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Community invited to view plans for geothermal energy research opportunity in Clyde Gateway

Glasgow Geothermal Energy Research Field Site Two of the UK's leading scientific agencies have issued an open invitation to come to the Legacy Hub in Dalmarnock on Tuesday 5 September, when plans will be unveiled for an exciting new research development proposed for the Clyde Gateway area in the east end of Glasgow or neighbouring Rutherglen in South Lanarkshire.

Water conservation research for sustainable farming in Africa

Soil Leading experts from the UK and developing countries across the world are joining forces to tackle some of the most serious global challenges in a new multi-disciplinary research programme launched today.