Dr. Baptiste Poursat has recently launched a field sampling campaign to uncover the volatile organic compound (VOC) fingerprints of septic systems. This work combines a three months on-site sampling campaign with new advanced analytical methods, including thermal desorption and non-targeted GC–MS analysis, to characterise the wide range of chemicals present in real-world septic environments. The …
Fun fact: Did you know you can float more easily in the Dead Sea than in any swimming pool? That’s because saltwater is denser, and we explored this and much more at this year’s Isle of Barra & Vatersay Science Festival! With enthusiasm and dedication, Dr Tania Gomez Borraz, Dr Baptiste Poursat, Dr Fabien Cholet …
A short educational animation commissioned and co-produced by Dr Elizabeth Lawson and Dr Laura Major. Animation produced by Media Coop, Glasgow. The animation is titled “Where does your water come from? Understanding private water supplies in Scotland”, published on YouTube and embedded via the project website. The animation was commissioned via project “Taps Aff! Voicing …
Dr Pritam Das delivered an oral presentation on the DWT project at the Nanotech France 2025 International Conference and Exhibition, which brought together approximately 250 leading international scientists, researchers, engineers, technology developers, and policymakers. The conference serves as a platform to share the latest advancements in nanotechnology and to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across academic, governmental, …
Congratulations to Dr Tania L. Gomez Borraz, who has been awarded one of only three Glasgow Engineering Futures Fellowships (GEFF) in a highly competitive call by the James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow. This prestigious five-year position supports her development as an independent researcher working on strategic engineering challenges. As a …
In June 2025, Dr. Baptiste Poursat organised a water treatment activity at the Glasgow Science Festival 2025, with help from Madelyn Murphy, Sophie Singer, Dr. Fabien Cholet, Dr. Justin Sperling, and Dr. Tania Gomez Borraz. Over two days at the Kibble Palace in the Glasgow Botanic Gardens, they ran activities related to drinking water treatment …