagnosis and treatment of women’s heart disease. Sponsored by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, the clinical research will be delivered at … Read the full press release

ZEISS reports successful early implantations of AT LUCIA toric 721P intraocular lens for cataract patients with astigmatism

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Medical Technology has announced successful early clinical implantations of the ZEISS AT LUCIA toric 721P intraocular lens, a new CE-marked IOL designed to treat cataracts while correcting astigmatism. The lens combines an aspheric bitoric optic with ZEISS’ … Read the full press release

University of York-Led Research Finds Evidence of Complex Mortuary Traditions Among Prehistoric Maritime Communities

(IN BRIEF) University of York researchers have uncovered rare evidence of an Iron Age funerary tradition in Scotland involving the intentional removal of a human brain after death and the shaping of long bones into sharp tools. The discovery was … Read the full press release

INEOS and The Daily Mile Foundation Celebrate 10-Year Partnership as Children’s Activity Programme Reaches 5.5 Million Participants Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) INEOS and The Daily Mile Foundation are celebrating 10 years of partnership, during which The Daily Mile has grown from a simple classroom idea in Stirling, Scotland, into a global children’s health and wellbeing movement reaching more than … Read the full press release

Fresenius Medical Care Brings Peritoneal Dialysis and Home Hemodialysis Management into One Digital Platform

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care has launched kinexus worldwide as a unified digital platform designed to support home dialysis programs by combining remote therapy monitoring, prescription management, and supply-ordering workflows in one integrated system. The platform supports both peritoneal dialysis … Read the full press release

Home Nations Football Legends Join BT and Frank Skinner in Campaign Celebrating Shared Tournament Spirit

(IN BRIEF) BT has launched a new UEFA EURO 2028™ campaign built around a fan-inspired football poem titled “Four Nations, One Chant,” featuring Frank Skinner alongside Home Nations football figures Izzy Christiansen, Keith Gillespie, Helen Ward and Rachel Corsie. The … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow conference to explore how rewilding is reshaping nature and historic landscapes

(IN BRIEF) University of Glasgow will host a major conference on 21 and 22 May 2026 exploring how rewilding and nature-based land use strategies are reshaping both ecosystems and historic landscapes across the United Kingdom. Led by Nicki Whitehouse through … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Scotland’s Energy Transition with Commissioning of 36 MW Camster II Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully completed and commissioned its Camster II onshore wind farm in Caithness, Scotland, adding 36 MW of renewable energy capacity capable of powering around 51,000 homes. The project, which began construction in 2023, represents a key … Read the full press release

SAMS Enterprise Unveils Next-Generation SIMBA Technology to Advance Snow and Ice Monitoring for Climate, Safety, and Infrastructure Applications

(IN BRIEF) SAMS Enterprise has launched the latest version of its Snow Ice Mass Balance Apparatus (SIMBA), an advanced autonomous monitoring system designed to deliver precise, real-time data on snow and ice conditions in extreme environments. Originally built for polar … Read the full press release

EE’s Experience Local Store Brings Innovation and Small Business Revival to Elgin

(IN BRIEF) EE has opened its first Experience Local store in Scotland, returning to Elgin’s high street after the sudden closure of the St Giles Centre forced the brand and 14 other businesses to leave their outlets earlier this year. … Read the full press release

Samaritans plans 24/7 online chat and remote volunteering to strengthen its suicide prevention service

(IN BRIEF) Samaritans has announced a major programme of change to strengthen its suicide prevention service, focusing on reshaping its branch network, expanding its online chat to 24/7 availability, and piloting remote volunteering opportunities. The charity, whose 23,000 volunteers answered … Read the full press release