CEPS RESEARCH SEMINARS
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NEXT SEMINAR
Tuesday 28th October 2025
12.00 -13.00
Supporting Innovation: IBioIC’s Role in Developing Scotland’s Bioeconomy
Kim Cameron
Senior Impact Manager, Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBiolC)
The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) is an SFC funded organisation connecting industry, academia, and government to accelerate Scotland’s transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. This talk will introduce IBioIC’s background, services, and extensive network, highlighting how they support companies and researchers to deliver real-world impact.
Through selected project case studies, the role of industrial biotechnology in enabling innovation in areas such as sustainable materials and manufacturing will be explored. It will also outline funding opportunities available through IBioIC for collaborative feasibility projects and university spinouts and highlight how UWS researchers can engage with and benefit from the Centre.
Room E221 Paisley Campus and on Microsoft Teams
Chaired by Dr Callum McHugh
The seminars will be normally be presented on-campus and also on Microsoft Teams. If you would like to attend any of the seminars and have not received an invitation, please contact Emma.McMillan@uws.ac.uk
To volunteer or nominate someone to give a seminar, please contact one of the organizers.
• Dr Marco Gilardi (Creative Computing) Marco.Gilardi@uws.ac.uk
• Dr Joanna Olszewska (Applied Computing) Joanna.Olszewska@uws.ac.uk
• Dr Mojtaba Mirzaeian (Engineering) Mojtaba.Mirzaeian@uws.ac.uk
• Dr Gregory Morozov (Physical Sciences) Gregory.Morozov@uws.ac.uk
• Dr Callum McHugh (Physical Sciences) Callum.McHugh@uws.ac.uk
• Emma McMillan (Research and Finance Coordinator) Emma.McMillan@uws.ac.uk
• Professor John F. Smith (ADRI) John.F.Smith@uws.ac.uk
The seminars are normally delivered on Tuesdays from 12pm to 1pm, but other times can be accommodated on request.
UPCOMING SEMINARS
Tuesday 4th November 2025
12.00 - 13.00
What influences the use of AI in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?
Lukas Weiss
Division of Computing
Discover the factors driving AI adoption in manufacturing SMEs and learn how to overcome common implementation barriers. This seminar offers an in-depth analysis of the Technology-Organization-Environment framework, providing actionable insights for smaller companies. We will also evaluate the practical application of AI maturity models, helping you to assess and advance your organization's AI readiness effectively.
Delivered on Microsoft Teams
Chaired by Dr Joanna Olszewska
Tuesday 11th November 2025
12.00 - 13.00
UKVI and International Student Processes
Alison Devlin
Compliance Manager
Gillian Ashby
International Student Advice Team Leader
Our colleagues in Compliance and in International Student Advice will be online on Tuesday 11 November 2025 to talk us through some of the UKVI and international student processes and common issues during this one hour session. It will be of particular interest to Programme Leaders but will also be of interest to anyone who may interact with our international students whilst they are studying with us. Come along and find out a bit more about what responsibilities we have in the School and how other areas interact with international students and the School.
There will be time for an open discussion at the end of the presentation however, you may wish to submit questions in advance or if you have any specific queries relating to UKVI or international students that you would like Alison or Gillian to cover, please contact Emma.McMillan@uws.ac.uk.
Delivered on Microsoft Teams
Chaired by Dr Marco Gilardi
Tuesday 18th November 2025
12.00 - 13.00
Title TBC
Frank Antonio Oldfield Montilla
Division of Computing
Abstract coming soon.
Delivery mode/venue TBC
Chaired by Dr Marco Gilardi
Tuesday 25th November 2025
12.00 - 13.00
Water, water everywhere
Gillian Clayton
Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Freshwater sources are vital to all civilisations as they are often the main source for drinking water. However, due to a changing climate, increasing anthropogenic pollution and global populations the quantity and quality of our freshwater sources are changing and impacting how we produce drinking water. This seminar will provide an overview of interdisciplinary research that investigates the efficacy of decentralised drinking water treatment systems, how large-scale water quality assessment is required in order to determine where freshwater monitoring and remediation sites should be located, and how communities can play a role is freshwater quality monitoring.
Delivery mode/venue TBC
Chaired by Dr Callum McHugh
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
12.00 - 13.00
Title TBC
Asraf Uzzaman
Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Abstract coming soon.
Delivery mode/venue TBC
Chaired by Dr Mojtaba Mirzaeian
Tuesday 9th December 2025
12.00 - 13.00
Title TBC
Wenyuan Zhang and Daisan Gopalasingam
Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Abstract coming soon.
Delivery mode/venue TBC
Chaired by Dr Mojtaba Mirzaeian
Tuesday 16th December 2025
12.00 - 13.00
Title TBC
Luke Beveridge
Division of Computing
Abstract coming soon.
Delivery mode/venue TBC
Chaired by Dr Marco Gilardi
Tuesday 13th January 2026
12.00 - 13.00
Are International Students Struggling More? Comparing Housing Challenges of British and International Students in Glasgow
Joseph Zhao
Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences
This study examines the impact of studentification on the UK’s fragmented rental housing markets, highlighting the overlooked challenges faced by student tenants in housing financialization research. With the rise of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and diverse international housing search strategies, international students encounter distinct difficulties compared to British students. Using a mixed-methods approach, this research draws on 436 survey questionnaires and four focus groups with international Chinese and British home students in Glasgow during the 2022 UK housing crisis. Findings reveal shared struggles with affordability and limited housing options, but international students - often reliant on PBSA and informal rental agents - face higher rents and greater instability due to asymmetrical information. This study contributes to literature on student housing experiences, shedding light on how financialization shapes a fractured rental market for students of different backgrounds.
Key Words: International Students; Home Students; Housing Experience; PBSA, 2022 Housing Crisis, Glasgow
Delivery mode/venue TBC
Chaired by Dr Mojtaba Mirzaeian
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