April Newsletter

Welcome to the latest edition of our Glasgow College, UESTC newsletter. We are tremendously proud of our partnership between the University of Glasgow and the University of Electronic Science and Technology (UESTC), Chengdu. We use this platform to share the latest developments and achievements of our Glasgow College UESTC community.

The newsletter highlights funding wins and awards, seminars and events, outreach work and student engagement - providing insight into our world-changing research and teaching while showcasing the work of the Centre For Educational Development and Innovation (CEDI).

Contact us if you have any stories you would like to submit to future newsletters:

eng-uestc-admin@gla.ac.uk

Professor Imran being interviewed by GCB
Professor Imran being interviewed by GCB

Professor Imran discusses Glasgow as an 'IEEE City' for filmed interview

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

GC-UESTC Dean Professor Muhammad Imran tells Glasgow Convention Bureau what makes links with IEEE so special

Hainan view over water towards lush islands
Hainan view over water towards lush islands

Hainan Pilot Programme Points to the Future

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

An exciting new pilot initiative has seen our partnership expand into beautiful Hainan - and we have already welcomed our first students!

Statue of Sissi Queen Elisabeth in Meran Park, Italy
Statue of Sissi Queen Elisabeth in Meran Park, Italy

International Women's Day sees Dr Lina Mohjazi inspire school pupils in Glasgow

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

Dr Lina Mohjazi reports on her recent visit to Notre Dame High School for International Women's Day 2022.

Royal Society of Edinburgh logo
Royal Society of Edinburgh logo

RSE Fellowship for Professor Muhammad Imran

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

Major recognition for JWSE Professor and Dean of Glasgow College UESTC

Aerospace engineering students in a simulator
Aerospace engineering students in a simulator

Research and Studentship Funding Wins

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

More wins for the GC-UESTC team include funding for cutting edge quantum computing research and a new PhD studentship

Abstract coloured clock graphic
Abstract coloured clock graphic

Huawei Fund JWSE Optical Clocking Project

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

Huawei Technology (Sweden) award funding to radical project led by Professor John Marsh and Dr Lianping Hou

Students smiling at a shared computer
Students smiling at a shared computer

Meet your Teacher - Dr Shuja Ansari

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

A warm welcome to one of our newest GC-UESTC staff members!

Cover image from L&T Wiley textbook Gamage
Cover image from L&T Wiley textbook Gamage

Major New Wiley Handbook from Dr Kelum Gamage

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

Dr Kelum Gamage co-edits major forthcoming textbook on Sustainability in HE Learning & Teaching

Pakistan Monument at night, in blue, in Islamabad.
Pakistan Monument at night, in blue, in Islamabad.

'Pakistan Award' for Dr Qammer H. Abbasi

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:00:00 BST

Award for GC-UESTC academic for excellent contributions to Antenna and RF research in Pakistan