Spring Newsletter 2024

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) and we use this digital publication to share the latest developments and achievements of our Glasgow College, UESTC community - which encompasses Glasgow, Chengdu and Hainan.

The newsletter highlights upcoming or recent seminars and events, academic successes and student engagement. It provides a greater insight into our world-changing research and teaching, also 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

This Spring is the beginning of the Chinese 'Year of the Dragon'.

Click to hear members of our UofG Alumni Associations in China and Glasgow, and the Chinese Students & Scholars Association, share some dragon poetry.

We also send best wishes to colleagues who celebrated Nowruz (Persian New Year), Easter, and Eid.

The CSI group with research and testing collaborators with the robot dog and a real dog
The CSI group with research and testing collaborators with the robot dog and a real dog

Intelligent robot 'dog' leads way for the blind - and a smarter future

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 BST

RoboGuide project uses the latest in 5G technology, real-time sensor data and large language models, to help guide and inform partially sighted users

The UESTC campus in Chengdu in late Spring with flowers in bloom
The UESTC campus in Chengdu in late Spring with flowers in bloom

New UESTC summer school offers UofG students trip of a lifetime to China

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 BST

UESTC's International Cooperation Section Chief, Carrie Yu, met an enthusiastic group of UofG undergraduates to promote some exciting new 2-week 'Summer Schools'

A star shaped golden trophy
A star shaped golden trophy

Bright futures ahead as our PhD students become doctors

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 BST

PhD students excel as they obtain doctorates under the expert supervision of our world-leading Glasgow College, UESTC academics

Wireless technologies support urban communication - simple graphic animation
Wireless technologies support urban communication - simple graphic animation

Meet your teacher - Professor Qammer Abbasi

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 BST

Fresh from serving as Local Chair for the European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) 2024, we ask Professor Abbasi all about his research, why he loves teaching, and what inspired him to become an engineer.

Dr Hanaa Abumarshoud and Dr Lina Mohjazi (head and shoulders shot) at a park in Rome
Dr Hanaa Abumarshoud and Dr Lina Mohjazi (head and shoulders shot) at a park in Rome

Dr Hanaa Abumarshoud and Dr Lina Mohjazi listed among 'Top 100' females in 6G

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 BST

We are delighted that the dedication and passion of Dr Hanaa Abumarshoud and Dr Lina Mohjazi, in the field of 6G, has been recognised with inclusion in the Women in 6G™ 2024 list of '100 Women in 6G'.

Map of the world lit up and connected
Map of the world lit up and connected

Best practice in transnational education

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:00:00 BST

Dr Ahmad Taha was invited to give an illuminating talk on best practice in TNE by Brunel University, incorporating his experiences in the sector