The University's of Glasgow's School of Engineering has now become the James Watt School of Engineering - in honour of inventor James Watt, who once worked at the University. This year marks the 200th anniversary of Watt's death. Professor David Cumming, the head of (the renamed) school, said: "The James Watt School of Engineering is … Continue reading University gives Watt title to Engineering School
James Watt engine steams back to life with 3D-printed model
A team of University of Glasgow students have used cutting-edge construction technology to build a model of one of James Watt’s pioneering steam engines, two centuries after his death. Members of the School of Engineering’s JetX student society spent five months putting together a 3D-printed scale model of a Boulton and Watt steam engine. Their … Continue reading James Watt engine steams back to life with 3D-printed model
Full steam ahead for Glasgow’s Watt celebrations
Glasgow is gearing up for a steam-powered celebration of pioneering engineer James Watt - marking the bicentenary of his death with a series of public events aimed at families, schools and adults at the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow Science Festival. The University of Glasgow, where Watt made the refinements to the steam engine … Continue reading Full steam ahead for Glasgow’s Watt celebrations
Celebrating engineering at University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is hosting two events on Wednesday, June 5 - as part of the James Watt bicentenary celebrations. The institution is hosting a James Watt Symposium, showcasing some of the most exciting developments in modern engineering. It is also hosting the Royal Society of Edinburgh/Royal Academy of Engineering James Watt Lecture later … Continue reading Celebrating engineering at University of Glasgow
Turning the clock back on Watt’s Industrial Revolution
IT was the city where James Watt had his "eureka moment" to improve the steam engine - and drive forward the Industrial Revolution. But now Glasgow wants to turn the clock back on the pollution that industrialisation has caused ... and become the UK's first city to achieve a "net zero" level of emissions. Writing … Continue reading Turning the clock back on Watt’s Industrial Revolution
Watch out for Watt at Riverside
The Riverside Museum in Glasgow will feature James Watt in a new exhibition, due to launch in November 2019. Full details will be unveiled nearer the time. However, Neil Johnson-Symington, Curator of Transport & Technology at Glasgow Life, has given us some details. He said: "We’re developing a display for the Riverside Museum which celebrates the Watt … Continue reading Watch out for Watt at Riverside
Exploring Watt’s musical roots
James Watt is well known as an inventor and engineer. But did you know that he made musical instruments? Engineering historian Dr Nina Baker (pictured above) told us more. Listen to the audio here . . . . Statue of James Watt at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Picture by Adrian Mahoney. … Continue reading Exploring Watt’s musical roots
