Visit to University of Strathclyde

I recently spent a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon at the University of Strathclyde discovering their research into space. I would like to give my sincere thanks to Professor Graham Wren OBE FREng FRSE, FIMechE, FIET, FIoD, EurIng, CEng, CDir Senior Executive and Special Advisor to the Principal, University of Strathclyde for arranging such a remarkable visit for me to some of the facilities of the University of Strathclyde. It was an extraordinary tour de force.

It was a pleasure to have a good meeting with Professor Jim McDonald GBE FRSE FREng FInstP FIET – Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde.

Good to hear the work that the university is doing regarding the space sector, as well as its work on semiconductors/power electronics, the maritime supply chain, large scale manufacturing and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

I was impressed to see the activities of the University of Strathclyde’s:
-INOVO Centre- - its collaborative space, bringing together businesses, key partners, and academia
-Technology and Innovation Centre
-Strathclyde Business School
-Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Innovation, Strathclyde Business School
-Centre for Ultrasonic Engineering
-Sensor Enabled Automation Robotics and Control Hub
-Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland
-Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre - MMIC
-National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
-Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
-Advanced Forming Research Centre


Hon Air Commodore Charles Berry
Professor Matt Boyle OBE
Professor Craig Clark MBE FREng FRSE FIES
Professor Massimiliano Vasile
Blair Jamieson MBA BSc(Hons)
Dr Aruna Prakash
Professor Lesley Walls
Professor Mark Cummins
Professor S. G. Pierce
Alix Mackay
Professor Iain Bomphray
Professor Brad Wynne